Agenda 02-19-2024NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Bill Rivenbark, Chair I LeAnn Pierce, Vice -Chair
Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner I Dane Scalise, Commissioner I Rob Zapple, Commissioner
FEBRUARY 19, 2024 9:00 AM
LOCATION (NHC Historic Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street, Room 301)
MEETI NG CALLED TO ORDER (Chair Bill Rivenbark)
I NVOCATI ON (Pastor Tim Blevins, Life Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Commissioner Dane Scalise)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Approval of Quitclaim Deed to Town of Carolina Beach
3. Adoption of Budget Amendments
ESTIMATED
MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
10
4.
Presentation of Service Awards and Introduction of New Employees
10
5.
Presentation of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Annual Report for 2023
6.
Consideration of New Hanover County to act as Fiscal Agent and Administer a Grant
5
from the New Hanover Community Endowment to the New Hanover County District
Attorney's Office
7.
Presentation of the Pages Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
10
8.
Consideration of New Hanover County Language Access Plan
10
9,
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 — Financial Results thru 12/31/23
10
10.
Committee Appointment
5
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes)
ESTI MATED
MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
11. Additional Items
County Manager
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
12. 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 - February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/19/2024
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:
Agenda Review held on February 1, 2024
Regular Meeting held on February 5, 2024
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Consent
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney PRESENTER(S): Kemp Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney
CONTACT(S): Kemp Burpeau
SU BJ ECT:
Approval of Quitclaim Deed to Town of Carolina Beach
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Town of Carolina Beach has requested that the County convey its joint interest in parcel located on the Boardwalk
upon which the Town has built a restroom. The Town was not previously aware that the County is a titled co-owner.
The land was previously acquired in 1973 through foreclosure action for delinquent Town and County taxes.
The Town is currently addressing threatened or actual litigation relating to its Boardwalk. County conveyance would
expedite that process and avoid the County becoming a named party in the litigation.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Authorize County Manager to execute Quitclaim Deed to Town for Tax Parcel R09006-021-001-000, 9 Boardwalk,
pursuant to G.S. 160A, Article 12, Sale and Deposition of Property, without cash consideration.
ATTACHMENTS:
Quitclaim Deed
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 2
Prepared by:
CRAIGE & FOX PLLC Preparer has not searched title and makes
701 Market Street no representations thereof.
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Revenue Stamps: $0.00
Parcel ID Number: R09006-021 -001 -000
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
QUITCLAIM DEED
THIS QUITCLAM DEED, made this day of February, 2024, by and between NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ("Grantor") and Town of Carolina Beach, a duly chartered municipality within New
Hanover County, (the "Grantee"), whose address is 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
28428.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, by Sheriffs Deed dated the 27th November 1973, and recorded on November 28,
1973 in Deed Book 990, Page 46 of the New Hanover County Registry, Grantor and Grantee became
tenant in common owners of certain property more particularly described on Exhibit A ("Property");
and
WHEREAS, Grantor desires to convey its 42.7% interest in the Property to the Grantee;
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1
NOW, THEREFORE, Grantor, for valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey, remise,
release, and forever quitclaim unto the Grantee and its heirs and assigns all right, title, claim, and
interest of the said Grantor in and to all those certain lots or parcels of land situated in the County of
New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:
SEE EXHIBIT A
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid property, and all privileges and appurtenances
thereto belonging to the Grantee and his heirs and assigns, free and discharged of all right, title, claim,
or interest of the Grantor or anyone claiming by, though, or under them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has duly executed the foregoing Quit Claim Deed as of
the day and year first above written.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chris Coudriet, Manager
ATTEST:
Clerk to the Board
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
(SEAL)
I, , a Notary Public, do hereby certify that Chris Coudriet,
Manager of New Hanover County, personally appeared before me this day in the capacity indicated and
acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this the day of February, 2024.
My commission expires: _/_/.
