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Agenda 2023 04-17NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301, Wilmington, NC 28401 Bill Rivenbark, Chair I LeAnn Pierce, Vice -Chair Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner I Deb Hays, Commissioner I Rob Zapple, Commissioner Chris Coudriet, County Manager I Wanda Copley, County Attorney I Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board APRI L 17, 2023 9:00 AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chair Bill Rivenbark) INVOCATION (Reverend Dr. Patricia L. Freeman, St. Phillip AME Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice -Chair LeAnn Pierce) CONSI DERATION OF APPOI NTMENT OF DANE R. SCALISE TO FI ILL THE VACANT SEAT ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: Dane R. Scalise by The Honorable R. Kent Harrell, Superior Court Judge, Fifth Judicial District APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Consideration of Application for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure Funding 3. Consideration of Nurses Day Proclamation 4. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for Smith Creek Park Phase 2 Construction 5. Adoption of Budget Amendments ESTIMATED MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 10 6. Presentation of Service Awards and Introduction of New Employees 10 7. Consideration of the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 5 8. Consideration of a Resolution Recognizing Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area 5 9. Consideration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation 5 10. Consideration of 40th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation 10 11. Presentation on Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation 20 12. Presentation of Site Description, Ecological/Historical/Cultural significance, Issues, and a Vision for "Eagles Island Nature Park" 10 13. Trillium Health Resources Annual Report 10 14. New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 Committee Annual Update 15 15. Presentation on Port City United First Year Overview 10 16. Consideration of Community Water Stations Pilot Project 20 17. Consideration of an Offer to Purchase 5.5 acres in the Blue Clay Business Park and Associated Upset Bid Process 20 18. Consideration of an offer to purchase 5.02 acres in the Blue Clay Business Park and associated upset bid process. 5 19. Committee Appointments PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes) ESTIMATED MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 20. Additional Items County Manager County Commissioners Clerk to the Board County Attorney 21. ADJOURN Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. Mission New Hanover County is committed to providing equitable opportunities and exceptional public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all. Vision A vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable future for future generations. Core Values Professionalism - Equity- Integrity- Innovation - Stewardship -Accountability Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Consent DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell SU BJ ECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes from the following meetings: Budget Work Session and Agenda Review held on March 30, 2023 Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved minutes. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Consent DEPARTMENT: Engineering PRESENTER(S): Jim lannucci, County Engineer CONTACT(S): Jim lannucci, County Engineer SU BJ ECT: Consideration of Application for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure Funding BRIEF SUMMARY: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Water Infrastructure has announced applications for water/wastewater/stormwater funding for the Fall 2022 funding round. The fund has $82 million in grant funding available for eligible stormwater projects. There is no local match required. Applications are due May 1, 2023, and awards will be determined in Fall 2023. All funds must be expended by December 31, 2026. Per the announcement: "The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery Fund (SFRF) will provide 100 percent grant funding for stormwater projects through the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investment (LASII). Funding is available to cities or counties, and regional Councils of Government and non-profit entities partnering with cities and counties, to improve or create infrastructure for controlling stormwater quantity and quality. Stormwater funding is available for: Planning grants: to conduct research or investigative studies, alternatives analyses, the preparation of engineering concept plans or engineering designs, and similar activities intended to help an eligible entity determine the best solutions for the entity's stormwater quality or quantity issue and to engineer and permit the solutions. Nature -based solutions are also allowed. Construction grants: to develop and implement a new stormwater utility or stormwater control measure (SCM), the rehabilitation of existing SCMs, the retrofitting of existing stormwater conveyances to provide SCMs for quantity and quality control purposes, the installation of innovative technologies and/or nature -based solutions." Staff has attended the online webinar training and the form to request funding will be completed in its entirety online. A resolution from the Board of County Commissioners must accompany the online application to apply for funding. Staff will submit detailed project plans to accompany the application for funding per the grant guidelines. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Superior Public Health & Safety o Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Collaborate to optimize system -wide responses and outcomes Reduce or prevent community risks RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the resolution by governing body of applicant. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 2 ATTACHMENTS: En\ironmental Quality, Di\ision of Water Infrastructure Funding Resolution COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Hanover County has need for and intends to construct, plan for, or conduct a study on the following project under the Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Fund: Smith Creek Upper Reach Watershed Planning Study; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County intends to request State loan and/or grant assistance for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby affirms the following: • That New Hanover County, the Applicant, will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project, if approved for a state loan and/or grant award. • That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof. • That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance, and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt. • That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer, upon failure of the New Hanover County to make a scheduled repayment of the loan, to withhold from the New Hanover County any state funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the state as a repayment of the loan. • That Lisa Wurtzbacher, Assistant County Manager the Authorized Official, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan and/or grant to aid in the study of or construction of the project described above. • That the Authorized Official, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate state agency may request in connection with such applications or projects: to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application. • That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project and to federal and state grants and loans pertaining thereto. ADOPTED this the 17t" day of April, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Consent DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Barb Biehner, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, College of Manager Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina Wilmington CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of Nurses Day Proclamation BRIEF SUMMARY: Barb Biehner, Clinical Assistant Professor, UNCW has scheduled a member from the Board of Commissioners to present the Nurses Day Proclamation on May 3, 2023 at the U NCW, School of Nursing event. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: Nurses Day Proclamation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NURSES DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the demand for professional nursing services will be greater than ever because of the aging American population, emerging health challenges, the continuing expansion of life -sustaining technologies, and the explosive growth of home health care services; and WHEREAS, professional nursing is an indispensable component of the safety and quality of care of hospitalized and non -hospitalized patients; and WHEREAS, professional nurses in the United States constitute our nation's largest health care profession; and WHEREAS, the depth and breadth of the nursing profession meets the different and emerging health care needs of the American population in a wide range of settings, including the frontline of the pandemic; and WHEREAS, the American Nurses Association, as the voice for professional nurses in this country, is working to chart a new course for a healthy nation that relies on increasing access to primary and preventive health care, and better utilization of all our nation's nursing resources; and WHEREAS, more qualified professional nurses are needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in this community; and WHEREAS, the cost-effective, safe, and high -quality health care services provided by professional nurses will be an increasingly important component of the United States health care delivery system in the future; and WHEREAS, along with the American Nurses Association, the North Carolina Nurses Association has declared May as Nurses Month, with the theme "You Make a Difference" with appreciation for nurses' unparalleled impact during the pandemic, and their contributions to health care, and an open invitation to #ThankaNurse for enriching our lives and the world we live in. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 3, 2023 will be recognized as "Nurses Day" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 17t" day of April, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Consent DEPARTMENT: Parks PRESENTER(S): Tara Duckworth, Parks & Gardens Director CONTACT(S): Tara Duckworth, Parks & Gardens Director SU BJ ECT: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for Smith Creek Park Phase 2 Construction BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Department wishes to apply for funding through the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for the construction of Smith Creek Park Phase 2 construction. This dollar for dollar grant could provide up to $500,000 towards construction of phase 2 of the passive park located in the Ogden area. The project is estimated at $2,510,000. The grant request $500,000 in funding. The remaining cost of $2,010,000 to include the match, was requested in the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Intelligent Growth & Economic Development o Encourage development of complete communities in the unincorporated county ■ Increase connectivity of residents to each other and their investment to New Hanover County o Leverage public infrastructure to encourage private investment ■ I nvest in I nfrastructure to support business growth RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approval of resolution of support authorizing the Parks and Gardens Department to apply for PARTF funds in the amount of $500,000 for construction of phase 2 of Smith Creek Park. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution- PARTF Grant Smith Creek PARTF- Grant Summary COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 4 Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 4 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLUTION TRUST FUND GRANT APPLICATION 2023 WHEREAS, the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) awards matching grants to local governments for parks, public beach access, and improvements in state parks since 1994; and WHEREAS, the grant provides a dollar for dollar match up to $500,000 per organization; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens Department wishes to apply for funding through the PARTF for construction funds for Phase 2 of Smith Creek Park; and WHEREAS, the expansion of the park will provide much needed passive recreation space in a high growth area of our community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks and Gardens Department to apply for the maximum allowable PARTF funds in the amount of $500,000. New Hanover County will provide a local match of $2,010,000. ADOPTED this the 171" day of April, 2023. f01ILTJI:1e1-0[N19a:Z41610-011111VA William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1 Smith Creek Park Phase II Project a Local Government: New Hanover County a Description: Briefly identify the recreational facilities to be built and/or the park land to be acquired with PARTF assistance. Also include a description of the park or greenway where the project will be located. Smith Creek Park is a 92-acre park located northern New Hanover County. In addition to the centerpiece freshwater lake, this park off Gordon and Harris roads, near 1-40 includes a nature- themed playground, picnic shelter with restrooms and 1.3 paved multi -purpose trail. There is a floating dock where you can fish and launch a kayak or other non -motorized boat. Catch -and - release fishing is allowed, but a valid NC fishing permit is required. In 2011, we acquired an additional 85 acres adjacent to the park. After cleaning up the property, we added some signs and designated that area as a Parks Preserve. This tract has natural trails and limited signage and is used for walkers and nature enthusiasts, but many regular park users do not know about the extra land. a Justification: Explain why the project is needed and how it will benefit your community. We are applying for a grant to add a second Phase to Smith Creek Park. PARTF funds enabled us to build Phase I in 2010 and the property has become one of our most visited parks. We have an additional parcel of 85 acres that are currently designated as a Parks Preserve. The tremendous use of the park, paired with development surrounding the 85-acre tract is the impetus for moving into Phase ll. Public input has helped us identify key pieces that will guide our process: Additional Parking Additional Shelter/Restroom A combination of paved and unpaved trails Interactive educational/play elements along the trail Whimsical, nature-themed public art that people can discover in the park These two tracts totaling 177 acres are surrounded on three sides by development. The fourth side is a water and sewer easement area. As a small county, we have prioritized green space and parks. This funding would allow us to provide more amenities for Smith Creek Park. It will also increase the number of people using the expanded park, including the neighbors who border the park. We have funds budgeted in this fiscal year for design and will have the match budgeted next year for construction so the timing of our application for this grant cycle is ideal. We have a proven record of excellent stewardship of PARTF funds and projects, enabling us to maximize both local and state dollars. 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Social Services 23-052, 23-056, 23-060, Register of Deeds 23-055, Engineering 23-057, Sheriff's Office 23-058, 23-059, 23-061 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Strong Financial Performance ■ Proactively manage the county budget RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the ordinances for the budget amendments listed. ATTACHMENTS: 23-052 23-056 23-060 23-055 23-057 23-058 23-059 23-061 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 Approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Fund: General Fund Department: Social Services Expenditure: Decrease I Increase Total BA 23-052 Casey Family Programs $ (22,073) $ (22,073) Total $ (22,073) $ 1 $ (22,073) Revenue: Decrease I Increase I Total BA 23-052 Casey Family Programs $ (22,073) $ (22,073) Total 1$ (22,073) $ - $ (22,073) Prior to Actions Total if Actions Today Taken Departmental Budget $ 51,053,704 Is 51,031,631 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-052 Casey Family Programs is changing their strategy for recipients to utilize funds for preventative services. hi addition, for 2023 the program is awarding less funds than originally anticipated therefore, the budget is being realigned to match the funding award of $2,000 for services provided as of January 1, 2023. 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) 23-052 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Fund: General Fund Department: Social Services Ex enditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-056 APS Essential Services Funds $ 15,301 $ 15,301 Total $ - $ 15,301 $ 15,301 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-056 APS Essential Services Funds $ 15,301 $ 15,301 Total $ - $ 15,301 $ 15,301 Prior to Actions Toda Departmental Budget $ 51,011,8 Total if Actions Taken $ 51 027189 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-056 The Division of Aging and Adult Services has allocated additional American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding to the Adult Protective Services (APS) Essential Services Fund. This funding allows Social Services to provide essential services to adults for whom the need for protective services has been substantiated. The fund is intended to assist the department in addressing identified protective services needs and mobilizing protective services where limited county funding and limited local resources may be a barrier. These essential services needs include the provision of medical care for physical and mental health, assistance in personal hygiene, assistance with obtaining appropriate food, clothing, seeking and providing heated and ventilated shelter, providing for protection from health and safety hazards, and protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These funds will assist adults to age in place, eliminating unnecessary institutionalization and promoting opportunities to return to a community -based setting when possible. No county match is required. 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) 23-056 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Effective County Management Strategic Objective(s): Continuous focus on the customer experience Fund: General Fund Department: Senior Resource Center Expenditure., Decrease Increase Total BA 23-060 Senior Resource Center $ 3,600 $ 3,600 Total $ - $ 3,600 $ 3,600 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-060 Federal Dept of Insurance Grant $ 3,600 $ 3,600 Total $ - $ 3,600 $ 3,600 Prior to Total if Actions Actions Tod a Taken Departmental Budget $ 5,061,393 $ 5,064,993 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-060 accepts a grant passed through the NC Department of Insurance, from the US Department of Health & Human Services, in the amount of $3,600. The purpose of the grant is to operate an accessible drive -through shred-a- thon event at two separate locations for citizens to properly dispose of confidential documents. This event is being promoted to senior citizens, but is open to all. The grant does not require a county match. The grant funds must be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the total amount of public funds the county expends for the program. 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) 23-060 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 3 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Effective County Management Strategic Objective(s): Deliver quality service at the right time Fund: Automation Enhancement and Preservation Fund (AEPF) Department: Register of Deeds Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-055 Register of Deeds $ 2,166 $ 2,166 Total $ - I $ 2,166 $ 2,166 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-055 NC OSBM Grant $ 2,166 $ 2,166 Total $ - $ 2,166 $ 2,166 Prior to Total if Actions Actions Tod a Taken AEPF Budget $ 189,000 $ 191,166 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-055 increases expenditures and revenues for a grant awarded by the NC Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to the Register of Deeds. The grant must be used for the preservation of historic records and files, such as but not limited to, document restoration, reparation, deacidification, and placement in protective archival binders. The grant requires a match of $2,166, which is available in the Automation Enhancement and Preservation Fund. 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) 23-055 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 4 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Effective County Management Strategic Objective(s): Deliver quality service at the right time Fund: Mason Inlet Relocation Capital Project Fund Department: Engineering Expenditure: Decrease increase Total BA 23-057 Capital Project Expense $ 8,100,755 $ 8,100,755 Total $ - $ 8,100,755 $ 8,100,755 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-057 NC DEQ Grant Revenue $ 8,100,755 $ 8,100,755 Total $ - $ 8,100,755 $ 8,100,755 Prior to Total if Actions Actions Toda Taken Mason Inlet CP Fund Budget $ 31,306,281 $ 39,407,036 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-057 accepts a grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for the 2023/2024 Mason Inlet Relocation Project (MIRP) maintenance event. The state has awarded Shallow Draft Navigation Funds in the full amount of the county's request for the event. The county's required match is 25% of the total project cost, or $2,700,252; which is available in the Mason Inlet Capital Project Fund. The state's grant funds shall only be used to supplement, not to supplant, local funds that would otherwise be expended to carry out the project or services. 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) 23-057 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 5 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Fund: Federal Forfeited Property Department: Sheriffs Office Expenditure., Decrease Increase Total BA 23-058 Supplies $ 20,000 $ 20,000 BA 23-058 Training & Travel $ 6,447 $ 6,447 BA 23-058 Capital Outlay $ 15,383 $ 15,383 Total $ - $ 41,830 $ 41,830 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-058 Federal Forfeited Property $ 41,196 $ 41,196 BA 23-058 Interest Earnings $ 634 $ 634 Total $ - $ 41,830 $ 41,830 Prior to Total if Actions Actions Toda Taken Federal Forfeited Prop Budget $ 468 760 $ 510,590 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-058 budgets Federal Forfeited Property receipts dated 2/20/23, 3/8/23 and interest income for January 2023. Funds will be used for supplies, training and equipment 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) 23-058 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 6 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Fund: Controlled Substance Tax (CSTAX) Department: Sheriffs Office Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-059 Supplies $ 11,671 $ 11,671 BA 23-059 Training & Travel $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Total $ - $ 16,671 $ 16,671 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-059 Controlled Substance Tax $ 16,587 $ 16,587 BA 23-059 Interest Earnings $ 84 $ 84 Total $ - $ 16,671 $ 16,671 Prior to Total if Actions Actions Toda Taken CSTAX Budget $ 146 906 $ 163,577 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-059 budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts dated 2/14/23, 3/14/23 and interest income from January 2023. Funds will be used for supplies and training and travel 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) 23-059 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 - 7 - 1 AGENDA: April 17, 2023 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 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, 2023. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health & Safety Strategic Objective(s): Sustain the community capacity to prepare for and respond to public safety demands Fund: General Fund Department: Sheriffs Office Expenditure: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-061 Overtime $ 7,056 $ 7,056 Total $ - $ 7,056 $ 7,056 Revenue: Decrease Increase Total BA 23-061 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 7,056 $ 7,056 Total $ - $ 7,056 $ 7,056 Prior to Total if Actions Actions To av Taken Departmental Budget $ 67,950,815 $ 67,957,871 Section 2: Explanation BA 23-061 budgets FBI and U.S. Marshal's Service overtime reimbursement for January 2023. 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) 23-061 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, is adopted. Adopted, this 17th day of April, 2023. (SEAL) William E. Rivenbark, Chairman ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 5 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Human Resources PRESENTER(S): Commissioners and Chris Coudriet, County Manager CONTACT(S): Bo Dean, Human Resources Analyst SU BJ ECT: Presentation of Service Awards and Introduction of New Employees BRIEF SUMMARY: Service awards will be presented to retirees and employees. New employees will be introduced. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Present service awards and meet new employees. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Present service awards and meet new employees. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Congratulated award winners and met new employees. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): The Honorable Judge J. H. Corpening, II, Chair, New Hanover County Manager Juvenile Crime Prevention Council CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager and Tufanna Bradley, Assistant County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 BRIEF SUMMARY: At its March 10, 2023 meeting, the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) unanimously recommended that the County Board of Commissioners allocate $547,770 in state JCPC funding as shown below. This funding shall be a two-year funding for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. JCPC Administration - $9,900 Youth Empowerment Services (Psychological Assessments, Counseling and Community Service programs) - $406,345 Coastal Horizons (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP)) - $39,180 Communities in Schools (Teen Court and Mediation programs) - $92,345 The recommendations meet the JCPC funding priorities of Psychological Assessments, Counseling, Community Services and Restitution, Teen Court, Supervision Issues, Substance Use Disorders and Skill Building. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Deliver quality service at the right time RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve the Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 JCPC funding recommendation. ATTACHMENTS: JCPC County Plan FY 2023-2024 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council County Plan New Hanover County For FY 2023-2024 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. County Funding Plan III. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Organization IV. County Risk and Needs Assessment Summary V. County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Request for Proposals VI. Funding Decisions Summary VII. Funded Programs Descriptions Attachments: Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 1 Executive Summary The New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1CPC), in fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities as set forth in thet..4Gpneral Statutes of the State of North Carolina, has reviewed and updated the County The JCPC has identified the issues and factors which have an influence and impact upon delinquent youth, at -risk youth, and their families in New Hanover County. Further, the JCPC has identified the strategies and services most likely to reduce/prevent delinquent behavior. JCPC Action Plan Progress: • To prevent or reduce delinquent behavior in youth • Continue the Community Service/Restitution Program • Continue the Home -Based Family Services Program • Continue the Teen Court Program Priorities for Funding: Through a risk & needs assessment and a resource assessment, the JCPC has determined that the following services are needed to reduce/prevent delinquency in New Hanover County. • Community Service and Restitution • Substance Use Disorders • Psychological Assessments • Supervision Issues • Counseling • Teen Court • Skill Building Monitoring and Evaluation: Each program funded in the past year by the JCPC has been monitored. The monitoring results and program outcomes evaluations were considered in making funding allocation decisions. The JCPC continues to conduct implementation monitoring of its action plan and its funded programs on a quarterly basis. Funding Recommendations: Having published a Request for Proposals for these needed services for a minimum of thirty (30) days, the JCPC has screened the submitted proposals and has determined which proposals best meet the advertised needed services. As required by statute, the JCPC recommends allocation of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) Funds to the following Programs in the amounts specified below for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025: 1. Youth Empowerment Services $406,345 2. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) $ 39,180 3. Communities in Schools $ 92,345 The JCPC further recommends that the following amount be allocated from the NC DPS funds for the administrative costs of the Council for the upcoming fiscal year: $9,900 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 2 Respe A Submitted, Honorab a Judge J.H. Corpening II Chair, New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Date: March 31, 2023 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 3 New Hanover County NC DPS - Community Programs - County Funding Plan Available Funds: $ $547770 - Local Match: $ $314.955 Rate: 20% DPS JCPC funds must be committed with a Program Agreement submitted in NC Allies and electronically signed by authorized officials. is c ..: >oTi i ::::v >i: l7..... .iiNliTlvG.... . 70 VVII # :: Program:Prov?der Pp$-dCPC::siun rash ahCash::::Loeal:In ................. DPSJCPC :•:•: 1Gfa.'tch:: 11Iatch:: : ::::::.......: :::: l edeia� ::.: >::- < :::::: ram Fgniliitg:: I{tnd ... Prog Revenues New Hanover County Youth Empowerment Services $406,345 $122,320 $164,6541 $693,319 41% 3 Coastal Horizons $39,180 $7,981 $47,161 17% 4 Communities in Schools $92,345 $20,000 $112,345 180/6 TOTALS: $1 The above plan was derived through a planning process by the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and represents the County' s P f use of these funds in FY 2023-25 Amount of Unallocated Funds Amount of funds reverted back to DPS Chairpe o ,a enile V me Prevention Council (Date) Discretionary Funds added check type ❑ Initial plan ❑ update ❑ final ----DPS Use Only----- Reviewedby Area Consu,tant Date Reviewed by Program Assistant Date Designated State Office Staff Date Chairperson, Board of County Commissioners (Date) or County Finance Officer W12416 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 4 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Organization Name Organization Title Administrative Office of Chief District Court J.H. Corpening II the Courts Judge Chairperson Substance Abuse Coastal Horizons Ryan Estes Professional Treatment Vice -Chairperson United Way of the O erations Director Tommy Taylor Lower Cape Fear president Secretary United Way of the Tommy Taylor Lower Cape Fear President Treasurer County Commissioner Assessment Committee Wanda Marino Appointee At -Large Member Chairperson Public Defender Funding Committee Lyana Hunter New Hanover County Chairperson Public Defenders Office Number of 24 members: List meeting dates during the current fiscal year and identify the number of JCPC members in attendance for each. Meeting Date Number of Members in Attendance Quorum Present? Yes/No July 2021 Not applicable No meeting August 19, 2022 13 Yes September 9, 2022 17 Yes October 2022 Not applicable No meeting November 18, 2022 21 Yes December 2022 Not applicable No meeting January 20, 2023 13 Yes February 17, 2023 16 Yes March 10, 2023 15 Yes No meeting No meeting April 2023 Not applicable May 19, 2023 June 2023 Not applicable Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 5 SUMMARY REPORT OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Youth Assessment Screening Instrument Summary • County Observations • Summary of Existing Community Resources • Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Community Continuum • Proposed Priority Services for Funding YASI Summary The Risk and Needs Assessment Committee reviewed data collected from the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) administered by Juvenile Court Counselors after juveniles are referred with a complaint alleging that a delinquent act. Once a youth has been adjudicated, the Court Counselor collects additional data from the juvenile. The YASI is comprehensive assessment used to predict the likelihood of the juvenile being involved in future delinquent behavior based on the juvenile's risk and needs. Data collected is used in service planning for the youth. For some youth, some of the individual item ratings may be heavily dependent upon information reported by the juvenile or the parent(s). For these items, there is a likelihood of under -reporting the incidence of a particular behavior, and the actual incidence may be higher than suggested by these figures. In those cases, the figure should be interpreted as a measure of the minimum level of occurrence. The population of New Hanover County continues to grow. Even though the population has increased, the number of youth seen at intake has decreased. Of the 29,218 youth living New Hanover County, 182 youth were assessed by the YASI for FY 2021-2022. Observations from the data collected is below. County Observations: FY 2021-2022 0 70% of the youth assessed have medium to high risk levels and 58% of youth have medium to high needs levels. Both risk and needs are higher than the state rate. Youth with very high needs is double the state average. o Legal History Q6 — 23% of youth had previous weapons offenses. This is above the state rate of 17%. o Legal History Q7 — 51 % of youth were referred for a person crime, which is above the state rate of 47% o Family Q1 — The number of youth who report they were kicked out of their home is double the state rate of 6%. o Family Q4 — Half of the youth assessed live in families with substance or mental health issues and 48% live in a home where a family member has prior criminal or violent behaviors. o Family Q6 — 84% of youth live with someone other than their parents. This is above the state rate of 75%. o Family Q7 - Parents who have frequent or consistently inadequate supervision are above the state rate. o Community and Peers Q1 - 94% of youth indicate they have no friends, associate with negative/delinquent influences, gang members, or have family who are gang members. This is higher than the state rate of 78%. o Alcohol and Drugs - 59% of youth indicate they have used alcohol or drugs. This is 19% higher than the state rate. Rural counties tend to report low numbers which may skew the overall percentages. Additionally, family dynamics and history also influence and normalize what others consider criminal activity. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 6 o Alcohol and Drugs Q1 — 48% of youth report their alcohol/drug use disrupts their daily function. This is higher than the state rate of 27%. o Aggression Q1 — 54% of youth are charged with assault behaviors or assault inflicting serious injury. Summary of the Existing Community Resources o Access Family Services — o Alexander Youth Network — MST o AMI Kids o Bair — Foster Care Services o Boys and Girls Home Foster Placement o Brigade Boys and Girls Club o Carolina Dunes Behavioral - PRTF o Child First o Coastal Horizons /Intensive In -Home Services, Family Preservation, Youth Shelter, Problematic Sexual Behaviors/Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (PSB/CBT), Child First o Communities in Schools o Community Boys and Girls Club o Community Service & Restitution program (JCPC funded) o DADS o DREAMS o Easter Seals o Elements o Incredible Years o Integrated Family Services - MST Intensive In -Home o JC Roe Center (alternative school) o Juvenile Mediation Program (JCPC funded) o Juvenile Psychological Services (JCPC funded) o Kids Making It o L.I.T.E. Manhood o Lake Forest Academy — Day Treatment o Misdemeanor Diversion Program (MDP) o NHCSO GREAT program, Community/Outreach programs o OOPS — Non -enrolled Education o Opportunities to Lead o Port City United o Pride of Carolina o School Based Counseling, School Social Workers o Step Up Wilmington o Strengthening Families (Coastal Horizons) o Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) (JCPC funded) o Communities in Schools - Teen Court & Mediation (JCPC funded), Youth Court o Voyage o WHAT o WPD Community/Outreach programs o Youth Empowerment Services (YES) (JCPC funded) — Assessments, Counseling, In -Home Counseling, Community Service & Restitution o Youth Empowerment Services - Case Management Services, Too Good for Violence o YMCA o YWCA Summary of Gaps and Barriers in the Continuu m of Services Appropriate intermediate dispositional options are available in New Hanover County through the Community Service, Restitution and Teen Court programs, funded through the JCPC. If funding were to be discontinued for these services, a new gap would exist, and adequate intermediate dispositional options would not be available. The need for mental health assessment and treatment services continues to exist and to grow. Without the JCPC funded psychological services programs, a larger gap would exist. New programs in the community have helped to fill in the gaps. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 7 Proposed Priority Services for Funding The committee compared the services needed with services currently available in the community. Services which are currently available in the community and sufficient to meet the needs of court involved youth or those youth most at risk for court involvement are not considered as a priority for JCPC funding. The recommendation of the Risk and Needs committee is to continue a two-year funding process. The Risk and Needs Committee proposes the following services be approved as the funding priorities for FY 2023-2026. o Community Service and Restitution o Psychological Assessments o Counseling o Skill Building o Substance Use Disorders o Supervision Issues o Teen Court Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 8 New Hanover County Research -Based Programs Summary programUOSS provide SPEP services) or is It SPEP Ratings JCPC Funded Program Name Program Type a structure? Evidence of Research Base Primary Service Supplemental Service Preventionllntervention ❑ Service Profession and Regulated by the NC Juvenile Psychological Services Parent/Family Skills 0 Structure Psychologicy Licensure Board Based on best Practices of the _ 0 Service profession and Regulated by the NC Individual Juvenile Psychological Services Parent/Family Skills ❑Structure Psychologicy Licensure Board Counseling Family Counseling [21 Service Community Service/Restitution Restitution ❑ structure Restitution 0 Service Home -Based Family Services Parent/Family Skills 121 structure Family Counseling Systematic Training fro Effective R1 Service Parenting (STEP) Parent/Family Skills ❑ Structure Evidenced Based program Parent Training ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure ❑ Service ❑ Structure Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 9 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Action Plan: FY: 2023-2024 Goal: To prevent or reduce delinquent behavior Output/Outcome Objective Activities Evaluation/Results Person(s) Responsible Timeframe Measures 1.0 To reduce alcohol and Intervention/Prevention Program Tracking Court Counselors Approximately 5% substance abuse/use by Programs each year for the 25% among juveniles Monitoring by JCPC Family & Child next five years served. Substance Abuse Assessment & Referrals Drug Screens JCPC Programs Drug Screens Referrals to Programs (i.e. PORT, McLeod) NC -JOIN Data 2.0 To reduce subsequent Psychological Assessments Number of Complaints Court Counselors Approximately 10% complaints by 20% among Filed in NC -JOIN each year for the juveniles served. In -Patient Treatment Community Programs next two years Unsuccessful Contracts Group Counseling JCPC Programs Consultations Family & Child Teen Court Diversions JCPC/Community Programs Contracts & Plans 3.0 To reduce violations of NC -JOIN Data Court Counselors Information was Not community supervision by Available at Time % among juveniles served. Referrals to Out -of -Home Child and Family Report was Placements & Treatments Completed. Psychologist Treatment Staff 4.0 To reduce subsequent Enforce Supplemental NC -JOIN Data Court Counselor 7% Annually for the convictions by 14% among Contracts next two Years. juveniles served. 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C V N Gaa 5C 7J i 6 6 C7 y Caa V' F E] �FEIC �O El 'El O U O U O U O U O U O O V O U O U O U Q N Q.¢�.nO N � Q�•��• � N V�i .. y ti .•� 0 N ••N N .• Val N N N � . w N o w '6 V 0 p '�O} 'CQ 'C 'C O 'O p 'O p 'O O 'O p Z 'Ci V 'L'J V CC bA G W OA G' C IF,C' hq tQ G S i w C = w to C E '.� OA O C W bA C C, w bq C C a bA C 4. bL p O Wbf O O w tX O O w tIC O O W 04 O O W tC O O 4+ O O W O O w O O w O O U CL V a U U U CL U U V cl U U a Cd y aYa.e ca y cd y cd y fd y cC 78ayaY�? ^C s~ 0 z 0 a Lrul �mmissio - 1�7 gnli ITEM: 7 - 1 - 13 JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS G.S. 14313-853 allows for a 2-year funding cycle for programs that meet the requirements of the statute and have been awarded funds in a prior funding cycle. Indicate below if the JCPC plans to allow for a 1-year or 2-year funding cycle. 2-Year Funding: FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 Membership A. Have the members of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council been appointed by county commissioners? Yes B. Are members appointed for two-year terms and are those terms staggered? Yes C. Is membership reflective of social -economic and racial diversity of the community? Yes D. Does the membership of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council reflect the required positions as provided by N.C.G.S.§143B-846? Yes If not, which positions are vacant and why? Organization A. Does the JCPC have written Bylaws? Yes B. Bylaws are Attached C. Bylaws contain Conflict of Interest section per JCPC policy and procedure. Yes D. Does the JCPC have written policies and procedures for funding and review? Yes E. These policies and procedures On file F. Does the JCPC have officers and are they elected annually? Yes Meetings A. JCPC meetings are considered open and public notice of meetings is provided. Yes B. Is a quorum defined as the majority of membership and required to be present in order to conduct business at JCPC meetings? Yes C. Does the JCPC meet six (6) times a year at a minimum? Yes D. Are minutes taken at all official meetings? Yes E. Are minutes distributed prior to or during subsequent meetings? Yes Planning A. Does the JCPC conduct a biennial planning process which includes a needs assessment, monitoring of programs and funding allocation process? Yes B. Is this Biennial Plan presented to the Board of County Commissioners and to DPS? Yes C. Is the Funding Plan approved by the full council and submitted to Commissioners for their approval? Yes Public Awareness A. Does the JCPC communicate the availability of funds to all public and private non-profit agencies which serve children or their families and to other interested community members? Yes © RFP, Distribution List, and Advertisement attached B. Does the JCPC complete a biennial needs assessment and make that information available to agencies which serve children or their families, and to interested community members? Yes No Overdue Tax Debt A. As recipient of the county DPS JCPC allocation, does the County certify that it has no overdue tax debts, as defined by N.C.G.S. §105-243.1, at the Federal, State, or local level? Yes Form JCPC/OP 002 (a) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Application Form structure last revised August 2020 NC Department of Public Safety Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 14 JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS Briefly outline the plan for correcting any areas of standards non-compliance. No areas of standard non-compliance as the County has no overdue tax debts, as defined by N.C.G.S. §105-243.1, at the Federal, State, or local level. Form JCPC/OP 002 (a) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Application Form structure last revised August 2020 NC Department of Public Safety Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 15 JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS Instructions: N.C.G.S. § 143B-846 specifies suggested members be appointed by county commissioners to serve on local Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils. In certain categories, a designee may be appointed to serve. Please indicate the person appointed to serve in each category and his/her title. Indicate appointed members who are designees for named positions. Indicate race and gender for all appointments. Specified Members Name Title Designee Race Gender 1) School Superintendent or designee Julie Varnum Asst. Superintendent, White Female Student Support Services 2) Chief of Police or designee Melissa Moore Social Worker White Female 3) Local Sheriff or designee Christopher Smith Sergeant White Male 4) District Attorney or designee Ashton Herring Assistant District White Female Attorney 5) Chief Court Counselor or designee Robert Speight Chief Court Counselor White Male 6) Director, Local Management Entity/ Dena Hamilton System of Care White Female Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO), or Coordinator (� designee 7) Director DSS or designee Mary Beth Rubright CPS Supervisor White Female 8) County Manager or designee Tufanna Bradley Assistant County Black or African- Female Manager American 9) Substance Abuse Professional Ryan Estes Treatment White Male Operations Director 10) Member of Faith Community Rev. Edwrin Sutton I Pastor Black or African- Male fAmerican f11) County Commissioner Tufanna Bradley Assistant County Black or African- Female lManager American 12) A Person Under the Age of 21 Joshua Barber Student Black or African- Male f American 13) A Person Under the Age of 21, or a member Amir Johnson Student Black or African- Male of the public representing the interests of American families of at -risk juveniles 14) Juvenile Defense Attorney Lyana Hunter Attorney I Black or African- Female American 15) Chief District Judge or designee Jay H. Corpening II Chief District Court White Male Judge 16) Member of Business Community Rita Ozolins Business Owner - I I White (Female Psychologist 17) Local Health Director or designee Carla Turner Assistant Director of I White Female Public Health 18) Rep. United Waylother non-profit Tommy Taylor President, Cape Fear White Male United Way 19) Representative/Parks and Rec I 20) County Commissioner appointee Brittany Patterson At -Large Member White Female 21) County Commissioner appointee Cecilia Reyna At -Large Member White Female 22) County Commissioner appointee Deborah O'Neill At -Large Member White I Female 23) County Commissioner appointee Gina Warren At -Large Member kWhite (Female Form JCPC/OP 002 (a) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Application Form structure last revised August 2020 NC Department of Public Safety Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 16 JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS Specified Members Name Title Designee Race Gender 24) County Commissioner appointee Justin Ovaska At -Large Member White Male 25) County Commissioner appointee Wanda Marino At -Large Member White Female 26) County Commissioner appointee Zachery Mitcham At -Large Member Black or African- American Male Form JCPC/OP 002 (a) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification Application Form structure last revised August 2020 NC Department of Public Safety Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 17 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Ruth Ravitz Smith, Founder, President & Trip Leader, Honor Flight of Manager the Cape Fear Area CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of a Resolution Recognizing Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area BRIEF SUMMARY: Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area is a recently established hub of the national Honor Flight Network, which honors our nation's veterans with an all -expenses paid trip to the military service memorials in Washington, D.C. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the chance to share their experiences with other veterans and remember friends and comrades lost. Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area will make their next flight on April 29, 2023. This resolution recognizes this group and celebrates their important milestone. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Honor Flight Resolution COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT OF THE CAPE FEAR AREA WHEREAS, the security of the United States relies on patriotic women and men who put their personal lives on hold and place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms on which this country was founded and that all citizens of the United States cherish; and WHEREAS, the Honor Flight Network is a national, non-profit organization created by Earl Morse, a physician assistant and retired Air Force captain, and Jeff Miller, a small business owner and son of a World War II Veteran, solely to honor America's Veterans for all their sacrifices; and WHEREAS, through the Honor Flight organization, over 250,000 World War II, Korea War, and Vietnam War Veterans from across the United States have an opportunity to take an all -expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. to visit the military service memorials; and WHEREAS, many Veterans have never visited Washington, D.C., and could not make this trip without Honor Flight's support and resources; and WHEREAS, Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area is a recently established hub of the national program led by local volunteers to pay tribute to Veterans in the Cape Fear area, and to educate members of the community about our local heroes; and WHEREAS, each spring, this amazing organization is providing World War II, Korea War, and Vietnam War Veterans a chance to fly out of Wilmington International Airport to Washington D.C. and visit their memorials; giving participants the unique opportunity both to pay their respects to their fellow soldiers and to receive the time of reflection and celebration they so richly deserve; and WHEREAS, North Carolina's Veterans of World War II, the Korea War, and the Vietnam War embody the spirit of service with a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these distinguished Americans be honored appropriately. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners commends North Carolina's Veterans of World War II, the Korea War, and the Vietnam War; recognizes Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area; and extends its deepest appreciation to those who stood ever ready to make the ultimate sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. ADOPTED this the 17' day of April, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Alondra Ruiz, LGBTQIA Victim Advocate, The Rape Crisis Center of Manager Coastal Horizons Center CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation BRIEF SUMMARY: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and 2023 marks the twenty-second anniversary of SAAM. This year's campaign is "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity." Alondra Ruiz submitted the attached proclamation for the board's consideration to recognize April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New Hanover County. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: SAAM Proclamatic COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 9 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARNESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) a time to draw attention to the sexual violence that is widespread and impacts every person in the community. SAAM aims to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities about how to prevent it; and WHEREAS, systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc. contribute to higher rates of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse. Unfortunately, those same groups are also the most impacted by inequitable systems of oppression in our society, and statistics show: • More than 1 in 4 non -Hispanic Black women (29%) in the United States were raped in their lifetime. (Basile et al., 2022) • More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women (84.3%) have experienced violence in their lifetime. (Rosay, 2016) • 1 in 3 Hispanic women (34.8%) reported unwanted sexual contact in their lifetime. (Basile et al., 2022) • 32.9% of adults with intellectual disabilities have experienced sexual violence. (Tomsa et al., 2021) • 47% of transgender people have experienced sexually assault at some point in their lifetime. (James et al., 2016); and WHEREAS, as such, we recognize that it will take ending all forms of oppression to end sexual violence worldwide. Making a connection between various forms of oppression and the underlying cause of sexual assault is crucial to making holistic and lasting change. However, we cannot do this without recognizing historical injustice and realizing how privilege and complacency reinforces oppression; and WHEREAS, we can trace a line from sexual violence to systems of oppression — the theme of this year's Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign is "Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity." The campaign calls on all individuals, communities, organizations, and institutions to change the systems surrounding us to build equity and respect within the community, workplace, and the future our youth hold; and WHEREAS, we encourage advocates and communities across the country to take action to prevent sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the future name. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that April 2023 will be recognized as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 17th day of April, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 9 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Kim Hufham, CEO, Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Manager Visitors Bureau CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of 40th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation BRIEF SUMMARY: Each year in preparation for National Travel & Tourism Week, the Wilmington, and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) submits a proclamation for the Board of Commissioners to consider. National Travel & Tourism Week is May 7-13, 2023. For more information please visit: https://www.ustravel.org/events/national-travel-and-tourism-week. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the proclamation. ATTACHMENTS: Travel and Tourism Week Proclamation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adoption approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 10 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 401h ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, travel and tourism benefit New Hanover County's workforce and supports our local economy; and WHEREAS, this year's theme of National Travel and Tourism Week "Travel Forward" focuses on the travel industry's indispensable role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting communities across the country and how a thriving travel industry moves our nation forward; and WHEREAS, in the United States: • Travel generated an economic output of $2.6 trillion in 2022, serving as an essential catalyst for a productive U.S. economy • Domestic leisure travel spending reached $837 billion in 2022 • Travel spending generated nearly $160 billion in federal, state, and local taxes in 2022 and eight million workers were directly employed within the travel industry; and WHEREAS, in North Carolina: • In 2021 direct visitor spending across the state was $28.92 billion • One in 54 state residents are directly employed by tourism; and WHEREAS, in New Hanover County: • Visitor spending infuses millions of new dollars into our local economy each year that helps fund beach nourishment, the convention center, lifeguard programs and many more • Room Occupancy Tax collections in 2022 exceeded $22 million, setting a new benchmark • In 2021 visitor spending was estimated at $930.40 million, a 56.6 % increase from 2020 • In 2021, travel generated approximately $72.8 million in state and local tax receipts, thereby contributing to our quality of place, and providing a $319.28 tax saving to each county resident • The local travel industry provided more than 6,142 jobs in 2021 and supported a payroll of $246.5 million; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the significant effect that the travel industry has on the local economy, and the profound impact it has on the lives of the citizens of New Hanover County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that May 7-13, 2023, will be recognized as "National Travel and Tourism Week" in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 17th day of April, 2023. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 10- 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Eileen McConville, President, Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Presentation on Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation BRIEF SUMMARY: Promote the use of bicycles in the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina for transportation, recreation, and fitness. Advocate for appropriate design, funding, and construction of accommodations and facilities for bicycling throughout the Cape Fear Region. Promote public awareness of ways to safely share roads, trails, and greenways between bicyclists and other users of the facilities. Educate the public about ways that increased use of bicycles for transportation for the benefit of public health and fitness, as well as contribute to the quality and conservation of our environment. This presentation is not an ask for financial support. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. ATTACHMENTS: Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation PowerPoint COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Heard the presentation. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11 TBBF Eileen McConville New Hanover County Commissioners April 17, 2023 AM I, FERRY ULM BICYCLING ;n"iunaTir r vQfir .;,. •� -, - ,�' 'x7 .:. .i may'° - �- —- ,.:'• Trail=- ._'-;�:-'=•- �' �r- '_ ��= ;ems` .. t Why are we here today? Introduce TBBF Offer assistance with bicyc programs Board of Commissioners - April 17 ITEM: 11- 1 - 2 i d M[ 71 7VA MMI M1 0 14 1 =VA 'rai3F BICYCLIN G I ��I�J ►� 1 �)+� � [�7 i� I • Founded in 2013 • Incorporated as a Non -Profit in the State of North Carolina • 501c3 OurHistory ' Formed in honor of Terry Benjey a long time cycling advocate in the Cape Fear region. • Terry was killed in a cycling accident in 2013 • Foundation was formed to perpetuate his vision and goals for cycling in our region. • https://www.terrybenievbicyclingfoundation.org/ Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 3 Our Goals k, TERRY BENJEY 1MBFBICYCLING '!W FOUNDATION • Promote the use of bicycles in the Cape Fear Region for transportation, recreation, and fitness. • Advocate for appropriate design, funding, and construction of facilities for bicycling throughout the Region. • Promote public awareness of ways to safely share roads, trails, and greenways between bicyclists and other users of the facilities. • Educate the public about ways that increased use of bicycles for transportation benefit public health and fitness, as well as contribute to the quality and conservation of our environment. • Educate youth and adults in bicycle handling skills, bicycle maintenance, and safe bicycle skills. • Work in partnership with local cyclists (such as Cape Fear Cyclists' 400+ members) to be the voice of the bicycling community. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 4 Successes Facilities: • Bicycle Corral at Greenfield Lake Park • Bike Racks at River Road Park, Anderson Elementa School and Murry Middle School TERRY BENJEY BICYCLING iw FOUNDATION • Switchin' Gears: $2,000 to Switchin' Gears/Bike for Every Child to purchase equipment for the Work a Bike Off Program • Special Pedals: $5,000 to assist in the completion of a bicycle repair storefront on North 4th Street. Education: • Nationally Certified Instructors • Bicycle Safety 101 • Bike Safety Traffic Gardens and Bicycle Rodeos Partners I • East Coast Greenway Alliance • Bike/Walk NC • Kure Beach Bike/Ped Committee • Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Trail • WMPO, including Bike/Ped Committee Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 5 TERRY BE NJEY BICYCLING FOUNDATION Safety Events include • League Certified Instructors • Fully equipped safety trailer • Helmets supplied by NC DOT CapeFearCyc&fts Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 6 0,Rk'. �a BICYCLBNGJEY '"r FOUNDATION Kure Beach Traffic Garden 2022 TBBF and the Kure Beach Bike/Ped Committee hosted the community's first Traffic Garden last year. This event will be held once again on May 20, 2023. • More than 25 children attended • 12 children received a free helmet • KB citizen volunteers guided the children through the garden's many safety features. • TBBF League Certified Instructors gave an overview of safe stopping, safe turning and how to navigate hazards such as broken glass, barking dogs and more. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 7 How We Can Help • Advocacy — Public meeting support, awareness efforts (ex. Year of the Trail) TERRY BENJEIf BICYCLING FOUNDATION Education — Bike safety training, driver safety training. Partnering — Local/regional/state organizations Grants — Small grants from TBBF; notifications and support letters for other funding opportunities Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 8 lrBi3F- BICYCLIN G i d J W] NrA "MI =IJ R I =VA FO U N DATI N Thank you! Eileen McConville TBBF President emcconville56@gmail.com Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 11- 1 - 9 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Service PRESENTER(S): Dr. Roger Shew, Professor at U N CW CONTACT(S): Lloyd Singleton, Director Cooperative Extension SU BJ ECT: Presentation of Site Description, Ecological/Historical/Cultural significance, Issues, and a Vision for "Eagles Island Nature Park" BRIEF SUMMARY: This presentation is being made upon specific request by the County Commissioners and is not a request for support financially. The West Bank, particularly Eagles Island, provides an opportunity to develop a Nature Park that would provide a destination site in the rapidly growing southeastern N C region for education, recreation, and conservation. It would be complementary to the USS Battleship North Carolina promoting further educational opportunities as well as ecotourism. The area has a rich history with significant cultural attractions as well as rich biodiversity. A more passive, Limited Use for the island is warranted as it is low lying and subject to flooding, and there is increasing evidence that high -tide flooding and accelerating sea level rise will lead to additional inundation in the near future. A Nature Park would provide our area with a one -of -a -kind attraction that would illustrate our dedication to preserving and protecting nature while also providing our community and visitors with a real point of pride today and in the future. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. ATTACHMENTS: Eagles Island Presentation Eagles Island Nature Park Digital Vision Book COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12 Heard the presentation. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12 IARSH ECOLOGY Sea Le% I Same e ® m no mosm attle ODINGIINUNDATION',-, u m ZAN �X Poin! Woad LICE, NAVAL STORES, MARITIME HISTORY rw VISITORS CENTER 8 NATURE WALK ESTABLISHED 2026 JfNATURE PARK (EDUCATION, RECREATION, CONSERVATION) 77 2--fto su _2 4tot Eagles Island: ^'3130 acres }� « :i::,...- ' INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Army Corps: 1473 acres , Government/Private/ ther: 1657 acres- _ POP:120.090POP 11 DO ~ _,- Y _ _ P�oP4�� wu� Rr�i��ur � - - - � ' ��'' �µ -�: ;.t �� -_ roc .• `�. a �� w w kX, r - - - • p ,`r/dui Aff POP: 2D,QCQ .r+`L`r 6S ' *_ '• u +R� '` ^+. F - �- — rea�es � + w Oil •yam, � r f NC PORTS AUTHORITY IVITIGATION SITE NEW HANIOVL R SOIL & WATER Property Ownership On Eagles Island ANN VAUGHERTY MCLAUC,HLIN NC DEPT. OF AG CONSERVATION y�- NC DOT Mff1rATI0N SITE ¢ATTLESHIP MEIWIORIAL WILMINGTON UNIQUE P;.ACES LLG I ICLDING5 or TCM INC DUKE ENERGY USA At AN RUSHER FL-OYD HUFFMAN 318 BATTLESHIP ROAD :.LC ORRELL FAMILY LLC U5 ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 N ITEM: 12- 1 - 3 Property Ownership Along River 1— Urban Smart Growth Belville: 11.42 ac., 1-2 2 — DBDL LCC: 8.42 ac., 1-2 3 — NC Dept. Transportation: 36.82 ac., B-2 4 — State of NC: 48.88 ac., B-2 5 — TCM Holdings: 2.85 ac., B-2 6 — TCM Holdings: 15.85 ac., B-2 -�4xeq Elevation • -1 Navassa� Navassa— YJ mm Leland Wr'_Cl3lrmon*5�7;�50-7-0;E�r+�S;NC'I33° 'f` ,Gr 3{..-.:3r]' Al All — Easy H111 Td �... Lrz I j' 4 • 5 P )y Lake �F.�armsLjE i � r . .� ■ .. r' d 5S low 11 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 r- _- ITEM: 12- 1 - 4 Eagles Island: Water and Marsh Rich Ecosystems and Biodiversity Freshwater Marsh w/ Minor Emergent Trees and Shrubs Water, Marsh, and Uplands have high Biodiversity Rice Canals 0�1 Recreational and Subsistence Fishing IMIA 1 I 010319a Cape - Fear River Eagles Island and r surrounding waters are important Primary Nursery Areas and Habitat for Adults Fishery Nursery Areas Primary Permanent SeGondary Special Secondary �r o- r Map Datum: NAD83 Map Projection! NC State Plane Map Date: March 2011 Boa oo a 1000. 