Notary Public
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 2 - 1 - 2
Beginning at a point in the %oath anr!ia of a twenty (20) root Street,
(said Street being a proplangatton of Cape Fear soul"ard), beixA the northeast
corner of Got Six (6); thence in a soathwaidjy directim+ with the eastern line of
Lot Six (6) fifty (50) feet to a point, the northeast corner of Got Nine (9)
thence with the northern UAe of tot Ten (10) seventeen and fifty -fire hnndtrdthe
(17e55) feet to s point the northeast corner of. Lot ten (10) and the higb voter none
of the Atlantic Ocean; thence vithjbe high water mark of the Atlantic Ocean north
Fifty and Two -tenths (50.2) fact to a point in the swath "Mon of acid twenty (20)
foot Street; thence west with the sown► line of said Street Twenty One cad Ylre-tenths
(21.S) feet to the point of begla dnA; the sans bring known and designated as lot
Nuaber Severe (7) according to a amp of preperty conreyed by P. Q. Moore and We to
J. We Efird, by deed dated July 81 19* which said dead is recorded In book 173
at page 330; and which said imp is entitled *Section of Carolina Death", prepared by
J. L. Breton, C. X., Jaly 1926, and which said ettp is duly recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County in Nap Dock 2 at page 104, to which said
asp reference is hereby had for a Wort tosplKe description of the not herein
CM9Je
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Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 2 - 1 - 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle and Michelle Daniels, Budget Officer
SU BJ ECT:
Adoption of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024:
24-045 - Library - Federal Library Services and Technology Act grant awarded by the State Library of NC. $3,362
24-046 - HHS-Health - National Environmental Health Association -Food & Drug Administration Retail Flexible Funding
Model Grant Program. $17,554
24-047 - HHS-Health - NC Department of Health & Human Services funding to improve COVI D-19 vaccine access for
uninsured and underinsured adults. $142,842
24-048 - Bike & Pedestrian Path Capital Project - Moves budgeted funds to be used to relocate utilities impacted by the
widening of an existing sidewalk into a multi -use path along Carolina Beach Road. $115,488
24-049 - Budgets funds received from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) to be used for any
general government purpose except lobbying activities. $100,000
24-050 - Bike & Pedestrian Path Capital Project - Budgets federal grant funds awarded by the WMPO for construction
of the North College Road Trail. $1,840,000
24-051- Sheriff - Budgets Federal Forfeited Property interest earnings. $116,805
24-052 - Sheriff - Budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts and interest income. $17,583
24-053 - Sheriff - Budgets vehicle insurance proceeds for two totaled vehicles to be replaced. $25,206
24-054 - Sheriff - Budgets overtime reimbursement for FBI and US Marshals Service. $11,136
24-055 - Library - Accepts State Aid to Public Libraries recurring funding. $41,450
24-056 - Mason Inlet Capital Project Fund - Adjustment for past contributions, interest income and grants. - ($311,878)
24-057 - Limited obligation bonds sold in 2020. Used to pay debt.
24-058 - HHS-Social Services - The Crisis Intervention Program and Low Income Energy Assistance Program has
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3
changed from counties to the state paying one-time heating providers. - ($227,410)
24-059 - H HS-Social Services -Family Reunification funds made available to states. $7,093
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:
24-045, 055
24-046, 047
24-048
24-049
24-051
24-050
24-052
24-053, 054
24-056
24-057
24-058
24-059
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend adoption.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Engage in and apply continuous leaming.
Continuous focus on the customer experience.
Fund: General
Department: Library
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-045 - Library
$ -
$ 3,362
$ 3,362
BA 24-055 - Library
$ -
$ 41,450
$ 41,450
Total
$ -
1 $ 44,812
$ 44,812
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-045 - LSTA Scholarship Grant
$
$ 3,362
$ 3,362
BA 24-055 - State Aid to Public Libraries
$
$ 41,450
$ 41,450
Total
$
$ 44,812
$ 44,812
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Today
Departmental Budget $ 3,252,087 $ 3,296,899
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-045 accepts a federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awarded by the State Library of NC in the
amount of $3,362. This is a scholarship grant that will be used to fund employee attendance at a spring conference. There is
no county match required for this grant.