2QDOY 3s_ Apr p 0.7 o �J421tz 6 http://portal.ncdenr.org/c/document_library/get—file?uuid=32f6ffa9-8c25- 49b5-917f-bb80c46e03c4&grou pld=38337 Cultural and Historical Importance Gullah Geechee Corridor — Northernmost Area - - —NORTH C0.RO[INA sourx eAaoer+rA v C FOAd IA J f � G011dh,'IiE:r:l lii'r I.klllliiiil ° +' �.�� Ili�ruastc[urrlQur FLUR)DA C .. I I LEVILLEREBUIIY RUCBdI FDRDEPOT - 1jfHILTON Mallet's LPOINT PETER Eagles Island Plantations Around Eagles Island CAROpNAGOLD RICO �' � PLANTATION WLLGR1 BENEVENTO - CLARENDON MILES f OLO-J) O �� GHEENFIELO lb-- MOUNTTIRZKH .es Island and I AL Flooded fields and berms. Flood gates allowed tidal waters into the fields DO M-t 1 TURPENTINE SALT S FERTILIZERS RESIN BARRELS NAVAL STORES 4 GUANO RESIN BARRELS i NS & FERTILIZERS 11�• r .I1 NAVAL STORES •4 Eagles Island: Site of naval stores processing and shipping with numerous warehouses for these and other commodities. Wilmington was the naval stores shipping capital of the world. Wilmington u� �k Itp P Cape Fear -ANN �+ 2023 On Eagles Island ("' 1900) Wilmington's Maritime History - Naval stores capital of the world - Important Confederate port - WWII Liberty Ships - USS North Carolina Deepening of the River Critical Deepening of Cape 1 871 — Dredged to 1Sal — 16 ft 0 ft 1909 — ft 1912 — 6 f� 1930 — 0 ft 196 4 — ft "1 0 — 34 ft 1970 - 3$ f# To day — 4 ft. Fear Diver 12 ft A.P. Hurt: Iron hull stern -wheel steamboat —1860; Cost - $14,000 Wil A A Length: 135 ft Width: 24 ft Length: 8 horses Width: 1.5 horses Late 1800's Liberty Ship: Zebulon B. Vance - 1941 Length: 441.5 ft Width: 56 ft Draws 27 ft of water; Cost $1.5 million Argonauta is an iron hull, steam powered tugboat - 1876 Length: 80 ft Wi the 18.5 ft a. LISS North Carolina (BB-S5) —1941 ,Length: 758 ft Width: 108 ft kDraws31-35ft;Cost$70m M.V. Hyundai Hope - 2020 Maritime History and Culture of Eagles Island/Wilmington UNDERWATER ARCHAI rL__� *4&�s s IN THE t . IL III ` HISTORICAL#f DISTRICT Eagles Island has been the scene of a great deal of industrial activity, turpentine/naval stores distilleries and warehouses, and shipyards. Wilmington/SENC history is shaped by the Cape Fear River. D '%i� so BE ERY'S SHIPYARD Many Confederate naval vessels, including the ironclad"North Carolina: built here. Site lies across river on Eagles Island, 1/4 mile west. • Cape Fear River is 42 ft deep; dredge to 47 ft in river and 49 ft at ocean Purpose: Accommodate large, deep draft container vessels to compete with other East Coast ports (more cargo movement, job growth, import/export) • Costs: $846 million ($550 dredging and $112 mitigation) Impacts (whole river): 1. Tidal Range: Increase in tidal range of 4" (2" higher and lower) 2. Potential: >1" more storm surge in large storm 3. Salinity: Increase 1 ppt higher at surface, 5 ppt at bottom 4. Vegetation changes w/ Salinity change and ? Impact on Nursery Grounds (33 acres) Port Deepening and Tides/Saltwater/Flooding _...r.��=•ter -,�•. The USS NC Battleship f' is 728 feet long "All - -- NECFI Eagles -Island Al � qh' eih.Carolina Com ound Flood Zone: p 1. Local Rainfall Flood g, 2. Upstream Floodir Source 3. Storm Surge/O..nshore Winds 4. Sea Level Ris . 5. High Tide Floodin� Anne M 1 Elevations are mostly 5 feet except for the '39 Pipuntpri hrnwnfiplrl area Oil Y at the arrow. "S, -A The Battleship is raising the Parking Area -2 ft to "Live with Water" MI-Ovi- a tia Y", The Present January 3, 2022: 2.35 ft above MHHW 2.4 ft above MHHW starts Moderate This is what it will look like every day at high tide approximately 2070. Of course, you would need to add 2+ feet on top of this scenario to match a similar onshore wind event at that time. NOAA 2022 projections for SLR 2060 - 2080 Intermediate Scenario = A. - 2.40 ft oar of Commissioners - April Intermediate High Scenario = 1.94 — 3.'&ff -" .WA! The Future Projection Year and Scenario [fJ 2040 2060 2080 2100 2022 Intermediate 0,89 1,54 2,40 3.64 17Ontermediate High 0,98 1,94 3.28 5,05 Top 12 Highest Water Levels Measured at the Wilmington Tide Gauge Two events occurred in 2022: a. Onshore Winds and Perigee/New Moon) b. Hurricane Ian and onshore winds 9 of these since 2015 Date Height Event Category (Feet above MHHW) Event August 4, 2020 4.35 Tropical Hurricane Isaias September 14, 2018 3.60 Tropical Hurricane Florence October S, 2016 October 15, 1954 3.48 3.47 Tropical Hurricane Matthew Tropical Hurricane Flaxel September 30, 2022 2.98 Tropical Hurricane Ian March 13, 1993 November 24, 2018 2.92 Extra Tropical 1993 Storm of Century 2.90 Other Onshore winds/Moon Phase September 16, 1999 2.63 Tropical Hurricane Floyd October 8, 2015 October 11, 2018 January 3, 2022 2.53 Tropical Remnants of Tropical Storm Josephine Hurricane Michael 2.37 Tropical 2.35 Other Onshore Winds and Perigee/New Moon September 23, 2018 Board op_Q3r2missioners ApE)(trjATtopicaI ITEM: 12- 1 - 16 Frontal System/Heavy Rain Point _ wip Peter _ :" r+ ' #CaAD _ y. Eagles I lan . +L ' A"ine 1oiny, a rid Ghll � i Image Sites for Impacts of F } Flooding aul ing Serge from Ian 1915 u.sti NMTU . mI,9r74FSM'P &4JM-ALMV _ • i� " *. Entrance off Hwry 421 (water corers Ya of 421) SS NC Road looking toward Entram {&how 9130/202 1 PF k ` Road to Battleship flo rj _ Point Peter Road (access to 421 bottom right) 8 Sea Level Rise from 1960 and Projections 5 For Station 8658120 (Wilmington) i W LL 5 r� ✓y 7 4 67 J In Q N 3 G} 7 �6 2 67 Cr 0656I20 M16,9M, N.,th C-4. 2.55N 0.34 mmh)r Obp pas. _Ih.r �.fhe=ee le�rl rre�, —Igperuti fM d—M-1 —fewer 95ti[pnfilma hlenel p.ap Nmthlrwnxe-1 milh the .roepNee�dmlera.,.d pep_ I pap_________________________________________________ uxN »m me tNSN um utp vw vte sw -w au M y u 0 J OT� .r — —_____ —_ ______ _. _y -2 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 Years 2.4 2.1 1.8 r O n 2.5 Zd L 1.2 C i9 0:9 � r ID 0.fi CD 3 0.3 iv iA iA+ -- 0.0 1-0.3 0.6 2100 Wilmington Information 2.03 m (6.5 ft) 1.50 m (4.9 ft) 1.11 m (3.6 ft) 1500 mil 0.61 m (2.0 ft) 0.43 m (1.4 ft) 770 mil Kl h — htermediate — Low --- MR datum:-0.068R Intermed A High — Intermediate A ---. Obseraed — NAVD88: 092t https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.aov/sltrends/sltrends station.shtmPid=8658120 High Tide Flooding by Decade in Wilmington Flooding ENrents pEr aE3�ccxclo (19J'4'4D — 2C32C� �_S ft cibove mean Iorruer lovtir cater � i i � � � a:.il S3 1940 -IL950 1 0 G0-:1-9FrOA:12-1-191-980 �1-990 ZOOO zO-:LO 2020 sources= /VO.4A Stotivn S6S8T2a NOAAMOS)CO-OP5 https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/inundationdb/inundation.lat- 0 bserved Water Levels at 8658120, Wilmington NC mRid =8658120&units=standard&bdate=20201107&edate=202C From 2020M1107 00:00 GMT to 20201111& 23:59 GMT 1118&timezone=GMT&datum=MHHW&interval=6&action= 4 4.0 *— Rain ----------------------------------------------- oderate Flooding R Minor Flooding = v � 0-0 as as C -2-0 4] -4.0 00:00 00:00 00:00 44:00 00:00 00:00 00:00 1117 1 1 f 8 1119 11f10 11J11 11112 11;13 — Predictions — Verified — Observed — Forecast �� -- 2-0 0.0 -2-0 -4.0 NOAA?NOS: Center for Ope rat icnal Oceanographic Products and Services 00:00 00:00 00:00 00:44 00:44 11114 11.:15 11.15 11}17 11r18 nc — (0175F - Predicted) T - Egret y BattlE vGeese Swimming in Parking Lot of Battles - NO Stc Question: Do you develop or not, and if so, how? You have to consider stormwater, ingress and egress issues, ecosystem losses, infrastructure, insurance Conservation LILA tgw G�L�lk �1lrrWr Limited Use Scenarios Uses/Designs for the Coastal Zone and Estuary (West Bank) si ners - April 17, 2023 M 1 12- 1 - 21 Working Waterfront Small -Scale Mixed Use Urban Scale Mixed Use !4, '� `"tom• �¢,F. VISITORS CENTER NATURE WALK ` J f 'f• . 5� , ?.' E' ESTABLISHED , �+ ISLAND i f + i � y • � y ..i y EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK By prioritizing conservation and responsible development of park infrastructure and amenities, Eagles Island Nature Park can provide a transformational enhancement to the educational and recreational resources serving the surrounding communities and tine Lower Cape Fear region. Directly adjacent to Wilmington =0 population: 126,000}, as well as norther Bruswick County, one of th a fastest growing areas in North Carolina, public access to a natural area of this size will serve local residents as an invaluable amenity and promote cultural and eco-tourism- Prionti ing community accesa upholds the goal "to work with other interested parties and agencies to ensure the cmitkumd prasarvation of and mcraationel accau Ao Eiagloc Island" OMIMington Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Goal h, Objective Bj. CONSERVATION Conservation of privately owned land is critical to preserving and enhancing the environmental qualities of Eagles island- While much of the islands acreage is not physically accessible, the scenery and wildlife habitat can be experienced from the water BALE/PED CONNECTOR rar 40 An off -road bike and pedestrian route connects Brunswick and New HanoverCounty communities to Eagles Island and ties into regional and national greenway systems. WILDLIFE VIEWING 11 Viewing decks and observation towers 31 accessible by walking and/or paddle trails can provide unique vantage points across the Island for spotting and photographing birds and other WlcMife. EDUCATIONAL CENTER el An educational cenrerand riverfront perk area 4B welcomes vkawrsto Eagles Island Nature Park and can host a muf nixie of interpretive and informational exhibits most pertinent to the island and the broader Cape Fear region. PADDLE TRAILS Miles of paddle trails surrounding E7sThe'3 Island and the maze of interior creek canals afford immersive access to thenatural landscape and history while oonnecting to eonsting local and regional blueway networks- NATURE TRAILS Where conditions allow, natural surface trails and boardwalks can provide miles of hiking and walking opportunities throughout the island's marsh ecosystems. Interpretive signage and exhibits supplementing trails can also help educate visitors about ecological and cultural histories - BOARDWALKS Boardwalks along theeastemshcreofEagles 26 Island enable visitors to interactwith the Cape Fear Rivers many sunken vessels and provide an oppaftunity to seam about local maritime history and shipbuilding - ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION el For areas of the island that have been heavily modified by historic land uses, ecological restoration can improve wildlife habitat and water quality, demonstrate emerging restoration techniques, and augment canservatian efforts across the island - CONSERVATION PADDLE TRAILS BRUNSWICK-NEW HANOVER BIKEIPEO CONNECTOR RATURE TRAILS WILDLIFE VIEWING P ass a5 41 F. F' OPADDLECCESS _0 PIN The Eagles Island Task Force, working with the NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab, has Jggf ,gpp4i k4_q�ligpJMjsion for Eagles Island that includes Education, 116&6�tloii, and Conservation WILDLIFE VfEWING BOARDWALKS BOARDWALK: MARITIME RISTORT EDUCATIONAL CENTER ?� RIVERFRON7 PARK ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION CONSERVATION P,. Educational and Recreational Opportunities �.. for Tourists as well as for ourHI°L�� Community, including many school opportunities I 1 wI111fIfFYItWIMG �' 5. s r. •� ^- S F F RR •- r ODIDED BIBBWATCHINC NATURE WALAS . M'EDOCATIONAL ExHIBITS `• - `^. aEF�� .►> '�`' . BIKE. PEO CONNECTION USING E E ISYINB SERVICE ROAD WAYFIN01NG PA LE TRAIL WAYFINDING ,V' a E0UCATIOXAL ESHISITS Ecotourism and Education Exploring the historic rice fields while experiencing 1, "J1: � nature G(nED TOURS 8 EXPEOITIOxs 46 it Board of Commissioners - April 17, ITEM: 12- 1 - 25 PIRLIC PAYSLE ACCESS K.� Education and Recreational Opportunities River Walk for Nature and Maritime History AP- - r y NATURE TRAIL — r EDUCATIONAL PAVILION Pam' MARITIME HISTORY Concept Map for an Educational Area to Supplement the Battleship mission for historical and educational engagement with the community Imagine the benefits with education and economics for the Wilmington waterfront with ferries from Wilmington to Eagles Island. And with a truvae0(Dt0UrijStrdestinafion next to ITEM: 12- 1 - 26 the Battleship folks would spend the day and night. j. iIGH GROIIND , U r DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS & CONSIDERATIONS + WETLAND SOILS + PERSISTENT FLOOD RISK + SLR VULNERABILITY + ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT + HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE ., ♦ ~: '9` f f�f'�yi ��IFi �, yrt"�'r a. � :7...r3. '' • • 40 M ic; ;sr: • • • • • Raised Educational Structures ' ISLAH wl s - _71' T `. ♦ _-L�+l Ii III. :.Tr T(t Naval: Stares River Importance to our area + ice Culture R Ecosystems ,, . y 9 7.- L � — ... _ Fir• _A�: Water and Land o� - Maritime ,rs• - In. *, �y . L The West Bank, particularly Eagles Island, provides an opportunity to develop a Nature Park that would provide a destination site in the rapidly growing southeastern NC region for education, recreation, and conservation. It would be complementary to the USS Battleship North Carolina promoting further educational opportunities as well as ecotourism The area has a rich history with significant cultural attractions as well as a rich biodiversity. A more passive use for the island is warranted as it is low lying and subject to flooding, and there is increasing evidence that high -tide flooding and accelerating sea level rise will lead to additional inundation in the future. The Zurich Insurance Group stated, following Hurricane Florence, that "We need to critically assess where we build and how we incentivize risk. We should disincentivize development in areas of high risk; think how bad it can be and plan for worse" A NATURE PARK would be a win for the region on many fronts and avoid issues associated with risky development in an ever widening and deepening floodplain. A Vision for Eagles Island Education, Recreation, Conservation A Benefit to A11 Now andBWtI' f6nF4=e2P8r" 17, www.coastaldynamicsdesignlab.com COASTAL DYNAMICS DESIGN LAB NC STATE UNIVERSITY 1 2021 COLLEGE OF DESIGN DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ryt �-�rFSiFi ;� a •z "}Y' T*�T:. T'�?!�i'� I �w r: -7 -'y4 •t ��'.1 1� '•mil � I' LIMULGO IOLHIIIJ NATURE.PARK A VISION FOR CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION CELEBRATING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF EAGLES ISLAND BRUNSWICK & NEW HANOVER COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK A VISION FOR CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION CELEBRATING THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF EAGLES ISLAND BRUNSWICK & NEW HANOVER COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA This study was funded by the Edward M. Gore, Sr Southeastern CES Environmental Education Endowment and was completed in collaboration with faculty and students from the NC State University Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning. f I il! FiR Ito JOR= VS�� I� 2021 COASTAL DYNAMICS DESIGN LAB www.coastaldynamicsdesignlab.com NC STATE Design Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 2 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The following document was produced by the NC State University Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL) in collaboration with the Eagles Island Central Park Task Force. The project was completed during an intensive engagement that spanned from January 2021 to August 2021. The purpose of the study, inclusive of all processes and products described herein, was manifold, including but not limited to: + Contribute expertise in land and water resource management to advance conservation and sustainable development practices in and around Eagles Island. + Draw on current research to inform the creation and application of best practices capable of protecting Eagles Island's natural resources and leveraging its ecological and societal assets. + Explore planning, design, and management strategies that promote the highest and best uses of Eagles Island. + Develop transferable lessons and recommendations related to responsible and resilient land management and programming strategies in southeastern North Carolina. + Highlight the importance of research, planning, and design in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of people, places, and the planet. The study's research and engagement efforts endeavored to: (i) identify, align, and illustrate relevant conservation, educational, and recreational purposes; and (ii) align respective programmatic recommendations for Eagles Island Nature Park with existing and anticipated national, state, and local conservation, planning, and/or recreation plans and policies. The research, engagement, and documentation efforts involved in generating this document were made possible through a generous grant from the Edward M. Gore, Sr. Southeastern CES Environmental Education Endowment, as administered by the CALS Foundation and the North Carolina Cooperative Extension offices in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties. NC State Cooperative Extension is the largest outreach program at NC State University. Based in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the program reaches millions of North Carolina citizens each year through local centers in the state's 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Cooperative Extension is a partnership that began in 1914 when county, state, and federal governments agreed that by joining together they could provide all citizens with access to the wealth of knowledge generated by public universities. PROJECT TEAM NC STATE UNIVERSITY COASTAL DYNAMICS DESIGN LAB (CDDL) The CDDL is a team of architects, landscape architects, and environmental planners with the mission of leading trans -disciplinary research and design teams to address critical ecological and community development challenges facing vulnerable coastal regions. Andrew Fox, FASLA, PLA Professor: Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Co -Director: Coastal Dynamics Design Lab Travis Klondike, Associate ASLA Assistant Research Professor: Coastal Dynamics Design Lab Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Madalyn Baldwin, Associate ASLA Research Associate: Coastal Dynamics Design Lab Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Katarina King, Student ASLA Graduate Student Research Assistant: Coastal Dynamics Design Lab Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning PROJECT ADVISORS A group of members and leadership of the Eagles Island Central Park Task Force met with the CDDL team twice a month to discuss project direction and advise on report content. Many thanks to this group for their ongoing feedback, support, and expertise. Evan Folds New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Lloyd Singleton NC Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center Amy Mead NC Cooperative Extension, Brunswick County Center Roger Shew UNC Wilmington Brayton Willis Brunswick County NAACP & NC Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 PROJECT BACKGROUND SECTION ONE 16 VISION SECTION TWO 60 LOCAL & REGIONAL ALIGNMENT SECTION THREE 74 CONTEXT SECTION FOUR 84 ECOLOGY SECTION FIVE 102 HISTORY & CULTURE 122 CALL TO ACTION 124 APPENDICES Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 4 Olt ' r.l+. f '�' t'--'r'� _ ;;� •�y�. . wrti#�.} I, i ,IY 4-, _ 5' r YiIT ' .xR:14 .1wr' i _ ff 'M1[�_" I' fF '{' y'ti•��'' 1•i'I r� i4 I �*'$`�`yJ' 'i` �x,l� * �r . t,f+'F .�*III # k `7 .•F[. 7�/Ej•y#�'1 y d_VF is ?_ _ i_ 4`L ,. - V"FI!.� I' _ •, ;�{ i i 't. kil _j .i(� 1i�#�•r,. k {� . t. `� l�`5 5 !S'i; h4`�5:� ,�'.` r • {r y I i ;i 'i :7 �. 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'- _ ,x.A , � _ tip, - ..i, �pti�+��rl'4t; '��' '��'{� *i�`.��'��.'�F. r�,' � - ... - M _ Ma.• . * •' y . 1 t .r, rti�tsi=i IIT. , 'J'•��'4*F'�'f4;1y!¢'" "+} - I' f! fl I � r1,fi'r .� � }'�� • � ',pry v' - �' ei 'I.'s } ikiL- r a PROJECT BACKGROUND The effort to preserve Eagles Island has been ongoing since 2001 and has taken many forms over the years. Conservation efforts were first sparked with a private donation of a 52-acre tract to the New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District. After an environmental assessment identified the numerous ecological values present within the island's vast wetlands, momentum grew around the idea of conserving Eagles Island as a natural area and drove acquisition of additional land through private donations and funding sources. In an effort to describe the existing conditions on the island, Land Management Group and Environmental Sciences, Inc. collaborated to compile existing ecological and historical research and conduct biological surveys. The resulting report, Eagles Island: A History of a Landscape, was published in 2011 and remains the most comprehensive source of information on Eagles Island. To further the conservation goals for the Island, the Eagles Island Coalition, a group of public and private entities committed to an integrated approach to maximize the public benefits of the island's resources, was formed. In 2015, the Coalition produced the Eagles Island Conservation Management Plan that explored the future of the island's natural and cultural resources, identified goals, threats, opportunities, and potential partners. The Eagles Island Central Park Task Force (EICPTF), co-chaired by Evan Folds (elected supervisor of the New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District) and Lloyd Singleton (director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center), is currently composed of members representing diverse backgrounds and interests with the common goal of establishing Eagles Island Nature Park as a world -class recreational destination with a focus on conservation and education. This group envisions a park that brings joy to all people, where the past informs the present, meets the future, and people can learn to thrive with nature. Eagles Island Nature Park invites the world to our region, and unites the counties, cities, and communities of Southeastern North Carolina through conservation, education, and recreation. EAGLES ISLAND CENTRAL PARK TASK FORCE GARYANDERSON Eagles Island Community Rowing OSKU BACKSTROM UNC Wilmington TOM BOLAND New Hanover Soil & Water RANDALL BRAY Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust NIEL BROOKS Town of Leland KEMP BURDETTE Cape Fear River Watch STEPHEN BURNETT Koolbridge Solar MATT COLLOGAN New Hanover Soil & Water DANIELLE DARKANGELO Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development AUDREY DUNN Cape Fear River Watch AMBER ELLIS NC State University Stormwater Engineering Group EVAN FOLDS New Hanover Soil & Water TRAVIS GILBERT Historic Wilmington Foundation BILL GRAHAM Renaissance Wilmington Foundation ADRIENNE HARRINGTON Smart Moves Consulting KAY LYNN HERNANDEZ Wilmington Outdoor Adventures VIRGINIA HOLMAN Island Wildlife - Cape Fear Region GORDON JOHNSON Cape Fear River Watch JAMES KAPETSKY Eagles Island Coalition MORGAN KING NC Cooperative Extension (Brunswick County) JEANNIE LENNON Community activist AMY MEAD NC Cooperative Extension (Brunswick County) ROB MOUL Eagles Island Coalition BILL NEVILL Community Activist PAULPASCAROSA Headwater Environmental, Inc. ANGIE PEARSALL NC Cooperative Extension (New Hanover County) MARK SEITZ NC Cooperative Extension (Pander County) SAM SHORES Plastic Ocean Project LLOYD SINGLETON NC Cooperative Extension (New Hanover County) ROGERSHEW UNC Wilmington DOUG SPRINGER Wilmington Water Tours PEYTON THOMAS UNC Wilmington MARK WILDE-RAMSING Archaeologist ATHINA WILLIAMS Town of Belville BRAYTON WILLIS NC Gullah Geechee Greenway Blueway Heritage Trail EL LIS WILLIS Mayor, Town of Navassa DAWN YORK Moffat & Nichol REPRESENTATION FROM North Carolina Coastal Land Trust REPRESENTATION FROM Cape Fear Audubon Society 10- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 11- ITEM: 12- 2 - 6 HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT The contents within this report are intended to: i) communicate the vision for Eagles Island Nature Park; ii) illustrate potential future conditions and user experiences; and iii) celebrate the unique ecological and cultural values that support the vision of Eagles Island Nature Park. The exhibits provided in the following pages are intended to build support for the vision from the general public, local government officials, private interests, and programmatically aligned organizations. Section One of this report articulates the vision for Eagles Island Nature Park and identifies a number of potential projects that support the vision. Subsequent sections of the document illustrate the'why' behind the vision, provide examples of the site's regional context and its natural and cultural resources, and illustrate Eagles Island's unique potential as a recreational and educational destination that provides wide-ranging public benefits. Sections Two and Three expand the area of study to describe alignments with local and regional recreational networks, physiographic context, and land -planning opportunities stemming from potential enhancements to Eagles Island. Following these broader analyses, sections Four and Five highlight a few of the island's most significant ecological, cultural, and historic conditions that can be leveraged in support of programmatic goals. These recommendations collectively aim to celebrate place -based educational and recreational opportunities most pertinent to the study area and its surroundings, while highlighting the need and value of ongoing conservation efforts. Lastly, the appendices include a catalog of additional reports and resources that are referenced in this report, were informative in the creation of graphic content, or can provide additional in-depth information for interested parties. As a whole, the report is structured to provide a comprehensive description of the opportunities and public benefits associated with the vision. It is also intended that individual sections or exhibits can be selected and shared in future presentations and as promotional material to generate interest and excitement in the project. Furthermore, exhibits from sections Three, Four, and Five can be used as graphic precedent and/ or to inform content development for future educational material and interpretive exhibits. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 7 OVERVIEW Located between the Brunswick and Cape Fear Rivers, Eagles Island has a rich natural and cultural history, and has played an integral role in the ecological significance, commercial development, and industrial activities of the Lower Cape Fear Region. The approximately 3,110 acre island is located roughly 22 miles upriver from the mouth of the Cape Fear. On the eastern side of the island, downtown Wilmington lies just across the Cape Fear River. On the western side, Belville, Leland, and Navassa are located just across the Brunswick River. Over the years, Eagles Island has supported surrounding populations through the provision of natural resources (hunting, fishing, and timbering) and has seen agricultural (rice) and industrial (naval stores and shipping) uses. Currently, almost 1,500 acres in the southern area of the island are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers as a disposal site for dredge spoils, and this area is also used as habitat by myriad shorebirds. To the north, where portions of the island are in conservation, the tidal freshwater marsh habitat is designated as a Natural Heritage Program Natural Area, and remnants of hand dug ditches and canals reveal the island's history as a significant agricultural site for rice cultivation. Sunken and abandoned vessels along the eastern shore of the island tell the story of Wilmington's economic growth and industrial past. While the environmental conditions, artifacts, and historical records speak to the critical role Eagles Island historically played in the ecological and cultural development of the Lower Cape Fear Region, they also highlight the resources and opportunities for Eagles Island to provide ongoing public benefits for local populations and the region as a whole. O NAVASSA REMNANT RICE CANALS O LELAND TIDAL MARSH ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION O BELVILLE MOTHBALLED FLEET 0 0.25 0.5 1 MILES BATTLESHIP SUNKEN VESSELS SHIPYARD HISTORY O WILMINGTON IMPOUNDMENT BIRD HABITAT N O 14- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 8 �11 L wows ILA Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 9 MEW '+1� �-.'v. 1yl .VfL't. J -�- � ti �L" 'M � .u� „• .. ti� }' . I '*ti z 0 N 7 IL pq EAGLES ISLAND NATURE FrARKrr.. INVITES THE WORLD TO OUR •` REGION, AND UNITES THE COUNTIES, CITIES, AND COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA T-HROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. i F - I"IN'.J:�.J I'VJ 1: 7. _I1k':=1', a �ai e, F. 4 d +' ti L 5 --ia`rt�.i^" `r�- _ T` ter• -" � - - - - - _ - - WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT iQ' - -=Ff4 .:-r'�' k 1*"ti i'ic+t.o-"` :tr r'-+F * :'�#'•r. X. 140 1,40t7Z POP: 120,000 WILMINGTON POP: 1,700 i i � LL - - - � - _ .."-arm:• _� -' -�� - .. _ _ PROPOSED RAIL REALIGNMENT S- { _ US 17 US 17 US -J,� III AW POP: 2,500 '� �� - �� `_ ' `_��'�`�' _ 'w''��'-r'.� • "� ice- 16 POP: 20,000 �_ _ ... -+ • '' ' mot• 1.4 r .am VISION STATEMENT Eagles Island first appeared on North Carolina maps in 1671 - known then as Cranes Island. Located at the confluence of the Cape Fear and Brunswick Rivers, Eagles Island has been a vital ecological asset for our riverine system and a centerpiece of the dynamic cultural history of our region. Eagles Island Nature Park is a once -in -a -generation opportunity to create a world -class park. The timing could hardly be better: the region boasts two of the most rapidly growing populations in the United States with growing appreciation and needs for outdoor experiences. Establishing Eagles Island Nature Park amplifies the area's brand as a coastal destination that also holds valuable historical significance. Regional residents can access it easily, and it's also an area that families will travel to experience. Walking paths, marsh boardwalks, bike trails, birdwatching, kayaking, a harbor loop, and an exhibition and education center will commemorate the people and the stories that have shaped a nation. VISION Eagles Island Nature Park is the heart of Southeastern North Carolina, connecting its communities and the region through education, recreation, and conservation. MISSION We care for the well-being of all at Eagles Island Nature Park. Park amenities, nature trails, and programs will amplify the region's value, livability, and appeal at a crucial moment in our history. 0 Rnmrrl of ('.nmmiccinncrc - Anril 17 ` r L.J :,!I.r,1 + DEVELOPING A SHARED VISION In order to better understand various interests, refine the scope of this report, and develop a shared vision for the future of Eagles Island, in March 2021, the project team distributed a 'Visions and Values' survey to members of the Eagles Island Central Park Task Force. The survey included questions about respondents' overall vision for Eagles Island as well as any ideas they had regarding priorities, programming, and design for three categories: conservation, education, and recreation. Aggregated results from the 29 responses highlighted specific assets and opportunities on Eagles Island, prioritized programming and design goals, and characterized the overall values at the core of the effort to establish Eagles Island Nature Park. The list at left highlights the highest priority programs, design interventions, and values identified through the survey results. Building on some of the goals and projects identified by the Eagles Island Coalition, the vision and recommendations discussed throughout this report reflect current conditions on Eagles Island and relate to new and ongoing local and regional planning efforts. FEATURES AND AMENITIES EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK By prioritizing conservation and responsible development of park infrastructure and amenities, Eagles Island Nature Park can provide a transformational enhancement to the educational and recreational resources serving the surrounding communities and the Lower Cape Fear region. Directly adjacent to Wilmington (2020 population: 126,000), as well as northern Bruswick County, one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina, public access to a natural area of this size will serve local residents as an invaluable amenity and promote cultural and eco-tourism. Prioritizing community access upholds the goal "to work with other interested parties and agencies to ensure the continued preservation of and recreational access to Eagles Island" (Wilmington Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Goal 6, Objective B). 24- CONSERVATION Conservation of privately owned land is critical to preserving and enhancing the environmental qualities of Eagles Island. While much of the island's acreage is not physically accessible, the scenery and wildlife habitat can be experienced from the water. BIKE/PED CONNECTOR An off -road bike and pedestrian route connects Brunswick and New Hanover County communities to Eagles Island and ties into regional and national greenway systems. WILDLIFE VIEWING Viewing decks and observation towers accessible by walking and/or paddle trails can provide unique vantage points across the Island for spotting and photographing birds and other wildlife. EDUCATIONAL CENTER An educational center and riverfront park area welcomes visitors to Eagles Island Nature Park and can host a multitude of interpretive and informational exhibits most pertinent to the island and the broader Cape Fear region. PADDLE TRAILS PAGE Miles of paddle trails surrounding Eagles 30 Island and the maze of interior creeks and canals afford immersive access to the site's natural landscape and history while also connecting to existing local and regional blueway networks. NATURE TRAILS Where conditions allow, natural surface trails and boardwalks can provide miles of hiking and walking opportunities throughout the island's marsh ecosystems. Interpretive signage and exhibits supplementing trails can also help educate visitors about ecological and cultural histories. BOARDWALKS Boardwalks along the eastern shore of Eagles Island enable visitors to interact with the Cape Fear River's many sunken vessels and provide an opportunity to learn about local maritime history and shipbuilding. ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION For areas of the island that have been heavily modified by historic land uses, ecological restoration can improve wildlife habitat and water quality, demonstrate emerging restoration techniques, and augment conservation efforts across the island. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 13 CONSERVATION - PADDLE TRAILS BRUNSWICK-NEW HANOVER BIKE/PED CONNECTOR NATURE TRAILS WILDLIFE VIEWING 0 0.25 0.5 1 MILES i PADDLE ACCESS rrILIJUrc vicW11NG BOARDWALKS BOARDWALK: MARITIME HISTORY EDUCATIONAL CENTER RIVERFRONT PARK ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION CONSERVATION N O -25- FEATURES &AMENITIES IMMERSIVE SITE INTERPRETATION UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS PUBLIC PADDLE ACCESS WHARF REMAINS Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 14 CONSTRAINTS PATCHWORK OF PRIVATE OWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTEREST NEAR BATTLESHIP EXISTING SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY & EXISTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE LAND OWNERS PARTNERSHIP WITH BATTLESHIP MULTIPLE PARCELS IN CONSERVATION ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION ACTION ITEMS PRIVATE LAND OWNER OUTREACH EXPLORE SHARED USE AGREEMENTS COORDINATION WITH NC DOT CONSERVATION STATUS CURRENT LAND OWNERSHIP The patchwork of ownership on Eagles Island is a significant constraint concerning the establishment of Eagles Island Nature Park. The division of parcels on the Island represents a vast array of public and private ownership conditions and varying degrees of land use and management. Six parcels, representing approximately 520 acres, are owned and/ or held in conservation easements by the New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District. These parcels can currently support programming and public access as part of Eagles Island Nature Park, but are limited in accessibility due to isolation from existing infrastructure and the prevalence of wetland conditions. Separately, several of the larger parcels on the island, totaling about 485 acres, are owned and/or held in conservation easements by state agencies including the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, and the North Carolina Ports Authority. These areas may support the Eagles Island Nature Park programming vision, therefore conversations with these state agencies should be initiated to pursue shared -use agreements for public access, if desired. The largest single parcel on Eagles Island is under the jursidiction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and while most of the area is actively used as a dredge spoil storage and disposal area, a shared -use agreement for public access could also be pursued within the northern portion of this parcel. Lastly, the series of smaller parcels along the eastern shore of Eagles Island is predominantly in private ownership, with some of the land in industrial use. This area has been extensively modified by past and present land uses, and is essentially the only part of the island with soils and elevation suitable for development. As such, there has been ongoing interest in private residential or mixed -use development in the area directly south of the USS North Carolina Battleship Museum. NC PORTS AUTHORITY MITIGATION SITE NEW HANOVER SOIL & WATER 0 0.25 0.5 1 MILES ANN DAUGHERTY MCLAUGHLIN NC DEPT. OF AG CONSERVATION NC DOT MITIGATION SITE BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL WILMINGTON UNIQUE PLACES LLC HOLDINGS OF TCM INC DUKE ENERGY USA ALAN RUSHER FLOYD HUFFMAN 318 BATTLESHIP ROAD LLC ORRELL FAMILY LLC US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS N O -28- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 15 -29- RECOMMENDATION ONE ESTABLISH BLUEWAY NETWORK Formalize and promote Eagles Island Nature Park paddle trails with route names, maps, and wayfinding signage. I 18mi PADDLING IN/AROUND EAGLES ISLAND 73mi CONNECTING LOCAL PADDLE ROUTES , r '• " • RIVERSIDE PARK ' • BOAT LAUNCH RIEGELWOOD CLUB ' BOAT PUNCH "� ' ' • . •" 187mi CAPE FEAR RIVER PSI E TRAIL LOCAL BLUEWAY NETWORK Located between the Brunswick and Cape Fear Rivers, Eagles Island is currently most easily explored by boat. With a 13-mile perimeter, five miles of navigable interior creeks, and countless remnant rice canals, paddling through the Eagles Island marshes provides unparalleled access to this unique ecosystem and the island's historic artifacts. Many local outdoor adventure outfitters lead guided paddling tours around Eagles Island; the boat launches- at -Dram Tree Park and the Brunswick Riverwalk provide easy access for self -guided excursions. With nine additional paddle access points in the area, the island is centrally located to the surrounding communities through 73 miles of blueway trails and local tributaries. In addition, public access points along the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Mbncure, NC, afford paddle access to 187 miles of river with varying degrees of flat and whitewater conditions. (, Formalizing the island's existing blueway network with route names, maps, wayfinding signs, interpretive signage, and promotional material will help establish the public presence and identity of Eagles Island Nature Park. These interventions are relatively low cost and can be installed on creek -adjacent land presently owned by the New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District or on privately owned land with a shared -use agreement. Additional improvements could include a public -access paddle launch and boat rental facility on Eagles Island (established through an agreement or partnership with a private landowner) and kayak -accessible platforms along paddle routes to provide destinations for resting, picnicking, camping, and exploring the island on foot. -30- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 16 f• . RICE CREEK BOAT RAMP ;J DAVIS CREEK BOAT LAUNCH , CYPRESS COVE PARK ' BOAT LAUNCH ' ' ARCHIE BLUE PARK BOAT LAUNCH ' '. DRAM TREE PARK BOAT LAUNCH BRUNSWICK RIVERWALK , BOAT LAUNCH ' • r BOAT I,AUNCH BRUNSWICK NATURE PARK 0 1 2 4 MILES BOAT LAUNCH RIVER ROAD PARK N C), -, 1 -31- PADDLE TRAIL WAYFINDING & INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE LOCAL BLUEWAY NETWORK EXPLORING HISTORICRICE CANALS. fi.� i rl GUIDED TOURS 11+ { 5 I`I y!f ` 4 & EXPEDITIONS I ri' y Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 17 PUBLIC ACCESS BOARDWALK & TRAIL The goal of pedestrian access to Eagles Island can be realized through development of boardwalks, trails, and shelters in the 79-acre parcel currently owned by the New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District, located directly across Highway 74 from the USS North Carolina Battleship Museum. This recommendation connects to the paddle trail system described in Project One, and provides the first pedestrian public access to Eagles Island Nature Park's recreational facilities. Construction of a small- to mid -sized parking lot in the existing disturbed areas and higher ground within the highway right-of-way can provide easy public access while minimizing visual and ecological disturbance in the marsh. The right-of-way can also accommodate an access road to a kayak launch and rental facility with access to Alligator Creek and the property's human -made pond. Observation decks located at either end of the pond provide expansive views across the island and opportunities for site interpretation, wildlife viewing and photography. While boardwalks are required for access to the marsh and pond, a natural -surface trail constructed on the higher ground of dredge spoils lets visitors experience the forested conditions along the water's edge. Upgrades to the intersection of Highway 74 and USS North Carolina Road are necessary to facilitate safe vehicular access and pedestrian travel between the nature park and the Battleship Museum. Discussions with Battleship stakeholders and NCDOT should include: i) installation of traffic lights (including left -turn signals) at the intersection; ii) turn -lane improvements; iii) pedestrian crosswalk; iv) visibility enhancement; and v) sidewalk or off -road pedestrian path along USS North Carolina Road. These enhancements will greatly improve safety at a challenging intersection. vvoL.it ON DECK •G F 0 125 250 500 FEET -3 4- KAYAK STORAGE & RENTAL IT Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 18 FOOTT TRAIL US177US74 -- FIL 4 e OBSERVATION DECK E' 1 RECOMMENDATION TWO CREATE PARK DESTINATIONS Construct low -impact park infrastructure such as boardwalks, trails, and open-air shelters to establish Eagles Island Nature Park as a { publicly accessible recreational destination. OPEN-AIR SHELTER i PARKING AREA BOARDWALK VISITOR CENTER / PAVILION Sr l� N EXAMPLES &INSPIRATION PATHS AND ACCESS PC . L -k jj. 4 1 Surface Treatment: Natural Surface Surface Treatment: Asphalt Wildlife Viewing Platform Boardwalk Seating & Amenities Materials: bare earth, crushed stone, Relative Cost: Moderately Expensive ($350k - $750k/mile) Tipperne Bird Sanctuary, Johansen Skovsted Arkitekter Above: Crosby Arboretum, E. Fay native materials Lifespan: 7-15 years on average Observation platforms and towers provide an opportunity for thoughtful and Jones & Andropogon Associates Relative Cost: Less expensive ($150k Maintenance: More frequent; permeable asphalt requires striking architectural design and can act as park landmarks. Below: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Nelson - $350k/mile) additional maintenance (ECG, 2021) Byrd Woltz Maintenance: More frequent (ECG, 2021) F � { 1 � R ri" _ J CK A. YAP%[ I L RL-. - PAIL oil ii _ _T`T'-`'•` f � Surface Treatment: Boardwalk Surface Treatment: Concrete Low -Impact Parking Strategies Materials: timber, composite, concrete Relative Cost: More Expensive ($750k As part of a sensitive site design, strategies to manage and reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff on receiving Relative Cost: More expensive ($750k - 1.5 million/ mile) - 1.5 million/ mile) water bodies should be considered. This can be achieved through the use of permeable or porous paving materials Lifespan: 15 years on average for timber Lifespan: 25+ years on average and the siting of various native -planted bioretention areas to filter, store, and infiltrate stormwater. Maintenance: Less frequent (ECG, 2021) Maintenance: Less frequent (ECG, 2021) -36- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 -37- ITEM: 12- 2 - 19 I MARSH ECOLOGY EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS r :j GULLAH GEECHEE HERITAGE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS f i II%41: WILDLIFE VIEWING �- .. Of e rr PUBLIC ACCESS: BOARDWALKS & TRAILS WILDLIFE VIEWING 01 A f #� ocA r _ F A GUIDED BIRDWATCHING r ` * - R & NATURE WALKS • 3 or OF x. # - r 1# � I c5 1 f7'.• 'I. +4'',h� .�'•��'�' .� Ir +,� �9+J�,I�,�I.j�t,1,�',I I•td r �I��'I.• � I +�, ,I ./rPh.i iqkt .LIL _ Ilk I . I Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 20 I � I r r �•. RECOMMENDATION THREE t- �s � CREATE PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS F,, t Establish an off -road bike and pedestrian + route connecting Belville and Wilmington to increase access to Eagles Island Nature Park. i s� BRUNSWICK -NEW HANOVER 14 PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION Pedestrian access and community connectivity is a top priority of the Eagles Island Nature Park vision. Establishing an off -road pedestrian route across Eagles Island will provide immersive access to the island from the nearest population centers on both sides of the rivers. Since access opportunities are limited elsewhere on the island, site interpretation and educational goals can be integrated along this route. Additional walking trails or boardwalks and amenities such as observational decks or towers can also be expanded from this route, where appropriate. The Eagles Island connection between Belville and neighboring Brunswick County communities with downtown Wilmington also serves as the missing link of an extensive multi -county park system with connections to regional and national recreational networks. The proposed route would establish a physical connection with the USS North Carolina Battleship that is mutually beneficial to the mission and visitorship of both the Battleship and Nature Park. Furthermore, the Eagles Island connection would link with the planned Alligator Creek Restoration project and associated nature trail. This route is identified in the Belville 2030 Vision Plan as connecting to an expanded Brunswick Riverwalk and is also a critical segment of the proposed Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Multi -Use Greenway/Blueway Trail, a multi -modal pedestrian network that connects to the East Coast Greenway in Southport and Wilmington. This project heavily relies on extensive infrastructure improvements including the establishment of a new pedestrian bridge across the Brunswick River or improvements to the existing vehicular bridge to accommodate pedestrian use. Access across the Cape Fear would require construction of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement to include bike and pedestrian accommodations. Ideally, a dedicated bike and pedestrian route would be established, but a pedestrian ferry service between Wilmington and Eagles Island could also facilitate easy public access. These projects come with a lengthy timeline, but fundraising, planning, and design development of sections of the Eagles Island route can begin immediately. With NCDOT coordination, the majority of the route could be located within the US 17/US 74 and Battleship Road rights -of -way. However, the pedestrian experience would be significantly enhanced by routing the greenway away from the busy highway corridor. The preferred route would require establishing partnershbb%66MR- 8Se�gcegoWsMg the North Carolina Ports Authority and the US Army Corps of Engineers wIhTma -44-_ land south of the highways. v f' M � S'w 'r 4 i APPROX. 2.5 MILES MM'BRUNSWICK - NEW HANOVER BIKE/PED CONNECTOR — US a-7 I DECK LU LU z J , �• W CL r rrf { �O. r r L I. EVE 0- ' 4- & PROJECT TWO CONNECTION , ALTERNATE ROUTE IN R.O.W ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION of ■ -41- EXAMPLES &INSPIRATION PATHS AND ACCESS Pedestrian Bridge: Iconic Location: Yanweizhou Park, Jinhua City, China Features: 2,300-foot long steel structure with fiberglass handrails and bamboo paving. Bridge is elevated above 200-year flood level with ramps that can be submerged during 20-year and larger floods, serving as water -resilient infrastructure. Landscape Architect: Turenscape Pedestrian Bridge: Adaptive Reuse Location: Walnut Street Bridge, Chattanooga, TN Features: 2,376-foot long historic wrought -iron and steel through -truss. The original bridge was erected in 1890, closed to motor vehicles in 1978, and was repurposed and opened as a pedestrian walkway and linear park in 1993. Pedestrian Bridge: Greenway Road Crossing Location: American Tobacco Trail over 1-40, Durham, NC Features: At 210 feet long, this structure is the largest stressed ribbon bridge of its kind in North America. It opened in 2014 as part of the 22-mile long rails -to -trails pathway. Design: WSP USA Pedestrian Access: Traffic Calming & Complete Streets Complete Streets strategies such as separated bike and pedestrian walkways, road diets to calm traffic, and pedestrian refuge islands facilitate multi -modal accessibility and are designed to balance safety and convenience for everyone using the road. -42- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 -43- ITEM: 12- 2 - 22 PEDESTRIAN ACCESS GREENWAY CONNECTIONS }� s BIKE/PED CONNECTION USING EXISTING SERVICE ROAD WAYFINDING WILMINGTON WATERFRONT VIEWS Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 23 7" �'FI BUILDING SIZING & PARKING REQUIREMENTS cnureTinum i -EDUCA U_ w Establishing an educational center has remaine sent' I to the Eagles Island Nature Park vision throughout the evolution of Eagles Island preservation efforts, and wo-OM complement the Battleship Memorial's popular educational programming. While this type of facility would undoubtedly provide an exceptional local and regional amenity, development opportunities are limited due to the island's sensitive environmental conditions, wetland soils, and persistent flood risk. The only location in the study area suitable for development lies within several privately owned parcels south of the USS North Carolina Battleship. This area has been extensively modified over time, contains predominantly urban/modified soils, and is the highest elevation on the island. Importantly, the surrounding soils are all wetland soil types. While elevation across most of the island ranges from 0-10 feet above sea level, the high point in this area has an elevation approximately 15 feet above sea level and is one of the few shoreline areas that will not be inundated by a 10-year flood event (10% probability of annual occurrence). Given the lower environmental impact, reduced flood risk, and proximity to existing infrastructure, this high ground (approximately four acres) is the most suitable location for an educational center on the island. This location also provides the best access to the section of Eagles Island shoreline that contains F � r 7� r fJ , I t t fIfflF4_jW t m ! Board 0 C - i 17, 2023 E A G SD The diagrams below illustrate a range of building sizes and the associated parking requirements within the 4-acre high ground, with suitable building uses based on size. 1,000 FT 1 OPEN AIR PAVILION Capacity: 50 people Parking: 4 stalls minimum 15 stalls recommended Amenities: Covered gathering area, space for classes, 8 picnic tables OR VISITOR KIOSK Capacity: 24 people Parking: 3 stalls minimum 15 stalls recommended Amenities: Small exhibit space, small office space, park restroom facilities 10,000 FT 1 MUSEUM SPACE Capacity: 240 people Parking: 25 stalls minimum Amenities: 5 exhibit spaces, small office space, reception & visitor information, classroom facilities OR THEATER SPACE Capacity: 240 people Parking: 48 stalls minimum Amenities: 2 small theaters or 1 large theater space, reception & visitor information 50,000 FT 1 EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX Capacity: 1,200 people Parking: 162 stalls minimum Amenities: 10+ exhibit spaces, 384-seat theater, event space, classroom facilities, visitor information, park headquarters office space dozens of sunken vessels. These artifacts present a unique opportunity to establish a boardwalk and interpretive material for an immersive experience highlighting shipbuilding and maritime history while preserving state -recognized historic artifacts. Because this area is privately owned, initiating conversations with the current landowner to gauge interest in the potential sale or lease of the land, lease of future building space, and/or partnership to develop mutually beneficial programming is recommended. If development of an educational center at this site is feasible, the diagram above illustrates various building sizes, their potential programs, and the required parking areas for each. An additional consideration for development is that much of the land in this area is registered as a brownfield site with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality due to environmental contamination. Initial remediation efforts have been undertaken, but additional remediation activities may be required. Based on the type of contamination, NCDEQ has restricted use on these parcels to single-family residential, high density residential, short-term rental home, office, retail, restaurant, hotel, recreation, marina, open space, and associated parking. 15FT 22FT _ 38FT CAPE FEAR RIVER WILMINGTON FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION PARK INFRASTRUCTURE Due to the increased likelihood of flooding from sea level rise, any development of park infrastructure should be designed to mitigate the impacts of floodwaters. For non-residential buildings in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, this involves floodproofing or elevating to the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation, or the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) plus two feet of freeboard. The BFE across Eagles Island is nine feet, meaning non-residential structures need to be floodproofed or elevated to a height of eleven feet above sea level. Because the average elevation of the ground surface on Eagles Island is around three feet above sea level, most structures would require flood protection of approximately eight feet, at a minimum. FLOODPROOF For non-residential structures, floodproofing is a viable way to protect building contents. There are two categories of floodproofing: wet and dry. Wet floodproofing allows floodwaters to enter a building, whereas dry floodproofing attempts to prevent the entry of floodwaters altogether. Wet floodproofing uses water-resistant construction materials and techniques that are capable of withstanding inundation. Allowing floodwater to enter and move through a building lessens the likelihood of structural damage by equalizing the pressure (i.e., weight of water) on both sides of load -bearing structures (FEMA, 2014). Wet floodproofing neither guards buildings from the impacts and deposition of debris nor protects the contents of buildings from saturation, mold, and damage that result from exposure to water. Dry floodproofing requires completely sealing the exterior of a building to prevent the entry of floodwaters (FEMA). This system relies on: i) fortified walls to resist the external forces exerted by floodwaters; and ii) integrated backup drainage devices, like sump pumps, to minimize internal exposure to water intrusion. Because the pressure of water on structures is so great, this method is only suitable for structures where maximum flood depths are less than three feet (FEMA, 2014). ELEVATE Another option is to elevate the building above regulated flood levels. The most common methods for raising a building include: elevation using a concrete or masonry foundation, or elevation using concrete, masonry or treated -lumber piers. Elevating with a foundation is considered a viable option for buildings if the new finished floor elevation (FIFE) does not exceed four feet (48") above the surrounding ground level. Once elevation needs exceed four feet, it is recommended to elevate with piers. Elevating can protect building contents from floodwaters, but requires additional access accommodations to maintain ADA compliance and universal accessibility. FLOODPROOF ELEVATE FREEBOARD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION FREEBOARD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION OPEN-AIR STRUCTURE An open-air structure constructed at -grade is a cost- effective solution to offering basic infrastructural amenities without requiring costly floodproofing enhancements. This type of structure is appropriate for small shelters, large pavilions, kiosks for visitor information, modest office or booth space for rangers or volunteers, equipment rentals, and exhibits. Contents would not be protected from flooding, so exhibits featuring digital or electronic elements are not appropriate. OPEN-AIR STRUCTURE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION INCREASING SUNNY -DAY FLOODING In addition to flood risks associated with larger storm events, the Wilmington area and Eagles Island already experience regular nuisance flooding in low-lying areas, also called sunny day flooding or high -tide flooding, due to winds, tidal fluctuations, and King Tides. One of the projected impacts of sea level rise is an increase in the frequency of sunny day flooding in coastal areas. The chart below illustrates the modeled annual number of nuisance flood days in Wilmington, INC for different SLR projections. In Wilmington's most extreme scenario, sunny day flooding is projected to occur every day of the year by 2051. Although the exact impacts are still unknown, it's imperative to factor in regular nuisance flooding to planning and design efforts, from considering parking lot locations and public road access, to the elevation of trails and boardwalks. . 365 e je �� G� HIGH -TIDE FLOODING PROBABILITY SCENARIOS: WILMINGTON, NC Information from NOAA Technical Report NOS CO-OPS 086: Patterns and Projections of High Tide Flooding Along the U.S. Coastline Using a Common Impact Threshold -48- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 -49- ITEM: 12- 2 - 25 EXAMPLES &INSPIRATION PARK FACILITIES L Marine Education Center at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Location: Ocean Springs, MS Function: Educational Complex, with outdoor classrooms, laboratories, exhibition space, etc. Size & Features: 29,700 sq. feet across six pine structures. Buildings are constructed with low -impact materials, and sited within the least sensitive ecological zone three feet above the 500-year floodplain. Architect: Lake Flato Architects Walnut Creek Urban Wetlands Education Center Location: Raleigh, NC Function: Visitor Education Center for the 49-acre Walnut Creek Urban Wetlands Educational Park Size & Features: 7,000 sq. feet building with classrooms, a labratory, small library, and conference room. The structure sits six feet above the wetland floodplain, with cisterns to collect rainwater and windows that provide natural ventilation. Architect: Frank Harmon, FAIA Gulf State Park Interpretive Center Location: Gulf Shores, AL Function: Interpretive Center serving the 6,150 acre Gulf State Park Size & Features: 7,500 sq. feet. Built using locally sourced lumber and recycled materials. Features solar panels, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and UV water treatment. Architect: Arch itectureWorks Tillamook Forest Interpretive Center Location: Tillamook, OR Function: Interpretive and Educational Center for Tillamook State Forest Size & Features: 13,500 sq. feet. Built using locally milled timber and heated by the burning of wood pellets made of leftover sawdust. Windows provide natural daylight and ventilation, and rainwater is collected and treated for use. Architect: Miller Hull Partnership -50- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 51- ITEM: 12- 2 - 26 EXAMPLES &INSPIRATION PARK FACILITIES FIJI Westwood Hills Nature Center Location: St. Louis Park, MN Function: Educational Center for a 160-acre nature park, with classrooms, multi -purpose rooms, and exhibition space Size & Features: 13,300 sq. feet. Constructed to achieve zero energy consumption and featuring solar panels, a geothermal heating system, and bird -friendly glass. Architect: HGA Shangri-La Nature Center Location: Orange, TX Function: Interpretive Center for the 252-acre Shangri La Botanical Gardens Size & Features: 17,600 sq. feet. Includes an exhibition space, outdoor classroom pavilions, research facilities and bird - viewing blinds, and utilizes geothermal heating, cooling, and solar energy collection. Architect: Lake Flato Architects a - Potomac Science Center Location: Woodbridge, VA Function: Tidal Freshwater Research Lab Facility for George Mason University Size & Features: 50,000 sq. feet. Building and landscape designed to meet LEED Silver certification standards and showcase a suite of low -impact development techniques Architect: H KS, Inc. 119-7 V jqr""W4P'*_ 41 — -AVEM Black Rock Sanctuary Location: Phoenixville, PA Function: Park and Nature Preserve on a former coal silt decanting basin Size & Features: 0 sq. feet. Extensive remediation restoration improved habitat for migratory birds and enhanced quality of runoff entering the Schuylkill River. A 0.8 mile ADA accessible trail provides site interpretation. Landscape Architect: KMS Design Group, LLC -52- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 -53- ITEM: 12- 2 - 27 .:71 �.' A d 011 EDUCATIONAL PAVILION NATURE TRAIL x tw kL+�;'_ cV`LL" M1 'r }F WHARF REMAINS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIVL TS ,y PARK INFRASTRUCTURE PARK & EDUCATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. L31 q: • BATTLESHIP CONNECTION s T� t• Y� �+' �� 'Y �5�*' ELEVATED BOARDWALK SUBMERGED VESSEL REMAINS T 7 { 1; Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 28 UNITED STATES, 2017 (NRPA, 2020) NORTH CAROLINA 2017 (NRPA, $ 3.2 Economic Activity Generated '020) 27.5 THOUSAND Jobs Supported MECKLENBERG COUNTY, 2009 (Trust for Public Land, 2009) $8.3 MILLION County Revenue from Increased Tourism and Property Value $29 MILLION Resident Wealth Increase from Tourism and Park Proximity CASE STUDIES & METRICS $951.5 MILLION Salaries, Wages, Benefits Generated $922 MILLION Resident Savings from Direct Use and Health Value Factors $25 MILLION Municipal Savings Related to Clean Water, Air, and Community Cohesion ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PARKS While parks and open space support myriad community benefits that can be difficult to quantify - such as their contribution towards quality of life as public amenities — a number of studies have been conducted that enumerate the distinct economic impacts that park systems have at a variety of scales. For example, a generalized study conducted by The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) reports on the nationwide and state -level impacts of local parks and recreation operations. This study assesses the impact of park -related direct, indirect, and induced spending on economic activity, and reports $3.2 billion generated in North Carolina in 2017. Additional variables can be quanitified at the county scale. The Center for City Park Excellence has identified seven measurable attributes that provide economic benefits, a framework that informed a 2009 study of the Charlotte/ Mecklenburg county parks and recreation system by the Trust for Public Land. These attributes include i) property value and tourism value, both of which provide the county with direct income through taxation and increase the collective wealth of residents; ii) direct use value and health value, which provide direct savings to residents through free recreational opportunties and supported health benefits; and iii) savings provided to the county governement through the influence that open space has on social cohesion as well as the ecosystem services it provides. Case Study: Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Location: Jacksonville, FL Description: 46,000 acres of wetland and other habitat, plus historic sites Economic Impact: A NPS study from 2018 found that 1.1 million park visitors spent an estimated $67 million in local gateway regions while visting Timucuan. These expenditures supported a total of 1,020 jobs, $31.5 million in labor income, $54.3 million in value added, and $93.9 million in economic output in local gateway communities surrounding the preserve (NPS, 2019). Managed by: National Park Service; part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor -56- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 29 -57- EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK RECOMMENDATION SUMMARIES RECOMMENDATION ONE Formalize and promote Eagles Island Nature Park paddle trails with route names, maps, and wayfinding signage. OPPORTUNITIES Low-cost Relies on branding and marketing more than infrastructure Many waterwa s are within parcels already ownedyby allied organizations CONSTRAINTS Signage or access improvements along waterways intersecting privately owned parcels will require shared -use agreement No public boat launch on Eagles Island ACTION ITEMS Private landowner outreach Approach paddle -tour companies about partnership opportunities Coordinate production of signage and promotional materials with graphic designer RECOMMENDATION TWO Construct low -impact park infrastructure such as boardwalks, trails, and open-air shelters to establish Eagles Island Nature Park as a publicly accessible recreational destination. OPPORTUNITIES Parcel owned by allied organizations Accessible through existing intersection Physical connection to project one paddle trails CONSTRAINTS Challenging intersection Rail reallignment ACTION ITEMS Coordinate with Battleship stakeholders and NC DOT Fundraising for design and construction of infrastructure RECOMMENDATION THREE Establish an off -road bike and pedestrian route connecting Belville and Wilmington and providing access to Eagles Island Nature Park. OPPORTUNITIES Alignment with multiple existing plans and proposed projects (East Coast Greenway, expanded Brunswick Riverwalk / Belville 2030 Vision Plan, Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail) Dedicated bike / pedestrian route connecting Eagles Island and Wilmington CONSTRAINTS Regqwires considerable infrastructure sucf� as elevated walkways and multiple bridges Limited access to land south of highway Impacted by larger projects such as the Memorial Bridge replacement project and rail realignment ACTION ITEMS Coordinate with NC DOT Continue conversations with Gullah Geechee Trail stakeholders Assess pedestrian bridge feasibility Private landowner outreach RECOMMENDATION FOUR Pursue partnerships with landowners or explore feasibility of acquiring developable land south of the Battleship to build an educational center and riverfront park. OPPORTUNITIES High -elevation and prior disturbance create suitable conditions for park infrastructure Proximity to Battleship / complementary programming Access to shoreline with vessel artifacts 58- CONSTRAINTS Private ownership Proposed development Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 30 ACTION ITEMS Private landowner outreach PADDLE TRAILS_' - PROJECT ONE 11,-Ak 0 0.25 0.5 PARK AMENITIES PROJECT TWO EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROJECT FOUR N O -59- , d id Ir 41 IF' FL V ki Afl; IV A141- rri.7 wi WIN' ol 4 V'w �'- ti� ';'��,�` •#i'• 5:twn. .i. �'Sr 1 `'� r,r'��•4 •X �� l fry 4L Roard. of ommissione.. ITEM: }F �Jf��l.