BA 24-055 increases the Library's budget by $41,450 due to the state increasing the county's funding. State Aid to Public
Libraries is recurring funding from the state intended to promote, aid, and equalize public library service in North Carolina.
The additional funding will be used to purchase library materials such as books and eBooks. There is no county match
required for this grant.
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) 24-045 & 24-055 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General
Department: HHS-Health
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-046 FDA Grant
$ -
$ 17,554
$ 17,554
BA 24-047 DHHS COVID Bridge Access Prog
$ -
$ 142,842
$ 142,842
Total
$ -
1 $ 160,39611$
160,396
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-046 FDA Grant
$
$ 17,554
$ 17,554
BA 24-047 DHHS COVID Bridge Access Prog
S
$ 142,842
$ 142,842
Total
$
$ 160,396
1 $ 160,396
Prior to
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 22,554,327
Total if Actions Taken
$ 22,714,723
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-046 budgets funding provided by the National Environmental Health Association - Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program. This funding provides training and implementation of intervention
strategies in response to risk factors identified in studies of food service establishments as well as to carry out quality assurance
programs. No new positions are requested and no county match is required for this program.
BA 24-047 budgets funding provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This
funding provides operational support to local health departments to improve COVID-19 vaccine access for uninsured and
underinsured adults through participation in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Bridge Access Program.
No new portions are requested and 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) 24-046 & 24-047 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 2 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Connxnmicate what the county does and why.
Plan for the long-term financial health of the county.
Fund: General
Department: Planning and Land Use
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-048 Transfer Capital Project Fund
S -
$ 115,488
$ 115,488
BA 24-048 Capital Outlay
$ (115,488)
$ -
$ (115,488)
Total
$ (115,488)1
$ 115,488
$ -
Prior to Total if Actions Taken
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 8,711,050 $ 8,711,050
Fund: Bike & Pedestrian Path Capital Project
Department: Parks and Gardens
Expenditure:
Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 24-048 Capital Project Expense
$
1 $ 115,48811$
115,488
Total
$
1 $ 115,488
$ 115,488
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-048 Transfer from General Fund
$ 115,48811
$ 115,488
Total
$
$ 115,488
1 $ 115,488
Prior to Total if Actions Taken
Actions Toda
Bike & Pedestrian Path Cap Prej 1 $ 9,520,561 $ 9,636,049
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-048 moves budgeted funds from the General Fund into the Bike and Pedestrian Path Capital Project fund for approved
uses. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is undertaking a project to widen an existing sidewalk into
a multi -use path on Carolina Beach Road. In partnership with the NCDOT, New Hanover County will be responsible for
relocation of any impacted utilities. Funds in the amount of $115,488 have been budgeted in the FY23-24 General Fund for
this specific purpose. This amendment moves these funds into the Bike and Pedestrian Path Capital Project fund in alignment
with the budgeting practices of similar projects.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 24-048 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 3 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following
Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Conumnicate what the county does and why.
Proactively manage the county budget.
Fund: General
Department: Finance
Expenditure:
Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 24-049 Salary Expenses
1$ 100,00011
$ 100,000
Total
$ -
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-049 Grant Revenue
$
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
BA 24-049 Appropriated Fund Balance
$
$ 50,000
S 50,000
Total
$
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
Prior to Total if Actions Taken
Actions Toda
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 28,059,612 $ 28,109,612
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-049 budgets funds received from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
(LATCF) in FY22-23 and FY23-24. These funds may be used for any general government purpose except for lobbying
activities. This award amount will be used to support general government salary expenses in FY23-24. No county match is
required and no new positions are being created.
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) 24-049 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 4 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Commnunity Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: Federal Forfeited Property
Department: Sheriff
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-051 Supplies
$ -
$ 108,024
$ 108,024
BA 24-051 Training & Travel
$ -
$ 8,781
$ 8,781
Total
$ -
1 $ 116,805
$ 116,805
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-051 Interest Earnings
$
$ 3,743
$ 3,743
BA 24-051 Federal Forfeited Property
$
$ 113,062
$ 113,062
Total
$
$ 116,805
1 $ 116,805
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 313,635 $ 430,440
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-051 budgets Federal Forfeited Property interest earnings for July through October, 2023 and receipts dated 1/23/24,
12/18/2023 and 11/28/2023. Funds will be used for supplies and training & 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) 24-051 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 5 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Conumnicate what the county does and why.