++ y�.�'3i'�GJr`.' ,��'''}��.'+'�i��i`i9tY.*Li G1iV.' _ _l=t.irw :- _ � _ FAM WAIV M&I P 11 ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION MOZE HERITAGE CAPE FEAR REGIONAL CENTER GULLAH GEECHEE GULLAH GEECHEE BICYCLE PLAN'" • CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL CULTURAL HERITAGE •., CORRIDOR LELAND NATURAL HERITAGE PEDESTRIAN ., PROGRAM ATLANTIC PLAN NATURAL AREA INTRACOASTAL ---- WATERWAY BELVILLE 2030 • VISION PLAN EAST COAST " GREENWAY CAPE FEAR ''- ' RIVER TRAIL• -' LOCAL PLANS �', ' .-'� REGIONAL NETWORKS EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK ; STURGEON CREEK PARK ------� NAVASSA --- _ __- WATERFRONT PARK _ , WATER TAXI ' SERVICE BRUNSWICK ; RIVERWALK ;; LOCAL AMENITIES .' �� ---- PARK SYSTEMS BLUEWAY NETWORK GREENWAY SYSTEM BRUNSWICK NATURE PARK USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP WILMINGTON RIVERWALK LOCAL & REGIONAL ALIGNMENT The establishment of a nature park on Eagles Island allows for residents of Wilmington, Belville, Leland, Navassa, and the entire Cape Fear region (approximate population: 450,000) more broadly, to share and enjoy the island's natural and cultural resources. This type of recreational opportunity will connect to and enhance existing local amenities such as the Wilmington and Brunswick Riverwalks, Battleship Museum, and greenway and blueway systems. This vision also aligns with the planning goals of municipal and county governments and creates physical and programmatic connections to planned future projects with opportunities to develop regional trail and recreational alliances. Eagles Island Nature Park is the missing link that can connect complementary amenities in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties with regional and national recreational networks. -62- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 32 -63- O lie C 1 r, HERITAGE SITES • CULTURAL REGIONS • CHURCHES • HOUSES / HALLS / LODGES • SCHOOLHOUSES O MUSEUM COLLECTIONS O PLANTATIONS / SITES OF SLAVERY ANCESTRAL MEMORIALS Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 10 ITEM: 12- 2 - 33 9 .y PENDER COUNTY MOORES CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD 1 CEDAR HILL CEMETERY PHOENIX COLORED SCHOOL REAVES CHAPEL CHURCH -- FUTURE MOZE HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM BRUNSWICK COUNTY BRUNSWICK TOWN/ FORT ANDERSON POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION NEW HANOVER COUNTY I GIBLEM LODGE SADGWAR FAMILY HOME SCOTTS HILL SCHOOL GREGORY NORMAL INSTITUTE BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM ORANGE STREET LANDING GULLAH GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, stretching from St. Johns County, Florida to Pender County, North Carolina, is an approximately 12,000 square mile National Heritage Area dedicated to recognizing the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people who have historically resided in the coastal areas and the sea islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida (Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, 2021). The corridor comprises many historical and cultural places of significance to the Gullah Geechee people. These include churches, houses, schoolhouses, museum collections and exhibits, former plantations and other sites of slavery, and ancestral memorials. Eagles Island Nature Park can serve as an important location within this regional corridor by providing site interpretation and educational programming that reveal its history as a site with plantations and extensive rice cultivation. As a critical segment of the proposed Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Multi -Use Greenway/Blueway Trail, park programming on the island is well -suited to complement the many local heritage sites in celebration of Gullah Geechee culture and history. il.'.2 1 F� 7t��'�ir Fi -air, �r 0 MYRTLE BEACH 1 )TO RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC OLDSBOR �` yr KI �STOI . ter.• L,,: 1 711 L - t1LM . DN X-7 EAST COAST GREENWAY CAPE FEAR RIVER .. ' ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL ' • WATERWAY GREEI NE JACKSON V REGIONAL RECREATIONAL CONNECTIVITY Wilmington and Eagles Island reside at the nexus of three regionally and nationally significant recreation and transportation networks: the East Coast Greenway, the Cape Fear River, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. In addition to the myriad recreational opportunities Eagles Island Nature Park will create for the surrounding communities, its central location within these broader networks positions the park as a significant cultural and eco-tourism driver for the region. Recreational access to unique natural and cultural resources directly adjacent to Wilmington's thriving urban center and Brunswick County's rapidly growing communities offers a diverse suite of amenities and attractions for visitors traveling on these recreational networks and tourists visiting the area through more traditional means. -67- lip ,461 Fn � EAST CO AST GRFFNwgY PHOENIX PARK _STURGEON - CREEK YPrRK� - WATERFRONT PARK' LOCAL RECREATIONAL CONNECTION As previously described, Eagles Island Nature Park, including the proposed pedestrian connection between Brunswick County and New Hanover County communities, can serve as a catalyst for an integrated multi -county park and greenway system with connections to regional and national recreational networks. To the west of Eagles Island, the proposed Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Multi -Use Greenway/Blueway Trail connects to several existing and proposed parks to facilitate multi -modal recreation and improve access for Belville, Leland, Navassa, and the surrounding Brunswick County communities. To the east of Eagles Island, the East Coast Greenway, coupled with the pedestrian -friendly character of downtown Wilmington, can connect Eagles Island with the city's 743 acres of existing park space. The size, natural character, and focus on natural resource conservation affords a unique recreational experience that contrasts with and complements the existing recreational infrastructure in surrounding communities and can provide much -needed respite from an increasingly urbanizing landscape. Wilmington's Comprehensive Plan, published in 2016, recognizes that "the economic benefits of a comprehensive trails system are many, and may accrue for many users, including residents, businesses, and the city and county" (section 4.2). The vision of a nature park on Eagles Island with integrated multi -modal recreational networks can drive growth of recreation -based businesses including the outdoor adventure and eco-tourism sector, as well as promote a community character that attracts residents who prioritize recreation and walkability in their communities. -68- err DAVIS CREEK . PARK _ _�-•- - __ — — NAVASSA -- y�rENTER WILMINGTON AGE —O • DISTRI7 BATTLESHIP _ PARKS ALLIGATOR CREEK MEMORIAL s ry- ram`" +s.,, : '• - RESTORATION `l�• •+ WESTERN CORRIDOR GREENFIELD LAKE SOUTHSIDE PARK BRUNSWICK _ FOUNDERS RIVERWALK f .- r — PARK • - rt- , . BELVILLE L PRO POSES GU _ f m _ BRUNSWICK A/ NATURE PARK PARK WALKING BOAT CONSERVATION FACILITIES TRAILS LAUNCH O CULTURAL FUTURE EXHIBITS FACILITIES CONSERVATION NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL LAND TRUST WILMINGTON, NC CONSERVATION TRUST FOR NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH, NC NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL FEDERATION WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC THE NATURE CONSERVANCY DURHAM, NC AUDUBON NORTH CAROLINA DURHAM, NC CAPE FEAR AUDUBON CHAPTER WILMINGTON NC NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION RALEIGH, NC CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH WILMINGTON, NC ISLAND WILDLIFE - CAPE FEAR REGION WILMINGTON, NC RECREATION & TOURISM PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT COUNTIES & LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER, PENDER COUNTIES GULLAH GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION JOHN'S ISLAND, SC VISITORS BUREAU LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCE DURHAM, NC GULLAH GEECHEE HERITAGE TRAIL BRUNSWICK COUNTY LOCAL TOUR & GUIDE COMPANIES OUTDOOR RECREATION & GEAR BUSINESSES RESEARCH & EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER, PENDER COUNTIES CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE WILMINGTON, NC UNC WILMINGTON WILMINGTON, NC EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE, NC COASTAL STUDIES INSTITUTE WANCHESE, NC NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION RALEIGH, NC INC SEA GRANT RALEIGH, NC NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBRARY WILMINGTON, NC NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION RALEIGH, NC HISTORY CAPE FEAR MUSEUM WILMINGTON, NC FRIENDS OF THE BATTLESHIP, NC WILMINGTON, NC HISTORIC WILMINGTON FOUNDATION WILMINGTON, NC C LOWER CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILMINGTON, NC HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WILMINGTON, NC STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE RALEIGH, NC f ARTS & CULTURE THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WILMINGTON & NHC WILMINGTON, NC THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON WILMINGTON, NC DREAMS CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION WILMINGTON, NC LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER LELAND, NC THALIAN ASSOCIATION WILMINGTON, NC CAMERON ART MUSEUM WILMINGTON, NC r�oj +` OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMMATIC PARTNERSHIPS Proposed recreation- and nature -based programs offered at Eagles Island Nature Park provide opportunities to partner with a diverse coalition of educational and cultural institutions. These include museums, land trusts, universities, historical societies, theater and arts organizations, school systems, and non-profit organizations with educational missions. Collaboration on programmatic offerings can include a range of events and activities such as theater/art in the park events, community cleanup volunteer days, citizen science surveys, historical and ecological guided tours, paddle races, and many more. Partnerships or sponsorship contracts with local businesses can also help spread the word about Eagles Island Nature Park and garner public support and interest in the project before establishment of any physical park infrastructure. Organizations and institutions listed above represent only a few of the local and regional entities whose missions align with the vision of Eagles Island Nature Park and may be considered for potential partnerships. 5E — -71- PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH & EDUCATION RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES K-12 CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT K-12 CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT "y F '� •�'* �=iw-''~` �;r'- + - ',- ;;r, yip 41 -}',.5- lam , J EAGLES PS�PV ISLAND GO NORTH 000CPN x } l MEDITERRANEAN BASIN GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT In 2016, the North American Coastal Plain of the eastern United States that stretches from Cape Cod to Northern Mexico was designated as a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. This designation means that the region meets the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund's (CEPF) criteria of i) containing at least 1,500 endemic vascular plant species (this region supports 1816 endemic species), and ii) having lost over 70% of its historic vegetation (the Coastal Plain has experienced 85.5% habitat loss). In other words, this region is highly biologically diverse, but threatened. Conversion to agricultural land has contributed significantly to the loss of the region's historic vegetation, but human development continues to pose a significant risk to the remaining natural landscapes and connective landcover that sustain diverse and healthy ecosystems. Between 1960 and 2008, the population of Atlantic coastal counties grew by 56% (US Census Bureau, 2010), spurring the growth of urban centers and expanded rural and suburban development. Brunswick County was the fastest growing county in the state from 2010-2020. In addition, Eastern North Carolina is expected to see annual population growth of 0.35% through at least 2029 (NC East Alliance, 2020). A consequence of this type of growth is a fragmented, degraded system of habitats within the broader ecoregion. Furthermore, the Wildlife Action Plan developed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission identifies human development as a top threat to native wildlife. The plan concludes with recommendations to acquire and conserve water -edge buffer lands to promote water quality, prevent harmful erosion and sedimentation, and maintain critical habitat. The floodplains, wetlands, agricultural lands, and forestal tracts that make up much of the coastal plain have long provided critical habitat for hundreds of species, but the protected spaces that support wildlife have become increasingly scarce as these habitats succumb to development pressures. The CEPF identifies the following conservation priorities for this North American Coastal Plain Biodiversity Hotspot: i) reducing urban sprawl from population growth; ii) identifying climatic refugia and biodiversity hotspots at a finer scale across the region; iii) protecting these key areas in new reserves; iv) maintaining and restoring movement corridors; and v) restoring or mimicking natural disturbance (especially fire) and hydrological regimes (NECP, 2016). CERRADO -77- RALEIGH ON 0 7.5 is 1�� -78- ROCKY MOUNT WILSON GOLDSBORO JACKSONVILLE 102111 { poll CAPE FEAR WATERSHED With an area exceeding 9,000 square miles, the Cape Fear River Basin is North Carolina's largest watershed (Cape Fear River Partnership, 2021). The headwaters originate northwest of Greensboro, North Carolina, and include the Haw and Deep Rivers that merge to form the Cape Fear, which eventually drains directly into the Atlantic at Bald Head Island. The Cape Fear River Watershed is home to more than one-third of North Carolina's population and is one of the most heavily industrialized watersheds in the state (Smith et al., 2011). This heavily developed basin contains 200+ permitted wastewater dischargers, several large metropolitan areas and urban centers, and a significant amount of agricultural lands, including concentrated animal feed operations (CAFOs). Originating in the Piedmont and traveling through the Sandhills, the mainstem of the Cape Fear River contains significant amounts of sediment and nutrients. The Black and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers and their tributaries are blackwater river systems that drain the flat, swamp areas of southeastern North Carolina. Eagles Island is located at the confluence of the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, where the waters from these two unique river systems mix with dynamically visible sediment plumes. These waters also mix with tidal saltwater from the Atlantic, creating an important fish nursery area and habitat conditions for many organisms. -79- 1950 1975 2000 2020 COMBINED POPULATION: 100,933 COMBINED POPULATION: 152,700 COMBINED POPULATION: 275,822 COMBINED POPULATION: 422,598 PENDER COUNTY REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS & TRENDS Consistent with patterns of growth across North Carolina and the mid -Atlantic seaboard, Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties have experienced steadily increasing populations for decades, and are expected to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Since 2010, the population of Brunswick County has grown by +43%, New Hanover by +18%, and Pender by +24% (World Population Review, 2021). As illustrated in the figures above, this rapid growth has been accompanied by expanding developed areas and urbanization around Wilmington, in oceanfront communities, and the growth of suburban and rural -residential developments throughout each county. Coinciding with local population growth and development, the area has also seen a steady increase in tourism spending and visitation, with coastal areas drawing approximately 12-million visitors annually (Visit NC, 2019). In 2019, visitors spent a combined $1.4 billion in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties (Visit NC, 2019). This sustained growth has made conservation of natural resources critical to maintaining the region's connected habitat and high levels of biodiversity. Prioritizing conservation and public access on Eagles Island will not only help create a unique, centrally located recreational amenity for surrounding communities, but will also support the booming tourism industry centered around the region's natural resources. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 41 0 WILMINGTON, NC 10 9 8 W 7 W a 6 W co W 5 a 4 J W 00 3 J a c� 2 0 J 1 0 -1 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040 2060 SEA LEVEL RISE FORECAST PREDICTIONS (NOAA, 2021) 2080 2100 SEA LEVEL RISE SCENARIOS In coastal North Carolina, the effects of sea level rise (SLR) have been extensively documented and are expected to continue at an accelerated rate. Based on tidal gauge records collected since 1935, the Wilmington area is experiencing SLR at a rate of approximately 2.5 millimeters each year. Sea level rise is contributing to increasingly frequent nuisance flooding within the Cape Fear River Estuary, Eagles Island, and populated areas along the river. Coupled with increasingly strong storm events, flooding is anticipated to continue occurring more frequently and with greater severity. Factoring SLR projections into any coastal planning effort is paramount. As illustrated in the map at right, almost all of low-lying Eagles Island is vulnerable to SLR inundation for scenarios ranging from a one to nine feet increase, with darker shades of blue indicating the highest -risk areas. Residential and commercial development, even located on the island's highest ground, would be exceptionally vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise, especially when compared to higher - elevation areas in and around Wilmington. Considerations should also be taken regarding the flood vulnerability of any planned park infrastructure including a visitor center and educational center, boardwalks, access roads, and parking lots. In addition to SLR impacts on development and existing infrastructure, rising sea levels are expected to have broad ecological impacts that include increased soil and water salinization and changes to marsh species composition and associated food webs. -82- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 42 1' SLR 3' SLR 5' SLR K. 7' SLR 9' SLR '_0_. 0.25 0.5 1 MILES 0 i L '+11.n. I Y L I 4 �• I'Ir 4 �h r X I � I , I ' I I ` �■1� V '' � , ' I � I �I I � 1 If II II II: .I It '.I +I'9{ � h 1 Y uj 1h tL 4' K f 71r i'! 5 +* , r� '� •.x-S►slr ti-.ry - t'. x - .. :r.._�s >G. t t L f - + J 4• ' Ph .-JAW -V OP €YLL � >•r. - .Y*'±'V �C'y . % '�-.r".4 l �_* ':h �_ ±. It �" "" , SFr.` •,� .� ��",�. a I � ._ �r� i, �� a 1r T 4 Ok Jr x Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 43 Ir z VIA •f : 7e. ,! n . �T, f�i SPECIES RICHNESS This "heat map" indicates the relative hotspot rankings of species richness and important habitat areas as determined by the Biodiversity and Wildlife Habitat Assessment (BWHA). The BWHA is a conservation planning tool developed by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program focused on terrestrial and aquatic habitats, landscape function, and connectivity. This dataset is a composite of spatially explicit indicators of ecosystem health including: ranked Significant Natural Heritage Areas; occurrences of rare species and natural communities; Important Bird Areas; indicator species of landscape integrity; wetlands; aquatic areas classified as high -quality waters; aquatic areas classified as outstanding resource waters; stream bioclassification; stream buffers; wild brook trout waters; anadromous fish spawning areas; oyster sanctuaries; hard bottom areas; shellfish growing areas; fish nursery areas; and submerged aquatic vegetation beds. As evidenced from the BWHA results, Eagles Island represents one of the highest ranking landscapes in the state and is part of a connected network of additional high -quality and exceptionally biodiverse landscapes along the Lower Cape Fear River corridor and surrounding coastal wetlands. The following pages highlight just a few of the dynamic systems, conditions, and species that contribute to this ranking and situate Eagles Island as a natural resource of critical conservation importance with unmatched opportunities for education and recreation. -87- NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM INDIAN CREEK- i DOLLISONS SWAMP NATURAL AREAS Much of Eagles Island is located within the 'Brunswick and Cape Fear River Marshes' Natural Area, a Registered Natural Area designated by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NC NHP) with a top ranking of 'Exceptional'. Out of almost 2,500 Natural Areas in the state, only 17% achieve this highest rating. These areas are critically important for the conservation of North Carolina's natural biodiversity and contain some of the best populations of rare species, their habitat, and natural communities in the state (NC NHP, 2020). Additionally, the Cape Fear and Brunswick Rivers surrounding and south of Eagles Island are designated by the NC NHP as the 'Lower Cape Fear River Aquatic Habitat' Natural Area with a top ranking of 'Very High'. Across the Brunswick River, the 'Sturgeon Creek Tidal Wetlands' Natural Area is recognized by the NC NHP with a 'Moderate' ranking. These three Natural Areas converge at Eagles Island and, along with the myriad upstream and nearby Natural Areas, help create a connected, biologically rich corridor along the Cape Fear River. Brunswick River and Cape Fear River Marshes This 3,873-acre natural area contains the largest area of tidal freshwater marsh habitat in North Carolina and supports populations of the Federally and State Endangered shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum); Federally and State Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrynchus) Federally and State Threatened American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis); the only current populations in the state for rare skipper (Problema bulenta), a small butterfly listed as a Federal Species of Concern; and many other significant plant and animal species. Due to the tidal dynamics and variable salinity, the Tidal Freshwater Marsh natural community in this area contains two variants: the Oligohaline Variant, which is characterized by predominantly freshwater with very low salt content, and the Freshwater Variant, characterized by the absence of saltwater (New Hanover County Natural Area Inventory / LeBlond, 2003). Lower Cape Fear Aquatic Habitat The Lower Cape Fear River Aquatic Habitat includes 20,426 acres along the Cape Fear and Brunswick Rivers from Eagles Island to the mouth of the Cape Fear River. In addition to habitat for aquatic species, the river and adjacent land creates a corridor linking a number of additional natural areas. This Natural Area supports populations of four Federal and State protected species, including the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum), Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrynchus) and the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) (LeBlond, 2003). Sturgeon Creek Tidal Wetlands This site comprises approximately 500 acres of the tidal floodplains of Mill Creek and Sturgeon Creek, with the Tidal Cypress -Gum Swamp natural community dominating upstream of the confluence and the Tidal Freshwater Marsh (Freshwater Variant) occurring downstream of the confluence. A significant feature of this Natural Area occurs where the two natural communities come together, an unusual transitional community is found where typical Cypress -Gum Swamp canopy coincides with Freshwater Marsh understory (LeBlond, 1995). BATTLE ROYAL BAY RATTLESNAKE BRANCH LITTLE GREEN SANDHILLSx SWAMP TURKEY BRANCH SANDHILL HENRYTOWN SAVANNA RABONTOWN LIMESINKS _88- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 45 421 SAND RIDGE NCNHP TOP RANKING: MODERATE STURGEON CREEK TIDAL WETLANDS NCNHP TOP RANKING: EXCEPTIONAL BRUNSWICK & CAPE FEAR RIVER MARSHES EAGLES ISLAND } NCNHP TOP RANKING: VERY HIGH LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER AQUATIC HABITAT TOWN CREEK o 0.25 0.5 1 MARSHES AND SWAMP I MILES —.J NE CAPE FEAR RIVER FLOODPLAIN -89- DREDGE SPOIL UPLANDS IIYNL rni6annnii6n mnnun CYPRESS -GUM SWAMP DREDGE SPOIL UPLANDS PRIMARY NURSERY AREA 0 0.25 0.5 1 - MILES PRIMARY NURSERY AREA PRIMARY NURSERY AREA Area designated by the Marine Fisheries Commission to protect initial post -larval development. The estuarine system is used as a refuge during larval and juvenile stages and as a transportation route by anadromous fish migrating to spawning grounds (Markham et al, 2011). TIDAL FRESHWATER MARSH Experiences regular lunar tidal flooding. Salinity ranges from oligohaline to fully fresh, with occasional brackish water intrusion driven by storm surge and drought. Consists of dense herbaceous vegetation that occurs in zones or patches, either as diverse mixtures or as single dominant species that spread clonally (NCNHP). 4 r CYPRESS -GUM FORESTED WETLANDS Dominated by bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), swamp tupelo (Nyssa biflora), and water tupelo (Nyssa aquatica) Bald cypress is not tolerant of increases in salinity, and evidence of stress from sea level rise includes mortality and crown thinning (NCNHP). DREDGE SPOILS & URBAN FILL Represent disturbed environments and fill areas that consist of early successional species, woody shrub and tree species, non - natives, and barren land. Dredged material disposal areas can provide important foraging habitat for migrating birds (Markham et al). LANDCOVER AND HABITAT Eagles Island is dominated by two distinct landcover types representing the extremes of a spectrum that ranges from natural to heavily disturbed. The majority of the southern half of the island, along with extensive areas along the eastern shore, are predominantly dredge spoils and urban fill. While the dredge spoil storage area operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers is still actively used and contains little vegetative cover, vegetation on other urban fill areas and smaller dredge spoil islands consists of early -successional species, woody shrub and tree species, and non-native and/ or invasive species, with some barren areas as well. The water bodies surrounding and within the island are designated as Primary Nursery Areas supporting larval and juvenile anadromous fish species. The northern part of the island is dominated by freshwater marshes with a mix of monotypic stands of cattails and Tidal Freshwater Marsh natural communities. Scattered throughout the island are stands of remnant Cypress -Gum wetlands. These forested wetlands likely covered a significant part of Eagles Island, but the history of human disturbance coupled with environmental changes has decreased suitable areas for this habitat. Large numbers of Bald Cypress skeletons (often referred to as ghost trees) can be seen across the island, providing visible evidence of ongoing increases in salinity. The map at left was developed by cross-referencing the National Land Cover Database (2016), the GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems dataset (2011), the generalized habitat map of Eagles Island produced by Land Management Group (2011), and recent satellite orthoimagery. Primary Nursery Area delineations are based on data generated by the NC DENR, Division of Marine Fisheries (2015). Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 46 M MARSH ECOLOGY The dynamic conditions representative of tidal freshwater marshes and estuarine aquatic habitats on Eagles Island create important habitat for myriad species of plants and animals. Characterized by regular lunar and wind tidal flooding coupled with more severe flooding from storms and the associated changes in salinity, the species adapted to life in the marsh experience fluctuating daily conditions as well as long-term shifting dynamics. Tidal Freshwater Marshes are typically more fertile and productive than non -tidal wetlands, in part because of the daily influx of nutrients that accompanies tidal fluctuations. Like many natural communities dominated by herbaceous cover, regular patterns of disturbance events play an important role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. While natural fires are a well-known disturbance factor across the coastal plain and sandhills (and may have also historically been important in coastal wetlands), intrusion of brackish water due to strong storm events creates the ecological disturbance critical to Tidal Freshwater Marshes. Although some of the plant species found in these marshes are tolerant of brackish water, many are better adapted to freshwater ecosystems and can experience stress, damage, and/or death when concentrations of salt water increase. Adverse affects of increasing salinity facilites various stages of succession, a mosaic of species compositions, and zonation among these communities (NC NHP, 2020). In addition to the daily fluctuations and dynamics of periodic disturbances, ongoing sea level rise results in a long-term, slow shift in environmental conditions. An overview of this community published by the NC Natural Heritage Program states, "all Freshwater Tidal Wetlands should be regarded as in transition to wetter and saltier communities." Tidal ranges are also affected by human -made disturbances and interventions, such as efforts to deepen the Cape Fear River shipping channel, which leads to increases in salinity further upstream (Hackney, 1990). Evidence of these long-term environmental shifts are apparent on Eagles Island in the skeleton stands of Bald Cypress that have not survived the slow but steady increase in salinity and subsidence. The charts shown on these pages indicate species found on Eagles Island with State and/or Federal conservation status indicated (Smith et al., 2011, NC Wildlife, 2017). MAMMALS COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME L NC STATUS US STATUS BEAVER Castor canadensis OPOSSUM Didelphis virginiana N. AMERICAN RIVER OTTER Lontra canadensis NUTRIA Myocastor coypus MINK Neovison vison WHITE-TAILED DEER Odocoileus virginianus MUSKRAT Ondatra zibethicus RACCOON Procyon lotor MARSH RABBIT Sylvilagus palustris WEST INDIAN MANATEE Trichechus manatus ENDANGERED GRAY FOX Urocyon cinereoargenteus BLACK BEAR Ursus americanus REPTILES COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS EASTERN COTTONMOUTH Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus AMERICAN ALLIGATOR Alligator mississippiensis THREATENED THREATENED COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE Chelydra s. serpentina CORN SNAKE Elaphe guttata guttata EASTERN MUD TURTLE Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum CAROLINA DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN Malaclemys terrapin centrata SPECIAL CONCERN EASTERN DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN Malaclemys terrapin terrapin SPECIAL CONCERN REDBELLY WATER SNAKE Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster NORTHERN WATER SNAKE Nerodia sipedon sipedon BROWN WATER SNAKE Nerodia taxispilota GLOSSY CRAYFISH SNAKE Regina Rigida SIGNIFICANTLY RARE BLACK SWAMP SNAKE Seminatrix pygaea SIGNIFICANTLY RARE GREEN RIBBON SNAKE Thamnophis sauritus GARTER SNAKE is YELLOWBELLY SLIDER TracheffiFMC42-s20 47 FISH COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS SHORTNOSE STURGEON Acipenserbrevirostrum ENDANGERED ENDANGERED ATLANTIC STURGEON Acipenseroxyrhynchus ENDANGERED ENDANGERED BLUEBACK HERRING Alosa aestivalis HICKORY SHAD Alosa mediocris ALEWIFE Alosa pseudoharengus AMERICAN SHAD Alosa sapidissima BAYANCHOVY Anchoa mitchilli AMERICAN EEL Anguilla rostrata SILVER PERCH Bairdiella chrysura ATLANTIC MENHADEN Brevoortia tyrannus CREVALLE JACK Caranx hippos BAY WHIFF Citharichthys spilopterus SPOTTED SEATROUT Cynoscion nebulosus WEAKFISH Cynoscion regalis COMMON CARP Cyprinus carpio GIZZARD SHAD Dorosoma cepedianum THREADFIN SHAD Dorosoma petenense LADYFISH Elops saurus SPOTFIN MOJARRA Eucinostomus argenteus SILVER JENNY Eucinostomus gula MUMMICHOG Fundulus heteroclitus SHARPTAIL GOBY Gobionellus hastatus FRESHWATER GOBY Gobionellus shufeldti BLUE CATFISH Ictalurus furcatus CHANNEL CATFISH Ictalurus punctatus PINFISH Lagodon rhomboides SPOT Leiostomus xanthurus LONGNOSE GAR Lepisosteus osseus GRAY SNAPPER Lutjanus griseus INLAND SILVERSIDE Menidia beryllina ATLANTIC CROAKER Micropogonias undulatus LARGEMOUTH BASS Micropterus salmoides WHITE PERCH Morone americana STRIPED BASS Morone saxatilis STRIPED MULLET Mugil cephalus ATLANTIC THREAD HERRING Opisthonema oglinum SUMMER FLOUNDER Paralichthys dentatus SOUTHERN FLOUNDER Paralichthys lethostigma BLUEFISH Pomatomus saltatrix FLATHEAD CATFISH Pylodictis olivaris RED DRUM Sciaenops ocellata WINDOWPANE Scopthalmus aquosus ATLANTIC NEEDLEFISH Strongylura marina BLACKCHEEK TONGUEFISH Symphurus plagiusa HOGCHOKER Trinectes maculatus SHELLFISH COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS BLUE CRAB Callinectes sapidus BROWN SHRIMP Farfantepenaeus aztecus PINK SHRIMP Farfantepenaeus duorarum GRASS SHRIMP Palaemonetes spp. WHITE SHRIMP Penaeus setiferus 11 3 .5 + HERBACEOUS VEGETATION' + M ROI VERTEBRATES) ' " + RESIDENT & tif•� _- MIGRATORY FISH �s Y + JUVENILE FISH + BENTHOS -94- + REPTILES + SHELLFISH I -95- 5 AUDUBON IMPORTANT BIRD AREA BOUNDARY AMMOSPIZA CAUDACUTA LEAST TERN STERNULA ANTILLARUM law IMPORTANT BIRD HABITAT The combination of Freshwater Tidal Marsh habitat to the north of Eagles Island and the dredge spoil impoundments to the south provide critical breeding, migratory, and all -season habitat for numerous bird species. These conditions have led to the designation of much of the island (and some of the marsh area north of the island) as a global -priority Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA). The Audubon Society describes the IBA program as "a conservation blueprint that helps Audubon, its partners, and landowners identify and safeguard the natural areas and landscapes that are most critical for maintaining bird populations, diversity, and habitats" (Audubon, 2021). The Eagles Island IBA supports a high diversity of birds during migration, with all regionally observed shorebird species, including many rare species, seen on the island. The most numerous shorebirds observed on Eagles Island include the semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla), least sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), short -billed dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus), greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) and lesser yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) (Audubon, 2021). GREATER YELLOWLEGS ' TRINGA MELANOLEUCA r , ,bllrdib ANHINGA ANHINGA HIMANTOPUS MEXICANUS avow - A*7 MEOW_ ''' '} • _rr WESTERN SANDPIPER rt ' to CALIDRIS MAURI • . - . _ �h and of Commiss'i&rs- Xril 11, 2023' ITEM: 12- 2 1 49 ' -'• i + .i ATLANTIC FLYWAY EAGLES : •ISLAND,' *'MIGRATION ROUTES s� y Each year, over 500 bird species and millions of individual birds travel a path along the eastern seaboard known as the', Atlantic Flyway. 40% of these birds have been identified as priority conservation species (Audubon, 2018).and over 160 of these species regularly nest in the coastal plain (Partners in Flight, 2001). Most of the birds that migrate along the Atlantic Flyway require suitable habitat to rest, recover, and forage for periods of time between where they breed and where they winter. Due to North Carolina's central position within the flyway, migratory birds frequently utilize the productive wetland and estuarine conditions along its coast. North Carolina has more than 460 native bird species. The North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan explains that "managers and researchers have better knowledge and understanding of many of our bird species compared to other taxonomic groups, largely because of the popularity of bird -watching and subsequent ability to collect data from researchers and the public alike" (NC Wildlife Action Plan, 2015). One such example of citizen science is eBird. Birdwatchers use this online platform to post about birds that they've spotted, locate bird hotspots near them, and connect with a community of bird enthusiasts. It's one of the most widely used online birding websites, which gives researchers an accurate snapshot of bird population patterns that is continually updated. Eagles Island has two locations listed as bird hotspots on eBird, indicating that it is a popular location for birdwatching due to the large number of species and high frequency of bird sightings. According to eBird, 150 bird species have been spotted at the'USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial' hotspot, and 143 species have been identified within the 'Eagles Island Spoil Ponds' hotspot. The table at right contains the 39 species of birds listed as Priority or Responsibility Species by Audubon North Carolina. Of these, 24 species have been positively identified on Eagles Island via eBird, and many others are suspected to be present based on available habitat conditions and similar genus found on site. A complete list of the species identified at the two eBird hotspots can be found in Appendix H. -98- *�,Rsi 4 L1 W W WATER RESOURCES & QUALITY Water quality around Eagles Island is inherently linked to upstream factors and conditions as well as downstream Atlantic tidal influences. Situated along the lower reach of the Cape Fear River, sediment and pollutants throughout most of the 9,000 square mile watershed eventually reach Eagles Island through a network of nearly 6,000 miles of tributary streams (Cape Fear River Partnership, 2021). A number of upstream factors, including urbanization and agricultural land use contribute sediment and pollutants from stormwater runoff to local tributary streams, which has led to declining water quality throughout the watershed. The waters around Eagles Island have been designated as impaired for aquatic life due to low dissolved oxygen and low pH during seasonally dry conditions, and occasional high turbidity, usually following heavy rain events upstream (Smith et al., 2011, EPA, 2018). As described earlier, the combination of rising sea levels and human modification to the natural river channel have also led to gradual but pronounced increases in the salinity around Eagles Island which has resulted in significant changes in species composition of the island's Freshwater Tidal Marsh communities. Since 1995, the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory at UNC Wilmington has continuously collected water quality data at 35 locations within the Lower Cape Fear River Watershed, compiling an invaluable record of water quality trends accessible to a wide range of stakeholders. More information about the water quality factors listed above and the extensive collection of data can be found on their website. -100- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 51 ANIMAL FEED OPERATIONS rt a JF V WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS .1. ; 4 EAGLES ISLAND t Pit yy.. Ln4 �� • ' Y �,SJIfR 'R r .- 5 La 4L4:J . k r• •� t j ' ` {A -L• I r I� :'. �i { fI':.f ti r. 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' W J V cn x LOWER CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL OVERVIEW 10,000 - 8,000 BCE: PALEOINDIAN U LU U Q 8,000 - 1,000 BCE: ARCHAIC CD D D f%J O 1,000 BCE - 1600 CE: WOODLAND V 0 0 HISTORIC TERRITORY OF THE CAPE FEAR, r WACCAMAW, AND LUMBEE TRIBES a PRE -CONTACT 1585 - 1590: Roanoke Island 1730s: Town of 1783: Tidal method 1840: Wilmington & colonies are founded and Wilmington established for rice cultivation Weldon railroad deserted by the English introduced completed --------------- ¢ 11 I I ---------------- ¢ o J ---------------------------------------- — J 1ECONOMY o.. NAVAL STORES PRODUCTION cc 00 M------------ T SHIPBUILDING00 I cc r __________ C0 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 T u� ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- n --------------------------------- T 1600 1650 1700 1750 1800 1850 1712 - 1729: Carolina Province split into North and South, become royal colonies While there are no prehistoric archaeological sites formally recorded on Eagles Island, the Lower Cape Fear region has been occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Early Native Americans had a mobile way of life, moving to several campsites a year to hunt game, fish, and gather food. By the Woodland period, area tribes established more permanent settlements, and likely used the Cape Fear River as an important trade route. Prior to European colonization, indigenous people practiced limited agriculture and used fire to maintain the vast longleaf pine forests. By the 1720s, remaining Native American populations were scarce in the region (Davidson, 2020). AGRICULTURE During the colonial era, the majority of residents of the Lower Cape Fear region relied on agriculture for their livelihoods, cultivating wheat, corn, rice, indigo, and tobacco, as well as raising livestock. The emergence of the cash crop economy led to the development of large plantations, with rice playing a particularly important role in Wilmington's economy. Many of the enslaved people that were brought to the region to work on the plantations were of West and Central African descent, leading to the enduring Gullah Geechee culture found along the southeastern coast of the United States. Following the abolition of the slave system, large plantations broke into smaller farms, and cotton and tobacco replaced rice as the main agricultural exports (Markham et al., 2011). 1946 - 1970: Mothballed 1950s-1960s: Civil rights vessels stored along movement ends legalized racial Brunswick River following segregation and discrimination end of WWII IF ------------------------------------- ► MID �1800s ON: RIVER DREDGING AND CONSTRUCTION OF JETTIES -------------------------------------� RECONSTRUCTION[ NSTRUCTION AND JIM CROWW ----------------------------- ► 1900 1950 2000 1863: Emancipation Proclamation is signed 1898: Wilmington 1865: 13th Amendment is passed Coup results in destruction of black businesses and loss of lives INDUSTRY 2006: Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor designated by National Heritage Areas Act Early colonists made use of the abundant longleaf pine forests that once dominated the coastal plain, extracting tar, rosin, and turpentine for the production of naval stores and milling lumber to produce barrels and construction supplies. Since its founding in the 1730s, Wilmington had become an important port for the transshipment of naval stores, agricultural products, and other goods. At the height of production in the mid-1700s, the Cape Fear region was the largest supplier of naval stores to the British Empire. Shipbuilding peaked in the 19th century, and textile mills began to appear in Wilmington following the Civil War. By the early 20th century, the naval stores industry was in significant decline, due in part to modernized shipbuilding materials and the exhaustion of longleaf pine resources (Markham et al., 2011). 20TH CENTURY DEVELOPMENT Following the Reconstruction period, the region began to experience increased modernization. The lumber industry remained strong into the new century, while shipbuilding continued through WWI and WWII, declining shortly thereafter. While the steamship and railroad industries also began to decline, the hard paving of roads and proliferation of the automobile made transportation easier, thereby contributing to the diversification of new industries and commerce through tourism. In order to accommodate larger container vessels, regular dredging of the Cape Fear River continues to this day. 104- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 53 -105- RICE PLANTATIONS Rice cultivation was introduced to the Lower Cape Fear region when planters relocated to the area from locations along the Cooper River near Charleston, South Carolina, where a large rice industry existed. Along with the preferred Carolina Gold rice grains, they brought numerous enslaved people from the Gullah culture who, due to their generational knowledge with growing rice in West Africa, were sought specifically for their expertise in rice cultivation and the natural resistance they had to mosquito -borne diseases. Rice was initially cultivated using the upland production method, but shifted to the tidal flow method that was perfected in the late 1700s (Markham et al., 2011). Several plantations had landholdings on Eagles Island during the 18th and 19th centuries, extensively modifying the landscape through the clearing of forested wetlands and the construction of ditches and levees. The Forks plantation was first owned by Richard Eagles Sr., an English merchant and planter who was one of the first settlers to come to the Wilmington (formerly Newton) area. In 1737, he was granted the major portion of a "big island" across from Newton, and purchased more land on the island and the western side of the Brunswick River over the following years. In the 18th century, the Eagles family owned over 6,500 total acres in the region, including 900+ acres on the island, resulting in the naming of Eagles Island. At his death, Richard Eagles Sr. bequeathed the plantation lands and 73 enslaved African Americans to his son, Richard Eagles Jr., who continued to operate The Forks before bequeathing it to his own children. The Forks plantation remained in the Eagles family until 1853 (Jackson, 1996). Eventually, The Forks came into the ownership of Thomas C. Mcllhenny, who also owned the Buchoi and Asperne plantations. Mcllhenny was one of the largest rice producers in the area, with landholdings that produced 864,000 pounds of rice through the labor of around 100 enslaved people at the peak of the rice plantation economy in 1860 (Markham et al., 2011). Additional plantations that sprawled across the river onto Eagles Island were that of Belleville and Glastonbury, and three plantations existed directly on Eagles Island: Hallett, Bleak House, and Osawotomie. Bleak House and Osawotomie both relied on convict labor from the state penitentiary to harvest rice, and were leased by the Cape Fear Rice Company in 1902. Remnants of these three plantations have since been destroyed or covered by dredge spoils. As efforts to shape the future of Eagles Island continue, the surrounding communities will need to reckon with the island's history as a place of enslavement. Conversations about how this history is remembered and honored should be at the forefront of planing efforts, and as Eagles Island Nature Park takes shape, it's worth exploring alternative names for the park and the island. The Orton Plantation, Brunswick County, NC f i4 -106- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 54 BELVIDERE BELLEVILLE GLASTONBURY • ASPERNE MALLORY BENEVENTO FORCEPUT L� ti CLARENDON 0 0.25 0.5 1 MILES � OLD 0 NESSE'S CREEK SANS SAUCI HILTON POINT PETER GREENFIELD MOUNT TIRZAH N O -107- M HARSH Map adapted from James Kapetsky 2015 Coastal GeoTools presentation i RICE TRUNK RICE FIELD ARTIFICIAL DIKE R I TIVATION Approximately 50% of Eagles Island has been covered with rice Id The resulting water management system and divisions of land into level, 20-acre (+/-) plots created er na s that are still visible today in the ' northwest part of the island. Although threatened b s dimentation, ea level rise, these remnants are a lasting symbol of the region's Gullah cultural h ge. The tidal method of rice production was a I rious proce s tha equi of labor, including the initial clearing of land by hand, the construction of levees n als, a nce, cultivation, and processing of fields. Levees along the river and smaller perimet em er d to keep unwanted CANAL RIVER AT flooding out of the fields and irrigation was carefully controlled through slu Ids were periodically HIGH TIDE flooded and drained for days or weeks at a time, which controlled the grow f weeds ed the heads of rice as they matured. This created the benefits of a predictable water supply an the constant rep enishment of nutrients. Once matured, the crop would be harvested and threshed by hand and then polished in a mill (Clifton, 1973). Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 -109- ITEM: 12- 2 - 55 EAGLES ISLAND REMNANT RICE FIELDS. In this aerial image, outlines of former rice fields y ` fir' r •'M are apparent from the main canals and the yr'�'` ' ti, r� j . i• t across -field ditches. Traces of low embankments • a f _ '� - �`�''� ' that enclosed the fields and high embankments that protected them at the river's edge are also ":!•. 1 Y�f' visible. The wetlands that reestablished after rice _ _ I • , - cultivation ended are important for sustaining y • fishery resources and other estuarine life. The Rom' " ��M _ r 1 • ,.:;�-. a - = dendritic erosion pattern emanating along some of the ditches and canals are evidence of ongoing `y,: �___________________ ______-_______--y �{ subsidence and erosion (Ka etsky, 2021). a - - - _____________________________. ��_,_ - . 1N -- . --- ! • Ste• � I ..+ �. .- Y - - - `---r 1' 1 1 1 ' 1 r 7 \ r ` t •4,� •� -i �. r �i 1 y - r r• - • WILMINGTON ► rx * L T. GEORGIA - •SAVANNAH 44 NORTH CAROLINA Ar PWI SERRF,KUNV' • :.•,...,..:a,;;^S' � — {�z s".�,�e''•THE GAMBIA• - ' • k5 _ %7 ` ELI #* _4.1 _ . SENEGAL ZIGUINCHOR • --- . ------------------ ----- ^-._.. ----------------------- I 1�ft A { ••••"`��..:.c..................•._____.__.__- � t � ----- -- 1 �i GULLAH GEECHEE HISTORY The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of enslaved West Africans, targeted by Europeans and Americans for their expertise in growing rice and indigo. The tidal riverine conditions in coastal West Africa (presently Senegal, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia) where rice cultivation was refined over millennia bear many similarities to coastal environments of the Southeastern United States from the Cape Fear region to Northern Florida. The traditional West African growing techniques wereadopted on plantations throughout the region, building immense wealth throughout the'lo_wcountry (Tibbets, 2014�. ET41aved-growers were relatively isolated on these very rural plantations, and as a result, their diverse cultural -traditions and languages melded to form -.Ore -unique creole -culture called Gullah Geechee. F�.emancipation, some Gullah Geechee communities continued a primarily'ag.[icultural lifestyie.on barrier islands along the coast of South Carolina and Georgia, with continued isolation further strengthening the identity of their -112 : • .. of • • •2023 '. yL 5 GUINEA-BISSAU GUINEA - CON + RY* L .%' %1i t om. • blended cultural customs. However, the proximity to urban centers led many Gullah Geechee people in the Cape Fear region to leave agriculture and pursue jobs in the emerging industrial sector (Sutton, Talton, 2020). Navassa, North Carolina, located along the Brunswick River, is an example of an industrial town settled by emancipated slaves. Today, the Gullah language isn't spoken by residents of Navassa, but the culture and influences are still important parts of the town and landscape. Reaves Chapel, built just after the Civil War by formerly enslaved people is currently undergoing extensive restoration, and is described as "one of the Cape Fear region's most culturally and historically significant African American structures" (Coastal Land Trust). Additional efforts to preserve and celebrate Gullah Geechee heritage in the Cape Fear region include the proposed Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail linking Navassa and Southport, NC, and y the proposed Moze Heritage Center. Photographs: Jola women (Senegal) harvest and transplant rice. Credit: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute FREETOWN • {11 jL dr L , 1 f i From the mid-1700s into the early 1900s, the eastern side of Eagles Island was used as a manufacturing and processing center for naval stores. The products produced from the gum of coniferous trees, such as tar, pitch, spirits of turpentine, and rosin, were used in the marine and shipbuilding industries. This industry took advantage of the island's prime location at the confluence of the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers and adjacency to the important shipping port of Wilmington, as raw materials could be brought downriver to the island for processing and transshipment. The lack of dense development on the island was also an advantage as the highly flammable products and manufacturing processes would not have been a danger to Wilmington's houses and commercial buildings, although distillery and warehouse fires were so frequent that the Eagle [sic] Island Fire Company was established on the island in 1871 (Markham et al, 2011). Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from the late 1800s through the early 1900s illustrate the presence of a number of warehouses, distilleries, and naval stores barrels along the eastern side of Eagles Island, as well as lumber mills, docks, wharves, and agricultural product warehouses. AN . -A r r R TURPENTINE ZI NAVAL STORES '4 CAPE FEAR RIVER FERRY• , COUNTY ROAD 1 t *4 I I 10 4 Mothballed reserve fleet. Minford, c/o Kristina Fischer SHIPBUILDING H7ST0RY Shipbuilding in the Lower Cape Fear region peaked in the 19th century, and swiftly declined in the early 20th century - ; as construction methods shifted from wood to iron and steel. A number of shipyards were located on Eagles Island, the first of which was Beery's Shipyard, also known as the Commercial Mill and Shipyard and the Confederate Navy Yard. Opened in 1848 by Samuel Beery and his two sons, this shipyard produced commercial vessels until the Civil War, when it shifted its focus to building ships for the confederate navy. In 1911, Beery's Shipyard was purchased by Wilmington Iron Works, who established the Wilmington Marine Railway Company in its place. In 1924, Stone Towing Company — formed in 1895 as a towing business and grocer — purchased the Wilmington Marine Railway Company as well as the Naul, Shipyard (Diamond Steamboat and Wrecking Company) to the north and operated until 1946 when a fire destroyed most of its facilities. To the south of the Wilmington Marine Railway Company was Hamme Marine Railway, a small railway used to haul vessels for repair. In 1910, the US Army Corps of Engineers constructed wharves and docks for the Government Shipyard and Marine Railway, which continues to operate today as the US Engineer Yard (Markham et al, 2011). -I Shipbuilding in the region increased for a short period during WWI and again during WWII, when the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company produced 243 vessels for the war effort through the US Maritime Commission. After the war ended, the decommissioned fleet was sold, scrapped, or stored ("mothballed") along both sides of the Brunswick River, which was dredged and widened to accommodate the anchorage. By the early 1970s, the entire fleet had been sold or scrapped (Minford, 2012). 4 1848 - 1911 I 1911 - 1924 WILMINGTON IRONWORKS MARINE RAILWAY COMPANY 1915 - 1946 1910 - PRESENT DOCKED 1946 - 1970 -116- M s r .1 AM 1+ ■ e46 J { I iN ++ ' A 0034 CFR "EAGLES ISLAND OTHER SKIFF" N 0032CFR "WRIGHT BARGE" 1007 CFR AA "STEAM CRANE BARGE 3" + # B 1008 CFR "LIFEBOAT 1" O 0012 CFR "ATLANTIC CITY" AB 0007 CFR BARGE 3" ,- ' C 1004 CFR "BARREL P 0011 CFR "DOLPHIN" 0020 CFR AC "BULKHEAD BOAT" BARGE" * 1005 CFR "SHOVE Q 0010 CFR "STONE 0006 CFR A� "BULKHEAD SKIFF" 5" TUG" E 0017 CFR "EAGLES R 0028 CFR "STONE 0019 CFR AE "EAGLES ISLAND SKIFF" 4" ISLAND LAUNCH" F 1009 CFR "LIFEBOAT 2" S 0033 CFR "CHEROKEE" 0029 CFR AF "IRON RUDDER WRECK" ++ i ++f G 1001 CFR "STOCKPILE T 1002 CFR "STOCKPILE 0004 CFR AG "BARGE 1 / STONE 20" 2" 1" FI 0015 CFR "ARGONAUTA" 0021 CFR "STONE 0001 CFR AH "WACCAMAW" DRYDOCK" ' - ' 0031 CFR V 1006 CFR 0005 CFR Al "ARGONAUTA BARGE" "BARGE" "BARGE 2" F i 0014 CFR "STONE W 0009 CFR "STEAM 0026 CFR Ad "GOVERNMENT } 3" CRANE BARGE 1" BARGE" AA I K 0013 CFR "MINNESOTA" X 0042 CFR "STEAM 0025 CFR AK "SANDED ` CRANE BARGE 2" BARGE" 7'1rt 1 L 0027 CFR "H.G. Y 0008 CFR "BARGE 0024 CFR AL "LITTLE i—j WRIGHT" 4" BARGE" I M 1003 CFR Z 0041 CFR "LIFEBOAT 3" "ISCO" 125 250 oard of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 60 r N 500 O � FEET EAGLES ISLAND SHIP GRAVEYARD ABANDONED VESSELS Remnants of Eagles Island's booming industrial history are still visible along its eastern shoreline today. Piers and other remains of wharves dot the waters edge intermixed with sunken abandoned vessels, contributing to what is known as the Eagles Island Ship Graveyard. According to a 1985 report prepared on the underwater archaeological sites in the Wilmington historic district, "the extensive collection of lost and abandoned vessels located along the Wilmington waterfront is unique in North Carolina. No other port or body of water in the State contains such a concentrated number of relatively intact shipwreck sites" (Lawrence, 1985). Extensive mapping and documentation, most recently updated in 2006 (Seeb), of the abandoned vessels has provided an important archaeological record of Wilmington's industrial past. In the mid-1980s, the Eagles Island Ship Graveyard was incorporated into the Wilmington Historic District's designation on the National Register of Historic Places and is now referred to as the Wilmington Historic Shipwreck District. The submerged vessels are also protected by the 1988 Abandoned Shipwreck Act and North Carolina's Archaeological Resources Protection Act. Locations and identification of vessel remains in this exhibit were adapted from 2006 research and mapping efforts by Sami Seeb. -�� f 11f' rI Y• v ' ' �•� i•AkM1_f Ff F Z l� _ i G.!- Y• _S Y_ �kat•'�W,"L�-' i'i+ 4� "x+ I'.J el ki a _ # _ •. �.y - 3i i- i. y - - , - ry. % -Cr j _ _ �^k ,*,�- r ry �-^77F• FtiT.-� .- 4* •,Lfr T. r �.N,;, ,. �k# .{'. �. +�' i`li f. *1 I. tif. --`JL•�'r t�-.J� r t { {',.Y•'I,S{ rr J=may �� Y•T _- T. --!! h •.•, S T y •iA t!•~~••••:•.a`• •,•� s.- - .. • AW: •T• . .. . . .•L�yS''••9•••••••••� • t .�:�Fa ••.�: •r.r.�'�.!•.: �•••:••••� • •.S.•.••••"i•'••••�'•�••.... •!, Ar -120- UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY Archaeological and historical research on the Eagles Island Ship Graveyard indicates that abandonment happened for a number of reasons. In some cases, vessels sustained damage from storms or fire while docked at one of the wharves on Eagles Island and sank on their own. Some were abandoned due to outdated or inoperable equipment, and others were _ filled with rubble and incorporated into the architecture of dock structures or repurposed as breakwaters or bulkheads as a cost-effective way to protect on -shore infrastructure (Seeb, 2013). While some of the abandoned vessels are always visible above the waterline or can be seen at low tide, others are completely submerged and remain invisible or undiscovered. Sidescan sonar is a well -established technology used -�3 to locate and identify submerged archaeological remains using high -frequency sound pulses that are reflected off the sea or river bed to create a detailed acoustic image of the underwater topography. The resulting imagery illustrates subtle differences in the texture and substrate types and is useful in locating human artifacts like shipwrecks. Recent sidescan sonar surveys around Eagles Island have identified a submerged World War II Landing Craft nearthe Brunswick Riverwalk, the "LISS Belville", a barge abandoned along the Eagles Island shoreline, and other possible shipwrecks. Ongoing research and survey work aims to use sidescan sonar technology to identify the structural remains of water control devices used in rice cultivation around Eagles Island. - - .. _ � �� 1`.�� `�i�'r#�` .iT M i.a+f • �`��. +F , � r ` _` L1�`.i#� .' F'F' ._... __ ..s .. .�,�. .�* _. _. - "/t .. _ - .�!•f'• .:fir` EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK A CALL TO ACTION 1 1 r 11 1 I -�JLx� Iw I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 �1 I 1 1 1 1 THE TIME IS NOW As a region, we are growing so rapidly that we may forever destroy the natural resources and remaining artifacts of this special historic site. Eagles Island Nature Park will provide a place to connect with nature, history, and one another. There's no other place like it in the southeast. No matter your vantage, Eagles Island will speak to you. Eagles Island Central Park Task Force is seeking public input on the comprehensive plan for Eagles Island Nature Park. If you are inspired by this project, we invite you to learn more by visiting: www.EagleslslandNaturePark.org 122- In Conservation, Education & Recreation, The Eagles Island Central Park Task Force Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 62 CONSERVATION PADDLE TRAILS BRUNSWICK-NEW HANOVER BIKE/PED CONNECTOR NATURE TRAILS WILDLIFE VIEWING 0 0.25 0.5 1 - MILES PADDLE ACCESS VVILIJUrc vicr?IIING BOARDWALKS BOARDWALK: MARITIME HISTORY EDUCATIONAL CENTER RIVERFRONT PARK ALLIGATOR CREEK RESTORATION CONSERVATION N O -123- } �r Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 63 ft _ �' . M I't I "A ',- _ Or . y' �� x� ' S�� ' - �'•'.�••. I;4! -ram.-s }�t�-yfi� !• ti '*41 1 t je y W V APPENDIX A REFERENCES Audubon Society. 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(2021) County/State Population Projections. https://www.osbm.nc.gov/facts-figures/population-demograph ics/state-demographer/count/countystate-population-projections North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. (2017) Protected Wildlife Species of North Carolina. https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Conserving/documents/WildlifeDiversity/ETSC UPDATE 040518 FINAL.pdf North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. (2020). Tidal Swamp Forests and Wetlands. https://www.ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Conserving/documents/Coast/CP Tidal swamp forest and wetlands. pdf?ver=Dg2Zsfl yDxyjnAhQ6WSMg%3d%3d Noss, Reed. (2016) Announcing the World's 36th Biodiversity Hotspot: The North American Coastal Plain. Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund https://www.cepf.net/stories/announcing-worlds-36th-biodiversity-hotspot-north-american-coasta I -plain Suriam, Jennifer. 