Plan for the long-term financial health of the county.
Fund: Bike & Pedestrian Path Capital Project
Department: Parks and Gardens
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-050 Capital Project Expense
$ -
$ 1,840,000
$ 1,840,000
Total
$ -
$ 1,840,000
$ 1,840,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-050 Grant Revenue
$
$ 1,840,000
$ 1,840,000
Total
$
$ 1,840,000
$ 1,840,000
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-050 budgets federal grant funds awarded by the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
(WMPO) for construction of the North College Road Trail. This project, which is included in the county's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP), creates a bike/pedestrian path from Gordon Road to Northchase Parkway West. A 20% match of
these grant funds is required, which will be met with expenses that have been previously budgeted.
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) 24-050 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 6 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: Controlled Substance Tax
Department: Sheriff
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-052 Supplies
$ -
$ 8,792
$ 8,792
BA 24-052 Training & Travel
$ -
$ 8,791
$ 8,791
Total
$ -
1 $ 17,58-311
$ 17,583
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-052 Interest Earnings
$
$ 492
$ 492
BA 24-052 Controlled Substance Tax
$
$ 17,091
$ 17,091
Total
$
$ 17,5831
$ 17,583
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Today
Departmental Budget $ 58,042 $ 75,625
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-052 budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts dated 1/23/24, 12/21/23, 11/29/23, 11/9/23, 10/3/23 and interest
income for July through October, 2023. Funds will be used for supplies and training & 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) 24-052 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 7 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Commnunity Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General
Department: Sheriff
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-053 Capital Outlay -Motor Vehicles
$ -
$ 25,206
$ 25,206
BA 24-054 Overtime
$ -
$ 11,136
$ 11,136
Total
$ -
1 $ 36,3421
$ 36,342
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-053 Insurance Proceeds
$
$ 25,206
$ 25,206
BA 24-054 Misc Revenue
$
$ 11,136
$ 11,136
Total
$
$ 36,342
$ 36,342
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 70,559,437 $ 70,595,779
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-053 budgets vehicle insurance proceeds for two totaled vehicles; a 2017 Nissan and 2011 Dodge Nitro. Funds will be
used towards replacement vehicles.
BA 24-054 budgets overtime reimbursement for FBI and US Marshals Service casework during September and November
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) 24-053 & 24-054 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 8 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Workforce and Economic Development
Strategic Objective(s): Plan for the long-term needs of business, innovative programs & cormminity partnerships.
Fund: Mason Inlet Capital Project Fund
Department: Engineering
Expenditure:
Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 24-056 Capital Project Expense
$ (311,878)
$ -
$ (311,878)
Total
$ (311,878)
$ -
$ (311,878)
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-056 Contributions
$
$
214,792
$
214,792
BA 24-056 Interest
$
-
$
428,029
$
428,029
BA 24-056 State Grants
$
(954,699)
$
-
$
(954,699)
Total
$
(954,699)
$
642,821
$
(311,878)
Prior to Actions
Toda
Mason Inlet CP Fund Budget $ 41 454 405
Total if Actions Taken
$ 41,142,527
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-056 will adjust revenues for past contributions, interest income, and grants. The Mason Inlet Capital Project Fund is a
multi -year fund; therefore, at year-end the remaining balances and budgets automatically roll to the next year. The fund has
contributions from the Figure 8 Island Homeowner's Association, Inc.and interest earnings that are not currently budgeted.
There are three prior year grants that are 100% complete and the grant project expenses were less than the grant awards. These
grants were on a reimbursement basis; therefore, the actual grant revenues came in less than awarded. The fund's contingency
expense line will be decreased by $311,878. This budget amendment is necessary to align actual revenues to the budget.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 24-056 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 9 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Build capacity for data -driven decisions.