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US County Populations 2021. https://worldpol2ulationreview.com/us-counties Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 65 APPENDIX B GEOSPATIAL DATA SOURCES ANIMAL OPERATIONS PERMITS North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Open Data Portal https://data-ncdenr.opendata.arcgis.com/ AUDUBON IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS Audubon Society ArcGIS Portal https://gis.audubon.org/arcgisweb/rest/services BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund https://www.arcgis.com/home/item. html?id=fb8ec2af7cfc40c7af89d967e922d4d8 BIODIVERSITY & WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Data Download https:Hncnhde.natureserve.org/content/data-download BUILDING FOOTPRINTS North Carolina Emergency Management Spatial Data Download Portal https:Hsdd.nc.gov/Data Down load.aspx CAPE FEAR WATERSHED NC One Map GIS Portal https://www.nconemap.gov/ COUNTY BOUNDARIES United States Census https://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/geo/shapefiles/index.php DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL North Carolina Emergency Management Spatial Data Download Portal https:Hsdd.nc.gov/Data Down load.aspx EAST COAST GREENWAY North Carolina Open Space and Conservation Lands Dataset https://www.ncnhp.org/activities/conservation/managed-areas FLOODPLAIN North Carolina Emergency Management Spatial Data Download Portal https:Hsdd.nc.gov/Data Down load.aspx GULLAH GEECHEE CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ArcGIS Online - Created by Barry Robinson (Queens University) maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=a9ba7aal 69204be7bcafb36ccdOf77c3 HIGHWAYS + ROADS Connect NCDOT GIS Data Layer Download https://con nect.ncdot.gov/resources/gis/Pages/G IS-Data-Layers.aspx LANDCOVER RASTER GAP/LANDFIRE National Terrestrial Ecosystems 2011 Raster https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/science-ana lytics-and-synthesis/gap/science/I a nd- cove r-data-overview?qt-science_cente r_obj ects=O#qt-science_cente r_obj ects LANDCOVER RASTER National Landcover Dataset https://www.mrlc.gov/ UDAR North Carolina Emergency Management Spatial Data Download Portal https:Hsdd.nc.gov/Data Down load.aspx NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM NATURAL AREAS North Carolina Natural Heritage Program Data Download https:Hncnhde.natureserve.org/content/data-download NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOUNDARY United States Census https://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/geo/shapefiles/index.php ORTHO-IMAGERY NC One Map GIS Portal https://www.nconemap.gov/ PARCELS & OWNERSHIP NC One Map GIS Portal https://www.nconemap.gov/ PARKS Carteret County GIS Portal https:Hgisdata-cc-gis.opendata.arcgis.com/ SEA LEVEL RISE NOAA Sea Level Rise Data Download https://coast.noaa.gov/slydata/ STREAMS + RIVERS National Hydrography Dataset https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/nationa I-hydrography TOPOGRAPHY - 2' CONTOURS NC One Map GIS Portal https://www.nconemap.gov/ US BOUNDARY United States Census https://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/geo/shapefiles/index.php WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Open Data Portal https://data-ncdenr.opendata.arcgis.com/ WETLANDS North Carolina Wetlands Geodatabase - National Wetlands Inventory https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/data-down load. html Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 66 APPENDIX C EAGLES ISLAND REPORTS Lawrence, Richard W. (1985) "Underwater Archaeological Sites in the Wilmington Historical District". Addendum. https://archaeology.ncdcr.gov/media/6/download?attachment Description: In the summer of 1983, the Underwater Archaeology Unit of the North Carolina Division of Archives and History surveyed and documented 37 wrecked and abandoned vessels in the Cape Fear River adjacent to Wilmington, North Carolina, 34 of which were found along the shores of Eagles Island. This report contains brief descriptions and observations of each site, including location, condition, and specific historical information where identifiable. Vessels have been grouped into seven categories based on their type and function, including paddle wheel steamboats, tugboats, launches, skiffs, ferries, miscellaneous vessels, and barges; and inventory maps identify wreck sites, wharf remains, and abandoned structures. Minford, Robert J. (2012) "For the Love of Profit: Examining Traditional Capitalism on Eagles Island, North Carolina". Master's Thesis, East Carolina University. https://archaeology.ncdcr.gov/media/6/download?attachment Abstract: "As European colonists first arrived in the North American colonies, they brought with them the nascent principles of capitalism. Since then, the theories and practices regarding capitalism have changed, going through phases that are potentially manifested in the archaeological record. Eagles Island, North Carolina, has been home to a historically important maritime industrial complex that has experienced the changes of capitalism, beginning as an agricultural economy, then adapting to the region's growing maritime needs, and now presently as a service economy. Only by performing historical and archaeological explorations of Eagles Island can we fully understand the phases of capitalism and the motivations that brought upon the economic changes." Markham, Kevin W., Scott Seibel, Matthew K. Smith, and Land Management Group (2011) "Eagles Island: A History of a Landscape". Environmental Services, Inc. https:Hsoilwater.nhcgov.com/wp-content/ uploads/2014/05/Eagles-Island-Report_July-2011.pdf Description: As a landscape of dynamic change, Eagles Island is rich in both natural and cultural history and assets. This report is a compilation of known research documentation regarding Eagles Island's current and historical conditions, with an emphasis on how the landscape has been altered by human interventions overtime. It addresses human occupation, environmental conditions and change, significant events and activities, and present conditions and management status at the time of investigation, and serves as a baseline for future conservation efforts "designed to increase our understanding and appreciation of Eagles Island's past, present, and future role in the Lower Cape Fear region." This report is the product of a collaboration between Land Management Group and Environmental Services, Inc., and was developed in support of the goals set forth by the Eagles Island Coalition. Seeb, Sami K. (2013) "Cape Fear's Forgotten Fleet: The Eagles Island Ship Graveyard, Wilmington, North Carolina". In: Richards N., Seeb S. (eds) The Archaeology of Watercraft Abandonment. Springer, New York, NY. https:// doi-org.prox.lib.ncsu.edu/10.1007/978-1-4614-7342-8_12 Abstract: "Settlers established Wilmington, North Carolina, on the east bank of the Cape Fear River in 1731. The town grew rapidly as a result of the lucrative naval stores industry supported by the abundant pine forests of the surrounding area. From the early nineteenth century through the turn of the twentieth century, Wilmington grew to be the most populous city in North Carolina and the only significant port. Wilmington continued to grow and decline with changing local and global economic and cultural conditions, but its maritime industry always remained at the forefront of the development of the port city. Eagles Island sits directly across from downtown Wilmington and for decades was the location of several industrious commercial maritime operations. The active maritime commerce no longer exists in that location on Eagles Island, but the abandoned vessels adjacent to Eagles Island are a reminder of the vibrant industrial past. This chapter demonstrates how the wrecked and discarded abandoned watercraft that form the Eagles Island Ship Graveyard represent a microcosm of the cultural, economic, and technological characteristics and changes of Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina. Correlating data from archaeological fieldwork to the comprehensive historical record of the area provides the means for analysis. Interpretation of the archaeological remains is based on the theoretical framework of behavioral archaeology. Accordingly, site formation procesgtfaf@fbpti%V1e%ffDpjogfgo,I pgynditions of the cultural climate." ITEM: 12- 2 - 67 APPENDIX D EAGLES ISLAND PRESENTATIONS Kapetsky, James McDaid. I. "Erosion of Aquatic Habitat in the Cape Fear Estuary: What's Known, What's New and What's Next?" Cape Fear River Partnership 1st Quarter Meeting. Fayetteville, NC, Feb. 2020. https://capefearriverpartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lower-CFR-Estuarine-Erosion- Trends-2-24-20. pdf II. "Erosion of Aquatic Habitat in the LCF Estuary: Are There Important Consequences for Fisheries Productivity?" Cape Fear River Partnership Habitat Meeting. Raleigh, NC, Nov. 2018. https://capefearriverpartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11 /Erosion-of-Aquatic-Habitat-in-the-LCFR- Kapetsky.pdf III. "Measures of Erosion of Fish Habitat in the Former Tidewater Rice Fields of the Lower Cape Fear Estuary, North Carolina, Using LiDAR". Coastal GeoTools 2019. Myrtle Beach, SC, Feb. 2019. https://coastalgeotools.org/wp-content/uploads/Kapetsky-1.pdf IV. Remnants of Tidewater Rice Farming as Important and Unique Fish and Shellfish Habitat in the Lower Cape Fear". Cape Fear River Partnership 4th Annual Meeting. Fayetteville, NC, May 2017. https://capefearriverpartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CFP-rev.pdf V. "Updating the Remains of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad near Wilmington NC using Historical Nautical Charts, High Resolution Aerial Photos, and GIS". Prepared for the Eagles Island Coalition, Nov. 2015. VI. "Using NOAA Historical Charts, Maps, Aerial Photography, Digital Coast and Other Satellite Imagey to Establish the Status and Threats to Remnant Tidewater Rice Fields and Canal Systems Along the Lower Cape Fear River, NC". Coastal GeoTools 2015. Charleston, SC, March 2015. Shew, Roger. "Eagles Island Update: A Little History, A Few Issues, Island Treasures and Possibilities." Cape Fear River Watch First Saturday Seminar, Feb. 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2lOzNsOtv8 APPENDIX E LOCAL & REGIONAL PLANS Cape Fear Arch Conservation Collaboration: Conservation Plan www.capefeararch.org/resources Cape Fear Council of Governments: Cape Fear Regional Bicycle Plan https://capefearcog.org/regionaIbikeplan/ Cape Fear River Partnership: Cape Fear River Basin Action Plan for Migratory Fish www.capefearriverpartnership.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FINAL_ CapeFearRiverActionPlanforMigratoryFish_13Feb13.pdf City of Wilmington: Comprehensive Plan https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/planning-development-and-transportation/comprehensive- plan City of Wilmington: Walk Wilmington: A Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan https://www.wmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2009-08_WalkWilmington_Plan FI NAL.pdf Eagles Island Coalition: Eagles Island Conservation Management Plan - 2015-2025 https://eaglesisland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /09/eagles-island-conservation-mgt-plan-1.pdf New Hanover County: Unified Development Ordinance https://Iaserfiche.nhcgov.com/weblink/O/edoc/4828381 /Unified%20Development%20Ordinance_ U pd ated_05-03-2021. p df NOAA/ USFWS/ NCDEQ: Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Site, Navassa, NC pub-data.diver.orr.noaa.gov/admin-record/6102/Kerr-McGee_Final_RP-EA_04-02-20.pdf Town of Belville. Vision 2030 Plan www.townofbelville.com/vision203O/ Town of Leland: Leland 2045 Plan www.townofleland.com/planning-inspections/planning-zoning/leland-2045-planning-generations Town of Leland & NCDOT: Pedestrian Plan https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/PlanningGrants/Documents/Leland°/`20Ped%20PIan.pdf Town of Navassa: Future Land Use Plan 2011-2030 www.townofnavassa.org/assets/Navassa= _Future_land_Use_Plan_ _DRAFT_6-13-12.pdf Wilmington/ New Hanover County: Comprehensive Greenway Plan https://www.wmpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2013_wilmingtongreenwayplan_mainchapters_optimized. pdf Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Cape Fear Moving Forward 2045 www.wmpo.org/mtp APPENDIX F WEB RESOURCES Audubon North Carolina www.nc.audubon.org Battleship North Carolina www.battleshipnc.com Brunswick County NAACP www.brunswicknaacp.org Cape Fear Council of Governments https://capefearcog.org/ Cape Fear Museum www.capefearmuseum.com Cape Fear Resource Conservation and Development www.capefearrcd.org Cape Fear River Watch www.capefearriverwatch.org East Coast Greenway www.greenway.org Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission www.gullahgeecheecorridor.org Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition http://www.stewardshipdev.org/about-us National Park Service www.nps.gov North Carolina Natural Heritage Program www.ncnhp.org Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 68 APPENDIX G IMAGE CREDIT: EXAMPLES AND INSPIRATION PATHS & ACCESS (PAGES 36-37) Surface Treatment: Natural Surface Upper: Scarborough Marsh Trail at the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. Scarborough, ME Accessed from: http://www.mainebirdingtrail.com/Sites/Scarborough Marsh. htmI Lower: West Ashley Greenway. Charleston, SC Accessed from: https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/west-ashley-greeniAay Surface Treatment: Asphalt Anacostia River Trail. Washington, D.C. Accessed from: www.eastcoastgreenway.com Surface Treatment: Boardwalk Jack A. Markell Trail. Wilmington, DE Accessed from: https://delawaregreenways.oM/trail/jack-a-markell-trail/ Surface Treatment: Concrete Upper: Buffalo Bayou Greenways. Houston, TX Accessed from: https:Hhoustonparksboard.oM/about/bayou-greenways-2020 Lower: Buffalo Bayou Greenways. Houston, TX Accessed from: https:Hhoustonparksboard.oM/trips/take-a-family-ride-along-white-oak-bayou Wildlife Viewing Platform Tipperne Bird Sanctuary. Norre Nebel, Denmark. Designer: Johansen Skovsted Arkitekter Accessed from: https://www.archdaily.com/883075/tpperne-bird-sanctuar --Johansen-skovsted-arkitekter Boardwalk & Seating Amenities Upper: Crosby Arboretum. Picayune, MS Accessed from: https://icra.ncsu.edu/resources/photographs/details.php?serial=6744 Lower: Brooklyn Navy Yard. Brooklyn, NY Accessed from: https://turnstiletours.com/Janes-walk-around-the-brooklyn-navy-yard-may-4/ Low Impact Parking Right: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center. Ithaca, NY. Designer: Halvorson Design Partnership Inc., Accessed from: https://www.landscapeperformance.oM/case-study-briefs/nevin-welcome-center Left: UNC Botanical Garden Education Center. Chapel Hill, NC. Designer: Swanson and Associates, P.A. Accessed from: https://www.landscapeperformance.oM/case-study-briefs/north-carolina-botanical-garden PATHS & ACCESS (PAGES 42-43) Pedestrian Bridge: Iconic Yanweizhou Park. Jinhua City, China. Designer: Turenscape All images accessed from: https://www.turenscape.com/en/pro.wect/detai1/4629.htmI Pedestrian Bridge: Adaptive Reuse Walnut Street Bridge. Chattanooga, TN All images accessed from: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/listing/walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/2485/ Pedestrian Bridge: Greenway Crossing American Tobacco Trail. Durham, NC. Designer: WSP USA All images accessed from: https://www.wsp.com/en-US/projects/american-tobacco-trail-bridge Pedestrian Access: Traffic Calming / Complete Streets Left: Portland, OR Complete Streets Accessed from: https://www.sightline.org/2018/08/09/portland-street-design-complete-streets-greenways/ Upper Right: East Boulevard Road Diet. Charlotte, NC Accessed from: https://www.completestreetsnc.org/project-examples/ex-eastblvdroaddiet/ Lower Right: Comox-Helmken Bikeway. Vancouver, Canada Accessed from Paul Krueger: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwkrueger/9102830589/in/album-72157634252488325/ PARK FACILITIES (PAGES 50-53) Marine Education Center at Gulf Coast Research Lab All photos accessed from: https://www.lakeflato.com/eco-conservation/marine-education-center Walnut Creek Wetlands Center All photos accessed from: https://www.frankharmon.com/walnutcreek/ Gulf State Park Interpretive Center Upper Left: https://architectureworks.com/project/interpretive-center/?awref=39 Lower Left: https://www.sasaki.com/projects/gulf-state-park-master-plan/ Right: https://www.sasaki.com/projects/gulf-state-park-master-plan/ Tillamook Forest Interpretive Center Left: https://millerhull.com/project/tillamook-forest-interpretive-center/ Upper Right: https://millerhull.com/project/tillamook-forest-interpretive-center/ Lower Right: https://aIdrichpears.com/project/tillamook-forest-center/ Westwood Hills Nature Center All images accessed from: https://hga.com/projects/westwood-hills-nature-center/ Shangri-La Nature Center All images accessed from: https://www.lakeflato.com/eco-conservation/shangri-la-nature-center Potomac Science Center Upper Left: https://potomacsciencecenter.gmu.edu/potomac-science-center-gallery/ Lower Left: https://potomacsciencecenter.gmu.edu/potomac-science-center-gallery/ Right: https://cos.gmu.edu/perec/public-outreach/#.YUCzXJ1 KhPY Black Rock Sanctuary Left: https:Hwww.chesco.org/4624/Black-Rock-Sanctuary Upper Right: https://schuylkillriver.org/map/places-to-visit/black-rock-sanctuary/ Lower Right: https://www.landscapeperformance.org/case-study-briefs/black-rock-sanctuary ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PARKS (PAGE 57) Case Study: Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve All images accessed from: https://www.nps.gov/timu/index.htm Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 69 APPENDIX H COMPLETE eBIRD SPECIES SIGHTINGS COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS SPOIL POND HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS BATTLESHIP HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS TOTAL eBIRD OBSERVATIONS COOPER'S HAWK Accipiter cooperii 7 18 25 SHARP -SHINNED HAWK Accipiterstriatus 5 6 11 SPOTTED SANDPIPER Actitis macularius 1 6 7 RED -WINGED BLACKBIRD Agelaiusphoeniceus 9 151 160 WOOD DUCK Aix sponsa 1 1 SALTMARSH SPARROW Ammospiza caudacuta 1 1 GREEN -WINGED TEAL Anas crecca 5 2 7 MOTTLED DUCK Anas fulvigula 1 1 MALLARD Anas platyrhynchos 8 12 20 AMERICAN BLACK DUCK Anas rubripes 3 3 ANHINGA Anhinga anhinga 1 9 10 SNOW GOOSE Anser caerulescens 1 1 AMERICAN PIPIT Anthus rubescens 1 2 3 RUBY -THROATED HUMMINGBIRD Archilochus colubris 3 3 GREAT EGRET Ardea alba 10 68 78 GREAT BLUE HERON Ardea herodias 10 49 59 LESSER SCAUP Aythya affinis 8 8 REDHEAD Aythya americana 6 6 RING-NECKED DUCK Aythya collaris 4 1 5 CANVASBACK Aythya valisineria 1 1 TUFTED TITMOUSE Baeolophus bicolor 9 26 35 CEDAR WAXWING Bombycilla cedrorum 1 11 12 AMERICAN BITTERN Botaurus lentiginosus 2 1 3 CANADA GOOSE Branta canadensis 1 99 100 CATTLE EGRET Bubulcus ibis 6 6 12 BUFFLEHEAD Bucephala albeola 6 3 9 RED-TAILED HAWK Buteo jamaicensis 9 58 67 RED -SHOULDERED HAWK Buteo lineatus 3 12 15 BROAD -WINGED HAWK Buteo platypterus 3 3 GREEN HERON Butorides virescens 14 14 SANDERLING Calidris alba 1 1 DUNLIN Calidris alpina 5 5 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER Calidris bairdii 3 3 CURLEW SANDPIPER Calidris ferruginea 4 4 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER Calidris fuscicollis 4 4 STILT SANDPIPER Calidris hmantopus 7 7 WESTERN SANDPIPER Calidris mauri 7 7 PECTORAL SANDPIPER Calidris melanotos 1 1 LEAST SANDPIPER Calidris minutilla 5 4 9 RUFF Calidris pugnax 5 5 SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER Calidris pusilla 1 1 NORTHERN CARDINAL Cardinalis cardinalis 6 75 81 TURKEY VULTURE Cathartes aura 8 57 65 HERMITTHRUSH Catharusguttatus 2 2 CHIMNEY SWIFT Chaetura pelagica 32 32 SEMIPALMATED PLOVER Charadrius semipalmatus 2 8 10 KILLDEER Charadrius vociferus 7 98 105 COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS SPOIL POND HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS BATTLESHIP HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS TOTAL eBIRD OBSERVATIONS COMMON NIGHTHAWK Chordeiles minor 2 2 BONAPARTE'S GULL Chroicocephalus philadelphia 1 1 NORTHERN HARRIER Circus hudsonius 10 3 13 MARSH WREN Cistothorus palustris 6 63 69 SEDGE WREN Cistothorus stellaris 3 14 17 NORTHERN FLICKER Colaptes auratus 8 60 68 ROCK PIGEON Columba livia 1 88 89 EASTERN WOOD -PEWEE Contopus virens 1 1 BLACK VULTURE Coragyps atratus 3 3 RUBY -CROWNED KINGLET Corthylio calendula 9 24 33 AMERICAN CROW Corvus brachyrhynchos 8 62 70 FISH CROW Corvus ossifragus 3 52 55 YELLOW RAIL Coturnicops noveboracensis 1 1 BLUE JAY Cyanocitta cristata 9 60 69 TUNDRA SWAN Cygnus columbianus 1 1 FULVOUS WHISTLING -DUCK Dendrocygna bicolor 2 2 DOWNY WOODPECKER Dryobates pubescens 7 24 31 PILEATED WOODPECKER Dryocopus pileatus 4 6 10 GRAY CATBIRD Dumetella carolinensis 8 12 20 LITTLE BLUE HERON Egretta caerulea SPECIAL CONCERN 9 14 23 SNOWY EGRET Egretta thula SPECIAL CONCERN 5 21 26 TRICOLORED HERON Egretta tricolor 1 1 WHITE IBIS Eudocimus albus 7 22 29 RUSTY BLACKBIRD Euphagus carolinus 6 65 71 MERLIN Falco columbarius 1 2 3 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 1 1 AMERICAN KESTREL Falco sparverius 7 18 25 AMERICAN COOT Fulica americana 10 1 11 WILSON'S SNIPE Gallinago delicata 3 15 18 COMMON GALLINULE Gallinula galeata 4 4 COMMON LOON Gavia immer 1 1 MOURNING WARBLER Geothlypisphiladelphia 1 1 COMMON YELLOWTHROAT Geothlypis trichas 3 22 25 AMERICAN OYSTERCATCHER Haematopus palliatus SPECIAL CONCERN 1 1 2 HOUSE FINCH Haemorhous mexicanus 2 73 75 PURPLE FINCH Haemorhous purpureus 6 6 BALD EAGLE Haliaeetus leucocephalus THREATENED 4 19 23 BLACK -NECKED STILT Himantopus mexicanus 6 1 7 BARN SWALLOW Hirundo rustica 1 44 45 CASPIAN TERN Hydroprogne caspia THREATENED 1 1 INDIGO BUNTING Icteria virens 1 9 10 YELLOW -BREASTED CHAT Icteria virens 1 1 ORCHARD ORIOLE Icterus spurius 5 5 LEAST BITTERN Ixobrychus exilis SPECIAL CONCERN 1 1 2 DARK -EYED JUNCO Junco hyemalis 3 18 21 LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE Lanius ludovicianus SPECIAL CONCERN 1 1 2 HERRING GULL Larus argentatus 1 1 8 1 28 1 36 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 12- 2 - 70 COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS SPOIL POND HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS BATTLESHIP HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS TOTAL eBIRD OBSERVATIONS RING -BILLED GULL Larus delawarensis 9 85 94 GREAT BLACK -BACKED GULL Larus marinus 10 10 ORANGE -CROWNED WARBLER Leiothlypis celata 6 8 14 LAUGHING GULL Leucophaeus atricilla 3 84 87 SHORT -BILLED DOWITCHER Limnodromus griseus 1 1 LONG -BILLED DOWITCHER Limnodromus scolopaceus 11 11 HOODED MERGANSER Lophodytes cucullatus 6 3 9 AMERICAN WIGEON Mareca americana 1 1 2 GADWALL Mareca strepera 8 1 9 BELTED KINGFISHER Megaceryle alcyon 4 49 53 RED -BELLIED WOODPECKER Melanerpes carolinus 9 69 78 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER Melanerpes erythrocephalus 45 45 SWAMP SPARROW Melospiza georgiana 8 54 62 LINCOLN'S SPARROW Melospiza lincolnii 1 1 SONG SPARROW Melospiza melodia 10 51 61 NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD Mimus polyglottos 11 99 110 BLACK -AND -WHITE WARBLER Mniotilta varia 1 4 5 BROWN -HEADED COWBIRD Molothrus ater 15 15 WOOD STORK Mycteria americana THREATENED THREATENED 1 1 GREAT CRESTED FLYCATCHER Myiarchus crinitus 11 11 DOUBLE -CRESTED CORMORANT Nannopterum auritum 8 91 99 YELLOW -CROWNED NIGHT -HERON Nyctanassa violacea 1 1 BLACK -CROWNED NIGHT -HERON Nycticorax nycticorax 5 5 RUDDY DUCK Oxyura jamaicensis 11 1 12 OSPREY Pandion haliaetus 5 39 44 HOUSE SPARROW Passer domesticus 28 28 SAVANNAH SPARROW Passerculus sandwichensis 9 11 20 FOX SPARROW Passerella iliaca 4 2 6 BUE GROSBEAK Passerina caerulea 8 8 PAINTED BUNTING Passerina ciris SPECIAL CONCERN 1 1 2 AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN Pelecanus erythrorhynchos 1 1 BROWN PELICAN Pelecanus occidentalis 4 13 17 CAVE SWALLOW Petrochelidon fulva 2 2 RED PHALAROPE Phalaropus fulicarius 1 1 RED -NECKED PHALAROPE Phalaropus lobatus 5 5 WILSON'S PHALAROPE Phalaropus tricolor 5 5 EASTERN TOWHEE Pipilo erythrophthalmus 4 3 7 ROSEATE SPOONBILL Platalea ajaja 3 3 PIED -BILLED GREBE Podilymbus podiceps 5 2 7 CAROLINA CHICKADEE Poecile carolinensis 9 46 55 BLUE -GRAY GNATCATCHER Polioptila caerulea 6 10 16 VESPER SPARROW Pooecetes gramineus SPECIAL CONCERN 2 2 PURPLE GALLINULE Porphyrio martinica 1 1 SORA Porzana Carolina 4 50 54 PURPLE MARTIN Progne subis 17 17 PROTHONOTARY WARBLER Protonotaria citrea 2 2 BOAT -TAILED GRACKLE Quiscalus major 4 107 111 COMMON GRACKLE Quiscalus quiscula 74 74 COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NC STATUS US STATUS SPOIL POND HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS BATTLESHIP HOTSPOT OBSERVATIONS TOTAL eBIRD OBSERVATIONS CLAPPER RAIL Rallus crepitans 4 58 62 KING RAIL Rallus elegans 51 51 VIRGINIA RAIL Rallus limicola 4 47 51 AMERICAN AVOCET Recurvirostra americana 5 5 GOLDEN -CROWNED KINGLET Regulus satrapa 1 1 2 EASTERN PHOEBE Sayornis phoebe 8 16 24 NORTHERN PARULA Setophaga americana 1 1 YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER Setophaga coronata 10 104 114 PRAIRIE WARBLER Setophaga discolor 3 3 YELLOW -THROATED WARBLER Setophaga dominica 1 1 PALM WARBLER Setophaga palmarum 7 19 26 YELLOW WARBLER Setophaga petechia 1 1 PINE WARBLER Setophaga pinus 1 2 3 AMERICAN REDSTART Setophaga ruticilla 1 1 CAPE MAY WARBLER Setophaga tigrina 1 1 EASTERN BLUEBIRD Sialia sialis 9 65 74 WHITE -BREASTED NUTHATCH Sitta carolinensis 1 1 BROWN -HEADED NUTHATCH Sitta pusilla 10 10 NORTHERN SHOVELER Spatula clypeata 8 8 BLUE -WINGED TEAL Spatula discors 1 1 YELLOW -BELLIED SAPSUCKER Sphyrapicus varius 8 13 21 AMERICAN GOLDFINCH Spinus tristis 1 7 8 CHIPPING SPARROW Spizella passerina 4 4 FIELD SPARROW Spizella pusilla 3 3 N. ROUGH -WINGED SWALLOW Stelgidopteryxserripennis 29 29 FORSTER'S TERN Sterna forsteri 6 2 8 LEAST TERN Sternula antillarum 1 1 2 EURASIAN COLLARED -DOVE Streptopelia decaocto 27 27 EASTERN MEADOWLARK Sturnella magna 5 3 8 EUROPEAN STARLING Sturnus vulgaris 1 110 ill TREE SWALLOW Tachycineta bicolor 10 10 ROYAL TERN Thalasseus maximus 9 9 SANDWICH TERN Thalasseus sandvicensis 1 1 2 CAROLINA WREN Thryothorus ludovicianus 9 52 61 BROWN THRASHER Toxostoma rufum 4 12 16 LESSER YELLOWLEGS Tringa flavipes 8 1 9 GREATER YELLOWLEGS Tringa melanoleuca 8 1 9 WILLET Tringa semipalmata 2 2 HOUSE WREN Troglodytes aedon 8 14 22 WINTER WREN Troglodytes hiemalis 1 1 AMERICAN ROBIN Turdus migratorius 7 44 51 EASTERN KINGBIRD Tyrannus tyrannus 2 3 5 WHITE -EYED VIREO Vireo griseus 1 1 BLUE -HEADED VIREO Vireo solitarius 1 1 WHITE -WINGED DOVE Zenaida asiatica 3 3 MOURNING DOVE Zenaida macroura 7 154 161 WHITE -THROATED SPARROW Zonotrichia albicollis 6 25 31 u U01u ul Vul I111 IIJJIul lull - l pl 11 I l , GULu ITEM: 12- 2 - 71 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Commissioners PRESENTER(S): Cecelia Peers, Southern Regional Director, Trillium Health Resources CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager SU BJ ECT: Trillium Health Resources Annual Report BRIEF SUMMARY: Cecelia Peers, Southern Regional Director for Trillium Health Resources, will make their annual presentation to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Superior Public Health & Safety o Prevent and reduce opioid abuse ■ Increase access to comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. ATTACHMENTS: Trillium Health Resources Annual Report COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Heard the presentation. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13 Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. 4&Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Annual Report New Hanover County MANAGED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 1 ATrillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Trillium Update Trillium's mission: Transforming lives and building community well- being through partnership and proven solutions. ;• Who We Are Medicaid Transformation Changes Organizational changes County Data and Initiatives Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 2 Who We Are - Numbers Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being, 28 Counties - Most recently added Halifax and Bladen counties most recently Total population is 1,534,885 Served 45,988 individuals with severe behavioral health needs 70% with M H needs 20% with SUD 10% with IDD • Approximately 550 Behavioral Health and I/DD Providers $520,839,592 spent on services last year Smallest County- Tyrrell 3,254- Largest County -New Hanover 229,018 Cover over 13,000 square miles Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 3 Who We Are - Regions REGION Northem Souttl n POPULATION 252,211 SQUARE # OF MILES COUNTIES 4,235 11 797,086 5,063 8 Bladen Pender Columbus "I'o" n° Brunswick Cra�en c Jones f Onslow CaAeret Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being, Hyde Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 4 ATrillium Medicaid Transformation - Standard Plans HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. tt Standard Plans- 5 companies were awarded Amerihealth Caritas NC Inc. a Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC o United Healthcare of NC Inc. oWellCare of NC Inc. o Carolina Complete Health- covers regions 3, 4 and 5 Standard Plan Regions • WellCare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Healthy Blue and AmeriHealth Caritas are offered statewide. • Carolina Complete Health is offered in regions 3, 4 and 5. ❑ Region 5 ■ Region 6 These Plans are managing the mild to moderate Medicaid behavioral health recipients They started on July 1st 2021 o Trillium has partnered with Carolina complete Health to assist in managing the physical health Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 5 Medicaid Transformation - Tailored Plan 6 LME/MCO's will be fully operational Tailored Plans serving the Severe Mental Health, Substance Use, and I/DD population Original date to go live with the Tailored Plan was moved from July 1 St, 2022 to December 1 St 2022. Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being, I Which Health Plans Will Provide BH I/DD Tailored Plans Services? There are 6 Tailored Plans: Alliance Health ] Eastpointe ] Partners Health Man Sandhills Center Trillium Health Resoi Vaya Health Approximately 177.00- Medici beneficiaries will be enrolled i Tailored Plans. The state then pushed the date back from April 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023 Soft launch of Care Management began December 1st, 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 6 ATrillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Medicaid Transformation - Tailored Plan Continued W Dec. 1st 2022- Began the Care Management Services for individuals with Severe Behavioral Health, Substance Use and I/DD population including their physical health �• We are contracting with a Pharmacy Benefits Manager to oversee contract with approximately 2000 pharmacies f• We are also contracting with all Primary Care practices that serve individuals on Medicaid Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 7 ATrillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Organizational Changes System of Care Staff moved over to Care Management We hired Community Liaison Coordinators Contract with Carolina Complete Health (CCH) as to contract with all of our hospitals and physical health providers including Local Health Departments Q&A https://www.trilliumhealthresources.org/sites/default/files/docs/Medi said-Transformation-Provider/CCH-Trillium-QA. pdf Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 8 ATrillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Organizational Changes Call Centers Pharmacy Provider Nurse Member & Recipient Service Line (main call center) Behavioral Health Crisis Line . Care Management Whole Person Care Specialty CM Teams • ED Disposition Team • DJJ Care Management Team • Rapid Access Care Coordination Continued Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 9 Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Project Updates N Opioid Settlement Projects Naloxone Kits 16 66 The Healing Place Project Transition A• Co -Responder Pilot Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 10 ' Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES ��" ii'ding Community Well -Being. Locks for child safety Community Outreach and Education Tribal Engagement '- CFAC to include representative with Traumatic Brain Injury Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 11 Trillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Members Served in New Hanover County Total members served - 8000 Mental Health - 5,978 Substance Use - 2,828 I/D D - 1,177 Total is unduplicated from February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022. A single individual may receive services in more than one category. I/DD Substance Use Mental Health Total Members by Target Population 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 ■ Total Members ME 5000 6000 7000 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 12 ATrillium HEALTH RESOURCES Transforming Lives. Building Community Well -Being. Questions? Thank you for allowing us to serve New Hanover County Contact us: Call Member and Recipient Services at 1-877-685-2415 At Email at Info@TrilliumNC.org Sign up for emails and text messages at TrilliumHealthResources.org Follow on social media: racebook.com/Trillium Health Resources oInstagram.com/TrilliumHealthResources oTwitter.com/TrilliumNC Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 13- 1 - 13 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Shamonique Brantley, Chair; Tom Gale, Vice Chair CONTACT(S): Sarah Lipkin Sularz, Long Range Planner - Housing; Rebekah Roth, Planning & Land Use Director SU BJ ECT: New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee Annual Update BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee (WHAC) is the jointly appointed committee organized for the purpose of developing a comprehensive workforce housing study, workforce housing opinion study and public awareness campaign, support for increasing equitable access and the supply of workforce housing that is affordable; informing the Appointing Authorities and other organizations of their findings; and making recommendations, in an advisory capacity, to the Appointing Authorities and other organizations, as necessa ry. The purpose of this update is to provide an annual update and make additional recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and City Council that will continue to increase equitable access and the supply of workforce housing that is affordable in the community. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. ATTACHMENTS: WFH Presentation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14 Heard presentation. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14 Workforce Housing Advisory Committee O F w a= GTON NOR7'N GRO�.iNA Workforce Housing Advisory Committee Annual Presentation Sharm Brantley, Chair April 2023 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 1 2023 Committee Members Sharm Brantley, Chair New Hanover County Tom Gale, Vice -Chair New Hanover County Sarah Arthur, City of Wilmington Liz Carbone, Chair of C-RAC Melanie James, New Hanover County Michelle Jarman, City of Wilmington Kristen (Krysti) Keser, New Hanover County fc� Workforce ousing dvisory ommittee Eric Knight, City of Wilmington Katrina Knight, City of Wilmington Katrina Redmon, City of Wilmington O F w a= GTON NOK�H C0.AplSNp R. Frank Smith Jr., New Hanover County Paul Stavovy, City of Wilmington Rev. Edwrin Sutton, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 2 New Hanover County (FY 2 3) • A new Housing Division was added to the Planning & Department tasked with developing, implementing, and the programs and initiatives to increase and retain housing stock while helping the county's workforce by issues of housing insecurity. Land Use managing affordable alleviating • Approved $3 million to fund the construction of two Low -Income Housing Tax Credit projects. • Estrella Landing will add 84 affordable housing units to the County. • Covenant Senior Housing will add 68 affordable housing units to the County. • The county's Unified Development Ordinance received several housing -related updates in the past year. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 3 2023 Housing Need $1,259 monthly Average Annual Salaries When Housing Costs Too Much ++ Fair Market Rent*: An income of $50,360 per year is needed+� to afford the Fair Market Rent. • • - 755 families in $24.21 hour M ■ M New Hanover County Housing Wage: faced a foreclosure Healthcare Childcare Police officer Construction this year... The hourly wage needed to afford a Fair Market Rent apartment. $28,480 $24,030 $47,310 $36,360 7.22 0 of all cost burdened 'Fair Market Rents, regularly published by HUD, represent the cost to renta moderately -priced dwelling unit in the local housing homeowners. market. The above FMR is fora two -bedroom unit. Workforce Housing Advisory Committee O F w a= GTON NOR7'N GROr.iNA When housing costs become too much, a family can lose their home. This takes an incredible toll not only on a family, but aiso on the entire community. 2,305 families In New Hanover Count} faced an eviction filing this year... 11 .S$ of all cost - burdened renters. Ranks #40 for evictions among renter households. (T = highest and 100 = lowest) Graphics from North Carolina Housing Coalition County Profile - nchousing.org Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 4 Make Affordable Housing Land Use Policy Reform and Investments to Reduce Barriers Make Housing Affordable Programs and Policies fill the gaps to housing affordability and increase self-sufficiency Number of new affordable units I Number of households served by developed with incentives I program, tenure, and income Presence Affordability & Adaptive Reuse & Quality of Existing Housing Redevelopment Build New Housing Existing affordable housing is Diverse housing types are New housing includes a maintained and supports diverse included in existing diversity of type and cost housing needs communities Number of housing units Improved or rehabilitated Number of workforce* housing units built in existing communities Total new housing units built by type and cost ITEM: 14- 1 - 5 Recommendations Workforce -19 Housing Advisory Committee 1. Creation of a Dedicated Affordable Housing Development Fund 2. Pursue Policy Changes 3. Reduce Barriers and Support the Production &Preservation of a Diversity of Housing Options 4. Replacement of One -Time Funding Opportunities S. Expand Housing Counseling &Financial Literacy Programs ��4 OJN+Y•N ��' O F w a= GTON HoxrH cnapi.mrn Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 6 Recommendation 1: Creation of a Dedicated Affordable Housing Development Fund This dedicated fund should be available to support affordable housing development projects including, but not limited to: • Permanent Supportive Housing • Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Tax Credit • Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Projects • For -Sale Projects NOWEELF- Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 7 Recommendation 2: Pursue PolicyChanges Fair Housing Act: Protected Classes • Expanding and enforcing existing housing protection laws, programs, and regulations. • Continued pursuit of land use changes to support diversity in housing options. Detached Single -Family Houses Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, Fair Housing Act (FHA), makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals in housing transactions based on: e • • L n D15ABILITY RACE SEX COLOR NATIONAL RELIGION FAMILY ORIGIN STATUS What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)? ZQue es una Unidad de Vivienda Accesoria (ADU)? an�ae m - Mid -Rise \ Side -By Side, ide By -Side+ Stacked "'"" r \ g Slacked _ Missing Middle Housin No IN ■� ® MEN ■o ■o INTER I OR(LOWER LEVEL) ABOVEGARAGE GARAGE CONVERSION NTERIOR(NIVEL INFERIOR) ENCIMA DEL GARAJE CONVERS16NDELGARAJE Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 8 Recommendation 3: Reduce Barriers and Support the Production and Preservation of a Diversity of Housing Options The committee recommends policy and expanded funding to incentivize the production of a variety of housing types attainable at a variety of income levels. Examples include: • Direct Continued Infrastructure Investments to Workforce Housing • Supporting non-profit organizations' affordable housing goals • Supporting the rehabilitation of existing housing stock through programs/policy • Land Conveyance • Allotment for an increased diversity of housing types by right Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 9 Recommendation 4: Replacement of One -Time Funding Opportunities The region has received a substantial infusion of state and federal funds over the past five years. As these funding sources are phased out in the upcoming years, the committee recommends directing additional local dollars to continue the successful programs, projects and organizational functions that have been funded. Over $36 million has supported over 6,160 households achieve housing stability. Programs and Projects Households Served Units Created Amount Committed Gap Rental Assistance Pilot Program {GapRAPP) 124 — $225,450 Emergency Rental Assistance Program {ERAP) 5,337 — 527,416,276 Habitat for Humanity — 45 $1,1 16,751 Eden Village — 27 $250,000 Eviction Prevention Program 335 — $832,042 Driftwood Rehabilitation 15 — $698,593 5tarway Villages — 278 $5,390,000 Rental Rehabilitation Program 4 — $250,000 TOTALS 5,815 350 $36,179,1 12 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 10 Recommendation 5: Expand Housing Counseling and Financial Literacy Programs • Expansion of housing counseling programs to encourage and support homeownership. • Pipeline of eligible and secure housing applicants should be a programmatic goal, workforce housing 80-120% AMI focused. • Preparing residents to attain their housing goals. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 11 Our vision is a community that, at its core, believes those who live, work, and provide valuable services within the community should be able to afford to live here as well. Housing stability significantly affects health, well-being, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Our community recognizes that regardless of age, ability, income level, or familial status, every resident should be able to find a home that is affordable for them. Workforce s Housing Advisory Committee Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 12 Recommendations Workforce -19 Housing Advisory Committee 1. Creation of a Dedicated Affordable Housing Development Fund 2. Pursue Policy Changes 3. Reduce Barriers and Support the Production &Preservation of a Diversity of Housing Options 4. Replacement of One -Time Funding Opportunities S. Expand Housing Counseling &Financial Literacy Programs Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 14- 1 - 13 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular Rashad Gattison, Interim Director of Port City United (PCU), LaMeisha County Green, PCU Interim Connect Supervisor, Flor Bautista, PCU Connect DEPARTMENT: Manager PRESENTER(S): Specialist, Hispanic/Latino Community, Steve Barnett, PCU Violence Interruption Supervisor, Jarett Gattison, PCU Community Resource Coordination Liaison CONTACT(S): Tufanna Bradley, Assistant County Manager SU BJ ECT: Presentation on Port City United First Year Overview BRIEF SUMMARY: Port City United (PCU) will provide a first year update on its programs, services and initiatives. Since the last update to the Board of County Commissioners on September 12, 2022, PCU has moved into the newly renovated fourth floor of 320 Chestnut and continued its operations. Staff will provide an update on its three divisions: Violence Interruption, PCU Connect, and Community Resource Coordination as well as share upcoming events, activities and programs that assist in the implementation of the County Commissioners Community Building Plan. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Superior Education & Workforce o Promote early learning that ensures life-long resiliency ■ I ncrease formal and informal family supports RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. ATTACHMENTS: PCU Presentation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Heard the presentation. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15 Putting the "Village" Back into the Community Rashad Gattison Port City United Interim Director Stephen Barnett • LaMeisha Green • jarett Gattison Mediation & Outreach Supervisor -Connect Supervisor•Community Resource Coordinator Liaison Board of Commissioners - April 1 ITEM: 15- 1 - 1 Slide 1 OUR MISSION Port City United is dedicated to building resources and relationships in our community that empower individuals and families to heal through the principles of nonviolence, equity, justice, and solidarity. OUR VISION A community that provides equitable, healthy, and safe opportunities for all residents to grow. OUR LOGO & COLORS Black */ . Ye I I ow C 0 Green 4#Q0 OUR PRINCIPLES F Right Wrongs Show Loyalty Deliver Results 0 Practice Accountability :0i. Listen First 0 Keep Commitments 0- Judge Free Zone Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 2 Slide 2 1St 6 Months March Hired ➢ PCU Director, ➢ Outreach Supervisor, ➢ Connect Center Supervisor, and ➢ Data Analyst April Hired ➢ Community Resources Coordination Liaison; ➢ Mediation & Outreach Team; Cure Violence Global training provided May 0 Established ➢ PCU Mission, ➢ Vision, ➢ 7 Principles, ➢ Colors, & ➢ Logo; "PCU Mediation & Outreach Team implemented the front-end violence prevention model of CVG; w" 24-hr Connect Call Center fully staffed 20 1 June -0 Finalized Department Strategic Plan; - Connect Center bean taking calls; 5 CRC onboarding process commenced; Connect Center assisted displaced WHA residents with completing ERAP applications July � Provided meals for unhoused community members; Established KPIs for each division; - Hosted Back-2- School gaming truck in event, CRC onboarding cont'd r� August Supported the community through collaboration to include ➢ Back-2-School okbag event ➢ Welcome Back - To -School events at PCU target schools Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 3 Last 6 Months -wS,a Hosted 4 UNCW Sociology & Criminology interns Hosted a Coat Drive and toy giveaway, as well as a Thanksgiving and Christmas event for the community Collaborating to provide $15k in scholarships to New Hanover High School CRC students Provided wrap -around services to 622 students in 7 schools A- Received over 3,500 of the 5,000-call goal in the Connect Center Effectively responded to the water crisis experienced by the residents of the Taylor Homes Sr. Citizen ° apartments Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 4 Slide 4 Staff Violence Interrupter & Outreach Worker Supervisor ` Stephen Barnett 01 Mediation Specialists (5) Outreach Workers (3) Interim Connect Supervisor LaMeisha Green :)nnect Leads (4) sect Specialists (6) Outreac(h2)Workers Administrative Support Specialist Atrun da, Caulfield Community Resource Coordination Liaison Jarett Gatti son Data Analyst Sharon Braxton UNCW Criminology/Sociology Interns (4) Communities In Schools (CIS) (15) LINC, Inc (3) Voyage (4) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 5 Community Relations "): L I N C v: Voyage ' -e` Communities in School N ova n t 1im CJ S .�v Do J Dij 0. Northside Food Co-op The Good Shepherd 4*, Furniture Mattress Liquidators City of Wilmington Duke Energy ) More Life Mobile Gaming 0 Resiliency Task Force e The Harrelson Center Legal Aid 40 U N C W Self -Help Credit Union Cape Fear Community College And many more Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 1 `r 1 - 6 Slide 6 Events, Programs, & Initiatives March - September 2022 0 Stand 4 Peace Bright Lights Peaceful Nights C Northside Community Dinners 2 Cool 4 School Welcoming Committee Back to School Drive Continuous/On-going October 2022-March 2023 Houston Moore Community Center Tru n k-O R-Treat • Soul Food Sunday • Soul Santa 0 Christmas Initiatives Family Coat Drive Toy Drive Fresh Chance Friday Stand For Peace Bright Lights Peaceful Nights Northside Community Dinners Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 1 `r 1 - 7 . , 4 .1. + . + - .. . . "-I Lights Installed/Repaired + + Frplp- + 'IF 1PI BRIGHT LIGHTSThus Far PF A rII N11MT`Q Spring & Fall '22 (Sept) N 315t St Princess Place Dr Hurst St N 30t" St ,... Fall '22 (Oct) - Spring '23 Kidder St Montgomery Ave Cal I PCU Con- North College Rd • 1 •: 4444 Manly Ave # Brig htLightsPeacef ul N ig hts Brookshire Ln ITEM: 15- 1 - 8 1k 'sr i mTsioners -Wpril 17' , ITEM: 15- 1 - 9 0 I MEDIATION & OUTREACH Awrl Our team of specialists work a �tio�ns to � ro�ide Conn neighborhoods to p promote heating. gmportant resou event violence• and help p i PorTCMy— United Mediation and Outreach tea is dedicated t deescalating violence in the community, b building resources and relationships i our communit) that empower individuals an families to he through the principles of nonviolence, equity, justice, and solidarity. Mediation and Outreach Team The formation of the Mediation and Outreach Team commenced with the PCU Mediation and Outreach Supervisor, Mr. Stephen Barnett on March 22, 2022. Steve and h i s initial team of 7 started working in the community on May 23, 2022. The team mediates potential incidents BEFORE they escalate to gun violence that may occur within the target area Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 10 Mediation and Outreach Team The team is built on the Cure Violence Global (CVG) model which focuses on 3 key components. Team Requirements Credibility Risk Aware Decrease Violence Provide Presence (to be the "Peacekeepers") Engagement Resiliency Responses 0Without injury 0. With injury 0 Resulting in a death Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 11 MEDIATION & OUTREACH F, 019 Public Education 3081 Hours Community Distributed Engagements 30 Events Attended by PCU 8 PCu Hosted Events Mediation and Outreach 'Ipll� a \11 01-1 100% response to T1shootings in target area #to 257 Interventions ll \ I I / If ZM 82 Total Participants Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 11 ITEM: 15- 1 - 12 Mediations fittt�ft�i�i�i�tftttt??� .................... �rrre��rrrr�Tr�r��s� �Tr��trrrnn� 18 Group &54 Individual Slide 12 L III 0 GET CONNECTED TO: 95 Food security Safe housing assistance ommunity& neighborhood Support 0 Mentoring Mental health resources 0 Relief programs & more! Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 13 Slide 13 Connect Center Port City United (PCU) Connect is a 24-hour 7 days a week, locally staffed call center available to the community to answer the need for resources and support, or faced with threats of violence or other concerns) not addressed via 911 or mental health hotlines. All calls placed are confidential and are on an unrecorded, confidential line. Our Goal: to provide for and empower our community by connecting them to the relief being sought. Wed esire to be the change agents for the community and provides upport to sustainability. The formation of the Connect Center On June 14,�n November 29, 4n February 13, began with the acquisition of the PCU Connect Supervisor, Mr. Rashad Gattison on March 22, 2022. Rashad and his team of 12 opened the center and began receiving calls for support and resources 2022, the Connect Center established outreach targeting the Latinx community 2023, LaMeisha Green stepped into the role of Interim PCU Connect Supervisor. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 14 Connecting to the Hispanic Population 14 Participating in ESL events 2 Connect Outreach Specialists Building relationships in the Hispanic community Supporting families through loss & grief CIDix IVd 11.3111dl,Jt— C111r1rn1s%, tran1a11un f ngfigph- L S hA Translating for families in the courtroom Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 15 Through March 31sL 2 0 23 Board of Commissioners - April 17 2023 ITEM: 1 `r 1 - 1 Call Center Caseload Top 3 Resources Requested 1. Financial Assistance 2. Employment Assistance 3. Housing Assistance other Personal Safety 108 Legal Resource 542 1435 797 Housing 797 Food 41 Employment 1000 Financial 1435 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 17 @porticityunited Social Media @porticityunitednhic @portcityunited Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 18 „COMMUNITY RESOURCE L - lei Le- I he L 4 01 rk "� 1 -0- 1 �1 from local nonprofits placed in schools to help students and families get equitable and easy access to needed support services. OAT a .x F .,- 910-798-4444 PORTCIT UNITED.0 M Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 19 Community Resource Coordinators nFd AC , allmo � 'HISTORY-- r I Slide 20 r,ommunity Resource Coordinators • Port City United Community Resource Coordinators in partnership with Communities in Schools, Leading into New Communities, and Voyage provide support to the students and their families in seven schools to ensure they attain equitable resources through easy access to support services with the goal to successfully thrive. • Port City United Community Resource Coordinators are focused on 3 key goals. Support high -performing academic success of students who are working with a Community Resource Coordinator through Promote life skills to students working with a Community Resource Coordinator Ensure students and families receive needed wrap around services These schools include: Forest Hills Elementary Freeman Elementary Gregory Elementary Snipes Elementary DC Virgo Williston Middle School New Hanover High School Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 21 Our Team ``ISr° Malik Shabazz (LING) Angelica Tucker (CIS) 0 41 Open (CIS) ° Open (CIS) • Keon Bradley (LING) • Austin Sandlin (CIS) • Kyle Devlin (CIS) • Essence Newkirk (CIS) 0 Keri Lamontagne (CIS) 10 Ruth Roldan - LatinX (CIS) 0 Brittney Purdie (Voyager) Erron Grady (CIS) • CRC HS Lead - Anthony Nixon (CIS) • CRC MS Lead - Hilary Ozenbaugh (CIS) • CRC Elem Lead - Korall Gilbert (CIS) 2 Open (CIS) 2 Floater (CIS) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 22 �s P Ce- Ashley Wilkerson (Voyager) 0?, Thistle Kelejian (CIS) • Virgilona Oliveia (Voyager) • Kanon Kennedy (CIS) N aya Carter (Voyager) �- Nehemiah Suber (CIS) MURTAr+C9':- Leo Winston Jr. (LING) & DOA JONL Snipes Freema Williston NHHS DC Virgo Gregory Forest Hills Caseload Management 1�rzfrw W0154 -11 2 144 1 156 qq A A SCHOOLROTOTALSTUDENTS New Hanover HS 1,654 SERVICING 156 9% 6 Williston MS 719 144 20% 2* DC Virgo Preparatory 209 30 14% 1 Ind School at Gregory 510 81 16% 2 Rachel Freeman 299 67 22% 2 Snipes Academy 383 79 28% 2 Forest Hills 438 67 15% 2 4212 624 15% 17 *2 Vacancies at Williston Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 23 CRC Demographics Undeclared (Hispanic Descent) American Indian or Alaskan Native 1.1% _ . 2.1010 Declined to answer Female 50% 81.9% Race Transgender 0.2% Elementary 45% Grade Level Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 24 Pw��SlideNm 4104rade Groups By Non -Profit Nora Profit Grade Class Communities In Schools Elementary Middle High Subtotal LINC Elementary Middle High Subtota' Voyage Elementary Middle Subtotal Total Students 138 121 122 381 20 43 34 97 123 23 146 624 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 25 Slide 25 Race By Non -Profit Non- Profit Communities In Schools U.N.C. Voyage Total Asian Black or African American 84 115 511 American Indian or White Alaskan Native Decline To Total Answer Fell k.d Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 26 Slide 26 tiender By Non-Profit Non -Profit Communities In Schools Subtotal LI NC Subtotal Voyage Subtotal Total Gender Male Female Transgender Male Female Male Female Students 186 194 1 381 69 28 97 56 90 146 624 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 27 OAT C�� OR Services Provided Academic Interventions - 56,o89% Behavior Interventions - 26.52% Socio-Emotional Interventions - 16.59% Daily Check -Ins - All students receive at least 1 1P I check -in a week. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 28 Notable Volunteers Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Charles Foust, NHCS Superintem Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. End of Grade Test Support May - June 2022 Wiffli'ston Mid'dJJe n School 100 Students impacted d Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 29 Rachel Freeman School of Engineering 504 Students impacted Snipes Academe of arts & Design 120 Students impacted •� Welcome Back to School Supporting Students to Success i D.C. Virgo 207students Snipes 157students Rachel Freeman 115 students 4 To Slide 30 • =W•1•l9911fir. Dr • Question Average Score I value having CRCs in the school building I= I Access to resources are easier because the CRC's are in the school building School staff and CRC's work together to address concerns The CRCs actively participates in FIT, MTSS, PBIS, and/or IEP meetings Explanations and descriptions about the CRC's services are clear Promotes teamwork between school staff and the CRC There is a clear process in place to refer students in need of CRC services Services were initiated within 30 days of referral Slide 31 What's to Come Bridge Summer Program -June 2023 • Apprenticeship Program - March 2023 Fresh Chance Friday Summer Edition - July 2023 • Connect to Education & Employment (CTE 2) • United Madness Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 32 Questions Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 15- 1 - 33 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Rebekah Roth, Planning & Land Use Director CONTACT(S): Rebekah Roth; Theo McClammy, Housing Program Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of Community Water Stations Pilot Project BRIEF SUMMARY: In response to ongoing concerns about the safety of private wells as the community learns more about the extent of PFAS water contamination in the area, county staff has been working with representatives from Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) to identify ways to address water safety for county residents who are not currently CFPUA customers. Some residents live within close proximity to existing water lines and/or are eligible for remedies outlined by the Chemours consent order, but assistance to other communities may take more time and community investment to implement. Staff has worked with CFPUA and community residents to develop a water station pilot program to be able to provide safe drinking water to these communities in the short-term as longer -term initiatives are pursued. In order to establish community water stations in partnership with the county, CFPUA, and nonprofit/civic organizations, staff is anticipating re -allocating $40,000 from FY23 general funds to develop up to four water stations in the unincorporated areas at an estimated cost of $10,000 per each water station. Funds would pay for equipment, connection fees, and plumbing. Partners would contribute an accessible location and management and operations for a minimum of five years. Sites would be considered according to need, interest, logistics, and commitment of a community partner. Community partnership agreements would be developed on a site -by -site basis to accommodate site and operations logistics and community capacity. The initial focus area would be the Rock Hill and Oakley Road neighborhoods, as community leaders from that area have already been in active participation with CFPUA to address contamination concerns. If approved, staff will proceed with implementation of the water station program and move forward with developing a project in the Rock Hill and Oakley Road community. In addition to developing the water station program, staff is working to restructure a current Sewer and Water Revolving Loans Program established in the early 2000s and administered by the Planning & Land Use Department. The program was established in the early 2000s to assist low- and moderate -income households with connections to public water and sewer, but current guidelines are not aligned with current infrastructure costs and community needs. Staff anticipates the program restructuring will be coordinated with the medium- and long-term water quality initiatives and expansions the County and CFPUA are currently exploring. Due to anticipated program updates, the county would not accept new applications until new guidelines are established. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Deliver quality service at the right time Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 16 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve staff's pursuit of the new water station program and restructuring of the Sewer and Water Revolving Loans Program. ATTACHMENTS: Water Station Pilot Presentation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Hear presentation recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Heard presentation approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 16 Community Water Stations Pilot Project Rebekah Roth Director of Planning & Land Use .. -... . . At E. . - .-- Aft - . .. .-.. . . . I I I I KENNA% County & CFPUA Partnership � Medium Term Water F Help Station Pilot Program residents adjacent to existing lines connect Expand network of public water lines CFPUA Initiative in Rock Hill/Oakley Rd. Community • Community members reach out to CFPUA with water safety concerns • Unsuccessful grant application to extend water to Oakley Rd. area • Series of community meetings Water Station Pilot • CFPUA Connection & Meter • Required Plumbing on Partner Property • Administrative Costs for Operations Management Pilot Communities • Rock Hill/Oakley Community Identifies • Work with CFPUA to i other target commur based on DEQ data • Identify partnership opportunities & appr sites NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Strategy PRESENTER(S): Scott Satterfield, CEO, Wilmington Business Development CONTACT(S): Jennifer Rigby, Chief Strategy Officer and Lisa Wurtzbacher, Assistant County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of an Offer to Purchase 5.5 acres in the Blue Clay Business Park and Associated Upset Bid Process BRIEF SUMMARY: Wilmington Business Development and county staff are recommending the Board of Commissioners accept an offer from Sentry Properties, LLC, for the purchase of 5.5 acres, more or less, in the Blue Clay Business Park. This property is subject to the covenants placed on the business park property including limitations on the beginning and completion of construction of the improvements to the property. The offer price for the property is $42,500 per acre. For the 5.5 acres, that is $233,750. A map of the subject property is included as an attachment to this agenda item. Staff is recommending that this offer be noticed to begin an upset bid process. Through the upset bid process, the offeror will be required to deposit 5% of the bid with the clerk, or $11,687.50, when the offer is accepted by the Board. Once the notice has been published, any person may raise the bid within 10 days by not less than 10% of the first $1,000 and 5% of the remainder. When no further qualifying bids are received, staff is requesting that the Board delegate the authority to accept the offer and sell to the highest bidder to the county manager. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Intelligent Growth & Economic Development o Leverage public infrastructure to encourage private investment ■ Align services and infrastructure to support business growth RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1) Accept Sentry Properties, LLC offer, subject to the upset bid process, to purchase 5.5 acres for $42,500. 2) Authorize staff to initiate and complete the upset bid process in accordance with N C General Statutes. 3) Authorize the county manager and the county attorney to prepare and execute all necessary documents to transfer ownership of the approximately 5.5 acres to the highest bidder, at a minimum price of $42,500 per acre. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Blue Clay Business Park Presentation Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5-0 with staff recommendations. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17 AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, including any and all addenda attached hereto ("Agreement"), is by and between Sentry Properties, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company ("Buyer"), and New Hanover County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina ("Seller"). FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES SET FORTH HEREIN AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT AND SUFFICIENCY OF WHICH ARE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Terms and Definitions: The terms listed below shall have the respective meaning given them as set forth adjacent to each term. (a) "Property': A portion of 4011/4101 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne, North Carolina (Tax Parcel Numbers R02600-002- 005-000 and R02600-002-005-003), consisting of approximately 5.5 acres and as outlined in red in Exhibit A attached hereto. ❑x If this box is checked, "Property" shall mean that property described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference. together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto and all personal property, if any, itemized on Exhibit B. $233,750.00 (b) "Purchase Price" shall mean the sum of Two Hundred Thirty -Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($233,750.00), subject to adjustment based upon a price of $42,500.00 per acre and the actual acreage as subdivided pursuant to the terms hereof, payable on the following terms: $ 11,687.50 (i) "Earnest Money" shall mean Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Eighty -Seven and 50/100 Dollars ($11,687.50). The Earnest Money shall be paid to the Seller within one (1) business day of the Contract Date, or such sooner time as Seller requires, to be applied as part payment of the Purchase Price of the Property at Closing or disbursed as agreed upon under the provisions of Section 10 herein. Should Buyer fail to deliver the Earnest Money by the date required hereunder, or should any check or other funds paid by Buyer be dishonored, for any reason, by the institution upon which the payment is drawn, Buyer shall have one (1) banking day after written notice of such dishonor to deliver cash, official bank check, wire transfer or electronic transfer to the Seller. If Buyer fails to deliver the required funds within one (1) banking day after written notice, then Seller may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Buyer at any time thereafter. ❑ ANY EARNEST MONEY DEPOSITED BY BUYER IN A TRUST ACCOUNT MAY BE PLACED IN AN INTEREST BEARING TRUST ACCOUNT, AND: (check only ONE box) ❑ ANY INTEREST EARNED THEREON SHALL BE APPLIED AS PART PAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROPERTY AT CLOSING, OR DISBURSED AS AGREED UPON UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10 HEREIN. (Buyer's Taxpayer Identification Number is: ❑ ANY INTEREST EARNED THEREON SHALL BELONG TO THE ACCOUNT HOLDER IN CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENSES INCURRED BY MAINTAINING SUCH ACCOUNT AND RECORDS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH. $ N/A (ii) Delivery of a promissory note secured by a deed of trust, said promissory note in the amount of Dollars being payable over a term of years, with an amortization period of years, payable in monthly installments of principal, together with accrued interest on the outstanding principal balance at the rate Page 1 of 11 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 3/2021 Buyer Initials S@p@fdlgJ& pTmissioners - April 17, 2023 (03/2021 TTEIVI- 1TT _-1 Modified of percent ( %) per annum in the amount of $_ , with the first principal payment beginning on the first day of the month next succeeding the date of Closing, or such other terms as may be set forth on Exhibit B. At any time, the promissory note may be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty and without further interest on the amounts prepaid from the date of such prepayment. (NOTE: In the event of Buyer's subsequent default upon a promissory note and deed of trust given hereunder, Seller's remedies may be limited to foreclosure of the Property. If the deed of trust given hereunder is subordinated to senior financing, the material terms of such financing must be set forth on Exhibit B. If such senior financing is subsequently foreclosed, the Seller may have no remedy to recover under the note.) $222,062.50 (iii) Cash, balance of Purchase Price, at Closing in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty -Two Thousand Sixty -Two and 501100 Dollars ($222,062.50), subject to adjustment based upon a price of $42,500.00 per acre and the actual acreage as subdivided pursuant to the terms hereof. Buyer, at Buyer's expense, shall be entitled to pursue qualification for and approval of any loan Buyer intends to obtain in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. (Note: Buyer's obligations under this Agreement are not conditioned upon obtaining or closing any loan. Therefore, Buyer is advised to consult with Buyer's lender prior to signing this offer to assure that the Examination Period allows sufficient time for Buyer's lender to provide Buyer sufficient information to decide whether to proceed with or terminate the transaction.) (c) "Closing" shall mean the date of completion of the process detailed in Section 11 of this Agreement. Closing shall occur on or before that date which is thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Examination Period. (d) "Contract Date" means the later of (i) the date this Agreement has been fully executed by both Buyer and Seller and (ii) the date which is 11 days after any last upset bid filed pursuant to the upset bid requirements of N.C.G.S. Sections 153A-163 and 160A-269 as provided in Exhibit B. (e) "Examination Period" shall mean the period beginning on the first day after the Contract Date and extending through 5:00pm (based upon time at the locale of the Property) on the date which is ninety (90) days after the Contract Date. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AS TO THE EXAMINATIONPERIOD. (f) "Brokers " shall mean: N/A ("Listing Agency" — License # N/A), N/A ("Listing Agent" — License # N/A) N/A ("Selling Agency" — License # N/A), N/A ("Selling Agent" — License # N/A) (g) "Seller's Notice Address" shall be as follows: 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, Attention: Lisa Wurtzbacher e-mail address: lwurtzbacherC&_nhcgov.com fax number: 910.798.7277 except as same may be changed pursuant to Section 12. (h) "Buyer's Notice Address" shall be as follows: 1301 S. 13"' Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 e-mail address: iim.risleygcoastalmillworksupply.com except as same may be changed pursuant to Section 12. ❑x (i) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. (Note: Under North Carolina law, real estate agents are not permitted to draft conditions or contingencies to this Agreement.) ❑ 0) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on the Additional Provisions Addendum Page 2 of 11 Buyer Initials ller Initials STANDARD FORM 580-T 13D-m ol�G�ommissioners - A ril 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 1 - 2 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 (Form 581-T) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. ❑ (k) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on the Back Up Agreement Addendum (Form 581A-T) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. Sale of Property and Payment of Purchase Price: Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy the Property for the Purchase Price, subject to the terms hereof. Section 3. Proration of Expenses and Payment of Costs: Seller and Buyer agree that all property taxes (on a calendar year basis), leases, rents, mortgage payments and utilities or any other assumed liabilities as detailed on attached Exhibit B, if any, shall be prorated as of the date of Closing. Seller shall pay for preparation of a deed and all other documents necessary to perform Seller's obligations under this Agreement, excise tax (revenue stamps), any deferred or rollback taxes, and other conveyance fees or taxes required by law, any fees required for confirming Seller's account payment information on owners' association dues or assessments for payment or proration; any fees imposed by an owners' association and/or a management company as agent of the owners' association in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement other than those fees required to be paid by Buyer in this Section 3 below, and the following: NONE. Buyer shall pay recording costs, costs of any title search, title insurance, survey, the cost of any inspections or investigations undertaken by Buyer under this Agreement, charges required by an owners' association declaration to be paid by Buyer for Buyer's future use and enjoyment of the Property, including, without limitation, working capital contributions, membership fees, or charges for Buyer's use of the common elements and/or services provided to Buyer, any costs or charges for determining restrictive covenant compliance, and the following: NONE. Each party shall pay its own attorney's fees. Section 4. Deliveries: Seller agrees to use best efforts to deliver to Buyer, as soon as reasonably possible after the Contract Date, copies of all material information relevant to the Property in the possession of Seller, including but not limited to: title insurance policies (and copies of any documents referenced therein), surveys, soil test reports, environmental surveys or reports, site plans, civil drawings, building plans, maintenance records and copies of all presently effective warranties or service contracts related to the Property. Seller authorizes (1) any attorney presently or previously representing Seller to release and disclose any title insurance policy in such attorney's file to Buyer and both Buyer's and Seller's agents and attorneys; and (2) the Property's title insurer or its agent to release and disclose all materials in the Property's title insurer's (or title insurer's agent's) file to Buyer and both Buyer's and Seller's agents and attorneys. If Buyer does not consummate the Closing for any reason other than Seller default, then Buyer shall return to Seller all hard copy materials delivered by Seller to Buyer pursuant to this Section 4 (or Section 7, if applicable), if any, and shall, upon Seller's request, following release of the Earnest Money, provide to Seller copies of (subject to the ownership and copyright interests of the preparer thereof) any and all studies, reports, surveys and other information relating directly to the Property prepared by or at the request of Buyer, its employees and agents, without any warranty or representation by Buyer as to the contents, accuracy or correctness thereof. Notwithstanding the above provisions regarding delivery and return of information and documentation, should there exist a separate non -disclosure, confidentiality, or similar agreement between Buyer and Seller, the terms of which conflict with this provision insofar as delivery and return of information and documentation, then the terms of such non -disclosure, confidentiality, or similar agreement shall control as to the delivery and return of information and documentation. Section 5. Evidence of Title: Seller agrees to convey fee simple insurable title to the Property without exception for mechanics' liens, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects of title other than: (a) zoning ordinances affecting the Property, (b) Leases (as defined in Section 7, if applicable) and (c) specific instruments on the public record at the Contract Date agreed to by Buyer (not objected to by Buyer prior to the end of the Examination Period), which specific instruments shall be enumerated in the deed referenced in Section 11 (items 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c) being collectively "Permitted Exceptions"); provided that Seller shall be required to satisfy, at or prior to Closing, any encumbrances that may be satisfied by the payment of a fixed sum of money, such as deeds of trust, mortgages or statutory liens. Seller shall not enter into or record any instrument that affects the Property (or any personal property listed on Exhibit A) after the Contract Date without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Section 6. Conditions: This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement are hereby made expressly conditioned upon fulfillment (or waiver by Buyer, whether explicit or implied) of the following conditions: (a) Title Examination: After the Contract Date, Buyer shall, at Buyer's expense, cause a title examination to be made of the Property before the end of the Examination Period. In the event that such title examination shall show that Seller's title is not fee simple insurable, subject only to Permitted Exceptions, then Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing of all such title defects and Page 3 of 11 Buyer Initials ado Uommissioners =esprit 9��023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 17- 1 - 3 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 exceptions, in no case later than the end of the Examination Period, and Seller shall have thirty (30) days to cure said noticed defects. If Seller does not cure the defects or objections within thirty (30) days of notice thereof, then Buyer may terminate this Agreement and receive a return of Earnest Money (notwithstanding that the Examination Period may have expired). If Buyer is to purchase title insurance, the insuring company must be licensed to do business in the state in which the Property is located. Title to the Property must be insurable at regular rates, subject only to standard exceptions and Permitted Exceptions. (b) Same Condition: If Seller has caused the Property not to be in substantially the same condition at Closing as of the date of the offer, reasonable wear and tear excepted, then the Buyer may (i) terminate this Agreement and receive a return of the Earnest Money or (ii) proceed to Closing whereupon Buyer shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the Property, any of the Seller's insurance proceeds payable on account of the damage or destruction applicable to the Property. (c) Inspections: Buyer, its agents or representatives, at Buyer's expense and at reasonable times during normal business hours, shall have the right to enter upon the Property for the purpose of inspecting, examining, conducting timber cruises, and surveying the Property; provided, however, that Buyer shall not conduct any invasive testing of any nature without the prior express written approval of Seller as to each specific invasive test intended to be conducted by Buyer. Buyer shall conduct all such on -site inspections, examinations, testing, timber cruises and surveying of the Property in a good and workmanlike manner, at Buyer's expense, shall repair any damage to the Property caused by Buyer's entry and on -site inspections and shall conduct same in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with Seller's or any tenant's use and enjoyment of the Property. In that respect, Buyer shall make reasonable efforts to undertake on -site inspections outside of the hours Seller's or any tenant's business is open to the public. Buyer shall provide Seller or any tenant (as applicable) reasonable advance notice of and Buyer shall cause its agents or representatives and third -party service providers (e.g. inspectors, surveyors, etc.) to give reasonable advance notice of any entry onto the Property. Buyer shall be obligated to observe and comply with any terms of any tenant lease which conditions access to such tenant's space at the Property. Upon Seller's request, Buyer shall provide to Seller evidence of general liability insurance. Buyer shall also have a right to review and inspect all contracts or other agreements affecting or related directly to the Property and shall be entitled to review such books and records of Seller that relate directly to the operation and maintenance of the Property, provided, however, that Buyer shall not disclose any information regarding this Property (or any tenant therein) unless required by law, and the same shall be regarded as confidential, to any person, except to its attorneys, accountants, lenders and other professional advisors, in which case Buyer shall obtain their agreement to maintain such confidentiality. Buyer assumes all responsibility for the acts of itself and its agents or representatives in exercising its rights under this Section 6(c) and agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any damages resulting therefrom. This indemnification obligation of Buyer shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 6(b) above, Buyer shall have from the Contract Date through the end of the Examination Period to perform the above inspections, examinations and testing. IF BUYER CHOOSES NOT TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY, FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, AND PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE TO SELLER THEREOF PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXAMINATION PERIOD, THEN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE, AND BUYER SHALL RECEIVE A RETURN OF THE EARNEST MONEY. Section 7. Leases (Check one of the following, as applicable): 9 If this box is checked, Seller affirmatively represents and warrants that there are no leases affecting the Property. ❑ If this box is checked, Seller discloses that there are one or more leases affecting the Property, and the following provisions are hereby made a part of this Agreement. (a) A list of all Leases shall be set forth on Exhibit B. Seller represents and warrants that, as of the Contract Date, there are no other Leases, oral or written, recorded or not, nor any subleases affecting the Property, except as set forth on Exhibit B; (b) Seller shall deliver copies of any Leases to Buyer pursuant to Section 4 as if the Leases were listed therein; (c) Seller represents and warrants that, as of the Contract Date, there are no current defaults (or any existing situation which, with the passage of time, or the giving of notice, or both, or at the election of either landlord or tenant, could constitute a default) either by Seller, as landlord, or by any tenant under any Lease ("Lease Default"). In the event there is any Lease Default as of the Contract Date, Seller agrees to provide Buyer with a detailed description of the situation in accordance with Section 4. Seller agrees not to commit a Lease Default as Landlord after the Contract Date; and agrees further to notify Buyer immediately in the event a Lease Default arises or is claimed, asserted or threatened to be asserted by either Seller or a tenant under the Lease. (d) In addition to the conditions provided in Section 6 of this Agreement, this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement are hereby made expressly conditioned upon the assignment of Seller's interest in any Lease to Buyer in form and content acceptable to Buyer (with tenant's written consent and acknowledgement, if required under the Lease). Seller Page 4 of 11 Buyer Initials guard-Alommissioners-- April 17, 2023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 17- 1 - 4 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 agrees to deliver an assignment of any Lease at or before Closing, with any security deposits held by Seller under any Leases to be transferred or credited to Buyer at or before Closing. The assignment shall provide: (i) that Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys' fees) asserted against or incurred by Buyer which are caused by or the result of any default by Seller under any Lease prior to the date of Closing, and (ii) that Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless from claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys' fees) asserted against or incurred by Seller which are caused by or the result of any default by Buyer under any Lease after the date of Closing. (e) Seller also agrees to work diligently to obtain any tenant signatures on any estoppel certificates in such form as Buyer may reasonably request and to work diligently to obtain any subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreements in such form as Buyer may reasonably request. Section 8. Environmental: Seller represents and warrants that it has no actual knowledge of the presence or disposal, except as in accordance with applicable law, within the buildings or on the Property of hazardous or toxic waste or substances, which are defined as those substances, materials, and wastes, including, but not limited to: those substances, materials and wastes listed in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR Part 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302.4) and amendments thereto, or such substances, materials and wastes, which are or become regulated under any applicable local, state or federal law, including, without limitation, any material, waste or substance which is (i) petroleum, (ii) asbestos, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls, (iv) designated as a Hazardous Substance pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. § 1321) or listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. §1317), (v) defined as a hazardous waste pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. §6903) or (vi) defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. §9601). Seller has no actual knowledge of any contamination of the Property from such substances as may have been disposed of or stored on neighboring tracts. Section 9. Risk of Loss/Damage/Repair: Until Closing, the risk of loss or damage to the Property, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be borne by Seller. Except as to maintaining the Property in its same condition, Seller shall have no responsibility for the repair of the Property, including any improvements, unless the parties hereto agree in writing. Section 10. Earnest Money Disbursement: In the event that any condition hereto is not satisfied, then the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer. In the event of breach of this Agreement by Seller, the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer upon Buyer's request, but such return shall not affect any other remedies available to Buyer for such breach including but not limited to specific performance of this Agreement. In the event of breach of this Agreement by Buyer, the Earnest Money shall be retained by Seller as liquidated damages and as Seller's sole and exclusive remedy for such breach, but without limiting Seller's rights under Section 22 of this Agreement. It is acknowledged by the parties that retention of the Earnest Money by Seller in the event of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer is compensatory and not punitive, such amount being a reasonable estimation of the actual loss that Seller would incur as a result of such breach. The retention of the Earnest Money by Seller shall not constitute a penalty or forfeiture but actual compensation for Seller's anticipated loss, both parties acknowledging the difficulty determining Seller's actual damages for such breach. Section 11. Closing Documents: At or before Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a General Warranty Deed with a legal description using reference to a map prepared for the Property by Seller's surveyor, and mutually agreeable to Buyer and Seller, to be recorded prior to Closing, and other documents customarily executed or delivered by a seller in similar transactions, including without limitation, a bill of sale for any personalty listed on Exhibit B, an owner's affidavit, lien waiver forms (and such other lien related documentation as shall permit the Property to be conveyed free and clear of any claim for mechanics' liens) and a non -foreign status affidavit (pursuant to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act), and Buyer shall cause to be delivered the funds necessary to pay to Seller the Purchase Price. The Closing shall be conducted by Buyer's attorney or handled in such other manner as the parties hereto may mutually agree in writing. Possession shall be delivered at Closing, unless otherwise agreed herein. The Purchase Price and other funds to be disbursed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be disbursed until the Buyer's attorney's (or other designated settlement agent's) receipt of authorization to disburse all necessary funds. Section 12. Notices: Unless otherwise provided herein, all notices and other communications which may be or are required to be given or made by any party to the other in connection herewith shall be in writing (which shall include electronic mail) and shall be deemed to have been properly given and received (i) on the date delivered in person or (ii) the date deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the addresses set out in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer, or at such other addresses as specified by written notice delivered in accordance herewith, (iii) at such time as the sender performs the final act to send such transmission, in a form capable of being processed by the receiving party's system, to any electronic mail address or facsimile number, if any, provided in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer or (iv) on the Page 5 of 11 Buyer Initials S ller Initials STANDARD FORM 580-T Boarci-of 8ommissioners - A riF97, 2U23 Revised 3/2021 ITEM: 17- 1 - 5 © 3/2021 date deposited with a recognized overnight delivery service, addressed to the addresses set out in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer, or at such other addresses as specified by written notice delivered in accordance herewith. If a notice is sent by more than one method, it will be deemed received upon the earlier of the dates of receipt pursuant to this Section. Section 13. Counterparts; Entire Agreement: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, which taken together, shall constitute one and the same original document. Copies of original signature pages of this Agreement may be exchanged via facsimile or e-mail, and any such copies shall constitute originals. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement among the parties hereto and no modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto. The invalidity of one or more provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of any other provisions hereof and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provisions were not included. Section 14. Enforceability: This Agreement shall become a contract when signed by both Buyer and Seller and such signing is communicated to both parties; it being expressly agreed that notice given in accordance with Section 12 is not required for effective communication for the purposes of this Section 14. The parties acknowledge and agree that: (i) the initials lines at the bottom of each page of this Agreement are merely evidence of their having reviewed the terms of each page, and (ii) the complete execution of such initials lines shall not be a condition of the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns and their personal representatives. Section 15. Adverse Information and Compliance with Laws: (a) Seller Knowledge/Assessments: Seller has no actual knowledge of (i) condemnation(s) affecting or contemplated with respect to the Property; (ii) except for the Lawsuit, actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the Property; (iii) changes contemplated in any applicable laws, ordinances or restrictions affecting the Property; or (iv) governmental special assessments, either pending or confirmed, for sidewalk, paving, water, sewer, or other improvements on or adjoining the Property, and no pending or confirmed owners' association special assessments, except as follows (Insert "None" or the identification of any matters relating to (i) through (iv) above, if any): Note: For purposes of this Agreement: (i) a "special assessment" is defined as a charge against the Property by a governmental authority in addition to ad valorem taxes and recurring governmental service fees levied with such taxes, or by an owners' association in addition to any regular assessment (dues), either of which may be a lien against the Property; a special assessment may be either pending or confirmed; (ii) .a "confirmed" special assessment is defined as an assessment that has been approved by a governmental agency or an owners' association for the purpose(s) stated, whether, at the time of Closing, it is payable in a lump sum or future installments; (iii) a "pending" special assessment is defined as an assessment that is under formal consideration by a governmental agency or an owners' association but which has not been approved prior to Closing. Seller shall pay, in full at Closing, all confirmed governmental or association special assessments, provided that the amount thereof can be reasonably determined or estimated. The payment of such determined or estimated amount shall be the final payment between Buyer and Seller as to any confirmed special assessments. If the amount of any special assessment cannot be reasonably determined or estimated, the special assessment shall be deemed a pending special assessment. Buyer shall take title subject to all pending special assessments disclosed by Seller herein, if any. (b) Compliance: To Seller's actual knowledge, (i) Seller has complied with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, statutes, rules and restrictions pertaining to or affecting the Property; (ii) performance of the Agreement will not result in the breach of, constitute any default under or result in the imposition of any lien or encumbrance upon the Property under any agreement or other instrument to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or the Property is bound; and (iii) except for the Lawsuit, there are no legal actions, suits or other legal or administrative proceedings pending or threatened against the Property, and Seller is, not aware of any facts which might result in any such action, suit or other proceeding. (c) Owners' Association: If the Property is subject to regulation by an owners' association, Seller shall deliver the following information to Buyer pursuant to Section 4 as if the same were listed therein (or Seller shall state that Seller does not have same in their possession or that such item is not applicable): (i) the name of the owners' association; (ii) the amount of regular assessments (dues); (iii) the name, address and telephone number of the president of the owners' association or of the association manager or management company; (iv) the owners' association website address; (v) the Seller's statement of account; (vi) the master insurance policy showing the coverage provided and the deductible amount; (vii) copies of any Declaration and/or Restrictive Covenants; (viii) the Rules and Regulations, (ix) the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the owners' association; (x) the current financial statement and budget of the owners' association; (xi) the parking restrictions and information; and (xii) the architectural guidelines. Seller authorizes and directs any owners' association, any management company of the owners' association, any insurance company and any attorney who has previously represented the Seller to release to Buyer, Buyer's agents, representative, closing attorney or lender true Page 6 of 11 Buyer Initials Seller Initials STANDARD FORM 580-T BoaTd-of Commissioners — A rirt7—,2023 ITEM: 17- 1 - 6 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 and accurate copies of the foregoing items affecting the Property, including any amendments thereto. Section 16. Survival of Representations and Warranties: All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the parties hereto shall survive the Closing and delivery of the deed. Seller shall, at or within twelve (12) months after the Closing, and without further consideration, execute, acknowledge and deliver to Buyer such other documents and instruments, and take such other action as Buyer may reasonably request or as may be necessary to more effectively transfer to Buyer the Property described herein in accordance with this Agreement. Section 17. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the state in which the Property is located. This form has only been approved for use in North Carolina. Section 18. Assignment: Buyer may not assign Buyer's right, title and interest nor duties or responsibilities in and to this Agreement at any time prior to Closing to any party without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Section 19. Tax -Deferred Exchange: In the event Buyer or Seller desires to effect a tax -deferred exchange in connection with the conveyance of the Property, Buyer and Seller agree to cooperate in effecting such exchange; provided, however, that the exchanging party shall be responsible for all additional costs associated with such exchange, and provided further that a non -exchanging party shall not assume any additional liability with respect to such tax -deferred exchange. Seller and Buyer shall execute such additional documents, at no cost to the non -exchanging party, as shall be required to give effect to this provision. Section 20. Memorandum of Contract: Upon request by either party, the parties hereto shall execute a memorandum of contract in recordable form setting forth such provisions hereof (other than the Purchase Price and other sums due) as either party may wish to incorporate. Such memorandum of contract shall contain a statement that it automatically terminates and the Property is released from any effect thereby as of a specific date to be stated in the memorandum (which specific date shall be no later than the date of Closing). The cost of recording such memorandum of contract shall be borne by the party requesting execution of same. Section 21. Authority: Each signatory to this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she has full authority to sign this Agreement and such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate any transaction contemplated by this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he or she signs and that his or her signature binds such party. Section 22. Brokers: Except as expressly provided herein, Buyer and Seller agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any and all claims of brokers, consultants or real estate agents by, through or under the indemnifying party for fees or commissions arising out of the sale of the Property to Buyer. Buyer and Seller represent and warrant to each other that: (i) except as to the Brokers designated under Section 1(f) of this Agreement, they have not employed nor engaged any brokers, consultants or real estate agents to be involved in this transaction and (ii) that the compensation of the Brokers is established by and shall be governed by separate agreements entered into as amongst the Brokers, the Buyer and/or the Seller. Section 23. Attorneys Fees: If legal proceedings are instituted to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in the proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the non -prevailing party reasonable attorneys fees and court costs incurred in connection with the proceeding. ❑ EIFS/SYNTHETIC STUCCO: If the adjacent box is checked, Seller discloses that the Property has been clad previously (either in whole or in part) with an "exterior insulating and finishing system" commonly known as "EIFS" or "synthetic stucco". Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding such system and Buyer is advised to make its own independent determinations with respect to conditions related to or occasioned by the existence of such materials at the Property. [Signatures appear on the following page.] Page 7 of 1 I Buyer Initials Seller Initials STANDARD FORM 580-T o�ard-of Commissioners—Aprirt7—,2023 ITEM: 17- 1 - 7 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 it r,.a:r...a THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, INC. AND THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS FORM IN ANY SPECIFIC TRANSACTION. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS FORM OR FEEL THAT IT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR YOUR LEGAL NEEDS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. BUYER: Individual SELLER: Individual Date: Date Entity Entity SENTRY PROPERTIES, LLC NEW HANOVER COUNTY By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Page 8 of 1 I STANDARD FORM 580-T Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 Revised 3/2021 ITEM: 17- 1 - 8 03/2021 Modified EXHIBIT "A" See diagram attached Page 9 of 11 STANDARD FORM 580-T Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 Revised 3/2021 ITEM: 17- 1 - 9 © 3/2021 Modified — — w I mmissioners - ITEM: 17- 1 - 10 EXHIBIT "B" This Addendum (the "Addendum") is attached to and made part of that certain Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property between New Hanover County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, as Seller, and Sentry Properties, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, as Buyer, for the purchase and sale of 5.5 acres, more or less, (the "Property") as is more particularly described in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property. Seller and Buyer may hereinafter be referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party." IN THE EVENT ANY PROVISION OF THIS ADDENDUM CONFLICTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH THE TERMS OF THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED, OR ANY OTHER ADDENDA TO THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ADDENDUM WILL CONTROL UNLESS IN CONFLICT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and this Addendum shall be referred to collectively as the "Contract" or the "Agreement". 1. Upset Bid Procedure. This Agreement shall be expressly subject to and conditioned upon the upset bid procedures set forth in N.C.G.C. Sections 153A-163 and 160A-269, including any additional deposits which may be required pursuant to such statutes. 2. Subdivision. This Agreement is expressly subject to and conditioned upon Seller's subdivision of the Property by the recording of a subdivision map of the Property. 3. Access, Utilities and Infrastructure. This Agreement is expressly subject to and conditioned upon the granting by Seller to Buyer of written, recorded, legal and valid easements for access and utilities reasonably satisfactory to Buyer to the Property at Closing, and the completion of all infrastructure for access and utilities to the Property from Blue Clay Road and the nearest completed public infrastructure, which is estimated to be completed by February 1, 2024; provided that in the event such infrastructure is not completed within twelve (12) months of the Closing, the time period for Buyer's commencement of construction on the Property under the Blue Clay Road Business Park covenants shall be automatically tolled until such time as such infrastructure is completed. This covenant by Seller to complete such infrastructure improvements to the Property shall expressly survive the Closing. 4. Miscellaneous. (a) The use of headings, captions and numbers in this Addendum is solely for the convenience of identifying and indexing the various provisions in this Agreement and shall in no event be considered otherwise in construing or interpreting any provision in this Agreement. (b) All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings assigned in the Contract. (c) In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. (d) The unenforceability or invalidity of any provisions hereof shall not render any other provision herein contained unenforceable or invalid. [Signatures appear on the following page.] Page 10 of 11 STANDARD FORM 580-T Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 Revised 3/2021 ITEM: 17- 1 - 11 03/2021 Modified IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed as of the day and year first above written BUYER: SENTRY PROPERTIES, LLC By: Name: Title: Date: SELLER: NEW HANOVER COUNTY By: Name: Title: Date: Page 11 of 11 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 1 - 12 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 Modified -lip 9 4-W Ir dl& A 31 rmmo jFXMMAM:j LMINGTON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Project Cab Coastal Millwork Supply - Risley Padula Blue Clay Business Park Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 2 Project Cab Coastal Millwork Supply - Risley Padula Blue Clay Business Park ❑ Existing Millwork Supply Company that manufactures doors, cabinets and closet systems in New Hanover County ❑ Currently located off S.131h Street near Greenfield Lake ❑ Existing building is beyond full and there is a business need to expand (with desire to keep the company in New Hanover County) ❑ Offering NHC $233,750 for 5.5 acres at Blue Clay Business Park ❑ $42•5k per acre ❑ Estimated +$7.5M capex investment with another $3M for potential expansion ❑ Immediate plans to build around 55k sf for manufacturing operation and another 7k sf for office ❑ Future potential to expand another 15k sf ❑ Currently employ approx. 50 people - expansion would allow them to bring that number up to 75 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 3 FKK C INLEY Building Ccrporwion 10 HIPP ARCHITECTURE & DEVELOPMENT. PC f� Y G} 76� 59�66 I / 6,500� OFFICE I� 3,0005 EXPAN. 11,500 5F EXRAN. I 1 1 20 FAPJS Fropo5ed Future Home 0foard of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 oaotal Millwork upply OMPaRy:17-2-4 .03 L00157105 ROAD or- -M1 54,350 5F MANUF sw -a- M! R3 rmmo jFXMMAM:j LMINGTON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Project Set FFT Cabinetry Blue Clay Business Park Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 5 Project Set FFT Cabinetry Blue Clay Business Park ❑ Existing Cabinet and Closet Manufacturing Operation in New Hanover County ❑ Manufacture and install cabinets and closets around the region ❑ Currently located in Dutch Square ❑ Existing building is beyond full and there is a business need to expand (with desire to keep the company in New Hanover County) ❑ Offering NHC $Zi3,35o for 5.02acres at Blue Clay Business Park ❑ $42•5k per acre ❑ Estimated $5 to 7.5M initial capex investment ❑ Immediate plans to build around 5ok sf for manufacturing operation (would have an office and showroom component as well) ❑ Future potential to expand another Z5k sf ❑ Currently employ approx. io employees- expansion would allow them to bring that number beyond Zo Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 6 f f5.02 ACRES / y } FUTURE 25,000 I t it f� y it 1 EXPANSION L I M 6F cr, w CL V) PROPOSED � 50,083 SQ, FT BUILDING 7.06 ACRES 6.25 ACRES -- TRIUMPH D IVE _ _ _ - _ fJi� r r 1� 'I d1 i rah ' N art' II� 3USINFSS PARK Y, NORTH CAROLINA .. . niu FF OESICN- N TWLE FORCC &T R_C--- 19.10 ACRES NJ jj�j e. 11.94 ACRES 5.50 ACRES kv 7.06 ACRES 8.25 ACRES 5.02 ACRES & 25AGRES tit 151 ACRES .. ........ Board of Commissioners -April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 8 Blue Clay Business Park Update These projects, plus the previously approved sale to Francini Marble & Granite, could result in: ❑ +$30M capex investment ❑ +ioo jobs ❑ +350,000k sf of Class -A Industrial Space ❑ Approx. $70ok in land sale *Projects are pending due to upset bid process and due diligence period *Projects are also contingent on NHC pulling key infrastructure to the park Board of Commissf' qj%j q� ,44QVe encapsulate potential associated expansions ITEM: 17- 2 - 9 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 17- 2 - 10 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Strategy PRESENTER(S): Scott Satterfield, CEO, Wilmington Business Development CONTACT(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher, Assistant County Manager SU BJ ECT: Consideration of an offer to purchase 5.02 acres in the Blue Clay Business Park and associated upset bid process. BRIEF SUMMARY: Wilmington Business Development and county staff are recommending the Board of Commissioners accept an offer from Stella Enterprises, LLC, for the purchase of 5.02 acres, more or less, in the Blue Clay Business Park. This property is subject to the covenants placed on the business park property including limitations on the beginning and completion of construction of the improvements to the property. The offer price for the property is $42,500 per acre. For the 5.02 acres, that is $213,350. A map of the subject property is included as an attachment to this agenda item. Staff is recommending that this offer be noticed to begin an upset bid process. Through the upset bid process, the offeror will be required to deposit 5% of the bid with the clerk, or $10,667.50, when the offer is accepted by the Board. Once the notice has been published, any person may raise the bid within 10 days by not less than 10% of the first $1,000 and 5% of the remainder. When no further qualifying bids are received, staff is requesting that the Board delegate the authority to accept the offer and sell to the highest bidder to the county manager. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Intelligent Growth & Economic Development o Leverage public infrastructure to encourage private investment ■ Align services and infrastructure to support business growth RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: 1) Accept Stella Enterprises, LLC offer, subject to the upset bid process, to purchase 5.02 acres for $42,500. 2) Authorize staff to initiate and complete the upset bid process in accordance with N C General Statutes. 3) Authorize the county manager and the county attorney to prepare and execute all necessary documents to transfer ownership of the approximately 5.02 acres to the highest bidder, at a minimum price of $42,500 per acre. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 18 Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5-0 with staff recommendations. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 18 AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY, including any and all addenda attached hereto ("Agreement"), is by and between Stella Enterprises, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company ("Buyer"), and New Hanover County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina ("Seller"). FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL PROMISES SET FORTH HEREIN AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE RECEIPT AND SUFFICIENCY OF WHICH ARE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Terms and Definitions: The terms listed below shall have the respective meaning given them as set forth adjacent to each term. (a) "Property": A portion of 4011/4121 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne, North Carolina (Tax Parcel Numbers R02600-002- 005-000 and R02600-002-005-003), consisting of approximately 5.02 acres and as outlined in red in Exhibit A attached hereto. (] If this box is checked, "Property" shall mean that property described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference. together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto and all personal property, if any, itemized on Exhibit B. $213,350.00 (b) "Purchase Price" shall mean the sum of Two Hundred Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($213,350.00), subject to adjustment based upon a price of $42,500.00 per acre and the actual acreage as subdivided pursuant to the terms hereof, payable on the following terms: $ 10,667.50 (i) "Earnest Money" shall mean Ten Thousand Six Hundred Sixty -Seven and 501100 Dollars ($10,667.50). The Earnest Money shall be paid to the Seller within one (1) business day of the Contract Date, or such sooner time as Seller requires, to be applied as part payment of the Purchase Price of the Property at Closing or disbursed as agreed upon under the provisions of Section 10 herein. Should Buyer fail to deliver the Earnest Money by the date required hereunder, or should any check or other funds paid by Buyer be dishonored, for any reason, by the institution upon which the payment is drawn, Buyer shall have one (1) banking day after written notice of such dishonor to deliver cash, official bank check, wire transfer or electronic transfer to the Seller. If Buyer fails to deliver the required funds within one (1) banking day after written notice, then Seller may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Buyer at any time thereafter. ❑ ANY EARNEST MONEY DEPOSITED BY BUYER IN A TRUST ACCOUNT MAY BE PLACED IN AN INTEREST BEARING TRUST ACCOUNT, AND: (check only ONE box) ❑ ANY INTEREST EARNED THEREON SHALL BE APPLIED AS PART PAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROPERTY AT CLOSING, OR DISBURSED AS AGREED UPON UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 10 HEREIN. (Buyer's Taxpayer Identification Number is ❑ ANY INTEREST EARNED THEREON SHALL BELONG TO THE ACCOUNT HOLDER IN CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPENSES INCURRED BY MAINTAINING SUCH ACCOUNT AND RECORDS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH. $ N/A (ii) Delivery of a promissory note secured by a deed of trust, said promissory note in the amount of Dollars being payable over a term of years, with an amortization period of years, payable in monthly installments of principal, together with accrued interest on the outstanding principal balance at the rate Page 1 of 11 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 3/2021 Buyer Initials Sell@ r &gmmissioners - April 17, 2023 ©3/2021 1TE :18-- 1 Modified of percent ( %) per annum in the amount of $_ with the first principal payment beginning on the first day of the month next succeeding the date of Closing, or such other terms as may be set forth on Exhibit B. At any time, the promissory note may be prepaid in whole or in part without penalty and without further interest on the amounts prepaid from the date of such prepayment. (NOTE: In the event of Buyer's subsequent default upon a promissory note and deed of trust given hereunder, Seller's remedies may be limited to foreclosure of the Property. If the deed of trust given hereunder is subordinated to senior financing, the material terms of such financing must be set forth on Exhibit B. If such senior financing is subsequently foreclosed, the Seller may have no remedy to recover under the note.) $202,682.50 (iii) Cash, balance of Purchase Price, at Closing in the amount of Two Hundred Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty -Two and 501100 Dollars ($202,682.50), subject to adjustment based upon a price of $42,500.00 per acre and the actual acreage as subdivided pursuant to the terms hereof. Buyer, at Buyer's expense, shall be entitled to pursue qualification for and approval of any loan Buyer intends to obtain in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. (Note: Buyer's obligations under this Agreement are not conditioned upon obtaining or closing any loan. Therefore, Buyer is advised to consult with Buyer's lender prior to signing this offer to assure that the Examination Period allows sufficient time for Buyer's lender to provide Buyer sufficient information to decide whether to proceed with or terminate the transaction.) (c) "Closing" shall mean the date of completion of the process detailed in Section 11 of this Agreement. Closing shall occur on or before that date which is thirty (30) days following the expiration of the Examination Period. (d) "Contract Date" means the later of (i) the date this Agreement has been fully executed by both Buyer and Seller and (ii) the date which is 11 days after any last upset bid filed pursuant to the upset bid requirements of N.C.G.S. Sections 153A-163 and 160A-269 as provided in Exhibit B. (e) "Examination Period" shall mean the period beginning on the first day after the Contract Date and extending through 5:00pm (based upon time at the locale of the Property) on the date which is ninety (90) days after the Contract Date. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE AS TO THE EXAMINATION PERIOD. (f) "Brokers " shall mean: N/A ("Listing Agency" — License # N/A), N/A ("Listing Agent" — License # N/A) N/A ("Selling Agency" — License # N/A), N/A ("Selling Agent" — License # N/A) (g) "Seller's Notice Address" shall be as follows: 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403, Attention: Lisa Wurtzbacher e-mail address: lwurtzbacher(a),nhcgov.com fax number: 910.798.7277 except as same may be changed pursuant to Section 12. (h) "Buyer's Notice Address" shall be as follows: 6426 Windmill Way, Suite A, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 e-mail address: ieffJ&_fftcabinLfty.corn except as same may be changed pursuant to Section 12. El (i) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. (Note: Under North Carolina law, real estate agents are not permitted to draft conditions or contingencies to this Agreement.) ❑ (j) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on the Additional Provisions Addendum Page 2 of 11 Buyer Initials Board &AMers-- April-17, 2023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 18- 1 - 2 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 (Form 581-T) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. ❑ (k) If this block is marked, additional terms of this Agreement are set forth on the Back Up Agreement Addendum (Form 581A-T) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. Sale of Property and Payment of Purchase Price: Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to buy the Property for the Purchase Price, subject to the terms hereof. Section 3. Proration of Expenses and Payment of Costs: Seller and Buyer agree that all property taxes (on a calendar year basis), leases, rents, mortgage payments and utilities or any other assumed liabilities as detailed on attached Exhibit B, if any, shall be prorated as of the date of Closing. Seller shall pay for preparation of a deed and all other documents necessary to perform Seller's obligations under this Agreement, excise tax (revenue stamps), any deferred or rollback taxes, and other conveyance fees or taxes required by law, any fees required for confirming Seller's account payment information on owners' association dues or assessments for payment or proration; any fees imposed by an owners' association and/or a management company as agent of the owners' association in connection with the transaction contemplated by this Agreement other than those fees required to be paid by Buyer in this Section 3 below, and the following: NONE. Buyer shall pay recording costs, costs of any title search, title insurance, survey, the cost of any inspections or investigations undertaken by Buyer under this Agreement, charges required by an owners' association declaration to be paid by Buyer for Buyer's future use and enjoyment of the Property, including, without limitation, working capital contributions, membership fees, or charges for Buyer's use of the common elements and/or services provided to Buyer, any costs or charges for determining restrictive covenant compliance, and the following: NONE. Each party shall pay its own attorney's fees. Section 4. Deliveries: Seller agrees to use best efforts to deliver to Buyer, as soon as reasonably possible after the Contract Date, copies of all material information relevant to the Property in the possession of Seller, including but not limited to: title insurance policies (and copies of any documents referenced therein), surveys, soil test reports, environmental surveys or reports, site plans, civil drawings, building plans, maintenance records and copies of all presently effective warranties or service contracts related to the Property. Seller authorizes (1) any attorney presently or previously representing Seller to release and disclose any title insurance policy in such attorney's file to Buyer and both Buyer's and Seller's agents and attorneys; and (2) the Property's title insurer or its agent to release and disclose all materials in the Property's title insurer's (or title insurer's agent's) file to Buyer and both Buyer's and Seller's agents and attorneys. If Buyer does not consummate the Closing for any reason other than Seller default, then Buyer shall return to Seller all hard copy materials delivered by Seller to Buyer pursuant to this Section 4 (or Section 7, if applicable), if any, and shall, upon Seller's request, following release of the Earnest Money, provide to Seller copies of (subject to the ownership and copyright interests of the preparer thereof) any and all studies, reports, surveys and other information relating directly to the Property prepared by or at the request of Buyer, its employees and agents, without any warranty or representation by Buyer as to the contents, accuracy or correctness thereof. Notwithstanding the above provisions regarding delivery and return of information and documentation, should there exist a separate non -disclosure, confidentiality, or similar agreement between Buyer and Seller, the terms of which conflict with this provision insofar as delivery and return of information and documentation, then the terms of such non -disclosure, confidentiality, or similar agreement shall control as to the delivery and return of information and documentation. Section 5. Evidence of Title: Seller agrees to convey fee simple insurable title to the Property without exception for mechanics' liens, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects of title other than: (a) zoning ordinances affecting the Property, (b) Leases (as defined in Section 7, if applicable) and (c) specific instruments on the public record at the Contract Date agreed to by Buyer (not objected to by Buyer prior to the end of the Examination Period), which specific instruments shall be enumerated in the deed referenced in Section 11 (items 5(a), 5(b) and 5(c) being collectively "Permitted Exceptions"); provided that Seller shall be required to satisfy, at or prior to Closing, any encumbrances that may be satisfied by the payment of a fixed sum of money, such as deeds of trust, mortgages or statutory liens. Seller shall not enter into or record any instrument that affects the Property (or any personal property listed on Exhibit A) after the Contract Date without the prior written consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Section 6. Conditions: This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement are hereby made expressly conditioned upon fulfillment (or waiver by Buyer, whether explicit or implied) of the following conditions: (a) Title Examination: After the Contract Date, Buyer shall, at Buyer's expense, cause a title examination to be made of the Property before the end of the Examination Period. In the event that such title examination shall show that Seller's title is not fee simple insurable, subject only to Permitted Exceptions, then Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing of all such title defects and Page 3 of 11 Buyer Initials B�do�Commissioners =-April 17, 023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 18- 1 - 3 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 exceptions, in no case later than the end of the Examination Period, and Seller shall have thirty (30) days to cure said noticed defects. If Seller does not cure the defects or objections within thirty (30) days of notice thereof, then Buyer may terminate this Agreement and receive a return of Earnest Money (notwithstanding that the Examination Period may have expired). If Buyer is to purchase title insurance, the insuring company must be licensed to do business in the state in which the Property is located. Title to the Property must be insurable at regular rates, subject only to standard exceptions and Permitted Exceptions. (b) Same Condition: If Seller has caused the Property not to be in substantially the same condition at Closing as of the date of the offer, reasonable wear and tear excepted, then the Buyer may (i) terminate this Agreement and receive a return of the Earnest Money or (ii) proceed to Closing whereupon Buyer shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the Property, any of the Seller's insurance proceeds payable on account of the damage or destruction applicable to the Property. (c) Inspections: Buyer, its agents or representatives, at Buyer's expense and at reasonable times during normal business hours, shall have the right to enter upon the Property for the purpose of inspecting, examining, conducting timber cruises, and surveying the Property; provided, however, that Buyer shall not conduct any invasive testing of any nature without the prior express written approval of Seller as to each specific invasive test intended to be conducted by Buyer. Buyer shall conduct all such on -site inspections, examinations, testing, timber cruises and surveying of the Property in a good and workmanlike manner, at Buyer's expense, shall repair any damage to the Property caused by Buyer's entry and on -site inspections and shall conduct same in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with Seller's or any tenant's use and enjoyment of the Property. In that respect, Buyer shall make reasonable efforts to undertake on -site inspections outside of the hours Seller's or any tenant's business is open to the public. Buyer shall provide Seller or any tenant (as applicable) reasonable advance notice of and Buyer shall cause its agents or representatives and third -party service providers (e.g. inspectors, surveyors, etc.) to give reasonable advance notice of any entry onto the Property. Buyer shall be obligated to observe and comply with any terms of any tenant lease which conditions access to such tenant's space at the Property. Upon Seller's request, Buyer shall provide to Seller evidence of general liability insurance. Buyer shall also have a right to review and inspect all contracts or other agreements affecting or related directly to the Property and shall be entitled to review such books and records of Seller that relate directly to the operation and maintenance of the Property, provided, however, that Buyer shall not disclose any information regarding this Property (or any tenant therein) unless required by law, and the same shall be regarded as confidential, to any person, except to its attorneys, accountants, lenders and other professional advisors, in which case Buyer shall obtain their agreement to maintain such confidentiality. Buyer assumes all responsibility for the acts of itself and its agents or representatives in exercising its rights under this Section 6(c) and agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any damages resulting therefrom. This indemnification obligation of Buyer shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement. Except as provided in Section 6(b) above, Buyer shall have from the Contract Date through the end of the Examination Period to perform the above inspections, examinations and testing. IF BUYER CHOOSES NOT TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY, FOR ANY REASON OR NO REASON, AND PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE TO SELLER THEREOF PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXAMINATION PERIOD, THEN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL TERMINATE, AND BUYER SHALL RECEIVE A RETURN OF THE EARNEST MONEY. Section 7. Leases (Check one of the following, as applicable): © If this box is checked, Seller affirmatively represents and warrants that there are no leases affecting the Property. ❑ If this box is checked, Seller discloses that there are one or more leases affecting the Property, and the following provisions are hereby made a part of this Agreement. (a) A list of all Leases shall be set forth on Exhibit B. Seller represents and warrants that, as of the Contract Date, there are no other Leases, oral or written, recorded or not, nor any subleases affecting the Property, except as set forth on Exhibit B; (b) Seller shall deliver copies of any Leases to Buyer pursuant to Section 4 as if the Leases were listed therein; (c) Seller represents and warrants that, as of the Contract Date, there are no current defaults (or any existing situation which, with the passage of time, or the giving of notice, or both, or at the election of either landlord or tenant, could constitute a default) either by Seller, as landlord, or by any tenant under any Lease ("Lease Default"). In the event there is any Lease Default as of the Contract Date, Seller agrees to provide Buyer with a detailed description of the situation in accordance with Section 4. Seller agrees not to commit a Lease Default as Landlord after the Contract Date; and agrees further to notify Buyer immediately in the event a Lease Default arises or is claimed, asserted or threatened to be asserted by either Seller or a tenant under the Lease. (d) In addition to the conditions provided in Section 6 of this Agreement, this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement are hereby made expressly conditioned upon the assignment of Seller's interest in any Lease to Buyer in form and content acceptable to Buyer (with tenant's written consent and acknowledgement, if required under the Lease). Seller Page 4 of 11 Buyer Initials 8er Initials STANDARD FORM 580-T Board o ommissioners - A ril--1-7—,2023 ITEM: 18- 1 - 4 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 agrees to deliver an assignment of any Lease at or before Closing, with any security deposits held by Seller under any Leases to be transferred or credited to Buyer at or before Closing. The assignment shall provide: (i) that Seller shall defend, indemnify and hold Buyer harmless from claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys' fees) asserted against or incurred by Buyer which are caused by or the result of any default by Seller under any Lease prior to the date of Closing, and (ii) that Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless from claims, losses, damages and liabilities (including, without limitation, court costs and attorneys' fees) asserted against or incurred by Seller which are caused by or the result of any default by Buyer under any Lease after the date of Closing. (e) Seller also agrees to work diligently to obtain any tenant signatures on any estoppel certificates in such form as Buyer may reasonably request and to work diligently to obtain any subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreements in such form as Buyer may reasonably request. Section S. Environmental: Seller represents and warrants that it has no actual knowledge of the presence or disposal, except as in accordance with applicable law, within the buildings or on the Property of hazardous or toxic waste or substances, which are defined as those substances, materials, and wastes, including, but not limited to: those substances, materials and wastes listed in the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR Part 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 302.4) and amendments thereto, or such substances, materials and wastes, which are or become regulated under any applicable local, state or federal law, including, without limitation, any material, waste or substance which is (i) petroleum, (ii) asbestos, (iii) polychlorinated biphenyls, (iv) designated as a Hazardous Substance pursuant to Section 311 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. §1321) or listed pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 U.S.C. §1317), (v) defined as a hazardous waste pursuant to Section 1004 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. §6903) or (vi) defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to Section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. §9601). Seller has no actual knowledge of any contamination of the Property from such substances as may have been disposed of or stored on neighboring tracts. Section 9. Risk of Loss/Damage/Repair: Until Closing, the risk of loss or damage to the Property, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be borne by Seller. Except as to maintaining the Property in its same condition, Seller shall have no responsibility for the repair of the Property, including any improvements, unless the parties hereto agree in writing. Section 10. Earnest Money Disbursement: In the event that any condition hereto is not satisfied, then the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer. In the event of breach of this Agreement by Seller, the Earnest Money shall be refunded to Buyer upon Buyer's request, but such return shall not affect any other remedies available to Buyer for such breach including but not limited to specific performance of this Agreement. In the event of breach of this Agreement by Buyer, the Earnest Money shall be retained by Seller as liquidated damages and as Seller's sole and exclusive remedy for such breach, but without limiting Seller's rights under Section 22 of this Agreement. It is acknowledged by the parties that retention of the Earnest Money by Seller in the event of a breach of this Agreement by Buyer is compensatory and not punitive, such amount being a reasonable estimation of the actual loss that Seller would incur as a result of such breach. The retention of the Earnest Money by Seller shall not constitute a penalty or forfeiture but actual compensation for Seller's anticipated loss, both parties acknowledging the difficulty determining Seller's actual damages for such breach. Section 11. Closing Documents: At or before Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer a General Warranty Deed with a legal description using reference to a map prepared for the Property by Seller's surveyor, and mutually agreeable to Buyer and Seller, to be recorded prior to Closing, and other documents customarily executed or delivered by a seller in similar transactions, including without limitation, a bill of sale for any personalty listed on Exhibit B, an owner's affidavit, lien waiver forms (and such other lien related documentation as shall permit the Property to be conveyed free and clear of any claim for mechanics' liens) and a non -foreign status affidavit (pursuant to the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act), and Buyer shall cause to be delivered the funds necessary to pay to Seller the Purchase Price. The Closing shall be conducted by Buyer's attorney or handled in such other manner as the parties hereto may mutually agree in writing. Possession shall be delivered at Closing, unless otherwise agreed herein. The Purchase Price and other funds to be disbursed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be disbursed until the Buyer's attorney's (or other designated settlement agent's) receipt of authorization to disburse all necessary funds. Section 12. Notices: Unless otherwise provided herein, all notices and other communications which may be or are required to be given or made by any party to the other in connection herewith shall be in writing (which shall include electronic mail) and shall be deemed to have been properly given and received (i) on the date delivered in person or (ii) the date deposited in the United States mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the addresses set out in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer, or at such other addresses as specified by written notice delivered in accordance herewith, (iii) at such time as the sender performs the final act to send such transmission, in a form capable of being processed by the receiving party's system, to any electronic mail address or facsimile number, if any, provided in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer or (iv) on the Page 5 of l 1 Buyer Initials B_, r Jler mnsVi6ers-Aprfl-17-; 2023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 18- 1 - 5 Revised 3/2021 3/2021 date deposited with a recognized overnight delivery service, addressed to the addresses set out in Section 1(g) as to Seller, and in Section 1(h) as to Buyer, or at such other addresses as specified by written notice delivered in accordance herewith. If a notice is sent by more than one method, it will be deemed received upon the earlier of the dates of receipt pursuant to this Section. Section 13. Counterparts; Entire Agreement: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, which taken together, shall constitute one and the same original document. Copies of original signature pages of this Agreement may be exchanged via facsimile or e-mail, and any such copies shall constitute originals. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement among the parties hereto and no modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto. The invalidity of one or more provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of any other provisions hereof and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provisions were not included. Section 14. Enforceability: This Agreement shall become a contract when signed by both Buyer and Seller and such signing is communicated to both parties; it being expressly agreed that notice given in accordance with Section 12 is not required for effective communication for the purposes of this Section 14. The parties acknowledge and agree that: (i) the initials lines at the bottom of each page of this Agreement are merely evidence of their having reviewed the terms of each page, and (ii) the complete execution of such initials lines shall not be a condition of the effectiveness of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns and their personal representatives. Section 15. Adverse Information and Compliance with Laws: (a) Seller Knowledge/Assessments: Seller has no actual knowledge of (i) condemnation(s) affecting or contemplated with respect to the Property; (ii) except for the Lawsuit, actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against the Property; (iii) changes contemplated in any applicable laws, ordinances or restrictions affecting the Property; or (iv) governmental special assessments, either pending or confirmed, for sidewalk, paving, water, sewer, or other improvements on or adjoining the Property, and no pending or confirmed owners' association special assessments, except as follows (Insert "None" or the identification of any matters relating to (i) through (iv) above, if any): Note: For purposes of this Agreement: (i) a "special assessment" is defined as a charge against the Property by a governmental authority in addition to ad valorem taxes and recurring governmental service fees levied with such taxes, or by an owners' association in addition to any regular assessment (dues), either of which may be a lien against the Property; a special assessment may be either pending or confirmed; (ii) .a "confirmed" special assessment is defined as an assessment that has been approved by a governmental agency or an owners' association for the purpose(s) stated, whether, at the time of Closing, it is payable in a lump sum or future installments; (iii) a "pending" special assessment is defined as an assessment that is under formal consideration by a governmental agency or an owners' association but which has not been approved prior to Closing. Seller shall pay, in full at Closing, all confirmed governmental or association special assessments, provided that the amount thereof can be reasonably determined or estimated. The payment of such determined or estimated amount shall be the final payment between Buyer and Seller as to any confirmed special assessments. If the amount of any special assessment cannot be reasonably determined or estimated, the special assessment shall be deemed a pending special assessment. Buyer shall take title subject to all pending special assessments disclosed by Seller herein, if any. (b) Compliance: To Seller's actual knowledge, (i) Seller has complied with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, statutes, rules and restrictions pertaining to or affecting the Property; (ii) performance of the Agreement will not result in the breach of, constitute any default under or result in the imposition of any lien or encumbrance upon the Property under any agreement or other instrument to which Seller is a party or by which Seller or the Property is bound; and (iii) except for the Lawsuit, there are no legal actions, suits or other legal or administrative proceedings pending or threatened against the Property, and Seller is, not aware of any facts which might result in any such action, suit or other proceeding. (c) Owners' Association: If the Property is subject to regulation by an owners' association, Seller shall deliver the following information to Buyer pursuant to Section 4 as if the same were listed therein (or Seller shall state that Seller does not have same in their possession or that such item is not applicable): (i) the name of the owners' association; (ii) the amount of regular assessments (dues); (iii) the name, address and telephone number of the president of the owners' association or of the association manager or management company; (iv) the owners' association website address; (v) the Seller's statement of account; (vi) the master insurance policy showing the coverage provided and the deductible amount; (vii) copies of any Declaration and/or Restrictive Covenants; (viii) the Rules and Regulations, (ix) the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the owners' association; (x) the current financial statement and budget of the owners' association; (xi) the parking restrictions and information; and (xii) the architectural guidelines. Seller authorizes and directs any owners' association, any management company of the owners' association, any insurance company and any attorney who has previously represented the Seller to release to Buyer, Buyer's agents, representative, closing attorney or lender true Page 6 of 11 Buyer Initials Ord oweer Initialsrs---&pr+l -2023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ommissioneITEM: 18- 1 - 6 Revised 3/2021 C0 3/2021 and accurate copies of the foregoing items affecting the Property, including any amendments thereto. Section 16. Survival of Representations and Warranties: All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the parties hereto shall survive the Closing and delivery of the deed. Seller shall, at or within twelve (12) months after the Closing, and without further consideration, execute, acknowledge and deliver to Buyer such other documents and instruments, and take such other action as Buyer may reasonably request or as may be necessary to more effectively transfer to Buyer the Property described herein in accordance with this Agreement. Section 17. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the state in which the Property is located. This form has only been approved for use in North Carolina. Section 18. Assignment: Buyer may not assign Buyer's right, title and interest nor duties or responsibilities in and to this Agreement at any time prior to Closing to any party without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Section 19. Tax -Deferred Exchange: In the event Buyer or Seller desires to effect a tax -deferred exchange in connection with the conveyance of the Property, Buyer and Seller agree to cooperate in effecting such exchange; provided, however, that the exchanging party shall be responsible for all additional costs associated with such exchange, and provided further that a non -exchanging party shall not assume any additional liability with respect to such tax -deferred exchange. Seller and Buyer shall execute such additional documents, at no cost to the non -exchanging party, as shall be required to give effect to this provision. Section 20. Memorandum of Contract: Upon request by either party, the parties hereto shall execute a memorandum of contract in recordable form setting forth such provisions hereof (other than the Purchase Price and other sums due) as either party may wish to incorporate. Such memorandum of contract shall contain a statement that it automatically terminates and the Property is released from any effect thereby as of a specific date to be stated in the memorandum (which specific date shall be no later than the date of Closing). The cost of recording such memorandum of contract shall be borne by the party requesting execution of same. Section 21. Authority: Each signatory to this Agreement represents and warrants that he or she has full authority to sign this Agreement and such instruments as may be necessary to effectuate any transaction contemplated by this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he or she signs and that his or her signature binds such party. Section 22. Brokers: Except as expressly provided herein, Buyer and Seller agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless from any and all claims of brokers, consultants or real estate agents by, through or under the indemnifying party for fees or commissions arising out of the sale of the Property to Buyer. Buyer and Seller represent and warrant to each other that: (i) except as to the Brokers designated under Section 1(f) of this Agreement, they have not employed nor engaged any brokers, consultants or real estate agents to be involved in this transaction and (ii) that the compensation of the Brokers is established by and shall be governed by separate agreements entered into as amongst the Brokers, the Buyer and/or the Seller. Section 23. Attorneys Fees: If legal proceedings are instituted to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party in the proceeding shall be entitled to recover from the non -prevailing party reasonable attorneys fees and court costs incurred in connection with the proceeding. ❑ EIFS/SYNTHETIC STUCCO: If the adjacent box is checked, Seller discloses that the Property has been clad previously (either in whole or in part) with an "exterior insulating and finishing system" commonly known as "EIFS" or "synthetic stucco". Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding such system and Buyer is advised to make its own independent determinations with respect to conditions related to or occasioned by the existence of such materials at the Property. [Signatures appear on the following page.] Page 7 of 11 Buyer Initials do��oemmissiol ie -�1 p01-17�023 STANDARD FORM 580-T ITEM: 18- 1 - 7 Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, INC. AND THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS FORM IN ANY SPECIFIC TRANSACTION. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS FORM OR FEEL THAT IT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR YOUR LEGAL NEEDS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. BUYER: Individual Date: Entity STELLA ENTERPRISES, LLC By: Name: Title: Date: SELLER: individual Date: Entity NEW HANOVER COUNTY By: Name: Title: Date: Page 8 of 1 I Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 18- 1 - 8 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 312021 © 3/2021 Modified 11.94 ACRES 5.W ACHL, ............. 19 10 AFJ;L ACRES L I I CAII.-S CKEED Page 9 of 11 706ACRES 6.25 ACRES Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 18- 1 - 9 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 3/2021 03/2021 Modified EXHIBIT "B" This Addendum (the "Addendum") is attached to and made part of that certain Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property between New Hanover County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, as Seller, and Stella Enterprises, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, as Buyer, for the purchase and sale of 5.02 acres, more or less, (the "Property") as is more particularly described in the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property. Seller and Buyer may hereinafter be referred to collectively as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party." IN THE EVENT ANY PROVISION OF THIS ADDENDUM CONFLICTS IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH THE TERMS OF THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED, OR ANY OTHER ADDENDA TO THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ADDENDUM WILL CONTROL UNLESS IN CONFLICT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and this Addendum shall be referred to collectively as the "Contract" or the "Agreement". 1. Upset Bid Procedure. This Agreement shall be expressly subject to and conditioned upon the upset bid procedures set forth in N.C.G.C. Sections 153A-163 and 160A-269, including any additional deposits which may be required pursuant to such statutes. 2. Subdivision. This Agreement is expressly subject to and conditioned upon Seller's subdivision of the Property by the recording of a subdivision map of the Property. 3. Access, Utilities and Infrastructure. This Agreement is expressly subject to and conditioned upon the granting by Seller to Buyer of written, recorded, legal and valid easements for access and utilities reasonably satisfactory to Buyer to the Property at Closing, and the completion of all infrastructure for access and utilities to the Property from Blue Clay Road and the nearest completed public infrastructure, which is estimated to be completed by February 1, 2024; provided that in the event such infrastructure is not completed within twelve (12) months of the Closing, the time period for Buyer's commencement of construction on the Property under the Blue Clay Road Business Park covenants shall be automatically tolled until such time as such infrastructure is completed. This covenant by Seller to complete such infrastructure improvements to the Property shall expressly survive the Closing. 4. Miscellaneous. (a) The use of headings, captions and numbers in this Addendum is solely for the convenience of identifying and indexing the various provisions in this Agreement and shall in no event be considered otherwise in construing or interpreting any provision in this Agreement. (b) All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Addendum shall have the meanings assigned in the Contract. (c) In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. (d) The unenforceability or invalidity of any provisions hereof shall not render any other provision herein contained unenforceable or invalid, [Signatures appear on the following page.] Page 10 of I 1 STANDARD FORM 580-T Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 Revised 3/2021 ITEM: 18- 1 - 10 ©3/2021 Modified IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed as of the day and year first above written BUYER: STELLA ENTERPRISES, LLC By: Name: Title: Date: SELLER: NEW HANOVER COUNTY By: Name: Title: Date: Page 11 of 11 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 18- 1 - 11 STANDARD FORM 580-T Revised 3/2021 © 3/2021 Modified NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE:4/17/2023 Regular DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair Rivenbark CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board SU BJ ECT: Committee Appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Vacancies exist on the following boards and committees: • New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission • New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee • New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee • The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make appointments. ATTACHMENTS: New Hano%er County Hispanic/Latino Commission New Hanoeer County Non -County Agency Funding Committee New Hano\,er County Nursing Home Community Ad\isory Committee The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Approve appointments. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Committee Appointments (3) term expiring 2024: Andres Afanador, Flor Bautista, Susanna Lopez Lentil (3) term expiring 2025: Gabriel Guerra, Michele Montalvo, Maria del Carmen Rodriquez -Morales (4) term expiring 2026: Amanda Boomershine, Chris Montero, Gustavo Rodea, Hellen Tarokic Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19 (2) alternative names provided: Joseph Casares, Roberto Ramirez Appointments approved 5-0. New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee Appointment (1) term expiring 2023: Linda "Candy" Robbins Appointment approved 5-0. New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Appointment (1) term expiring 2026: Teresa Bevin Appointment approved 5-0. The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc Board of Directors Committee Appointment (1) term expiring 2026: Frankie Roberts Appointment approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Vacancies: 10 Appoint vacancies as follows: 3 with terms expiring 4/30/2024 3 with terms expiring 4/30/2025 4 with terms expiring 4/30/2026 PLEASE STATE WHICH TERM THE APPOINTEE WILL SERVE Applicants Eligible For Reappointment Nominations Andres Afanador Roy Badillo Fior Bautista Amanda Boomershine Joseph Casares Sandra dark Elizabeth Cooper Amneris De Leon Espinosa Gabriel Guerra Janeth Howard Jen Ingulli Susanna Lopez Legentil Isabela Lujan Elizza Mendez Michel Montalvo Chris Montero Natalie Picazo Roberto Ramirez Gustavo Rodea Maria del Carmen Rodriquez -Morales Tania Smith Helen Tarokic iuliana Vaca-Tricerri Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Applications Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION Number of Members: 11 members 1 member from the leadership of the LINCW Latino Alliance or Designee 10 members appointed by County Commissioners Terms: Commission members shall be appointed to serve a term of three (3) years. For the initial commission, three (3) of the members shall serve a term of one (1) year; three (3) of the members shall serve a term of two (2) years; four (4) of the members, plus the one (1) member from the leadership of UNCW Latino Alliance, or designee, shall serve a term of three (3) years. Members shall serve no more than two (2) full successive terms unless there is a break of at least one (1) full year between appointments. Regular Meetings: At a minimum, the commission shall meet quarterly. The time, day and place of these meetings will be set at its inception and then thereafter each year by the commission. Statute or cause creating Board: BOCC resolution and bylaws adopted February 20, 2023. Brief on the functions: The commission is established to advise the Board on matters related to the Hispanic/Latino community and to serve as a liaison between the community and New Hanover County (County). The commission will work to promote understanding, inclusiveness, and equality for the Hispanic/Latino community in the County. The Commission shall be organized for the purpose of acting as an advocate for the Hispanic/Latino Community and a resource of information on the status of Hispanics/Latinos in the County: • To identify the status of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County and assess their needs. • To provide a status report of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County on an annual basis to the Board. • To provide information and recommendations to the Board on the needs and issues important to Hispanics/Latinos as it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities in employment, education, and community services for all people, regardless of gender or age. • To work toward the betterment of the status of Hispanics/Latinos with respect to employment and educational opportunities, health services, childcare services, welfare services, financial services, and community leadership opportunities. • To serve as an umbrella to coordinate and support all Hispanic/Latino initiatives, organizations, and networks in the County including coordinating and cooperating with the Latino Alliance and other organizations involved in activities on the status of Hispanics/Latinos. • To conduct educational seminars in collaboration with other organizations for residents and businesses in the County. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION 4/30124 4/30/24 4/30/24 4/30/25 4/30125 4/30/25 4/30/26 4/30/26 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISPANICILATINO COMMISSION CONT. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION 4/30/26 4/30/26 UNCW Latina Alliance or Designee: Dr. Edelmira Segovia, Director of Centro Hispano 4/5/23 4/30/26 UNCW Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion 910-962-2551 Staff liaison: Linda Thompson Chief Diversity and Equity Officer 230 Government Center Dr., Suite 120 Wilmington, NC 28403 Revised 4/2023 910-798-7414 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 3 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 8:50 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2174 for Board and Committee Application 111xerr)W Elrrmik Do not clk:k hrfl<s, oper� oir you kii,'�(,)w ft k,asafe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Andres Last Name Afanador Email Ldor@ nzii adafana I.Corn Home Phone 3362690421 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1601 Softwind Way City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28403 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 7 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 4 Personal information collected below iGto assure a of the community is represented. Gender Male Race hispanic Age 38 Occupation physician Applicant's Employer NovantHem|th Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. 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Gender Male Race White Age 37 Occupation Store Manager Applicant's Employer US Cellular IProfessional Activities Store Manager, Labno Affinity Network National Lead Volunteer Activities Interpreter at Port City Community Church Why do you wish to serge I runt to contribute to supporting the growing Latino on this board or Communtty committee What areas of concern Technology and financial education & access to resources for would you like to see Latino farnilies. addressed by this cornmiittee Qualifications for serving 13+ years of professional Leadership, BS Business Administration, MA Fheology, to , I involvernent with Boys and Girls Club, ILatiu°uo Business Council, & UIf CW°s Centro Hspano Other municipal or county Dort City Community Church Board, LBC boards / comrruittees on which you are serving Oho you shave a family NO member employed by New Hanover County'? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Edelmira Segovia Reference 1 Phone 9106042396 Reference 2 Chris Montero Reference 2 Phone 3052825748 Reference 3 Javier Mendoza Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 8 Reference 3 Phone 9105155922 Additional comments Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/7/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? 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Years Living in New 23 Hanover County Board of Commissi(36rs - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 10 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Hispanic Age 23 Occupation Connect Specialist Applicant's Employer Port City United - New Hanover County Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why do you wish to serve My goal is to better serve the Hispanic community by being on this board or knowledgeable about what goes on in the county and what committee? resources are available to help the Hispanic community live better lives. What areas of concern I want to better identify the actual population of Hispanic would you like to see individuals in New Hanover County and better provide and addressed by this inform of educational and medical services to the kids and committee? families. Qualifications for serving I am currently working for Port City United. I serve my community every day by providing resources in whatever they may need. I have been working with Port City United for 4 months and have slowly gained the trust of the community and have been informing them of different resources the county has to offer. Other municipal or county None boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Rashad Gattison Reference 1 Phone (910) 798-7311 Reference 2 Lameisha Green 2h e rs Board of CommissiG - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 11 Reference 2 Phone 910-798-6625 Reference 3 Renee Bonsignore Reference 3 Phone 910-619-8411 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/8/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board of CommissiAners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 12 Long, Melissa From: Crowell, Kym Sent: Wednesday, March 8,2023 11:05 AM To: Bautista, Flor Cc: Long, Melissa Subject: RE: Online Form Submission #2041 for Board and Committee Application Thank you. Just forward them to Melissa and me... Kyrn Crowell Clerk 1"o The Board New 1--lainover COUnty County Coffnnisstoners (910) 798-7143 p 1 (910) 798-7145 f KCroweH@nhcgov.coirn 230 Government Center, Drive, Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403 www.NHCgov,c-om From: Bautista, Flor <fbautista@nhcgov.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:03 AM To: Crowell, Kym <KCrowell@nhcgov.com> su'r"ip'*t: I am awaiting on approval letters. Once I receive them, do I need to resubmit and application? Or can I just forward the letters to you? HEMM Flor Bautista Port City United Connect SpecIalrst New Hanover County - Port City United 910-798-7311 p � (910) 798-7841 f fix-3ut1sta@nhcg()v.corn 320 Chestnut Street, Suite 627 WHrnington, NC 284,01 wwvv.lqHCgov,corn From: Flor Bautista <florbtsta@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:44 AM To: Bautista, Flor <fbautista@nhcgov.com> Subject: Fwd: Online Form Submission #2041 for Board and Committee Application " Exteirr4I E rnaWl Do' no'l, dick Hrfl""'S, qaeri attzi%chrr'Verts, cir repy ur'Afl you 1<rx.')vv IIt Mai s�'ffe 'I" ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Crowell, Kym <KCroW6]@.!±g17 .foii7i> Board of Commissidners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 13 ,Long, Melissa From: Crowell, Kym Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 3:13 PIM To: Long, Melissa Subject: FW: Online Form Submission #2041 for Board and Committee Application Kyrn Crowell Clerk To The Board New I lanover County - County Commissioners (910) 798-7143 p 1(910) 798-7145 f KCrowell@nhegov.com 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403 www,NHCgov.com From: Bradley, Tufanna <tbrad ley@ n hcgov.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:05 PM 'To. Crowell, Kyrn <KCrowell@nhcgov.com> Im Sent from my Vernon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android Tufanna Bradley (shelherlhers) Assistant County Manager New Hanover County - County Manager's Office (910) 798-7174 p, 1 (910) 798-7277 f tbradley@rihcgov.com 1650 Greenfield Street Wilmington, NC 28401 www.NHCgov.com From: Bradley, Tufanna <tbradley@nhcgov.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:49:52 AM To: Bautista, Flor <fbautista@nhcgov.com> g V- e-, VD- r g, Subject: Re: Online Form Submission #2041 for Board and Committee Application Get Outlook for Android Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 14 From: Bautista, Flor <fbautista@nhcgov.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:01:03 AM To: Bradley, Tufanna <tbradley@nhcgov.com> < oil *I I# I am submitting an application to be part of the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission. I am in need of written approval from all of you to be able to be a part of this commission. I fill I I I a of I I I# - I R I is Tffl�� Thank you & have a great day IFlor Bautista Pa; irt City Uirifted Connect SpeclaIllist INew Hanover County Port City United 910-798-73,11 p 1(910)'798-7841 f fbautlistad hcgov,com 320 Chestnut Street, Sulte 627 Wflmington, INC 28401 www,,NF1Cgov.corn From: Flor Bautista <florbtsta@gmaii.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:44 AM To: Bautista, Flor <fbautista@nhcgov.com> Exteem aI..IiniaDo not 6cll< finks, open attac inneints, oa'' repo y uintfl yc)u kinow ft us safe ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Crowell, Kym <L(��L gyxorri> Date: Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 10:36 AM Sub*ect: RE: Online Form Submission #2041 for Board and Committee ARt—lication To: Long, Melissa <rne1ong(a)nh(.g(�y.corn> Thank you for your application to be considered for the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission. As you work for New Hanover County, you will need to receive written approval from your direct supervisor, the PCU department head, and Assistant County Manager Tufanna Bradley for your application to be considered by the board. The approvals will need to be included with your application. Board of CommissioAlers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 15 Long. Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 27,2023 4:29 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2421 for Board and Committee Application ExternaErnafl: ')o riot dick, hriks, open attachimeints, cti, rq-fly un"lA you kim�)w it Vs safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Amanda Last Name Boomershine Email boLumgshmea &bgfU,,�flqo n Home Phone 9196109859 Cell Phone 9196109859 Business Phone 9109627922 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1522 Robert E Lee Drive City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 18 Hanover County Board of Commissiolners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 16 Personal information collected below/ i8tOassure o of the community is represented. Gender Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Professional Activities Female White 43 Professor UNCVV —Spanish professor atUNCW Co -lead the Latino Alliance Volunteer Activities Red Cross Board Member —Red Cross DE|Committee Member —Cape Fear HeaKhNedBoard Member - CVVSVVi|nningbonVo|untaer —International School atGregory PTA Communications Chair Why dmyou wish to serve While not Latina myself, | consider myself tobeonally ofthe onthis board mr Latinx community. Bvserving onthis commission, |will be able committee? hnadvocate alongside members and other allies mfthe Lotnx community boensure that the county sees and hears their penapectiveo, understands their rich himtory, and values their diversity. What areas ofconcern Amalinguist, | would like hosee improved language equity would you like tosee within the county and | feel that the commission can help addressed bxthis support the efforts ofthe county staff who are already working comnmmi1tee7 in this area. | vvuu|d like to see the committee work alongside other groups inthe area tohighlight the richness and diversity ofour Lmtioxcommunity. Finally, | would like tqsee the commission address issues ofequity and inclusion incounty offices, including the schools, law enforcement, and county services ingeneral. Qualifications for serving Fluent inSpanish, strong ties tmthe local Latnmoomrnundy Other municipal mrcmunty None inthe county boards /committees on which you are serving Doyou have ahannily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? Board ofCommissi4iem April 17.2023 List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Edelmira Segovia Reference 1 Phone 9106042396 Reference 2 Reference 2 Phone Reference 3 Natalie Picazo Reference 3 Phone 9102976348 Additional comments Field not completed. 'r, nine Upload additional CV Boornfershi . 2022.if information Date 3/27/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Vuewjturn y(� )Lg browser. Board of Commissidhers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 18 Department of World Languages and Cultures (910) 962-7922 (office) University of North Carolina Wilmington (910) 962-7712 (fax) 601 South College Road boomershinea@uncw.edu Wilmington, NC 28403 Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, The Ohio State University 2005 Columbus, Ohio, Keith Johnson and Terrell Morgan (advisors) M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, The Ohio State University 2002 Columbus, Ohio, Scott Schwenter (advisor) B.A. in Hispanic Linguistics, The University of Virginia 2000 Charlottesville, Virginia, Joel Rini (advisor) B.A. (Honors) in Linguistics, The University of Virginia 2000 Charlottesville, Virginia, Mark Elson (advisor) Professor 2020 — current University of North Carolina Wilmington Associate Professor 2011 — 2020 University of North Carolina Wilmington Assistant Professor 2005 — 2011 University of North Carolina Wilmington Visiting Associate Professor Spring 2015 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Graduate Teaching Associate 2001 —2005 Ohio State University Spanish Instructor 2005 City of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio Spanish Instructor 2003 - 2005 Office of Continuing Education, Ohio State University Adjunct Faculty 2003 - 2005 Columbus State Community College Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 19 a Recipient 2020 UNCW Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award Recipient 2020 UNCW Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award Recipient 2019 UNCW Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award Recipient 2018 UNCW Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award Recipient 2018 UNCW Global Community Award Nominee 2017 UNCW Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award Nominee 2016 UNCW Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award Nominee 2014 UNCW Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award Nominee 2010 UNCW Carnegie Professor of the Year Award (Campus Finalist) Service -Learning in the Heritage Language Classroom Sociophonetics and Speech Perception Sociolinguistics, Language Attitudes, and Variation Heritage, L1, and L2 Speech Perception and Production Boomershine, Amanda and John Stevens. 2021. Variable /s/-voicing by heritage Spanish speakers in the United States. In Elena Nunez (Ed.), Sociolinguistic Approaches to Sibilant Variation in Spanish. UK: Routledge Press. [Refereed Chapter] Boomershine, Amanda and Stephanie Forgash. 2021. Social Perception of the Variable Realization of /tf/ in Chile. In Manuel Diaz -Campos and Sandro Sessarego (Eds.), Issues in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing. [Refereed Chapter] Boomershine, Amanda and Rebecca Ronquest. 2019. Teaching pronunciation to Spanish heritage speakers. In Rajiv Rao (Ed.), Routledge Advances in Spanish Language Teaching. The Teaching of Spanish Pronunciation. UK: Routledge Press. [Refereed Chapter] Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 2 ITEM: 19- 1 - 20 Boomershine, Amanda and Ji Young Kim. 2018. Speech perception. In Kimberly L. Geeslin (Ed.), Cambridge Handbook of Hispanic Linguistics. Cambridge UP, pp 237-258. [Refereed Chapter] Lewis, Greg and Amanda Boomershine. 2015. The Realization of Word -Final, Preconsonantal /s/ in the Spanish of Mexico City. Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics. 8:1, pp. 157-182. [Refereed Article] Boomershine, Amanda. 2013. The Perception of English Vowels by Monolingual, Bilingual, and Heritage Speakers of Spanish and English. In S. Blackwell and C. Howe (Eds.), Selected Proceedings of the 1 Sth Hispanic Linguistics Symposium. Massachusetts: Cascadilla Press. pp. 103 —118. [Refereed Article] Boomershine, Amanda. 2009. Perceptual Processing of Variable Input in Spanish. Germany: VDM Verlag. [Monograph] Boomershine, Amanda, Kathleen Currie Hall, Beth Hume, and Keith Johnson. 2008. The Influence of Allophony vs. Contrast on Perception: The Case of Spanish and English. In P. Avery, E. Dresher & K. Rice (eds.), Phonological Contrast. New York: Mouton de Gruyter. pp. 143-172. [Refereed Chapter] Boomershine, Amanda. 2007. An Exemplar Based Approach to Speech Processing. In P. Reich and B. Sullivan (eds.), Selected Proceedings of the LACUS Forum XXXlll. [Refereed Article] Boomershine, Amanda. 2006. Perceiving and Processing Dialectal Variation in Spanish: An Exemplar Theory Approach. In Face, Timothy (Ed.), Selected Proceedings of the 8th Hispanic Linguistics Symposium. Massachusetts: Cascadilla Press. [Refereed Article] "The North Carolina Language Exchange: Increasing Language Offerings at the Undergraduate 2021 and Graduate Levels across the State", presented at the 2021 Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (MIFLC), Furman University, Greenville, SC. "Teaching pronunciation to Spanish heritage speakers: Research -based suggestions for the 2019 classroom", presented at the 2019 Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (MIFLC), Auburn University, Auburn, AL. "Programming, Instruction, and Advocacy for North Carolina's Heritage Language Learners of 2018 Spanish" (with Dr. Ariana Mrak & Dr. LJ Randolph, UNCW), presented at the 2018 Foreign Language Association of NC (FLANC), Durham, NC. "Developing Applied Learning Opportunities: Service -Learning for Spanish Students", 2018 presented at the Conference on Applied Learning in Higher Education (CALHE), UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. "Training Spanish GTAs: Developing Future Leaders for the Profession" (with Dr. Brian 2017 Chandler, Dr. Keri Chandler, & Stephanie Tucker, UNCW), presented at the 2017 Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (MIFLC), UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 21 "Teaching pronunciation to Spanish heritage speakers: Research -based suggestions for the 2017 classroom" (with Dr. Rebecca Ronquest, NCSU), presented at the 2017 Spanish Linguistics in North Carolina Conference (SLINKI), NC State University, Raleigh, NC. "Developing Applied Learning Opportunities for Spanish Students: A Survey of the 2016 Discipline", presented at the Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (MIFLC), James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. "Perception and production of variable /s/ voicing by heritage Spanish speakers", presented at 2016 the Conference on Current Approaches to Spanish and Portuguese Second Language Phonology (CASPSLaP), Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. "Heritage Spanish Speakers in the Phonetics Classroom: Observations and Strategies for 2015 Instruction" (with Rebecca Ronquest, NCSU), presented at the Foreign Language Association of NC (FLANC) Conference, Durham, NC. "Applied Learning Opportunities for Spanish Students: Internships, Service -Learning, and 2015 Beyond", presented at the Foreign Language Association of NC (FLANC) Conference, Durham, NC. The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2022 Applied Learning Pedagogy Initiative ($2,500) "Welcoming Newcomers and Increasing Cultural and Linguistic Proficiency: Service - Learning for Spanish Heritage Classes" The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2018 SURCA Grant, with undergraduate student Dylan Elliott ($4,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2016 Community Engagement Grant, with Dr. Eleni Pappamihiel ($4,325) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2015 ETEAL Pedagogy Initiative, with Dr. Edelmira Segovia ($3,500) NEH/ALA 2015 Latino Americans Grant, with Drs. Das, Segovia & Watstein ($3,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2015 Global Citizenship Grant ($5,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2015 OIP Faculty Travel Grant ($1,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2013 Grant Writing Incentive Award ($5,400) Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 4 ITEM: 19- 1 - 22 The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2012 CTE Summer Development Stipend ($1,500) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2009 Cahill Research Award ($3,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2007 CTE Summer Pedagogy Development Stipend ($3,000) The University of North Carolina Wilmington 2006 Summer Research Initiative ($3,500) Professor (2020 - current) 2005 - current University of North Carolina Wilmington Spanish Master's Thesis (SPN 599) Graduate Spanish Internship (SPN 598) Spanish Grammar (SPN 595) Spanish Language Teaching and Learning (SPN 595) Immigration in the Spanish-speaking World (SPN 595) Directed Independent Study (SPN 591) Teaching College Spanish (SPN 550) Sociolinguistics and Language Variation (SPN 508) US Spanish (SPN 508) Phonetics and Phonology (SPN 507) Spanish Honor's Thesis (SPN 499) Undergraduate Spanish Internship (SPN 498) Spanish Sociolinguistics (SPN 496) Immigration in the Spanish-speaking World (SPN 495) Linguistic Variation in Spanish (SPN 492) Intensive Study in Mexico (SPN 492) Directed Independent Study - various topics (SPN 491) Service -learning and Research: Hispanics in NC (SPN 490) Oaxaca: Here and There / Study Abroad (SPN 394) Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (SPN 308) Spanish Phonetics (SPN 307) Spanish Grammar (SPN 306) Spanish Composition (SPN 305) Spanish Conversation (SPN 303) Intensive Study in Mexico (SPN 292) Spanish for Bilingual Speakers (SPN 215) Intermediate Spanish II (SPN 202) Intermediate Spanish I (SPN 201) Fundamentals of Spanish (SPN 120) Global Human Rights (HON 120) Immigration in the United States (HON 210) Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 23 Visiting Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics Spring 2015 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Spanish Sociolinguistics (SPAN 682) Acoustic Phonetics (SPAN 397) Foreign Language Association of North Carolina (FLANC) 2005 — current Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Association (MIFLA) 2008 — current Cape Fear Foreign Language Collaborative (CFFLC) 2005 — current Sigma Delta Pi 2007 — current Modern Language Association (MLA) 2005 — current Member 2022 — current Modern Languages Association (MLA) General Linguistics Forum Webmaster 2005 — 2020 Cape Fear Foreign Language Collaborative (CFFLC) Board Member & Assistant Secretary -Treasurer 2017 — 2022 Mountain Interstate Foreign Language Conference (MIFLC) Consultant 2017 — 2018 MMPI-2-RF EX Spanish version, UMN Press Reviewer 2017, 2018 Recent Advances in Spanish Sociophonetic Perception Reviewer 2007, 2009, Studies in Hispanic and Lusophone Linguistics 2016, 2018 Reviewer 2018 .Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Reviewer 2018 Hispania Reviewer 2015 Manuel de fon&ica y fonologia espanolas Revised: November 12022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 6 ITEM: 19- 1 - 24 External Program Reviewer 2015 Department of World Languages and Cultures, Winthrop University Board Member & Institute for Higher Education Representative 2015-2017 Foreign Language Association of North Carolina (FLANC) Reviewer 2014 IVLC Working Papers Reviewer 2013,2014 Journal of Phonetics Reviewer Language and Linguistics Compass 2012 Reviewer 2011 Hispanic Linguistics Symposium Reviewer 2011 Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism Reviewer 2010 Language and Speech Reviewer 2010 Proceedings of the 5th Workshop on Spanish Sociolinguistics Grant Reviewer 2009,2010 U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) Reviewer 2008 Fon6tica yfonologia espaholas, 3e Reviewer 2007,2012 Mosaicos Board Member 2022 — current American Red Cross President 2016-2021 Coastal Carolina United Nations Association (UNA) Co -Leader 2010 — current Latino Alliance of Southeastern NC Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 25 Board Member 2020 — current Cape Fear HealthNet Member 2020 — current American Red Cross Diversity & Inclusion Committee Board Member & Bilingual Communication Chair 2015 — current International School at Gregory PTA Board Member 2018 — 2021 Global Connections Volunteer / Tutor 2013 — 2019 Communities in Schools Member 2015 — 2017 International School at Gregory School Improvement Team Member 2014 — 201 b New Hanover County Schools International Baccalaureate Advisory Committee Board Member & Newsletter Editor 2007 — 2015 Wilmington Chapter of the American Association of University Women Organizer 2019, 2021, Wings Up for Wilmington Annual Day of Service 2022 Study Abroad Leader 2017, 2019, Oaxaca, Mexico (SPN 394) 2020, 2022 Member 2015 — current Community Engagement Advisory Board Member 2013 — 2017, Internship Advisory Committee 2021 — current Member 2017 — current International Programs Advisory Council Member 2013 — current Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee Member 2005 —2015 Advisory Board, UNCW Centro Hispano Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 $ ITEM: 19- 1 - 26 Leader 2015 — 2019 Small Group Orientation for Convocation UNCW Faculty Advisor 2018 — 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Faculty Advisor 2018 — 2019 United Nations Student Organization Member 2015 — 201'7 Faculty Professional Relations Committee Member 2014 — 2018 Graduate Council Member 2016 — 2018 University Studies Advisory Committee Member 2014 — 2016 ETEAL Advisory Board Member 2005 — 2014 Latin American Studies Faculty Board Member 2011 — 2013 Faculty Hearings Panel Member 2006 — 2010 Basic Studies Committee Faculty Advisor 2006 — 2014 Amnesty International Student Organization Volunteer 2019 CAS Alumni Brunch Volunteer 2017, 2018, CAS Homecoming 5K 2019 Speaker 2008, 2011, College Day 2013 Revised: November / 2022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 9 ITEM: 19- 1 - 27 Coordinator 2019 — current Spanish Graduate Programs Interim Coordinator 2022 — current Spanish MAT and MEd Programs Chair 2019 — current WLC Graduate Committee Coordinator 2008 — current WLC Internship Programs Chair 2018 — 2019 WLC Peer Evaluation Committee Chair 2013 — 2015 WLC Curriculum Committee Coordinator 2005 — 2012 Spanish Language Program Member 2012 — 2014 WLC Executive Committee Founder 1 Coordinator 2007 — 2014 Spanish Conversation Center Member 2009 — 2016, Graduate Studies Committee 2018 — current Organizer 2009 — 2014 Internship and Volunteer Fair Language Proficiency Native: English Near Native: Spanish Skills Praat (phonetic analysis software) SPSS (statistical analysis software) R (statistical analysis software) Canvas (internet teaching platform) Cascade (webpage design software) Revised: November 12022 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 10 ITEM: 19- 1 - 28 From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:40 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2451 for Board and Committee Application ',ri attachn�ients ii:)r reply urlfll you <11,100i t S sarq:3 [.�xteiina� Enmfl: [)o niiDt cl�k:1�1 kinks, 11.1pilL y Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Joseph Last Name Casares Email JQSEPHQAISARIESAME,�� Home Phone 7865662769 Cell Phone 7865662769 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 318 Hanover Lakes Dr City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28401 Mailing Address (if different 318 Hanover Lakes Dr from home address) City Wilmington State Field not completed. Zip Code 28401 Years Living in New 7 Hanover County Board of Commissidbers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 29 Personal information collected below ishoassure a of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Hispanic Occupation Healthcare Administration/Healthcare Sales Applicant's Employer Agfa Radiology Professional Activities American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) Volunteer Activities International School mdGregory PTA Vice President Why dmyou wish toserve Shmolyput-|kovemyoommmnity After anemployment mnthis board or in2O22.|had multiple offers for jobs inother cities and chose cmmnnmittee7 tmstay inWilmington. | chose hostay because Vfthe community, friends, connections, and for what Wilmington can be. | believe that Wilmington |w|nodafiningdecade where itis maturing its identity bmtackle the many challenges ahead. Ama Hispanic person living in Wilmington, | feel it is myduty bm advocate and drive the multi -dimensional growth and wellness ofthe rapidly increasing and influential segment ofthe community. Aethe Hispanic population grows, its success will elevate the Wilmington community in countless ways. | want toLesure the Latin community has aseat at the table, in the room where Uhappens, and be playmakers amthe story of Wilmington unfolds. There are many voices inthe community that need amplification. | grew upinMiami, FLand have seen what success for the Latin community can look like when a vision is created, ideas are cultivated, partnerships are embraced, and apresence imestablished throughout the various streams ofour community (hea|thcare.business, law, non-prufba.finance, banking, etu.).Toachieve success, vwy must embrace differing opinions 0ochange the narrative and work collaboratively LPsupport equitable growth for all. What areas nfconcern Education, financial literacy, mmntorngproQnama. would you like tosee addressed bxthis committee? Qualifications for serving Have served unprevious boards in support of our community and Hispanic/Latin Community. Latin American Business Council Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, WHQR Public Board ofCommis=ioAem April 17.2023 Radio, Novant Health TodoaUnidooEmployee /bb/oomcy/AffinMYGnoup. Other municipal orcounty None boards / committees on which you are serving Dmyou have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? a List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Edel Segovia Reference 1Phone 9108042388 Reference 2 Isabela Lu]an Reference 29hone 8154052073 Reference 3 Joshua Tucker Reference 3Phone 9102328031 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Jpc information Date 3/28/2023 Consent �|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may bm removed without cause byamajority nf County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? BomdofCommissiAem April 17.2023 Long, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 2:16 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #1917 for Board and Committee Application 1�"xteirr),"-,'fl ErnaL Df,,) not chc:lkl hriilcs, q,,)eir)i at'tac[irneints, or reply uir)ftfl yc'�,u lvrun,�vit Itssafe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Sandra Last Name Clark Email sa draclar, 04 rnafl.corn - — -- - - - ----- Home Phone 6032050142 Cell Phone 6032050142 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax 6032050142 Home Address 309 windemere rd City Wilmington State North Carolina Zip Code 28405 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code 28405 Years Living in New 01 Hanover County Board of Commissiqners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 32 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Professional Activities Volunteer Activities Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? White RE Floral arrangements Food pantry I Nokw4ev ok A�6'1t_ Uay-dw's Offering flowers arrangements on Mother's Day Community Qualifications for serving I can speak portuguds and Spanish Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Reference 1 Phone Reference 2 Reference 2 Phone 4 a, 4 Reference 3 Luiara Andfr+wq Reference 3 Phone 6039375549 Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 33 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/2/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? V�ew uf,uu yq Board of Commissi(:Biers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 34 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:19 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2536 for Board and Committee Application Exteirn)al Emafl: Do riot dick hirfli*, (')peri attachirr')erits, or rep�ly ur)ifli ym,), le,�nov1 ,( it is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Elizabeth Last Name Cooper Email Home Phone 7044587833 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 217 Keaton Avenue City Wilmington State North Carolina Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 6 Hanover County Board of Commissicbers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 35 Personal information collected below istVassure o of the community is represented. Gender Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Female _kR1 Associate Director ofEl Cuerpo Christ Community Church Professional Activities Teach English classes toadult language learners; organize community events specifically for the Latino community; write grants for E|Cuerp ;meet with community partners bnfind ways hoconnect clients toresources. Volunteer Activities Mentor Latino students; volunteer within NHC8;facilitate disaster relief efforts Why duyou wish toserve B Cuerpo is already cmimportant resource for many Latino on this board or families and continues hogrow inthat direction. |nlight mfthmoe onrnnnbtee? relationships and our goal toserve auahub for the Latino oommunity, there is significant value and insight we can bring tothe Commission. As arepresentative ofE|CuerpV.|hope bo bring this experience toour discussions and represent the voices ofthe families vveserve. What areas mfconcern Language assess; health equity would you like tosee addressed bwthis committee? Qualifications for serving | have been working with El Cuerpo since 2017mnd volunteering prior tothat. El Cuerpo serves 17O+patients inour free medical clinic, 40elementary students inour tutoring program and about 20 weekly adult language learners each semester. Additionally, wehost regular community partnership events for the Latino community that are well attended (our larger events have had 3OO-4OOLmtinos).|amamember ofthe UhJCVVLatino Alliance and have a B/\inHispanic Literatures and Cultures from UNC-Chapel Hill. Other municipal mrmunty None boards / committees un which you are serving Board ofCommissiaem April 17.2023 Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Amanda Boomershine, Co-chair UNCW Latino Alliance Reference 1 Phone 9196109859 Reference 2 Maria Black, Bilingual Lead Parent Liaison Reference 2 Phone 9102325504 Reference 3 Steve McCrossan, Executive Director of NourishNC Reference 3 Phone 9106225311 Additional comments We wanted our Executive Director, Socorro Costa, to apply and be a part of this commission. Unfortunately she lives in Leland and due to the by laws cannot apply. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/31/2023 Consent ~ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Vkm it r browser. UILY29 ..... ........ Board of Commissic3iers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 37 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 5:41 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2519 for Board and Committee Application xt(,�rrA EriruflL [)(,) inoi. cluck,, hiriks, open attadirrients, or, rej,,fly t,pritfl +�,(ou. kirmw ft ns safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Amneris Last Name De Leon Espinosa Email runeris9 .!T�rn "a i I �-Corn Home Phone 9105992256 Cell Phone 9105992256 Business Phone 910-392-3101 Fax 910-392-3190 Home Address 2117 Princess Place Dr City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28405 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 15 Hanover County Board of Commissiollners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 38 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section ofthe community is represented. Gender Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Female Hispanic 42 Tax Prepamr ADEMULTISERVICE, LLC Professional Activities Asa professional|assist the hispanic community inapplying for their F[|N8.gathering the needed documentation tnprocess and file their taxes. Register local buminesmew,banm|atm documents needed for special situations. Assist the community with what's needed inorder for them bointegrate themselves bo our county. Volunteer Activities Deacon and Womens "Leader for the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Wilmington" Registration Leader for NCHispanic Wwman's Missionary Union Ministry Why duyou wish 1oserve |wish toserve onthis board as someone that has delt with the on this board or community for over 15years and know the needs, challenges committee? and struggles mfthis specific community and their U@Citizen children. Being aPuerto Rican raised inDominican Republic | completely can identify myself with many ofthe hispanic residents ofthis county. Aealiaison will beoblessing bobe able toperform atask that will help others inthe future and help set the foundation ofacommunity inwhich the hispanic community will betaken under consideration and will be included inall levels ofthe county they make part ofwith their hard labor and tax contributions. What areas ofconcern Drivers permits orLicenses, proper Identification, language would you like tmsee barrier incounty offices, challenges for students that have been addressed bvthis residents ofthe county adthe time they need gotocollege. cmrnrnh±ee? Continuing education for spmniehspeaking adults, among others. Qualifications for serving BAinBusiness Administration minor in Hospitality Management Student ofaK8AinChristian Ministries from Liberty University Online Board ofCommissiaem April 17.2023 Other municipal mrcounty None boards / committees on which you are serving Dmyou have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Retired Detective Lisa Hudson Reference 1Phone 8102647814 Reference 8uni|daArio|a Reference 2 Phone 9102747580 Reference C|ariabe|Guarrmnm Reference 3Phone 2394719454 Additional mnrnrnents This initiative is an answered prayer ofmine ao | um well aware ofother within our community. Thank you for making this possible. Blessings! Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/31/2023 Consent �|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause bvumajority qfCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board ofCommissiAem April 17.2023 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 4:59 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2449 for Board and Committee Application E.xterria� IIElTiafl': D unot ckd< IIlunlks, opeii'i attacIvrnei� its, 0111, rii'RIpIy uiiwtfl yoi.Ikin(wi ft us safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Gabriel Last Name Guerra Email pf%A�Lit,, j_qqttf La.@)ZM..aiLcorn .................... Home Phone 4847848268 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 3308 Chalmers Drive City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 7 Hanover County Board of Commissioliers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 41 Personal information collected below is to assure @ cross-section ofthe community is represented. Gender Male Race Hispanic Occupation Outreach Coordinator Applicant's Employer Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Professional Activities Field not Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why doyou wish toserve | want bmhelp advocate for the Latino/Hispanic community in on this board or areas such aoemployment, edunmtion.hmalthuanmmenvioem. mmrnrnittee7 housing, and increasing community services resources for our Lutino/Hiopaniccommunity. What areas pfconcern Increased resources for our Hispanic/Latino fanlUiem. would you like tosee addressed bvthis cmrnrnh1ee7 Qualifications for serving For the last 4years |have worked closely with our community through recreation and community outreach, partnering and collaborating with nonprofit organizations connecting individuals and families toneeded resources through mytime working for Davis Center atyNaidaoPark primary working with our undenaen/edcommunity. | now umworking with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity ewaCommunity Outreach Coordinator promoting affordable housing for our community and home repair services who have home who are unable bmafford and/or perform the repairs themselves and the need for critical safety repairs inhomes. Other municipal orcountY None boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Board ofCommissi6hem April 17.2023 Reference I Amy Davis Reference I Phone 910-880-0652 Reference 2 Kim Crabbe Reference 2 Phone 910-231-0449 Reference 3 Scott Enroughty Reference 3 Phone 919-210-7048 Additional comments Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/28/2023 Consent 1 I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Vk-w it in y2g!: t1pyMr, Board of Commissiaers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 43 Loncil, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 2:43 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online For Submission #1919 for Board and Committee Application Exterina� Errmfl' Do rmt cfick �,en aftac,'] �,,ry')�ersts, or rej,',fly ur)ifl� you [uiov�i it �s safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Janeth Last Name Howard Email n j!aCdJLL(jLq1,1LLgi ru Home Phone 9102324424 Cell Phone 9102324424 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 615 Salo st City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 15 Hanover County Board of Commissiobers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 44 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the community is represented. Gender Female Race HISPANIC Age GO Occupation Finance Manager Applicant's Employer GE HITACHI Professional Activities Field not Volunteer Activities Costal Therapeutic Riding program, Warm, Raise and Release Ministers Why dmyou wish toserve Would like huuse myexperience, skills and background to onthis board or promote and raise cultural awareness and challenges facing by cmrnrnbtee7 the Hispanic and Latino community What areas ufconcern raise cultural awareness, and promote participation nfHispanic would you like tmsee and Latino populations inthe local community issues addressed bvthis committee? Qualifications for serving Served before for the Parks Conservancy ofNew Hanover County board, aatreasurer for six years Been Hispanic Other municipal mrcounty None atthis time boards / committees wn which you are serving Doyou have afamily NV member employed byNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Tim Howard Reference 1Phone 9102973144 Reference 2 Tara Duckworth Reference 2Phone 9107987635 Reference Janine Powell Board ofCommissiAem April 17.2023 Reference 3 Phone 910 612 7854 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3I212023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? View of Qmv.Mk� hLQ cL Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 46 Lon, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2023 11:43 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2403 for Board and Committee Application E,xteu'iiA Do not ckck ki iks,, opeii''i attad,unients, or rqo]y ii,intH you know lit safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Jen Last Name Ingulli Email ienjligulri� , rr�pfl.corn Home Phone 9192330413 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address -12a, ce City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 9 FAA- G Mailing Address (if different from home address) City 1AV 1y1CO)Y-1 State 114 C Zip Code "J9A, Years Living in New 15 Hanover County Board of Commissiohers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 47 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Caucasian Occupation FUnn/TV|nduotq/ Applicant's Employer Self Employed Professional Activities Talent Agent inFilm Industry; Part -Time employee otThaliam Hall Volunteer Activities BoardK8am ofBig DaxmzProductions Why do you wish to serve |have become more involved with the Latino community in the onthis board or past year due toapart-time job. | have anew-found passion for connrnh1ee7 the Latin culture and the Spanish language. While |umnot fluent yet, |amworking toward fluency through classes at CFCC.aswell ancontinued social contact with the Latino community. | feel that myinroads can beuseful inconnecting the Latino community with the many resources that y4HCoffers. What areas ofconcern Ways to help the Latino community learn tospeak would you like tmsee more easily and find ways tocommunicate more effectively addressed bvthis with non-opaniohspeaking residents/businesses inNHC. committee? Lihamvime. | would like to help the non-apanioh speaking community nfNHCfind ways bowelcome/share their culture and tolearn about the Latino culture. Qualifications for serving Community involvement/extensive contacts within NHC for 1b*yearm;current connections with the Latino community, which continues to grow daily. Other municipal nrcounty None boards / committees mn which you are serving Duyou have afamily No member employed bxNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Heather Lindquist -Bull Board ofCommissio�em April 17.2023 Reference I Phone 910-859-3435 Reference 2 Shawn Sproatt Reference 2 Phone 843-812-0820 Reference 3 Steve Vernon Reference 3 Phone 910-612-2239 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/26/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? YLqWJ[ 1qjgL yLbC(ML �L-L. Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 49 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 5:25 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2097 for Board and Committee Application ExternaErru"Ifl[l Do riot ckle, hin1,,,,s, operii a'H'acI trrwrds, of reply uiiritfl you, Ikuima it us safe I'* Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Susanna Last Name Lopez Legentil Email i s a N w illll�� a ing edg, Home Phone 9104658119 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone 9109622615 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 437 Hidden Valley Rd City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State NC Zip Code 28409 Years Living in New 14 Hanover County Board of Commissidners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 50 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Female Hispanic 44 Professor in Biology UNCW Professional Activities Currently serving in the Diversity and Belonging committee for the new UNCW's strategic plan, and actively participate in as many UNCW Centro Hispano activities as I possibly can. I also actively recruit Hispanic/Latino students in my lab (www.imesalab.com, see'Who we Are' web page) and held mentoring sessions to help Hispanic/Latino students succeed in their Biology majors. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why do you wish to serve I have been in Wilmington for many years and have seen first on this board or hand some of the struggles the Hispanic/Latino community committee? face. I now find myself in a stable and secure position with a supporting and loving family so the time has come for me to help my community secure their place in New Hanover county and have our voices heard. What areas of concern I would like to see more opportunities for non-English speakers would you like to see to learn (and master) the language. This include not only addressed by this classes, but mingling events between different communities committee? and paid internship opportunities. Qualifications for serving I have a Master and a PhD in Biology, I obtained both at University of Barcelona (Spain). I speak 4 languages (Spanish, Catalan, French and Spanish) and I am comfortable interacting with all communities. I have lived in Spain (most of my life), France, Guam and I have been in Wilmington from 2006 to 2010 and from 2013 to now. Other municipal or county None. boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? Board of Commissidhers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 51 List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Joseph Pawlik Reference 1 Phone (910) 232-3579 Reference 2 Reference 2 Phone Reference 3 Reference 3 Phone Additional comments Upload additional information Ana Asua (910) 599-7148 W#MWMWI (910) 512-4490 Field not completed. Field not completed. Date 3/10/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? )4ew,ft n our browser. .-I.-- 1111J. Ly ............................................. . . - Board of Commissiaers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 52 Lone, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 27,2023 6:29 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2426 for Board and Committee Application Exl:erriiai,naflk Do not (""flck flrfl""Sq""Reiri atta( hnnt?i-As, of 'effly unt'.fl yoil,i kric)w �t Is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Isabela Last Name Lujan Email isabelMu H.corn ".—A 'an 6)� ma Home Phone 8164052073 Cell Phone 8164052073 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 401 S 4th Street City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28401 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 6 Hanover County Board of Commissiolners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 53 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the conlnlunkv is represented. Gender Female Race Hispmnic-VVhite Age 42 Occupation Realtor Applicant's Employer Cmaode Oro Property Group byCo|dvveUBanker Sea Coast Advantage Professional Activities Real Estate Agent - Residential and Commercial Volunteer Activities | support different organizations inthe county and the State: Latino Alliance, Centro Hiopano.Cape Fear Latinos, American Business Association Cma|imuion.Board ofTrustees of Cameron Art Museum, Board ofDirectors ofCape Fear Literacy Council. Founder and former co-chair ofthe Latin AmericanBusinesaCounui|-GneaherVVi|mingbonChambmrof Commerce. Owner ofNetworking Group: Wilmington Spanish yWentup. Why dnyou wish toserve | believe this committee is going boplay ekey role onavery onthis board or much needed dialogue vxehave tnstart awmcommunity. |want committee? hobmpart ofthat process. | want tosupport our current leadership, and also inspire younger |atinmmtojoin ueand volunteer their time toteach uowhat are their dreams and perspectives. What areas ufconcern would you like tosee addressed bvthis ounmnoh1ee7 Qualifications for serving Other municipal nrcounty boards / committees on which you are serving Qmyou have afamily member employed bvNew Hanover County? Business, education, housing, health and language equity. Proven record ofinvolvement with the Hispanic Community. 01 List three local personal references and phone numbers Board ofCommissiobem April 17.2023 Reference 1 Edelmira Segovia - Centro Hispano - UNCW Reference I Phone 9109622551 Reference 2 Vannia Bautista - Cape Fear Latinos Reference 2 Phone 9106228147 Reference 3 Heather Wilson - Cameron Art Museum Reference 3 Phone 9102006232 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/2712023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Elie lit 'fin -Y-q-LAr -browser. Board of Commissiaers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 55 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 10:09 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #1807 for Board and Committee Application 11,�xten,"i4l not click finks, open att;,,'Rchmeints, fl.AUr untfl you kr)ioot IMt fls s�,,fl'e Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Elizza Last Name Mendez Email inendez6kzza2l @g[n10,qcyn Home Phone 9106249511 Cell Phone 910-760-1968 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 'J'-V'ck-j k fir. A P+ e 0 1 City Wilmington State NC Zip Code, Mailing Address (if different 3750 Summer Bay Trail from home address) City Leland State NC Zip Code 28451 Years Living in New 15 Hanover County Board of Commissiol:iers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 56 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Hispanic Age 43 Occupation Latin affairs coordinator Applicant's Employer MT Calvary Center Leadership and development Professional Activities Serve the underserved Latino population, connected them to resources Volunteer Activities at Vida church, feed the homeless twice a month, host free check-ups clinics for the Latino community Why do you wish to serve I want to serve because I want to be one of the voices for the on this board or voiceless, our community needs to know that there is help and committee? not to be afraid to seek help, the community needs people that look like them and they can trust. What areas of concern How to help the community more, how to help the would you like to see undocumented mothers with their children's addressed by this committee? Qualifications for serving I am a Hispanic, an active member of Vida church, serve as a Hispanic Liason between different churches in new Hanover, know the people, and am a Community health worker. Other municipal or county none boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Reference I Phone Reference 2 Pastor Jose Sanchez Board of Commissidbers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 57 Reference 2 Phone 910-379-2050 Reference 3 Reddgo Long Reference 3 Phone 910-770-1057 Additional comments I am so proud to have been in the courthouse that Monday morning when this historic moment happens and really proud of the Latino population on how far we have come. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 2/27/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? \1 Board of Commissidhers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 58 Lon_ , Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 22,2023 10:05 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2335 for Board and Committee Application Ext(e,,,ri'mrniall: Do rmt (:kck hrflks, q,',x,an at'taiclirneints, of rel[,',fly k1lltfl YOU know ft �s safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover r County Hispanic/Latino Commission Board of Commissi4iers 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 59 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 120 Tributary circle City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28401 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 2 Hanover County -April -April Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the (omrDUOdv is represented. Gender Race . Occupation Applicant's Employer Female Mestizo 38 Clinical Social Worker The Carousel Center Professional Activities Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /TFCBT\. advocacy, bilingual therapy, cultural humility, community education, educator, higher education professor, critical thinker. Volunteer Activities LatinX &B|PQCactivities inthe community, LaUnXBoard Member inthe community, Animal Rescue, Why doyou wish toserve | was ecstatic when | learned that this committee was finally a onthis board mr reality. |mm amtrong advocate for the UatinX community and | committee? amproud bmbmonEcuadoran immigrant who has dedicated her personal and professional life representing, educating, and advocating for myfellow immigrants inthe United States. | know that serving in this board will provide me with e macro lens and opportunity for meaningful and inmpactfu|policy change inour community. Latinos are responsible for some of the largest economic advances inAmerica, yet our treatment and opportunities for advancement are limited and unequal. yNy wish is that in creating this committee xvecan truly provide an equitable playing field inall areas such oaeducation, racial and social justice, healthcare, etc. What areas of concern |would like to address economic opportunities, education, and would you like tmsee safe immigration policies that support the Latino community addressed bvthis thrive and live without fear. | would also like the committee cwmmrnittee7 address healthcare disparities, language accessibility, and professional development in the [atinXoommnunih/. Qualifications for serving Lived experience emanLGBTQimmigrant vxnman.n|inicm professional with expertise intrauma and mental health areas particularly serving and addressing needs inB|P[}C communities, licensed clinical social worker, bilingual community member. Other municipal orcounty NO boards / committees on which you are serving Board ofCommissi(2nem April 17.2023 Do you have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Reference I Phone Reference Edelmhra Segovia Reference 2Phone 910-962-2551 Reference |aobe|mLuimn Reference 3Phone 816-405-2073 Additional comments Thank you for your consideration. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/22/2023 Consent �|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may bo removed without cause bvamajority ofCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? View It'n browser, Board ofCommissi*em April 17.2023 Long, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:15 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2481 for Board and Committee Application EnTiafl Do Inot ckck ki,iks, q,,)eni attadh(nients, of rej-,i,�y II,intH dot,, kn)\At it is sale Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Chris Last Name Montero Email cl'IrLs�p_p�-rf'e_cttL)�Iglei rer]t�i�.coryi Home Phone 305-282-5748 Cell Phone 305-282-5748 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 2514 Ashby Drive City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 17 Hanover County Board of Commissiobers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 62 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the community is represented. Gender MaN Race Multiracial/Latino Age 38 Occupation CEO fkCo-owner Applicant's Employer Perfect Touch Rental 8`Events Professional Activities - Programming Committee for Minority Enterprise Development (K8E[})VVeek -KAemberufAmericanRentu|Amwociadion - Member nfDowntown Business Alliance - Ambassador for Port City Young Professionals -TACtammnmernberforPrmmperm(AdvancingHimpaniu Business) Volunteer Activities -Vo|unteerforChanne|PnxvmradbvLive Oak Bank -Vo|untearforCentnmHimpono Why doyou wish toserve The current landscape of the Cape Fear Region is ripe for on this board or growth as changes in demographics,popWation size, and committee? economic focus have brought more diverse opportunities tmour community. Aaour small but powerful county continues ho progress and innovate, the time innow tobring voice hmthe rich and diverse Latino communities within our region. | have always had mdeep passion for equity, especially in the realm ofeducation and economic opportunity. Through my experiences working with UNCVVand volunteering inour region, | have witnessed firsthand the obstacles that individuals and communities face inaccessing quality education, housing, and business opportunities. Serving onthis board would allow mabouse mnyskills, knowledge, and passion tocollectively make tangible changes inthese areas. Tome, this board represents abrighter future for nueotragenbnand more opportunities for them bosucceed and thrive. What areas ofconcern Access tocapital: would you like tosee - Streamline programs that provide financial literacy education addressed bvthis bmLatnxcommunities committee? -CreahmpartnmnahipnbebweenLatinx-nwnadbuoineooemand financial institutions boincrease access toloans and credit - Advocate for policies that support minority -owned businesses, such amgovernment contracts and tax incentives Board ofCommissiaem April 17.2023 Housing: -Addreoothe issue ofaffordable housing |nLotna/o communities through advocacy and educating local leaders on what iaalready being done inmore progressive communities within our state - Begin the conversation with government agencies and private developers hmcreate affordable housing options -Begintoraioe awareness ofmobile home communities being pushed out bvprivate developers. Research options inthe event that they get notices mfeviction due bonew development. -PnzvideeduoaUonandramourneohoLotine/ofanni|ieopnhnme ownership, including down payment assistance, mortgage programs, and how boidentify gentrification and the value uf those who own their home Access tobusiness resources and services: -hdendfvandpnovNoinfornationunexiotngbuaineoa resources and services available toLaUno/oentrepreneurs -|nvitebianQ|eandChadotbemrganizaUonmthatoanofNe new programs that specifically cater tnthe needs ofLa1inx-uwned businesses. -Enhanoeihementorehipmndneb^orkinAmppoduniUemfor local Latina/obusiness owners. Health and Fitness: -|ncreaueeooeeabmheolthooreinLaUno/000mmunitiem through education and advocacy -PromutoprwgnamnathetnupporthmaKhv|Ueotvem.auchao exercise classes and nutrition education -VVmrkxvithommmnunityorgmnizmtiwnohoprmvidmnemoun:eafor mental health and wellness Documenting current LoUna/nsuccesses tobroadcasting it -Cp|eotdmto on successful Lotina/o individuals and businesses and share these stories through media outlets and social media - Develop adatabase ofLetina/oprofessionals that can be used for networking and montoruhipopportunities - Encourage Latina/oindividuals and businesses hnshare their stories and mentor others intheir communities. Qualifications for serving Chris Montero holds eMaster's inHigher Education and is the Co -Founder and CEO ofPerfect Touch Rental LUC— VN|mington'aonly Latino -owned full -service event rental company with expertise inparty supply rentals and event promotions. Board ofCommissiqlriem April 17.2023 Other municipal orozunty boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family member employed bvNew Hanover County? Chris was born inCaracas, Venezuela, and moved tothe USot 15years old. Hemoved boWilmington after earning onathletic scholarship to play collegiate soccer and later became m radio host, DJ, and Operations Manager otSunrise Broadcasting VVLGD'oBi|ingua| Radio station. He later trmnoitiunedinto the higher education field and led successful 13-yearcareer atthe University ofNorth Carolina Wilmington. There, Chris provided leadership toUNCVVinthe areas mfAlumni Relations, Diversity and Inclusion, and Advancement. Chris iae4Ounder 4O.UNCVVDistinguished Alumni, and MEDWeek Excellence inBusiness award winner. Healso chairs the Wilmington Chamber Latin American Business Council. These experiences have given him opportunities topromote the importance ofcultural identities while meeting the business needs ofstakeholders and corporate leaders. -Chairofthe Wilmington Chamber Latin American Business Council -BoardnembermfVW|mingtonChamberBoardmfYomng Professionals List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference ChakemmC1inton-Qu|ntama Reference 1Phone 919-520-5301 Reference 2 Carlos Zepeda Reference 2Phone 780-484-4931 Reference Laura Primavera Reference 3 Phone 330-408-4519 Additional comments Linked|n: hftps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismontero Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/27/2023 Board ofCommissiotiem April 17.2023 Consent J|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byomajority ofCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board ofCommissid5nem April 17.2023 Lon, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2023 10:18 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2497 for Board and Committee Application Exteririiar Err aflk Do niot ckk hnks' attachrneirrts, or, r,eply jinrJ1 you kirlo�,Aft safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Natalie Last Name Picazo Email i�uc i&z, g Lfl i n L1, u aill , Q � Lw 1 Home Phone 9102976348 Cell Phone 9102976348 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 6004 Forest Creek Cir City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28403 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 23 Hanover County Board of Commissi6hers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 67 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Race Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Female White / Hispanic 47 Teacher New Hanover County Schools Professional Activities Employed as an ESL teacher, member of the Southeastern Latino Alliance, Member of the NHC Health Equity Council, member of NHC NAACP Volunteer Activities Faith Action ID Volunteer, previous Covid Vaccine Clinic volunteer, Nourish NC volunteer Why do you wish to serve I would like to be part of county decisions to improve the lives on this board or of Latino families in NHC. I have a vision to see that all committee? integrated members of our community have opportunities for optimal self fulfilment, a sense of community partnership and a represented voice. What areas of concern services accessibility particularly in emergencies, accessibility would you like to see for advancement opportunities in education and employment, addressed by this language equity, cultural competence, how can we prevent committee? community members from becoming marginalized Qualifications for serving NHC resident for 23 years and have worked primarily with Hispanic/Latino populations as a teacher in the public school system and as previous Interim Director of Centro Hispano at UNCW. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Masters of Arts in Teaching. I have advanced oral and written proficiency in Spanish. Other municipal or county None boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Amanda Boomershine Board of Commissiobers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 68 Reference I Phone 919-010-9859 Reference 2 Edelmira Segovia Reference 2Phone 910-982-2551 Reference VhctoriaVnlazno Reference 3 Phone 810-274-3282 Additional comments See attached resume for additional information. Upload additional information Date 3/30/2023 Consent �|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause bvamajority ofCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board ofCommissidhem April 17.2023 WataCie Veftze Acazo 6004 Forest Creek Circle Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Tel. (910) 297-6348 Email: picazoilm@gmail.com EDUCATION• K-12 Spanish Teaching Licensure Praxis Spanish World Language Exam I 1 / 18/2015 K-12 ESL Licensure, August 2006 16 credit hours taken through North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina Masters of Arts in Teaching - General Education, June 2002 East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina Bachelor of Social Work, August 1997 Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: ESL Teacher, Sunset Park Elementary School, Wilmington. North Carolina Taught English to Limited English Proficient students in grades K-5 with varied cultural backgrounds and unique educational needs. Presented workshops to other teachers on SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) and WIDA standards (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment). Administered national, state, and local exams. Met students individual needs in a safe learning environment. Facilitated heritage events and meetings for Spanish speaking parents. (August 2016-present) ESL Teacher, Southwestern Randolph Middle School and Uwharrie Middle School, Asheboro, North Carolina Taught English to Limited English Proficient students in grades 6-8 with varied cultural backgrounds and unique educational needs. Administered national, state, and local exams. Met students individual needs in a safe learning environment. Facilitated events and meetings for Spanish speaking parents. (January 2016 — June 2016) Interim Director of Centro Hispano- Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina Led Hispanic/Latino, student diversity center and a team of seven student employees and one permanent employee. Supported the increasing number of Hispanic students applying, attending, and completing degrees at UNCW. Planned and implemented cultural events including lectures, films, panels, and concerts. Hosted and coordinated 2nd Annual Hispanic Faculty Forum at UNCW. Oversaw youth mentoring program. Managed the center's budget, sought corporate sponsorships, grants and private donations. Marketed center services via website and social media and coordinated 90M)sh translation services. Networked with multiple institutions and agencies as co-chair of the Latina Alliance of Southeastern NC. Facilitated two study abroad trips to Peru. (August 2013- June 2015) Instructor for Course Module EDN320, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina Taught a module of the course &18d, mf ft�o b'f NIrse Learners." The module focused on cultural understanding and best practices in teaching English Language Learners in the middle school environment. Modules were taught in person and online using Blackboard Learn. (September 2008 to May 2012) ESL Teacher, Cape Fear Elementary, Cape Fear Middle School, Fender High School, Penderlea Elementary School Burgaw, North Carolina Taught English to Limited English Proficient students in grades K-12 as well as assisted with teaching grade level curriculum in a team teaching setting. Facilitated team meetings to create accommodation plans. Presented workshops to other teachers on SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) and WIDA standards (World Class Instructional Design and Assessment). Administered national, state, and local exams. Met students individual and group academic needs in a safe learning environment. (August 2002 to July 2013) LEP Tutor J Migrant Recruiter, Pender County Schools Migrant Education and LEP Programs, Burgaw, North Carolina Tutored Hispanic children in the English language and other school related subjects, provided information and referrals for Hispanic parents, recruit migrant farm workers under the age of 22 to be served by the Migrant Education Program, and translated county —wide documents to serve LEP clientele (February 1999 to June 2001) BUSCApique.com and Tiendaslatinas.com Co -Creator and General Manager, Cochabamba, Bolivia. Designed highly visited Spanish Search Engine and Latin online store. Taught companies how to create and manage their web pages. (December 1997 to July 1998) English as a Second Language Tutor, Woodward Middle School, Wilkesboro, NC Tutored Hispanic students in the English language and all other school related subjects. (January 1996 to December 1996) Spanish Tutor, Learning Assistance Center, A.S. U., Boone, NC Tutored university students having difficulties in Spanish. (August 1996 to December 1996) PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS: Labor social de las hermandades religiosas y la contribucion humanitaria al Peru Humanitarian Contributions to Peru Through Religious Partnerships — Presenter — World Summit of Peruvians Abroad — U.S. Capitol Washington D.C. (July 22, 2015) Success and Opportunities for Hispanics in Higher Education Peruvian Radio Program La Hora Z& (April 23, 2015) ;Vivos los queremos - We Want them Alive! Student Solidarity with Ayotzinapa — Organizer and Moderator- University of North Carolina Wilmington (April 20, 2015) Advice and Advocacy for Latina Women from Area Latina Professionals — Organizer and Moderator — SEWSA Conference, University of North Carolina Wilmington (March 17, 2014) MI CASA (Mentors Initiating Community Action Support and Advocacy) College students mentoring high-school students in the environment of a university campus Author of accepted proposal for the AAHHE Conference, Costa Mesa, California (March 2014) Natalie V. Picazo (2 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 71 Campus Initiatives — Panel Participant — 2nd Annual Hispanic Faculty Forum, University of North Carolina Wilmington (September 14, 2013) GRANTS AND AWARDS: 2015 Peruvian American National Council Award for achievements and leadership promoting social and Latina issues in the United States (Washington D.C., July 21, 2015) 2015 NEH and ALA Latino Americans: 500 Years of History Grant Recipient Submitted with Dr. Amrita Das, Dr. Amanda Boomershine, Dr. Edelmira Segovia, and Sarah Watstein. Funded for $3000. 2015 Friends of UNCW Grant Recipient UNCW Centro Hispano was a recipient of a Friends of UNCW grant to provide leadership opportunities for UNCW mentors who were part of the MI CASA youth mentoring program. Funded for $850. 2014-2015 Verizon Wireless Sponsorship "UNCW Successful Latinos Reception" recognizing Hispanic/Latino graduates. Funded for $2000. 2014 Health and Applied Human Services Grant "Vamos a Bailar: Let's Dance! Salsa Workshops" Submitted with Dr. Alexia Franzidis. Funded for $2500. 2014 Friends of UNCW Grant Recipient UNCW Centro Hispano was a recipient of the Friends of UNCW grant. With the award, the office was able to purchase books to expand its cultural lending library and purchase artifacts and informational resources to create instructional resource kits starting with collections representing five countries. These resources are available to professors, students and public school teachers in the community. Funded for $1200. 2014 Pragda Film Festival Grant UNCW was awarded the Pragda Film Festival grant for five films featured at Lumina Theater throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of Pragda and the additional contribution of Spain Arts and Culture. Funded for $1000. 2013 Verizon Wireless and Sherwin Williams Sponsorships UNCW Hispanic Heritage Month. Funded for $1500. 1998 Participant of Rotary International Discovery Team Assisted in obtaining a $10,000 grant for Orphanage Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II in Lurin, Peru. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Member of Latino Alliance of Southeastern, NC (2016 - Present) Peruvian American National Council Organizing Committee Member (2015 — Present) Member of Latino Coalition of Randolph County (2016) Co -Chair of Latino Alliance o Natalie V. Picazo � 3 �d4 �4o �- qqq t 2At§) ITEM: 19- 1 - 72 Board Member of El Puente NC (2013-2015) East Coast Migrant Head Start Advisory Team Member (2013-2015) Cape Fear Soccer Club Advisory Team Member (2013-2015) Committee Member of Azalea Festival Multicultural Committee (2013-2015) Board Member and Treasurer of HOLA (Helping Our Latin Americans) (1999-2001) Rotary Volunteer, Centre dAnimacio' Socio-Cultural, Entitat del Raval, Barcelona, Spain (June 2002) Advocate and ongoing supporter of Orphanage Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II, Lurin, Peru (1990 present) MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: New Hanover County NAACP North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals North Carolina Association of Educators Study abroad staff supervisor with UNCW College of Health and Human Sciences Responsible Tourism course to Cusco, Peru (March 2015) Study abroad staff supervisor with UNCW School of Nursing Cultural Immersion and Health Care course to Iquitos and Cusco, Peru (March 2014) Nine years residency in South America. Travel in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Indonesia, Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Croatia ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Fluency in Spanish: speaking, reading, and writing Computer skills with Excel, Power Point, website design (Adobe Contribute), social media and others Natalie V. Picazo 14 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 73 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 27,2023 5:24 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2423 for Board and Committee Application D(,UliYr,4rr'U)o 11tot ckc,'k Hinks, opei"i attachiri'mrits, or rq'fly i,Vritfl YOU 1,,,nooft &s safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Roberto Last Name Ramirez Email robeirt.oxr,arnk . ..... . ............. icl�)uaL2orn Home Phone 9106222648 Cell Phone 9106222648 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1303 ELEMENT WAY #7106 City Wilmington State NORTH CAROLINA Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 12 Hanover County Board of Commissioliers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 74 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Latino Age 31 Occupation Nursing Student, Psychiatric Medical Assistant Applicant's Employer Coastal Horizons Center Professional Activities Current member of the Cape Fear Association of Nursing Students, former DE&I advisory member for Coastal Horizons, current member of the Latino Alliance Volunteer Activities Nourish NC, COVID Vaccine Spanish Interpreter, Wilmington Health -iron Man Medical Volunteer, Willie Stargell Foundation, various health fairs Why do you wish to serve To engage in conversations that sparks interest and change in on this board or advocating for the Latino and Hispanic population. To be a committee? more active member in my community. To learn from the community in how changes can positively impact quality of life, social justice, community engagement, and needs. To provide a new perspective and innovative ideas while challenging current policies and procedures that negatively impact my community. What areas of concern To establish a Hub/ Centralized network for current and would you like to see established organizations, resources, and information. NHC addressed by this has several organizations and resources for the Latino & committee? Hispanic population, however, community members often feel overwhelmed for having to contact different and conflicting information about these. Establish more concrete and efficient communication between community leaders, resources/organizations and community members. Qualifications for serving Experience in the community and passion for advancement of the Latino & Hispanic community, Perspective of a younger adult, nursing student. Work experience as a Psychiatric Medical Assistant, Case Manager, Clinica Latina & Health Services Liaison, interpreter and community outreach Other municipal or county None boards / committees on which you are serving Board of CommissidZiers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 75 Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Mireya Lupercio Reference I Phone (919) 802-6460 Reference 2 Elizabeth Deaton Reference 2 Phone (910) 200-6126 Reference 3 Maria Van de Bovenkamp Reference 3 Phone (910) 297-8828 Additional comments Current clinical resume attached. Upload additional i Rarnrez,Resurne. ........... -.-L Ldf information Date 3/27/2023 Consent d I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. 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H,vft.ies,, bain4igs, hirdatTi/ce, andl IcMvre to ensuv best prackes to rneet the rnseds of cHents and stAf MAMA LXHNA & IMAUT11 SlEIV,(ICES I 1AISOM:11, I In A11114AGER Coastall I curzons Cented , hic 2015 -2017 * Ca!;ie tvlanagienieint for all deparKeYal Wous and cowhinadon of mve * MOW dWnN A hKepsohn of heWthi care needs oifthiin oirgl!nlzation himWental Healh W Primay-Nme seNItes * l)irdcujxitsxl in,oiIirnnaninity OLAreach for PHNI and I lepadik C tesdrrg, eduucadoin:, anid pre,,/enti<;In CER 111 ASS IS"I Al'11411Il Wfli'W:ngtn�)in Health AMxess foii I eens 2011 -2015 * CioinyrendeiJ for chart aonmac, WedWe Umm callburAmM md pAeA cwe * ONO"ed stroing c1h'hiiA 016HOK obWnhg AN! sips, perfmmAg Eye exmrs, hsI exans, ghitnown checks, processing in-house abs jpii�!r Ol M gr iideHnes * AviNd adh xfi'nlinistering inleations aind dnininrinizations, oi'chc)aiLirng, and,riocurnenthng WunmNaHaw In padodd chaos amJ he North WoUna Invounizadon Reghtry (NOR) of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 77 REFERENCES Christina Hill, PA-C I Coastal Horizons Center Psychiatric Medication Management Provider CO: (9 367-6 .01 Elizabeth• • • i Amanda White, MSN, RN I Novant-Wilmington Registered Nurse Cell: (716) 799-7177 Kerbon Heath, MSN, RN I CFCC ADN Program Clinical Instructor Cell: 6 elm 202 - 2 1. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 78 REFERENCES Christina Hill, PA-C I Coastal Horizons Center Psychiatric Medication Management Provider Cell: (970) 367-6101 Elizabeth Deaton, MSN, PNP-BC I Retired Cell: (910) 200- 6126 Amanda White, MSN, RN I Novant-Wilmington Registered Nurse Cell: (716) 799-7177 Kerbon Heath, MSN, RN ( CFCC ADN Program Clinical Instructor Cell: (614) 202-7221 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 79 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:55 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2208 for Board and Committee Application External Ernafl: 1"o in.ot cfl(,':k hiriks, openi at'tacl ii rni e ii )U',i, or rq,,fly t),r)itH you knr,)\)At it is Safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Gustavo Last Name Rodea Email mLrodea Home Phone 9102623237 Cell Phone 9102623237 Business Phone 9102009237 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 309 N Hampton Rd City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 16 Hanover County Board of Commissiolners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 80 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Hispanic/Latino Age 41 Occupation Entrepeneur/ Business zcoach Applicant's Employer Rodea's Enterprise Inc All Padrino Inc Professional Activities Manage Rodeas Enterprise Inc, Parent company of Mattress and furniture Liquidators Manage Rodea's Properties inc and All Padrino Inc. Parent company of Gustavo the Business coach. Volunteer Activities Board of Directors of Wilmington Chamber of commerce, CO founder of Latin American Business Council advocate at Guardian at litem, community advisory council with New Hanover Community Endowment. Assistant coach soccer team middle school YMCA. Founder at Latino Business Alliance NC. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Qualifications for serving Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? I been involved in other boards in the business world I have seen the need of Latino representation, Representation of Latinos in Education, Health care, Politics, Law enforcement. Business owner for 20 years Business coach for 3 years. Volunteered in many organizations. Community advisory council with New Hanover Community Endowment 00 List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Natalie English Reference 1 Phone 704-968-0956 Board of Commissi6hers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 81 Reference 2 Jim Graciano Reference 2 Phone 910-538-3912 Reference 3 Edelmira Segovia Reference 3 Phone 910-604-2396 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/16/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? ofjin i1 ,LLAL---yE�u,r tr,gwser. Board of Commissid1ners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 82 Lone® Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 29,2023 10:23 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2457 for Board and Committee Application xterii'ial IlEungill. DO 11'10t didk HlIkS, DID'ein attadhfrients, oir i qAy Ulltfl )IOU (now ft as safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Maria del Carmen Last Name Rodriguez Morales Email MLqdriggqf=gdL! Home Phone 704-963-6276 Cell Phone 704-963-6276 Business Phone 910-362-7630 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 6 Larry Ann Drive City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 4 Hanover County 0 Board of Commissiobers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 83 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Other Occupation Program Director mtCFCC and Freelance Medical Interpreter Applicant's Employer Cape Fear Community College Professional Activities 1.|omthe Program Director and | teach Interpreting at Cape Fear Community College. 2. | work part-time as Freelance Medical Interpreter. 3.|amthe President ofthe Carolina Association mfTranslators and Interpreters (C/g-|)Board. Volunteer Activities 1.|volunteer aoamedical interpreter mdthe Christ Community Church Free Clinic the 1etand 3rd Tuesday mfthe month. | have also volunteered tmwork with them when they have done COV|Qvaccines and health education night. 2.|started volunteering m:mninterpreter with the Red Cross during their Smoke detector installations. 3.|volunteer aoagreeter with the Faith|Dgroup. Their first event was inJanuary 27and the next one will baonApril 29. 4.|volunteer tnhelp interpret atCFCCduring FAFSAnights for the parents ofthe students. 5.|volunteer onthe Board ofC/T|. Why dmyou wish toserve | want to empower current and future generations to improve on this board or their lives and that oftheir families. |naddition, | would like tn committee? beapart ofthe team that will help develop programs bmassist Latinos in obtaining equal access tmservices intheir communities and thereby improving the overall health ofNew Hanover County. What areas ofconcern Some current issues affecting Latinos inNew Hanover County would you like tosee are communicating bothem the educational programs available addressed bvthis and ulack ofaccess boaffordable medical/behavioral health committee? care. | would like the committee toaddress this and see more community wide networking within agencies, community |eadmra, and institutions of learning. Qualifications for serving | was born in Rio Piednao, Puerto Rico therefore | understand the culture and the unique perspective ofLatinos. |mmthe Program Director ofthe Community Spanish Interpreter Program mtCape Fear Community College inCastle Hoyne where |om1ncharge pfteaching, recruiting, our advisory board Board ofCommissidbem April 17.2023 meetings, mentorngstudents, overseeing anadjunct instructor, and creating more opportunities for students to develop their language skills and knowledge. |nthe past, | taught otRowan CoborrunCommunity College and Pfeiffer University. | hold aMaster's degree inSpanish from the University uf North Carolina inCharlotte. | have onAssociate degree from Miami Dade Community College with anemphasis mn accounting. In 2013. | became nationally certified Spanish Medical Interpreter through the National Board ofCertification for Medical Interpreters /NB-CK8|\.|n2O21.|also obtained my second medical certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare |nbsrpretera(CCH|). |amthe current President nfthe Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (C/\T|).|nthe past, | served onthe CAJ| board for eight years as Director and Conference Coordinator. |n20O3.|owned aninterpreting business where | honed myskills for netmo>dkin0, direct services, doing accounts receivable and accounts payable, and working with community providers. Other municipal orcounty None boards / committees on which you are serving Dmyou have a family No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Susan Clarke, CFCC|nutrucbor Reference 1Phone 910-820-2097 Reference JarneaVmrnone, CFCC Department Choir Reference 2 Phone 910-284-4401 Reference 3 Anastasia Christopoulos Reference 3 Phone 910-550-7101 Additional comments Attached |onnyshort form resume Upload additional information Board ofCommissic;�em April 17.2023 Date 3/29/2023 Consent d 1 understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Viewlt_Liny2gLbrowrr, Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 86 6 Larry Ann Drive Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Phone: 704-963-6276 EDUCATION Maria del Carmen Rodriguez -Morales Office: 910-362-7630 ri tc:rn� lac cony Persona Email: _.... _._ ,.....v:.a .v.v...v..w..l .. v......_:......ta_..:. irn Work: E-mail : mrodr . uez i)cl p, December The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (2021) CCHI Board Certified Medical Interpreter -Spanish September The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters CMI Board Certified Medical Interpreter (2013, Renewed 2018) December University of North Carolina — Charlotte, NC MA Spanish (2005), BA Spanish (2003) July Miami -Dade Community College - Miami, Florida AS Accounting (2000) WORK EXPERIENCE: July 30, 2018 - Cape Fear Community College Present Program Director, Community Spanish Interpreter March 2003 - Independent Contractor - NC Present Freelance Medical Interpreter and Webinar Presenter August 1999 - Rowan Cabarrus Community College — Salisbury, NC May 2019 Online Adjunct Spanish Instructor (May 19, 2014 - Present) Spanish Instructor (August 2004-2007 and January 2011 — May 2014) Spanish Tutor Director (August 2011 — December 2012) Associate Counselor for Student Services (2003-2004) HRD Spanish Instructor (2001-2003) Spanish Tutor for the Curriculum Program (1999-2002) August 18, 2014- Pfeiffer University — Misenheimer, NC May 2015 Temporary Adjunct Spanish Instructor December 1998- Rowan Regional Medical Center — Salisbury, NC June 2001 Radiology Film Clerk, Volunteer Interpreter Bilingual (English/Spanish) Decision Making General Management Problem Solving Time Management Good Team Player Interpersonal Communication Multitasking Detail Oriented Organizational Skills MS Office Programs Google Docs Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 87 NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS Nominated Excellence in Teaching Award, 2014-2015 and 2017-2018 Winner 2011-2012 Academic Year Excellence in Teaching Award TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER COMMITTEEES 2023-2024 President, CATI (Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters) 2021 - Present Member, CFCC Global Education Committee 2021-2022 Director, CATI (Carolina Association of Translators and interpreters) 2018 - Present CFCC Community Spanish Interpreter Advisory Council 2013 - Present Member, IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association), Member 2015 - Present Member, CCHI (CERTIFICATION Commission for healthcare Interpreters) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 88 Long, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 1:15 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2498 for Board and Committee Application ExterriA Errzflk, D(,,,) riot cflde, flirilks, o;)eni attac[irrerNts, cxrej,,'dy uriW yc)u ler)(,,)w ft is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Tania Last Name Smith Email Smithtb( @ng DLL,w.edu Home Phone 2035658263 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 321 S Kerr Ave Unit 106 City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28403 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 8.5 Hanover County Board of Commissioters - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 89 Personal information collected below katoassure a cross-section Cfthe community is represented. Gender Female Race Hispanic Age 29 Occupation Lead Advocate Applicant's Employer University ofNorth Carolina Wilmington Professional Activities | am the Co -Owner ofKohl's Frozen Custard & Kitchen at Wrightsville Beach with mnyhusband for the last five years. | participate with in the Inclusive Community Committee in Student Affairs at UyJCWtofurther DE|A initiatives within that division and UNCVV.|amalso currently |nthe Masters nfSocial Work program aiUNCVV. part-time.Through mywork mdthe CARE office atUNCVV.|advocate for students, staff, and faculty who are impacted byinterpersonal violence issues. | previously worked at Domestic Violence Shelter and Smn/iuea. Inc for five years aathe court advocate and Rape Crisis Center omthe LatinxAdvocate. Volunteer Activities K8ytime isvery limited mo|typically spend the time |would volunteering botry and build connection orcommunity. 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I've been able tonavigate different systems and resources aee through rnyown experience aao Hispanic community member orthrough the experience ofthe clients | work with such aathe criminal justice system, higher eduoaton. health care, the shelter/homeless continuum ofcare, department mfhealth and human services, and mental health services. This experience could bevaluable insight tothe commission. As | have stated previously, | currently sit on UNCVV'a Student Affairs Inclusive Community Committee. At mycurrent and precious roles, | have always facilitated a cross -disciplinary team meeting that addresses the gaps in services, identifies trends, educates, and comes upwith solutions for the community it served. For example, vvhi|m vvnrhinA at Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. | facilitated the Domestic Violence Advocacy Council which included law enforcement, DHHS.the hospital, other victim service providers, communities in schools, and acouple of other community partners. 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Vewj ,,,in„ uE_bEg ----t— �L ra Board of Commissichers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 92 From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, March 27, 2023 6:34 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2427 for Board and Committee Application Extern)al Erniaflk Do riot dkk liniks, q,")eni attachii,r')ents, or rqzfly you knmv it �s Safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Applied to First Name Helen Last Name Tarokic Email h(:,l(,�,ri�a)T�-i_Lp.kic�Law.corn Home Phone 9108330482 Cell Phone 9108330482 Business Phone 9105097145 Fax 9105097144 Home Address 2314 New Orleans Place City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28403 Mailing Address (if different 6752 Rock Spring Rd Ste 110 from home address) City Wilmington State INC Zip Code 28405 Years Living in New 15 Hanover County Board of Commissioters - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 93 Personal information collected below is toassure q of the community is represented. Gender Female Race White Occupation Immigration Attorney Applicant's Employer Helen TarokicLaw PLLC Professional Activities Asanimmigration attorney |amactive inthe AILA Carolinas Chapter mfthe American Immigration Lawyers Association. For the past 15years, | have advocated onmlocal and state level for fairness for Hispanic/Latino clients inmatters related tolaw enforcement, U/Tvisa certification (m|ooa law enforcement matteh, victim witness rights, fairness in OyWVru|ee impacting Hispanic/Latino immigrants, and improving Spanish language access tolegal services inthe community. VVecurrently have a K8{]Uwith UNCVVfor K8SVVsocial work interns, and ompart of that program, vveare expanding access tmT\AAP(the Trafficking Victim Assistance Program) bvimproving the services connection process. VVealso have uclerkship program with Wake Forest School ofLaw designed bobring more immigration attorneys inthe undereervedareas mfNew Hanover County. Additionally, |emomember ofA8|BTA.a non-profit organization that provides for victim assistance, much ofwhich impacts our Hispanic/Latino community inour county. Finally, | teach courses mnhuman trafficking and about visas for victims ofcrime, onmlocal, state, and national level, and have won anational award for that work. Volunteer Activities |volunteer regularly for the AILA Carolinas Chapter, and after the NHHS School Shooting in2O21.spent over 3OOhours hm pro bonoservice providing consultations bothe Hispanic/Latino families that were impacted. Later this week, | will bespeaking atthe Career Readiness Academy mtMosley PLC unthe topic ofSpanish language careers. Where vvesee mneed, vvetry bo fill it. |amalso nnthe NCBoard of Specialization Exam Connmoittae, which iethe committee that determines whether attorneys may become certified aaspecialists inImmigration Law. Mycurrent volunteer activities are limited intime and scope enough for metobadevoted thoroughly bzactivities for the Hispanic/Latino Commission, and | think there are no conflicts and that the activities will compliment one another. Board ofCommissiciihem April 17.2023 Why do you wish to serve For the past 15 years„ i have seen how l-lispanic/Latiino famiilies on this board or impacted by k nmigration can thrive with support or snuffer from committee? a lack of it. i believe being can the commission would allow me to provide perspective on what local policies and acfiorns may have a negative or positive impact, on Hispanic/Latino families, especially eves that are lacking status or are "mixed status" families„ While many of the children in the school shooting in 2021 were US citizens, many were not, and we also saw how (badly their parents needed assistance with immigration issues. I y experiences with these families has taught me that they need more than just legal status to be successfull and II want to help create a path for therm to thrive in our society and contribute positively. Additionally, having worked on over 20 cases of human trafficking in ITC, i believe I can provide a perspective on resources that may combat trafficking, as well as grants and alternative sources of funding supportive programs in I I C. 14--or example„ through the TVAP program, $13 million is available annually for direct financial assistance to trafficking survivors who are immigrants. Also, there is an HTY E grant that may help our county provide education on trafficking, and it would greatly help the community. But even if we do not do any "big swing" programs like this, I believe my service on the Commission may at Ileast provide insight into legal issues affecting IHispanic/Latino families in our County. I arm an optimist who bellieves that through hard work and dedication we can resolve most of the issues facing our Hispanic/Latino community. What areas of concern 1. There is an issue with policies rebated to U/T certification for would you like to see victims of crime affecting our county. I would like the addressed by this Committee to be able to collect and analyze information related committee? to the impact on Hispanic/Latino families and to provide information to the (Police Department and Sheriffs Office that may help alleviate some of the rmost egregious errors. I also believe the Corrnmissiorn can play an important role in resolutions related to U/T certification policies. . Housing, which is also the top concern of the Puubilc (Health Commission this year 3. Human trafficking of Hispanic/Latino community members„ wl'mther it is labor traffickirng in the industries to include painting, construction, cleaning, restaurant service, landscaping and roofing; or sec trafficking. C. alificatiorns for serving II am a NC Board Certified Ilmmlgration (Law Specialist and Incensed attorney. i speak Spanish and have been working in immigration fields for about 23 years, with 15 of therm being as an attorney in Wilmington, IBC, I believe my uunderstanOng of social, legal, and cultural issues impacting the l-lispanic/Latino Board of Commissiaers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 95 Other municipal orcounty boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family member employed bvNew Hanover County? community through the many years mfdedicated service ho immigrants, make meuniquely well -qualified toserve. |speak Spanish, have lived and studied inMexico, Chile, and Argentina, and hold adegree inPsychology and International Relations inaddition homyJ.D.inLaw. | graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2006. having won awards for mentoringwomen inthe profession. |amthe owner ofan immigration law firm with over 2Demployees, most of them being Hioponio/Latino.|have been engaged inour community for many years, having won anaward from UNCVVfor that work, and have long-term plans bocontinue the practice oflaw in service tothe Hispanin/Lat|nonomnmunih/ in Wilmington. Because vveprovide direct immigration services inthe community for many years now, | believe |mmwell-attuned tm the iooumm our clients face, and our clients include highly educated professionals amwell aothose who have not had a chance bocomplete primary school |ntheir adult lives. K8y experience with the community covers people of all socio- economic levels. I am a published author, with a book about T visas for survivors oftrafficking that won best seller inits category on Amazon. | regularly teach on topics affecting immigrants, and believe that myexperience teaching and performing outreach services will help mneserve well onthe Commission. ZM List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference I Katherine Haddock Reference 1 Phone 9105097145 Reference Olaf Sanchez Reference 2 Phone 9104314205 Reference AnnandaBommeruhine Reference 3 Phone 9196109859 Board ofCommissiabem April 17.2023 Additional comments My biography and publication/speaking engagement summary is uploaded here for your reference. Additional references from the Hispanic/Latino community can be provided upon request. Upload additional ill .d.e.n"TairoWc. lYlo 2h e e i s aF ..p3&icajons 3.27.pdi ........ _Lkic ....... gg2 ... )LIy ... !..I ......... i.d information Date 3/27/2023 Consent q I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? View, ft ki o er, Board of Commissi(Biers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 97 Biography Helen L. Tarokic, Esq. is an immigration attorney who counsels both individuals and businesses in all aspects of immigration law, including citizenship, employment -based immigration, humanitarian and victim visas, and removal defense. She advises clients nationwide and abroad. She is one of the few attorneys in North Carolina who handles investment visas, 0-1 cases, and PERM labor certification (types of employment -based immigration cases), and she has been on the cutting edge of T and U visa law practice. She has authored publications on many immigration topics, but devotes the majority of her time to the practice of law and helping the immigrant community. Ms. Tarokic has been an immigration attorney since 2006, counseling clients in both English and Spanish. As a first -generation American, she also speaks Croatian. Ms. Tarokic is Board Certified by the North Carolina State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and is the only NC Board Certified Immigration Law Specialist located in Wilmington, NC. When she obtained her Board Specialization certificate she was the youngest attorney in NC to have done so. Since immigration falls under federal law, Ms. Tarokic can represent individual and business clients throughout the U.S. and abroad in their federal U.S. immigration matters. She is admitted to practice in the NC Courts as well as the Federal District Court for the Middle District of NC. Ms. Tarokic is an member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association requested she join the national committee for paralegal conference development in 2022. Ms. Tarokic has devoted her time as an AILA Carolinas Chapter member, including organizing CLE (Continuing Legal Education) seminars for many years. Ms. Tarokic obtained her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2006, with awards for mentoring and promoting the concerns of women in the legal profession. Prior to law school, she was a business immigration paralegal at Zulkie Partners LLC, in Chicago, IL (2000-2003). She graduated summa cum laude from Lake Forest College near Chicago, Illinois, in 2000 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in International Relations. From 2007 to 2009, Ms. Tarokic has served as the AILA Carolinas Chapter ICE Liaison, improving the communication between immigration lawyers and the ICE detained and non - detained officers. Ms. Tarokic was a member of the Young Lawyers Division for many years, encouraging new and younger attorneys to seek mentorship and be included by the Chapter in development events. After serving as ICE Liaison, Ms. Tarokic continued to serve the AILA Carolinas Chapter, providing mentorship to many attorneys. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 98 Ms. Tarokic has presented on immigration topics at the following law schools: Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC); Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC); DePaul (Chicago, IL) Campbell School of Law (Raleigh, NC); Elan School of Law (Greensboro, NC). One of her favorite presentations was with her paralegal, who is now a training manager, at DePaul School of Law in 2019. There, the SDF Family Law Center collaborated with the Jewish Community Against Sex Trafficking and Helen Tarokic Law PLLC to host a full day program on T-Visas, human trafficking, and resulting client trauma. The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission invited Ms. Tarokic to be a panelist at its 2019 Symposium in Charlotte, NC. This seminar brought in state-wide experts to speak on critical anti -trafficking concepts, including combatting sex trafficking, identifying financial crime and other forms of organized crime impacting the public, and labor trafficking. Ms. Tarokic spoke on the topic of victim -defendant duality and the impact of expungement on immigration cases for survivors of trafficking. Ms. Tarokic received awards in multiple years for being a Rising Star; and later on, Super Lawyers. Ms. Tarokic has been a featured speaker at many national and international immigration conferences, including: the AILA Paralegal Conference in Washington, D.C. (2010; topic: naturalization); the AILA Annual Conference in Vancouver, Canada (2008; topic: I-140 ability to pay/business immigration), the AILA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD (2015; topic: removal defense/case management); the AILA Midwinter CLE Conference in Phillipsburg, St. Maarten (2017; topic: law practice management/immigration); and the AILA National Conference in San Francisco, CA (2018; topic: T visas). Ms. Tarokic organized the May 2019, May 2021, and May 2022 AILA Carolinas conferences. In 2019, the conference was focused on H-1B visas and teaching lawyers and paralegals how to analyze and develop an H-1B visa case from start to finish. The Conference included topics on visa fraud, ethics of dual representation, and labor department compliance. The Chapter conference drew national attendance from AILA members. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AILA Carolinas conference Ms. Tarokic organized trained nearly 300 attorneys on T visas and human trafficking casework. Again, the conference drew national attendance. For 2022, Ms. Tarokic has organized the AILA Carolinas conference to be the largest conference regarding T visas and anti -trafficking work, that has been held by AILA to date. With 27 sessions on T visas and anti -trafficking law, the conference took a unique interdisciplinary approach, and had speakers and attendees who are immigration lawyers, civil/labor litigators, paralegals, therapists, social workers, and law enforcement. Speakers included trafficking detectives, taskforce officers, state and federal labor department employees, nationally recognized immigration lawyers, and individuals from NGOs and mental health providers. This particular conference is significant because it represents the 6th year of T visa CLE conferences that Ms. Tarokic has developed and organized and had over 500 attendees. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 99 Ms. Tarokic has trained over 1200 attorneys in T visa work, knowing that having trained attorneys nationally is the only way to truly reach survivors of trafficking. Her service in technical assistance, brainstorming calls, and organized programs for learning about T visas, resulted in many T visa approvals for survivors of trafficking. What attorneys most commonly note is that prior to training with Ms. Tarokic, they did not know their client would have any legal immigration options, and that learning T visas has changed the way their law office conducts intake and survivor identification. Ms. Tarokic has also authored articles for seminar publications and presented on topics nationally such as I-140 "ability to pay" issues for employment -based petitions. Ms. Tarokic's book, Ignite Your Practice with the T visa, became a purse -friendly guide to T visas for immigration lawyers. It was published in 2018, and quickly became an Amazon "Best Seller" for its category. The book itself resulted in more dialogue among immigration attorneys regarding how common trafficking victimization is, and inspired many attorneys to learn about how to report human trafficking and seek lawful status for their clients. Ms. Tarokic has been featured in the Wilmington Business Journal for her work in immigration. She is a passionate advocate for immigrants and their employers, families, and communities. Ms. Tarokic was featured in "Women of the World," in WILMA Magazine, in June of 2015, for her work helping the immigrant community. Her parents immigrated to the US in the 1960s, moving from the portion of Yugoslavia that later became the country of Croatia. She met her husband, Ante Tarokic, while a student in Croatia studying Croatian language at the Filozofski Fakultet in Zagreb, Croatia one summer during her undergrad studies. They now have two children. When Ms. Tarokic graduated from Lake Forest College (near Chicago) with a degree in psychology and a minor in international relations, she found a job at the law firm of immigration attorney Paul Zulkie in Chicago. At the time, Paul Zulkie was the President of AILA National, so she had a glimpse of what her career could be in 30 years if she put her mind to it. Having studied abroad in Mexico, Chile, and Croatia, Ms. Tarokic loved working with immigrants. "From the moment I started working there, I knew this was something I could do for the rest of my life," says Ms. Tarokic, who went on to graduate from Wake Forest University School of Law. Despite her busy schedule and family life, Ms. Tarokic also conducts community sessions on immigration law. Finding a need in the community and to educate immigration attorneys about T visas for victims of human trafficking, Ms. Tarokic organized a Human Trafficking two-day intensive seminar for May 19 and 20 at UNCW's Morton Hall in 2017. Most such conferences cost hundreds of dollars to attend, but Ms. Tarokic made it free so that not only attorneys could attend, but also so that their paralegals, and therapists, and students and law enforcement, as well as others helping victims of human trafficking, could attend this inter -disciplinary seminar. It was the first of its kind in Wilmington, North Carolina. Since 2017, Ms. Tarokic has taught Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 100 dozens of seminars on T visas, and has organized at least one major T visa conference, either through her law firm or through the AILA Carolinas Chapter, every year since then. In 2019, Ms. Tarokic taught T visa seminars in Ireland, Croatia, Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN and many other cities, finding that in -person seminars were a way to energize lawyers to tackle this complex type of humanitarian relief. She has also coordinated AILA volunteer attorney participation for free naturalization clinics and spoken at schools and non -governmental organizations on topics including worksite enforcement and powers of attorney for immigrants. She was voted a Top Young Attorney in North Carolina Rising Stars in 2012-13, and 2015-16, before being named a 2017 Super Lawyer. She has been selected to Super Lawyers in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Only a few attorneys from each state are selected to Super Lawyers designation for any given year. The multi -factor selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and evaluations, as well as professional achievement in legal practice. In 2016 her firm won the UNCW Community Partner Award for Excellence in University Engagement, for their work coordinating Spanish speaking student volunteers to assist deportation defense attorneys in Dilley Detention Center in helping refugee babies and their mothers to be freed from immigration detention. In 2021 her firm's paralegal Arely Ramirez won a community award for Wilmington's "40 under 40," in competition with doctors and lawyers and business professionals. As a Paralegal and Victim Witness Advocate, Arely is an example of an employee Ms. Tarokic has encouraged to grow professionally and to serve the local community. Here is one article on that: c oni/i orrl[ r to N�latcl��aat, t / Her Senior Associate Attorney, E. Katherine Haddock, was selected to Rising Stars for the years 2019, 2021, and 2022. This is another example of the recognition and outstanding legal work that Ms. Tarokic's law firm has accomplished. In June of 2018, in addition to having Ms. Tarokic speak at the AILA National Conference in San Francisco, California, The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) honored Ms. Tarokic with the 2018 Sam Williamson Mentor Award, "in acknowledgment of her outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance." This national award was presented to Ms. Tarokic at AILA's Annual Conference in San Francisco. More than 60 attorneys from all over the US personally wrote in nominations for Ms. Tarokic. This was her first AILA National Award. The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members. Ms. Tarokic has been an invited guest on NPRIWHQR Radio for important topics affecting the public in the Cape Fear Region. Rachel Lewis Hilburn interviewed Ms. Tarokic on Coastline (NPR, WHQR) in November of 2018, regarding human trafficking and immigration options for survivors. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 101 Ms. Tarokic appeared on NPR/WHQR was in July of 2018, where she was interviewed on the topic of ICE's impact on immigrants in the Cape Fear region. In February of 2017, Ms. Tarokic appeared as a guest on the same radio program, in an episode entitled, "Coastline: The Effects of Trump's Executive Order on Immigration in the Cape Fear Region." In January of 2016, Ms. Tarokic was invited to appear on NPR regarding population growth and ICE raids. Regardless of which President has been in power. Ms. Tarokic has advocated to protect the immigrant community and the public from human rights violations. When a raid in Mississippi impacted immigrants drastically, Ms. Tarokic led an effort to crowdsource funding to train immigration attorneys to react to the emergency and screen survivors of the workplace raid for humanitarian immigration options. The 2019 Memphis seminar was held at the School of Law, and led to many attorneys identifying trafficking survivors for the first time. Ms. Tarokic is currently the only NC Board Certified Immigration Law Specialist listed for Wilmington, NC. In a state with thousands of attorneys, she leads a diverse, multi-lingual team of 23 employees to serve immigrant clients in Wilmington, in North Carolina, and all across the US. There are only 42 NC Board Certified Immigration Law Specialists in North Carolina. Ms. Tarokic has advocated for increased funding and training of immigration lawyers saying: "competition is irrelevant — the community need for services is what demands our attention and requires us to be devoted to our mission." Ms. Tarokic has co -counseled on federal litigation for survivors of crime seeking lawful immigration status, particularly U and T visas. Her "U visa delay" lawsuits helped shape new immigration policies, and reduced wait times for many of her clients from over 5 years down to 1-2 years. Ms. Tarokic was one of the first attorneys to launch federal lawsuits related to T visa denials by USCIS — resulting in the reopening and approval of T visa case for survivor immigrants. Ms. Tarokic and her team have provided thousands of hours of pro Bono service over the years, including representing permanent residents in expediting their naturalization (US citizenship) cases through the AILA Military Assistance Pro Bono program (2021, 2022); providing free consultations for the victims of a school shooting (2021); providing pro bono representation to individuals in T visa appeals (2020); providing pro bono representation to victims of domestic violence through the Legal Aid program (2019, 2018); and providing pro bono assistance to detained mothers and children at the Dilley Detention Center in Texas (multiple years). Ms. Tarokic's pro bono work is not just about handling one case directly — she always wants to teach others and inspire them to do more. For this reason, her law firm has paid for flight and hotel and supplies for her team and students from UNCW to travel to Texas to volunteer at the detention center. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 102 Ms. Tarokic has volunteered her time to liaise with the North Carolina DMV regarding their improper rejection of immigrants for driver's licenses. Discrimination and misunderstandings regarding driver's license rules regularly impacts immigrants, and bringing training and policy issues to the attention of DMV has protected many clients as well as the general public from incorrect interpretations of DMV policy. Ms. Tarokic has volunteered her time to speak to local news, radio, and other media on various immigration topics, hoping that education is the key to solving many of the problems our immigration system encounters. Articles featuring Ms. Tarokic: W:.111.'xw+ll _ ! Vl g�l. �'!V W. W.w .�,� P 14.'.�1. JL!�. :!I �N I�61 N c c 1,v 'A....11�4u��ll ll*«��d'a[;aiW.ad ��%��°�i_..fmol�r ��iem I u��m II jjio -law e1�,/ (media coverage of winning AILA National Award) • ht / t 104 Y22 1i SSUU (media coverage in Wilmington Business Journal) _...... __ •� fl.' '............... � rt,pd (listed ..... � .._ ...� as Donor for Legal Aid) • https://www.browardbar.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/T-Visa-Symposium-Agenda-l- 1 .pdf (Ms. Tarokic led a T visa conference invited by the Broward Co. Bar Association in Florida) • https://www.whgr.org/tags/helen-tarokic (Ms. Tarokic speaks on immigration and human trafficking on NPR/WHQR, being interviewed on radio, 2018) + https://www.whgr.org/local/2017-02-13/coastline-the-effects-of-trumps-executive-order- on-immigration-in-the-cape-fear-region (Ms. Tarokic speaks on the Trump effect on immigration policy, on -radio interview for NPR/WHQR) • https://www.whgr.org/local/2018-07-20/coastline-ice-on-undocumented-immigrants-in- the-cape-fear (Ms. Tarokic speaks about ICE's impact on immigrants in the Cape Fear region, on -radio interview on NPR/WHQR) • https://www.whgr.org/local/2016-01-13/coastline-local-hispanic-latino-population- continues-to-grow-along-with-fear-of-raids-rhetoric (Ms. Tarokic's on -radio interview regarding raids and population growth in the Cape Fear Region) • https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-helen-do-a-mississippi-raid-t-visa-training (GoFundMe crowdsourced event - Ms. Tarokic organized to train lawyers on helping survivors of trafficking with their immigration matters, and held the event at the law school in Memphis, TN, 2019). • https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/achievers_and_accolades/2017/06/13/helen tarokic_law _increases_staffing/16211 (Tarokic grows her law practice to meet community needs) • https://www.lakeforest.edu/news/alumna-tackles-immigration-law (Lake Forest College piece on Ms. Tarokic's work in removal defense and meeting the needs of the public, 2017) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 103 • https://www.wilmamag.com/women-of-the-world/ (Wilma Magazine, featuring Ms. Tarokic in Women of the World, June 16, 2015, "Tarokic remains passionate about her calling and her clients. 'I saw all this injustice and bureaucracy and I grew angry and I just wanted to fight it,' the Wilmington attorney says. "I'm just in the boxing ring for the rest of my life." I W's )ag ewi�i,�igl gryLt � -.1 ..T! __ — L �_ gM, (The SDF Family Law Center collaborated with the Jewish Community Against Sex Trafficking and Helen Tarokic Law PLLC to host a full day program on T-Visas, human trafficking, and resulting client trauma. Erika Asgeirsson (National Immigrant Justice Center), Saba Baig (Catholic Multicultural Center), Hilary Chadwick (Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services), Jennifer Greene (Life Span), Anna Lusero (U.S. Department of Labor), Helen Tarokic (Helen Tarokic Law PLLQ, Sylvia Washington (Helen Tarokic Law PLLQ, and Traneeka Mickell (Chicago Children's Advocacy Center) discussed the important issues individuals face when impacted by gender based violence and sex trafficking as well as how practitioners can help clients facing these challenges through T-Visas.) • https://www.wect.com/story/38589475/ftiends-attomey-fighting-for-retum-of-southport- man-deported-to-mexico/ (local news story on Ms. Tarokic's removal defense assistance to a local Cape Fear region man) • https://www.wwaytv3.com/attomey-no-communications-after-ice-agents-detain- u,ndocumented-man-from-southport/ (Ms. Tarokic interviewed on local news on removal defense) • https:Hgulfcoastlegal.org/our-supporters (Ms. Tarokic named as a donor/supporter of Gulf Coast Legal Services non-profit in Florida, an organization that assists survivors of trafficking and other immigrants) • https://www.prweb.com/releases/from_amiga—lawyers_ and_ helen—tarokic—law VIlc_im migration attorneys publish book on visa options for victims of labor and sex traf ficking_�a hot — topic—in-2018/prwebl5993876.htm (press release on Ms. Tarokic's best- selling book on T visas, talking about her motivation in helping the public) • https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2011-0010-0048/comment (Ms. Tarokic provides comments to the T visa regulation) • https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/39971819/immigration-nationality-law- handbook-200809-aila-webcle (Publication in the Immigration & Nationality Handbook by AILA - STRUCTURING THE ROLE OF THE PARALEGAL: TOOLS, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISION by Joan S. Claxton, Andrew B. Greenfield, Helen L. Jugovi6, and Alberta M. Poland (2008) • https:Hsilo.tips/download/aila-2010-annual-conference-june-30-july-3-sessions-and- speakers (Doing the Math - Reading Business and Financial Documents — presentation in 2010 at the AILA Annual Conference - Business immigration lawyers must learn this information to represent their clients in business immigration cases effectively) • http://news.law.wfu.edu/2016/06/helen-tarokic-jd-06-and-rebekah-garcia-jd-14-of-helen- tarokic-law-pllc-interviewed-for-wect-segment/ (Ms. Tarokic interviewed on the impact of the US Supreme Court Ruling on immigrant parents) • https://www.stamewsonline.com/story/news/2009/01/29/immigration-inquiries-at-ne- jails-lead-to-more-deportations/30473856007/ (Ms. Tarokic speaks on ICE detention issues) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 104 • https://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/wilmington/lawyer/helen-l- tarokic/d98ccOde-Oc4f-4bcb-bOb6-41bb8l98e2b6.htmI (SuperLawyers) • https://www.nccourts.gov/assets/inline-files/2019-NCHTC-Symposium-Full- Agenda.pdPtuNQizihTNDNEzOOhl—T—eE2pRCOYUYn (Victim -Defendant Duality and Post -Conviction Relief, Ms. Tarokic an invited panelist at the NC Human Trafficking Commission Symposium, Charlotte, NC, 2019) • https:Hecbavlp.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2016-Annual-Report.pdf (Ms. Tarokic a donor for the Erie County Bar Association Volunteers Lawyer Project) • https://twitter.com/immigrantslistI/status/1337087172432687104 (Helen Tarokic and celebrated author Ira Kurzban present on immigration topics and raise funds for voter education, 2021) • https://www.merchantcircle.com/blogs/the-law-offices-of-helen-jugovic-pal-wilmington- nc/2009/6/Know-the-difference-between-Attomeys-and-Notarios-Wilmington- NC/248939 (Helen Tarokic writes about knowing the difference between notarios and real attorneys, to protect the immigrant public from scams) • https://www.stamewsonline.com/story/news/2008/05/22/regional-business- digest/30450554007/ (Helen Tarokic assists in opening new immigration law office for Wilmington, NC, 2008) • https://www.wect.com/2021/08/30/live-now-nhc-schools-holds-press-conference-give- updates-school-shooting/ (Article on local New Hanover County School Shooting — subsequently, Helen Tarokic provided over 50 hours of pro Bono/free consultations for the immigrant victims and/or their immigrant parents. The school shooting took place in a walkway at the school, and Ms. Tarokic and her team rose to action to provide information about victim rights and immigration options for kids who were in the hallway or otherwise victimized. Also related, Ms. Tarokic and her team taught a session to New Hanover County Schools teachers and social workers on immigration options for their 170+ ESL students, in the hopes that students would stay in school and find immigration options instead of giving up on their futures) • lilt onrai'x!e" ''aila ,,aroU:.rias- 9 17 1 1199579a9T=clxlsopp i l r file (Upcoming Two -Track T Visa Conference organized by Ms. Tarokic for the AILA Carolinas Chapter, CLE applied for in NC and SC for May of 2022). T g 14r qdujj J-)� ........ .. ... 4&as-6322flc1<ets 2 '3 if I �151 / 1 15 8 (upcoming T visa training on where to report . ... ...... trafficking when reporting to law enforcement — for June 3, 2022) Helen L. Tarokic Attorney and NC Board Certified Immigration Law Specialist Helen Tarokic Law PLLC 6752 Rock Spring Rd. Ste 110 Wilmington NC 28405 www.TarokicLaw.com Tel: 910-509-7145 Fax: 910-509-7144 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 105 Email: helen@TarokicLaw.com Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 106 From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:49 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2368 for Board and Committee Application Exten,4n4k IIDu not ckck inks, qien attac'Jirneii'vl�s, or rqfly tjrr��fl you Ilkuuwiq it us safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to First Name Last Name Email Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Giuliana Vaca-Tricerri giiiia it.-LyI3_U ,1 d-N-i(Arnail.corn L_ _ 7043902103 all, R4110 "I, Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. 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From serving as the Director ofDiversity and Inclusion in the Student Government Association tubeing aco-founder nf the first Hispanic/Latino Greek organization onUNCVV'w campus tonmentorinQ1st generation prospective college students from New Hanover and surrounding counties through the K8|CA8AK8entVring Program, | have ohistory and passion ofbeing inthe community and gauging the needs ofits citizens tohelp uathrive - not only from aprofessional capacity but also inter &intna-penaonoUy, Other municipal orcounty boards / committees mn which you are serving Doyou have afannUv member employed 6xNew Hanover County? 101 Board ofCommissiAem April 17.2023 List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Edelmira Segovia Reference I Phone 910-604-2396 Reference 2 Jose Hernandez Reference 2 Phone 910-297-5392 Reference 3 Manuel Lloyd Reference 3 Phone 910-538-4600 Additional comments Field not completed. 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Vk.,w in.yL)uL,]L -1-1-1 ft-- Cq�yqgj Board of Commissi4iers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 1 - 109 Wilmington, NC * giulianavt3l@ho-tmail.com * 704-390-2103 University of Forth Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Bachelor of Science, Biology, December 2017 (Professional Experience Sound Physicians Marketing Events Specialist • Manage events budget and communicate logistics to key stakeholders for over 90 annual in -person trade shows, to grow our business and raise (brand awareness • Coordinate internal conferences for national healthcare leaders • Work with various vendors to maintain the integrity of the company brand Biocorn osites, Inc. — Marketing Specialist, events 09/201 02./2022 • Manage Events budget and communicate logistics to key stakeholders for over 70 annual in -person and virtual trade shows and uvebiinars, Coordinate corporate saps conferences and work with vendors to maintain integrity of the company brand • Support field -based saps team by creating and updating product Marketing collateral, traiining materials and sales tools • Manage weekly Internal and external Distributor e-mail campaigns • Undertake special projects such as conduct surgeon interviews and write cup case studies to assist with growth of sales vertical market strategy • Assist with maintenance of website and social media presence LINCW BiollogyDepartment Undergraduate Anatomy lab Teaching Assistant Summer 2016 * Assist professors with classroom demonstrations and prepare lab dissections • Provide peer -to -peer clarifications on complex subject material to better prepare students for lab practical exams UINCW Centro Hispano Latina Resource Center — Work Study Student 06/2014.12/2017 * Manage university -allocated budget to organize and promote cultural events on campus and in the community * Coordinate enrichment programs for high school mentoring program, MI CASA * Utilize FlootSuuite program to manage social media accounts Leadership Experience and Activities _ Undergraduate Research — Microbiology Directed Independent Study, UNCW 01/09/ 017 - /2017 * Lab work aimed towards describiing a functional Type 11 secretion system In Flavobacteriuurn johnsoniae • presented research at 2017 NBC branch of American Society for Microbiology conference Alpha Psi Lambda — Chapter President, UNCW * Founded first Latino Greek social organization at UNCW 12/2016 - 12/2017 • Lead weekly meetings and serve as primary contact between the university, community, national office, and the chapter • Oversee and delegate tasks to executive board and committee chairs Student Government Association — Executive Board, Director of Diversity and Inclusion 0/25/1 - 0 5/0/17 • Manage annual budget in order to organize campus -wide programs that promote and celebrate diversity • Host campus -wide "Seahawks Speak" events and meet monthly with Chancellor's cabinet to bring address student concerns I CASA - Mentor 08/201.5-12/2017 • Mentor first -generation Latino high school students to help them succeed in the college application process from essay writing, to scholarship and grant applications to standardized test preparation. • Participating in several leadership training workshops and community service projects • Selected to present at the 2015 UNC systeirn Hispanic/Latino Forum at Appalachian State University • Graduated Magna Cum Laude December 2017 • .two-time ginner of CSU F Research Supplies grant 2016,2017 • College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate research tiravell grant 2016 * Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, UNCW 04/16 Board of Commissioners -April 17, 2023 • Dean"s List, 5 semesters, UNCW ITEM: 19- 1 - 110 08/2014 05/2016 New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee Vacancy: Category: At -Large Term: Unexpired term, expiring 6/30/23 ApRRq#pt Category Eligible for Reappointment Nominations Danielle Mercurio At -Large Linda "Candy" Robbins (Currently serves on Health and At -Large Human Services Board) Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Applications Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY NON -COUNTY AGENCY FUNDING COMMITTEE Number of Members: 7 members appointed by the County Commissioners as follows: 1 member for each of the following categories: At -Large, Educational (pre-k thru 12), Faith -Based, Seniors/Elders, Business/Workforce Training, Public Safety/Judicial, and Cultural/Recreation. Term of Office: 3-years with no one serving more than two (2) full successive terms Meeting Schedule: As needed between August 1't and March 30th of each fiscal year. Eligibility: Appointees must disclose all board positions and/or paid employment with non-profit agencies in their application. It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure his/her list of board positions and employment maintained by the Clerk to the Board's Office remains current. If an agency directly affiliated with an appointee applies for funding, the appointee will be recused from that funding deliberation and decision. Established: November 6, 2017. Brief on the functions: The purpose of the Non -County Agency Funding Committee is to review and score outside agency requests; recommend agencies to fund and amount per agency (total not to exceed allocable budget); and provide feedback to agencies. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Elizabeth DeBiasi 6105 Blenheim Place Educational (pre-k thru First 1/22/18 6/30/21 Wilmington, NC 28409 12) Second 6/22/21 6/30/24 910-399-7446 (H) 910-264-3548(C) Gail Eddie Unexpired 614 Orange St. Seniors/Elders 12/16/19 6/30/21 Wilmington, NC 28401 First 6/22/21 6/30/24 804-519-6819 (C) Fred Gainey 1521 Caclfel Ct., #103 At -Large First 1/22/18 6/30/20 Wilmington, NC 28412 Second 6/15/20 6/30/23 910-620-8823 (C) 910-799-3435 (W) Clare Kiley 5518 Whisper Creek Lane Cultural/ Recreation Unexpired 6/30/24 Wilmington, NC 28409 1/23/23 910-524-6570 (C) Marvin Brooks 537 Catamaran Dr. Public Safety/ Judicial Unexpired 6/30/23 Wilmington, NC 28412 11/16/20 919-538-7920 Randy Reeves 3212 Snowberry Ct. Business/ First 1/22/18 6/30/21 Wilmington, NC 28409 Workforce Training Second 6/22/21 6/30/24 910-262-5311 (C) 910-251-5455 (H) Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 2 R. Shane Hartley 505 Macon Court Faith -Based Unexpired 6/30/23 Staff Liaison: File: OAF Michelle Daniels, Budget Officer Rev.: 1/2023 Finance Department 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 165 Office: 910-798-7214. Board ofCommissioners April 17.2023 Lona, Melissa From: application@webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Danielle Mercurio <application@webformsnhcgov.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 10:17 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Application for New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee 4Ex'terr'W Err)40)o nmt dick hinAs, open or rep�y uintJl yoiu, kriw�v 1 is safe Board or Committee being applied to: New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee Category Name Danielle Mercurio Email Lnutd@c .., "rnf fl.,.g.o....in Home Address 2504 Tonbo Trail Wilmington, North Carolina 28409 United States 5 t Mailing Address (if different from home address) United States M��AP,2 Home Phone (917) 678-9770 Years living in New Hanover County 1 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Caucasian Age 50 Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No Applicant's Employer Board of Commissio6rs - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 4 Van Ness Feldman Occupation Senior Policy/Regulatory Anaylst Professional Activities Member of Mid -Atlantic Certified Professional Dog Trainer-s/Behaviorists; Member of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) alumni group Volunteer Activities HOA Board member Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? I have always been active in local arts, cultural, and recreational organizations in my community including serving as a docent for museums in Atlanta, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, as well as donating and raising funds for these institutions (and others). I regularly participate in local animal welfare activities, community/city park clean-ups and conservation events aimed topreserve natural environments as well as accessibility for all. I strongly believe the arts -- performing and visual -- as well as outdoor opportunities and avenues are critical for a healthy and strong community and can be a facilitator for bridging diverse interests with understanding and perspective. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Ensuring a wide range of cultural and recreational organizations and activities are available and accessible to all community members. Qualifications for serving: 0 . ^ ^ , I ^ 0 ,, 0 �00 I W 110001'. President of my HOA Board for the past five years (prior to moving here and now serve on my current HOA Board), which 2,fforded experience with operational activities including property management, accounting practices, local *rdinances/regulations and working with a spectrum of stakeholders to advance collective interests. Finally, I led the arts marketing platform for a spirits company for over two years, partnering directly with artists, groups, institutions and local/state 9gencies to promote both visual and performing arts to various audiences. you are serving: None fist three local personal references and phone numbers: Reference I Tim and Marietta Stone Reference I Phone (910) 262-5077 Reference 2 Scoff Saxton Reference 2 Phone (910) 386-3301 Reference 3 Kristi Sawyer Reference 3 Phone (919) 649-2623 Additional comments: Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 5 Thank you for your time and consideration of my application. I believe 1 can make valuable contributions to the committee's goals and interests. Please note: I have visited/worked from here for over the past year but was only able to make the move permanent in August. I tried to indicate such in the application field for that question but the system would not accept it. Apologies for any confusion and thanks again. Date 11 /08/2022 Consent ' "1 understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 6 • • • CAREER SUMMARY • Twenty -plus -year record of innovative problem solving and new program development with proven profitable results. • Significant experience in effective brand creation and transformation. • Strong emphasis in strategic partnerships designed to extend reach, impact and sales of products and services. • Fluidity in material synthesis and rapid accrual of knowledge to intelligently analyze intricate subject matter and develop impactful insights to drive business decisions • Substantial work with wide array of foreign and domestic dignitaries including heads of state and government, Fortune 100 CEOs, royalty, celebrities, athletes, and world -renown experts and thought -leaders. • Dedicated, resourceful self-starter that works well independently but also thrives in collaborative team environment. Creative thinker and storyteller. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VAN NESS FELDMAN, Washington, DC May 2014-Present Senior Policy and Industry Analyst Compile and synthesize information from varied sources to provide cogent analysis and actionable insights for internal and external clients. Analyze and interpret data from qualitative and quantitative research, syndicated reports, white papers, and market scans to inform stakeholders, identify key trends and develop recommendations for business strategy. Provide thought leadership and market intelligence for cross -functional business development initiatives. • Develop market assessments and economic impact analyses based on current and emerging industry issues • Perform research, assess proposed policies, evaluate existing policies, report findings, and offer options to meet client objectives. • Conduct scenario planning of prospective federal and state regulatory action and effects on market, industry and clients CAREER SABBATICAL (Please see page 3) January 2013-April 2014 WORLDWIDE SPEAKERS GROUP, Alexandria, VA March 2009-September 2012 Vice President, Marketing Create and lead all marketing and communications activity including brand strategy, product positioning, multiyear planning, and speaker and client outreach. Craft global media initiatives and targeted campaigns to drive brand awareness, trial and conversion. Identify, research and recruit noteworthy individuals as speakers for organization enrollment. Define and develop speaker brand positioning for use across myriad interests and platforms. Member of Executive Team; report directly to CEO. Created and established innovative, distinctive global brand for start-up firm in highly -competitive, crowded industry. Starting solely with a name, effectively built all facets of company brand including identity, logo, core visual elements, attributes and value proposition. Led design and development of cutting -edge, full -featured open -source website. Reduced typical site maintenance expenses by 75% and introduced new revenue stream via online retail partnership. Increased sales and directly contributed to new revenue via digital marketing campaigns that consistently exceeded industry norm performance rates. Targeted regional, domestic and international programs designed to attract and engage various audiences across differing cultural norms. Substantial qualified lead generation translated into profitable new client acquisitions. ON NETWORKS, Austin, TX March 2008-October 2008 Strategic Partnerships and Distribution Marketing Lead creation, strategy and execution of build out for ON Networks' AIIScreen Content Network (ASN). Develop ASN brand, program positioning and all marketing materials. Define, identify and prioritize target partners and construct overall partner program. Define and determine network measurement of scope, reach and composition. Analyze partner platform infrastructure and audience usage patterns as well as develop promotional vehicles to maximize discovery and consumption of ON content. Established ASN brand as robust, reliable delivery vehicle for quality content, resulting in distribution in highly -selective outlets including national cable companies, international telecoms and online channels. Transformed ASN scale from single -platform, 14-million reach content channel to dynamic 4-screen, 230+ million reach global partner network within six-month timeframe. Grew partner base from three to 78 horizontal and vertical outlets. Increased overall VOD usage and views of ON content on national cable company regional affiliate by 33% monthly via integrated, targeted promotion. ONQw*e8W3rn*95 Iiar 6w1eM,p`'L Wer. ITEM: 19- 2 - 7 Danielle I . Mercurio gg 2 DISCOVERY NEIWORKS, Silver Spring, MD Director Consumer Marketing, TLC November 200 arch 2008 Develop overall network strategies that build the brand, drive viewership and attract advertisers to the channel, Craft new media initiatives that extend the brand into emerging platforms as well as untapped revenue streams„ Initiate avid cultivate strong Internal and external partnerships to create unique content, secure sponsors and drive commerce to maxomize income across all divisions. Report directly to Senior Vice President. BRAND BUZZ, a division of YOUNG & RUBICAM, Inc., Now York, NY Account Director,Promotions and Events January 20 1-April 2003 (primary Clients; Sony, Colgate, Heinz, 7Up, FIBO Films, World Team Tennis Create 360" programs that achieve client objectives through multiple marketing vehicles. Develop, manage and deliver all aspects of programs including brand creation, core creative, and media campaigns. Programs exceeded client expectations and earned significant industry press and awards. Client pitches generated 10MM+ new business. Building from only a product name, co -led team that created brand "idea, to line and multi -platform campaign targeting the fickle youth market. Outcome was largest first quarter sales for a new product In industry history and ranking by Ad Age as 2 top non-traditional campaign for 2003, Iced innovative program incorporating a variety of traditional and non-traditional marketing vehicles, resulting in double- digit sales increases, 80% brand awareness among exposed consumers, and grand selected as one of the Top 26 best - promoted brands of 200Z Developed fully integrated CFTC marketing program from strategic positioning through execution that resulted in eight point market share increase and saved brand from being discontinued; first time in decade that brand experienced growth, Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 8 Danielle B. Mercurio NICKELODEON CABLE NETWORK, a division of MTV Networks, Now York, NY August i999—January 2001 Increase sales, brand awareness and market share of Nickelodeon Consumer Products through customized marketing programs for national retailers inall classes nftrade including online. Develop market strategies for new property product launches including GponQebobSqumnepants and Dora the Explorer. • Led creation of in-store and online branded boutiques for upscale national retailer. Increased sales 48%. * Spearheaded strategic alliance with leading national retail chain, resulting inpermanent Nick real estate within stores, on website, retailer -exclusive items and monthly promotions with supporting media. ° Established new channels of distribution for Nick products, significantly growing revenue and profitability. M&M/MARS,Nmc.,Hackettstown, NJ ManaRer Merchandising July i998—July 1999 Deliver category -leading display vehicles that efficiently and effectively merchandise M&M/Mars products and generate incremental sales. Develop global strategy onproduct package inventories. ° Reduced annual labor and production costs nearly $4 million and generated incremental $2 million inannual sales through creation of new display tools. Won two most prestigious industry awards for displays. ° Generated incremental revenue for company and customers byredirecting over $1million inpoint-n#»a|ematerials into mnmeafectiveondpnofitab|euhmnne|a;creubednmwmatoda|disthbudnnoymtem. Identify and assess sales opportunities for five categories of nationally marketed M&M/Mam products. Develop competitive analyses, evaluate promotional activity and improve sales planning accuracy. ° Increased unit sales nearly 40% asaresult of cost -benefit analysis of national and account -level sales promotions, interpretation of merchandising data and application of new sources of competitive information. ° Grew dollar sales by15% and secured permanent distribution of six new items within national grocery chain. MANNING, SELVAGE & LEE, Consumer and Healthcare Practices, New York, NY June 1994—January 1997 Senior Account Executive Primary Accounts: Absolut Vodka, Procter & Gamble, Intuit, Disney, Hoffmann -La Roche, Pharmacia/Upjohn Generate awareness of client via various marketing and promotional strategies, including product launch programs, new marketin0bon|m.tradeandonnournermmntm.mediamndradintnum.oditorandanakstbhe0ngo. ° Last major client campaign resulted in global cover -age of over 9 million impressions within two -month period. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Atlanta, GA Executive Director May i993-May 1994 ° Revived inactive Chamber; secured over 200 dues -paying members within three months. Recommended business partners for Belgian and American companies; fostered commercial ties and assisted in establishing overseas branches. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE CAREER SABBATICAL WASHINGTON HUMANE SOCIETY, Washington, DC January 2013-April 2014 Behavior and Training Counselor Create comprehensive programs and protocols to manage and modify shelter animal behavior issues as wellas maintain physical and psychological health during residency. Work extensively with fosters, adopters, volunteers and general public to address and resolve animal behavior issues in home and beyond. Initiate and establish strategic partnerships with organizations including trainers, rescue groups and animal service providers to extend and enhance WHS offerings and animal placement. Conduct media appearances and interviews to promote WHS animals and events. Board ofCommissioners April 17.2023 Danielle B. Mercurio - Pagg 4 EDUCATION EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA 1989-1993 Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies (Double Major) • Honors include: Phi Beta Kappa, National Leadership Society (OAK), Emory Outstanding Leadership Awards. • Semester study abroad in Vienna, Austria; emphasis on European politics, economics and art. • Basic proficiency in French and German. DATA, SOFTWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS • Data: Salesforce.com, IRI, 1psos, Spectra, MRI, Nielsen • Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Photoshop, WordPress • Operating: Windows, MacOSX, Linux ADDITIONAL ACCREDITATION • Certified Professional Dog Trainer -Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), October 2013 • Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist degree, July 2008 • Member of Mensa Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 10 • 0 • 111MM From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2023 8:42 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #1905 for Board and Committee Application Extei� n4l ErnaiL Do r)�otdid<�. Hriks, open, of replly tvrtil yot,r kari,(,nu it ossafe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to Non -County Agency Funding Committee Categories First Name Last Name Email Home Phone Cell Phone Business Phone Fax Home Address City State New Hanover County Non -County Agency Funding Committee At -large Linda "Candy" Robbins crL)LAih pp�i 910-392-2200 Field not completed. Field not completed. 4611 Split Rail Drive NO] Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Board of Commissiobers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 11 Years Living in New 48 Hanover County Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Black Age 52 Occupation School Social Worker Applicant's Employer New Hanover County Schools Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why do you wish to serve I would like to continue my service and commitment to my on this board or community in various areas. New Hanover County has a committee? growing number of non -profits that have been established to better our community and I would love to see them and others thrive. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? I am unsure at this time Qualifications for serving I am a native Wilmingtonian and I currently serve on the New Hanover County Health and Human Services board. I have served on a few other boards such as the NHC Board of Health (before consolidation) for nearly 8 years and the Soaring As Eagles Outreach board for nearly 2 years. Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? None at this time 11% List three local personal references and phone numbers Board of Commissi&ers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 2 - 12 Reference 1 Meisha Covington Reference 1 Phone 910-682-8686 Reference 2 Ashley Goodlett Reference 2 Phone 336-307-9830 Reference 3 Kim Thrasher Horne Reference 3 Phone 910-619-3755 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/2/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? 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This may include assisting persons who have grievances with the home and facilitating the resolution of grievances at the local level. Each member shall make quarterly visits to the nursing home it serves and more often if it is necessary to carry out the duties. Statute or cause creating Board. N.C. General Statute 131E-128. with a financial interest in a home served by the committee, or employee or governing board member of a home served by the committee, or immediate family member of a resident in a home served by the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee may be a member of this committee. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandmother, and grandfather, as well as indaws. See Volunteer Job_Descript'son for more information. RegularMeeting: Quarterly Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at 3:00 p.m. at the Cape Fear Council of Governments, 1480 Harbour [give, Wilmington, NC. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Teresa Bevin Initial 4/18/22 4/30/23 316 S. 2nd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-200-5265 (C) Initial 6/18/07 6/30/08 Julie Brewer First 6/16/08 6/30/11 3107 Durbin Court Second 7/11/11 7/31/14 Wilmington, NC 28409 Third 8/11/14 8/31/17 910-799-4325 (H) Fourth 8/21/17 8/31/20 Fifth 8/24/20 8/31/23 Marianne Eisenhauer-Wall Initial 4/16/18 4/30/19 509 Okeechobee Rd. First 4/15/19 4/30/22 Wilmington, NC 28412 Second 9/19/22 4/30/25 703-501-0811(C) Dorothy L. Grime Initial 12/19/11 12/31/12 5583 Woodduck Circle First 12/17/12 12/31/15 Wilmington, NC 28405 Second 3/21/16 3/31/19 910-350-0672(H) Third 4/15/19 4/30/22 Fourth 4/18/22 4/30/25 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 2 NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CONT.) TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Faye B. Jacobs Initial 6/17/19 6/30/20 129 Hargrove Dr. First 6/15/20 6/30/23 Wilmington, NC 28411 910-395-6297 (H) 910-508-8672 (C) Phyllis Meole Initial 3/24/14 3/31/15 9 Brookwood Avenue First 3/16/15 3/31/18 Wilmington, NC 28403 Second 3/12/18 3/31/21 910-251-0913. (H) 910-231-8039 (C) Third 3/15/21 3/31/24 Stephanie Smith Initial 12/16/19 12/31/20 5717 Wisteria Lane First 12/7/20 12/31/23 Wilmington, NC 28409 910-352-3806 (C) Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Members Nominated by Nursing Home Administrators: None COG Long Term Care Ombudsman:_ File: /Nursing, B/C#22 Holli Blackwelder Revised: 1/2023 Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-395-4553 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 3 Long, Melissa From: Holli Blackwelder <hblackwelder@capefearcog.org> Sent: Monday, March 6,2023 4:46 PM To: Long, Melissa Cc: Holly Pilson Subject: RE: Good Morning ".xternial Ernafl: 1)( rmt,: 4:1k:k Inks,, open attachnr)erts, (�)r r'(""p�ly yot,, IlenovFt it �s safe The last meeting dates are as followed: 1/10/23, 10/11/22, 7/12/22, and 4/12/22. Mrs. Bevin attended all four meetings. Mrs. Bevin also participates in all scheduled routine quarterly visits to the facilities. Please let me know if you need anything else. I hope you have a wonderful evening! Regional Ombudsman 910-444-8485-cell 148o Harbour Drive Wilmington NC 28401 910-395-2684-fax I Mk1VWk1,Wd(Q aw% -- mewav From: Long, Melissa <melong@nhcgov.com> Sent: Monday, March 6,2023 1:10 PM To: Holli Blackwelder <hblackwelder@capefearcog.org> Cc: Holly Pilson <hpilson@capefearcog.org> Subject: RE: Good Morning Melissa Long Clerk -To Th IBoard, it epUty New Hanover County - County Cornrrflssloners (9,10) 798.7219 p 1 (910) 798-7145 f rne1ong@nhc,gov,corn 230 Governmeint Center Drive, Suit,e 175 Wilmington, lq(.. 28403 www, lk�gMy,L,�Lrrj -----Original Message ----- From: Holli Blackwelder <hiblack re,I I rLrp-,> Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 7:24 AM To: Long, Melissa <rrirrkon !ILILwf nrl> Cc: Holly Pilson Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 4 Subject: Good Morning ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Mrs. Bevin does wish to continue to serve on the Nursing Home Committee. Thank you! Holli Blackwelder Regional Ombudsman Sent from my Whone Board of Commissic?iers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 5 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 9:37 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2573 for Board and Committee Application Exterrial �:iiinafl: I)o riiot dick, �Iii'flks, open attaciirnei'il�s, or reply urafl yoiu lno it IIsp safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Applied to Committee Appointments I understand First Name Teresa Last Name Bevin Email t Le—y k 1-Ca) r —na, r, , i, Lai, Home Phone 9102005265 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 316 A. 2nd St. City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28401 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 20 Hanover County Board of Commissi4ers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 6 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race White Age 62 Occupation Retired Engineer Applicant's Employer nia Professional Activities nia Volunteer Activities Residents if Old Wilmington Why do you wish to serve To advocate for those who are in need. Help to provide on this board or transparency and equality. committee? What areas of concern Quality of life. would you like to see addressed by this committee? Qualifications for serving Genuine interest in the care of our entire society. Fully trained by our local ombudsman. Other municipal or county none boards J committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Gail Massey Reference 1 Phone 9103620517 Reference 2 John Ormond Reference 2 Phone 9104090311 Reference 3 Bill Massey Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 3 - 7 Reference 3Phone 0403620517 Additional comments Thank you for allowing me to serve. Upload additional Field not cun?pA*A*d information Date 4/3/2023 Consent 4|understand that any board orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority nfCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board ofCommissicAem April 17.2023 The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Vacancy: Term: 3-year term, expiring 4/30/26 Applicants Eligible For Reappointment Nominations Lindy Ford Karen Garcia Frankie Roberts X Antoinette Williams Takeema Young Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Attendance Information Applications Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 1 Number wfMembers: 13 Sappointed byCounty Commissioners 6 appointed by The Healing Place of New Hanover, Inc. Term ofOffice: Three-year terms; May serve uptoamaximum of two consecutive terms Regular Meeting: The Board meets virtually onthe third Thursday, every month at4:3Up.m. Statute mrcause creating Board: The Board was created byThe Healing Place of Louisville. The Healing Place of New Hanover [ounty, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Board of County Commissioners appoints three members of this Board, and the remaining members are appointed by The Healing Place. Brief on Functions: The mission of The Healing Place is to reach individuals suffering from drug and o|uuhu| addiction, provide the tools for recovery, and restore meaningful and productive lives. The Board of Directors oversees the operation of The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Qualifications: All board members appointed by the Board of Commissioners shall be residents cfNew Hanover County and shall be subject tuthe satisfaction of applicable governance best practices core competencies, and diversity considerations. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION 150 Beach Road South First 4/18/2022 4/30/2025 Wilmington, NC 28411 919-608-9137 Leading Into New Communities (LINC) Post Office Box 401 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-262-1600 Vicki Russell First 6/22/2021 4/30/2024 923 John's Orchard Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 910-619-7730 The Healing Place Appointees: Scott Cook First 4/30/2024 Scott Cook Companies Wilmington, NC 28405 910-443-0072 Board ofCommissioners April 17.2023 NEW HANOVER COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT (CONTINUED) TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Jay Davidson, Vice President First 4/30/2023 The Healing Place 502-585-4848 (W) Heather Gibson, Secretary First 4/30/2022 The Healing Place 502-585-4848 (W) Karyn Hascal, President First 4/30/2024 The Healing Place 502-585-4848 (W) Michelle McCarthy, Treasurer First 4/30/2023 The Healing Place 502-585-4848 (W) LaTonya McNeal First 4/30/2022 The Healing Place 502-585-4848 (W) Staff Liaison: Revised: 4/2022 Tufanna Bradley, Assistant County Manager 1650 Greenfield St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-7174 Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 3 The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Attendance for Frankie Roberts Absent x Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 4 Lonq, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 4:42 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #1887 for Board and Committee Application Elxtert�iall Ernallk Do not click attad-wneros, or relply untH yv ,',xA lenmv ft is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Applied to Directors First Name Lindy Last Name Ford Email ki�r .Y.@C rirj1y1ordWp jlruess corn Home Phone 9108997954 Cell Phone 9108997954 Business Phone 9108997954 Fax 910.769.2551 Home Address 5001 MONCK CT City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Years Living in New 8 Hanover County Board of Commissi6hers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 5 Personal information collected below is to assure a of the community is represented. Gender Female Race White Occupation Clinical Nutrition isUReoisteredDietitian Applicant's Employer Lindy Ford Wellness, L[C Professional Activities ° Registered Dietitian/Clinical Nutritionist inWilmington, NC ° Own & run osuccessful nutrition practice, Lindy Ford Wellness, LLCinWilmington, NC. ° Highest rated Dietitian/Nutritionist inWilmington. Please look atmyGoog|e Reviews ° Contracted eoonutrition counselor for acounty health department inMaryland. | worked with the employees to improve their health outcomes. | also spoke to5OU*people mt their quarterly staff meetings. °| produce health and nutrition videos for myYmuTubechannel (32Noubouribena):Lindy Ford Nutrition and Wellness. ° Wilma K8agozine'aWomen toWatch Candidate: Health; 2O20 °|omnastaff writer for Ace||aPharmaceuticals onNutrition and Thyroid Health issues. °| speak hunurses' organizations, government agencies, law enforcement and other civic organizations about health & nutrition. Volunteer Activities °| grew upinWashington, DC, but migrated uphoBaltimore where | lived for many years. | worked for onon profit organization inBaltimore City called the "Spa Houoe."Our mission was toassist mpioid addicted prostitutes living in deplorable conditions. We provided them hot meals, clothing and aplace hnget ahot shower. Our ultimate goal was hohelp them get into ofree detoxprogram mtJohns Hopkins University Hospital. Once they successfully got through the program, vve would then assist them with job training. Several ofour successful graduates actually came back towork inthe non profit with us. *| speak twmany different organizations onlifestyle issues including health, wellness and nutrition. °| have traveled hnmany 3ndworld countries for humanitarian and medical aid. Before iigot too dangerous, | went toHaiti once myear tnwork inanorphanage inC;ramsier. ° | traveled to the Dominican Republic to help with mad1ue| Board ofCommissi*em April 17.2023 treatments. Dr. Ken White in Wilmington, N nizeotheae trips. Surgeons and medical professionals come from all over the U8. | worked with the medical team that went out tothe remote villages. | assisted in medical care, but also gave nutrition classes tothe locals. ° I've volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Wilmington. °|\/e worked inmany different feeding programs inBaltimore Why do you wish to serve |have compassion for people struggling with addiction and Vnthis board or homelessness. This hits close tohome for me. K8vuncle was committee? homeless. K8vfamily tried bmhelp bvpuffing alarge amount of money inabank account. VVegave him anATM card and when hwdied, not asingle dollar had been withdrawn. Adthis present time, mysister, who ioaPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner works inanaddiction clinic indowntown Richmond, VA. She treats Opiate Use Disorder with Suboxona' Sub|ouade & Vivitro|.8he also treats Alcohol Use Disorder with Vivitro|.VVe talk frequently about the beautiful people she works with and this has given menneven greater amount ofcompassion. What areas of concern In my private practice, |see amazing outcomes with functional would you like tosee modalities. With the help mftheir physicians. hundreds mfmy addressed bvthis patients have reduced orgone off their psychiatric medo.Even committee? when they didn't.|see amazing resolutions ofsymptoms like depreemion/anx|etyetc. Gut health in another huge area that can beexplored. Strengthening people with nutritional/natural modalities can help them with the other recovery methods like what mysister uses. Qualifications for serving K8v biggest qualification for serving kocompassion and concern for mycommunity. | also have extensive experience working vvithopioid addicted individuals onthe streets ofBaltimore. |\m seen things that others rarely see. |amalso alicensed/ registered health care professional. Other municipal orcounty | serve onthe New Hanover County Parks Advisory Board. boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Dr. Kenneth White Board ofCommissiAnem April 17.2023 Reference 1 Phone 9102328368 Reference 2 Ms. Deb Hays Reference 2 Phone 9102320505 Reference 3 Mr. Jeremy Pepper, PA Reference 3 Phone 9102971853 Additional comments Do you need to see my license or registration info? Let me know. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/11/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? V�ew R Goy nor robwser, .—'.—Y�L --l— Board of Commissidbers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 8 From: application@webformsnhcgov.com on behalf of Karen Garcia <application@webfor msnhcgov.com> Sent: Friday, April 1, 2022 8:58 PM To: Crowell, Kyrn; Long, Melissa Subject: Application for The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Attachments: 4.1 .22-Karen-Garcia-Resume.docx Extern4l E"Irnaflk I )o rwt cfick hnks' 01wn attadir')nei its, o arqzflly uraflyou krio%� ut it l�s safe Board or Committee being applied to: The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Name Karen Garcia Email KarenbemataA I.Com Home Address 6314 Strawfield Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 United States M L APP— Mailing Address (if different from home address) United States MAMIJ-1 Home Phone (215) 837-3799 Years living in New Hanover County 10 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Caucasian Age 30 Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No Applicant's Employer Physican Alliance for Mental Health Occupation Board of Commissiolners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 9 Qualified Professional, Graduate Assistant Professional Activities I currently work at Physicians Alliance for Mental Health on Assertive Community Treatment Team [ACTT] as a clinical social work Intern and Qualified Professional (QP). I have worked within this agency as a housing specialist and employment specialist. I also work for the University of North Carolina Wilmington as a graduate assistant for the collegiate recovery community where I develop and coordinate programs for students in or seeking recovery. I recently interned at the Coastal Horizons day treatment program and worked as a group facilitator for Drug and Alcohol Assessment Services. Specific activities are outlined in my attached resume. Volunteer Activities I have initiated a young people's meeting by identifying the venue, developing a format, and coordinating supplies. Additionally, have advocated for a specific recovery group at a district and area level as General Service Representative, provided updated recovery information to public platforms, and participated as a specific recovery groups representative in local Intergroup meetings. I have experience in providing one-on-one mentoring with at -risk youth ages 5-17 for 8 hours per month through the Bid Buddy program. In the spring of 2021, 1 have the opportunity to present on effects of Covid-19 on substance use in the United States to St. Josephs College in Bangalore, India. Also in the spring of 2021, 1 analyzed campus policies and participatei in project development to advocate for systematic change through the Leadership Academy. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? I have strong roots within the Wilmington recovery community, having obtained sobriety in this city in 2014 after having two friends pass away from drug overdoses. The initiation of this facility impacts the individuals I work with, the community I interact with, and the peers that I heal with. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Access to treatment, outreach of services, reducing stigma and integration for the individuals receiving treatment, adequate discharge planning, and instilling best practices methods. I am most interested in how this board can provide support in instilling cultur-ally appropriate and equitable treatment to various populations within our community. Qualifications for serving: I currently work in a role where I have the opportunity to serve individuals who have SPMI and assist these individuals to overcome barriers towards obtaining and maintaining recovery daily. I have worked as a graduate assistant at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where I've presented to the entire office of student affairs on person -first language, reducing stigma, and the impact of substance use behavior amid the Covid-19 pandemic. I am actively involved within the local recovery community and started a large young peoples meeting locally. Other municipal or county boards/committees on which you are serving: None List three local personal references and phone numbers: Reference I Dr. Noel Rowan Reference I Phone (910) 962-2652 Reference 2 Nicole Barr Reference 2 Phone (910) 746-2888 Reference 3 Michele Bennett Reference 3 Phone (516) 650-1295 Board of Commissi4iers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 10 Upload additional information. ~ Date 04/U1/2U22 Consent 191 understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Board ofCommissic;�em April 17.2023 Karen Anine Garcia Wilm1ington, NC 28405 * (215) 837--3799 * KB9553@uncw.edu EDUCATION University of North Carolina Wilmington May 2022 Master of Social Work Certifications: Substance Use Disorder & Addictions Certificate Sc1iolarship: Governor's Scholar University of North Carolina Wilmington Bachelor of Arts in Psychology PROFFSSIONAL HISTORY Physicians Allhance for Mental II Wilmington, INC January 2019 Present Assertive Community Treatment Team [ACTTI Clinical Social Work Intern (QP) January 2022 Present * Coflalborate within a transdisciplinary tearn to provide intensive wrap around services and first responder de.. escalation interventions to findividuals who have a Severe and Persistent Mental IIIIIIness (SPMI). * IDevelop and revise diagnostic biopsychosocW assessments, Persom-Centered Plans (PCP), and individualized crisis IpIlans whille monitoring appropriate utilization of services and Implementing evidence-lbased practices. * Irnplernerittherapeutic [Interventions by utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis, recovery....oriented cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and solutioinfocused strategies through a strengths --based perspective to empower findividuais in achieving goalls outlined in treatment plan. * Provide psychc)education, skill building strategies and family support to assist individuals in increasing their natural and community support system, and ability to attend to activities of daily living. * If in assessirnentsto encourage symptom managernent while adhering to documentation standards concurrent with service definition and agency policies. * Act as an advocate and flaisoin to eliminate barriers towards community integration and Independent living. Community Support Team & ACTT HousingSpecills t (QP) May 2019 - January 2021 • Provided intensive case managerrient, supportive counseling, and first responder interventions to deescalate crises with individuals who have SPIMi on a transdisciplinary -team. • Developed and revised P01's, indiivlduallized crisis plans arid ensure goal impIlernentation. • Used assertive engagement and motivational interviewing strategies to engage individuals and assist in minfirnizing the negative Impact of psychiatric symptoms and substance use behaviors. Assisted Individuals in identif� ing and applying syrriptom management strategies and skiJi buflding activities to Increase independence and daily functioning and achieve Iper.sorW goals outfined in individuals' treatment plan. Consufted and collaborated with medical, clinical and community staff and providers to adirnin1ister holistic and integrative care while standairdIlzing procedures and ensuring treatment plan implementation. Completed functional needs assessments and ensure linkage to clinically appropriate services. Devised and Implemented interveintIlons for permanent supportive housing, provIide tenancy support services, and act as arm agency point for"T'argeted Viousing referrals. FmploymentSupport Professional (OP) January.- May 2019 * Provided a person -centered, behavioral healith approach to assist individuals with SPMI1 in identifying barriers, preparing for and maintaining integrated cooped flve employment. * Specialized in Individual Piacernent and Supports (IPS) and developed Career Piroffle to assist individuals in choosing and acquiring the career of their choice. * Collaborated with behavioral health treatment tearn and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services to provide a holistic approach to services. Created and implemented goals indicated within individual's PCP and Career Proffle, Developed and maintained relationships with employers regarding their hiring preferences and practices and addressed job accommodations for [individuals served. Assisted with ongoing benefits counseling for individuals to indepe ride intly report earned income to the Social Secknity Administration,. Board of Commissioners -April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 12 University of North Carolina Wilmington Coastal Horizons, Wilmington, NC Day Treatment Clinical Social Work Intern alongside a multidisciplinary team. Drug and Alcohol Assessment Services, Wilmington, INC Group Facilitator August 2020- Present January December 2023. January - August 2021 recovery, and community integration.. Encouraged individuals to reach goals, engage in activities and identify accessible resources through creating and executing behavioral strategies outlined in PCP. IFacilitat d positive communication and collaborated with team to address barriers to individuual`s independence. COMMUNITY& CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Leadership Academy, Wilmington, NC * Analyzed campus pollici s and participated in project development to advocate for systematic change. University of North Carolina Wilmington Presented on effects of Ovid-19 on substance use in the United States to St. Josephs College in Ban air , India. Big Buddy Program, Wilmington, NC 0 Provide one-on-one mentoring with at -risk youth ages 5-17 for 8 hours per month. Board of Commissioners - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 13 Long, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 6:38 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2499 for Board and Committee Application Exte� ^4u EtnaiL Do not dick flnks, oj-in attad-irnents, (�)r rqpy untH you know it us safe:":' Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Frankie Roberts Applied to First Name Last Name Email fmb—e1'—s@—r1nc_nc.i'Lrg Home Phone (910) 262-1600 Cell Phone (910) 262-1600 Business Phone (910) 332-1135 Fax (910) 332-1145 Home Address 121 Hargrove Drive City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if different 121 Hargrove Drive from home address) City Wilmington State NC; Zip Code 28411 Years Living in New 58 Hanover County Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 14 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Black Age 58 Occupation Executive Director Applicant's Employer Leading Into New Communities Inc (LILAC Inc) Professional Activities Member of Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, New Hanover County Community Foundation, Advisory Board Member of New Hanover County Endowment Foundation, Member of New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board Volunteer Activities Northside Food Coop Board of Directors, Volunteer at Williston Middle School, Volunteer with Soaring as Eagles Why do you wish to serve I have been working in the field of supporting people with on this board or substance use disorders and returning Citizens from jails and committee? prisons for the last 22 yrs. This continues to be a passion of mine. I have enjoyed serving for the last several years, and I would love to be reappointed. What areas of concern Homelessness, social detox, and peer support would you like to see addressed by this committee? Qualifications for serving I have 22 years of experience in providing therapeutic support, housing, and substance use support for people served by Rhe Healing Place of New Hanover County. Other municipal or county New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Evelyn Adger Reference 1 Phone (910) 538-2857 Board of CommissioAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 15 Reference 2 Tracey Ray Reference 2 Phone (910) 777-1811 Reference 3 Brian Dickey Reference 3 Phone (910) 264-8210 Additional comments Thank you for the opportunity you gave me by appointing me to this same board several years ago! Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/31/2023 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Mew it in MJ-rtT(-TA-LS@-r. Board of CommissiAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 16 Lon, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Wednesday, March 29,2023 10:48 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2474 for Board and Committee Application Exteirr)ial Eirrmfl: Do nol' ckk 4iks, opein atta( hirnents, or rejptAIIA YOU kr1mvit �s sa'fe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Applied to Directors First Name Antoinette Last Name Williams Email Home Phone 9107958706 Cell Phone 9107958706 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 719 Piner Drive 5760 apt. 104 City Wilmington State NorthCarolina Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 42 Hanover County Board of Commissidhers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 17 Personal information collected below is0o assure a of the con)mnUnhv is represented. Gender Female Race Black Occupation Patient Safety Attendant Applicant's Employer NovantHeaK Professional Activities monitor patients to prevent harm to self mothers. that have been deem unstable orsuicidal Volunteer Activities supervisor over community service work program edchurch for offenders, Community Outreach Leader for Bridging the Gap vvepartner with Meals onwheels and few other organizations, also providing mana bags for unsheltered monthly. Why do you wish to serve ||ove serving doing the hands on, however | would like to onthis board or advocate for the people iserve, talk with and encourage. |want conmnoU1ee7 toadvocate and work with fellow members who have aheart for the community. Tubrainstorm, todevelop effective tools for the program. Tobmpart ofthe solution What areas ofconcern career coaching would you like tosee trauma counseling addressed bvthis housing committee? Treneiotiona|houeing tools for recovery prevention methods community outreach ... more ways toget community involved, awareness Qualifications for serving | love nnycommunity, | love people and | believe inhope and recovery with the appropriate tools inplace. | want tobean active part ofgrowth and recovery, ihave over 25years nr experience working mental health, addiction and behavioral popu|adion..4years with unsheltered. Other municipal orcounty None boards / committees on which you are serving Dnyou have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? Board ofCommissi4iem April 17.2023 Reference Alexia Hunter Reference IPhone 9104312282 Reference Tammy Wynn Reference 3Phone 9104898221 Reference Deborah Williams Reference gPhone 0105381432 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/29/2023 Consent �|understand that any board nrcommittee appointee may be removed without cause bvamajority ofCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? Board ofCommissidnem April 17.2023 Long, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Tuesday, March 14,2023 12:46 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #2167 for Board and Committee Application Exteir'W [')o not chck, hriiks, q,,:eri attacl'uner')its, or repunitfll yw,s 1<,iriow ft safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Applied to Directors First Name Takeema Last Name Young Email tyqgLiq �g)_f q��tpLr i M b _0 d %ls o Eg Home Phone 910-523-2312 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 2324 Jefferson Street City Wilmington State North Carolina Zip Code 28401 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 8 Hanover County Board of CommissAers - April 17, 2023 ITEM: 19- 4 - 20 Personal information collected below im00assure @ cross-section ofthe community is represented. Gender Female Race Black Occupation SocialVVorknr/ Executive Director ofFostering Bridges Inc. Applicant's Employer Self -Employed Professional Activities CEO for Fostering Bridges Incorporated mnonprofit organization serving children and families. Independent contractor for East Carolina Community Development Inc. Healthy Opportunities Pilot program. EC[:D|is. mnonprofit agency that builds affordable housing for low-income families. AResiliency Life Coach service individuals and families. Volunteer Activities Congregational Care Ministries for the sick and shut in. Bridging the Gap community outreach for the unhmumed. Why do you wish to serve Have extensive history working with individuals with mental on this board or illness and/or substance abuse challenges. Would love the committee? opportunity boserve onthe Board ofDirectors for an organization that has the mission/vision bmpromote healing in safe and nurturing environment. What areas of concern What discharge resources will beavailable to participants that would you like bosee have successfully completed the program ie.:ongoing addressed b*this outpatient treatment/ support, job opportunities, mental health committee? counseling, efforts borestore their family, housing, etc. What methods are inplace boensure the safety ofparticipants and residents living inthe area. Qualifications for serving Currently serve onthe Board of Directors for Fostering Bridges inc. |have 23years of experience inthe social service field in various public sectors, included working with individuals struggling with chemical dependency. | have the ability bobuild amicable relationships, very opinionated (Io|}, great decision - making skills, and have ustrong desire tobuild healthy communities. Other municipal mrcounty None boards / committees mn which you are serving Board ofCommi~i3~m April 17.2023 Dmyou have afamily No member employed bvNew Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Sharm Brantley Reference 1Phone 918-352-5782 Reference Tammy Wynn Reference 2Phone 910-489-6221 Reference 8hannonKrier Reference 39hnne 910-622-3803 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 3/14/2023 Consent �|understand that any board orcommittee oppointeennoyba removed without cause bvmmajority ofCounty Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? BomdofComm�s��m April 17.2023