Proactively manage the county budget. J
Fund: General Fund
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Interest
$ -
$ 118,462
$ 118,462
BA 24-057 Appropriated Fund Balance
$ (1,227,884)
$ -
$ (1,227,884)
Total
$ (1,227,884)
$ - 1$
(1,109,422)
General Fund Approp Fund Bal
Fund: Debt Service Fund
Prior to Actions
Toda
$ 28,059,6
Total if Actions Taken
$ 26 831 728
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Transfer in from Capital Project Funds
$ -
$ 1,109,422
$ 1,109,422
BA 24-057 Transfer in from General Fund
$ (1,109,422)
$ -
$ (1,109,422)
Total
$ (1,109,422)1
$ 1,109,422
$ -
Prior to Actions
Today
Debt Service Fund Budget $ 53,485,330
Fund: Fire Rescue
Total if Actions Taken
$ 53,485,330
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Fire Rescue Expense
$ -
$ 71
$ 71
Total
$ -
$ 71
$ 71
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Interest
$
$ 916
$ 916
BA 24-057 Appropriated Fund Balance
$ (845)
$ -
$ (845)
Total
$ (845)
$ 916
$ 71
Prior to Actions
Toda
Fire Rescue Fund Approp Fund Bal 1 $ 944,360
Fund: C nnitnl Imnrovement Proiects C anital Prniect Fund
Total if Actions Taken
$ 943,515
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Transfer to Debt Service Fund
$ -
$ 14,227
$ 14,227
BA 24-057 Capital Project Expense
$ (4,099)
$ -
$ (4,099)
Total
$ (4,099)1
$ 14,227
1 $ 10,128
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-057 Interest
S
$ 10,128 11
$ 10,128
Total
$
$ 10,128
$ 10,128
Prior to Actions
Today
Capital Improvement Fund Budget 1 $ 119,692,791
Total if Actions Taken
$ 119,702,919
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 10 - 1
Fund: Juvenile Justice Facility Capital Project Fund
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Transfer to Debt Service Fund
$ -
$ 881,108
$ 881,108
BA 24-057 Capital Project Expense
$ (740,853)
$ -
$ (740,853)
Total
$ (740,853)1
$ 881,108
$ 140,255
Revenue:
I Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 24-057Interest
LL -
1 $ 140,25511$
140,255
Total
$ -
$ 140,255
$ 140,255
Prior to Actions
Toda
Juvenile Justice Fund Budget $ 17,056,856
Fund: Airport Terminal Expansion Capital Project Fund
Total if Actions Taken
$ 17,197,111
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Transfer to Debt Service Fund
$ -
$ 214,087
$ 214,087
BA 24-057 Capital Project Expense
$ (4,855)
$ -
$ (4,855)
Total
$ (4,855)1
$ 214,087
$ 209,232
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Interest
$
$ 209,232 11
$ 209,232
Total
$
$ 209,232
$ 209,232
Prior to Actions
Toda
Airport Expansion Fund Budget $ 20,144,698
Fund: Recycling & Solid Waste Fund
Total if Actions Taken
$ 20,353,930
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-057 Recycling & Solid Waste Expense
$ -
$ 810 11
$ 810
Total
$ -
$ 810
$ 810
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-057 Interest
S -
$ 813
$ 813
BA 24-057 Appropriated Fund Balance
S (3)
$ -
$ (3)
Total
$ (3)
$ 813
1 $ 810
Prior to Actions
Toda
Recyc & SW Approp Fund Bal $ 4,897,816
Total if Actions Taken
$ 4,897,813
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-057 will close capital project funds and will account for project savings and interest earnings associated with 2020 limited
obligations bonds (LOBS). Projects funded by the 2020 LOBS include: Echo Farms purchase as well as phases 1-3 of the
renovations, Senior Resource Center renovations, an airport terminal expansion, the construction of the Juvenile Justice Facility,
various projects including a water line in the General Fund, and equipment purchases for both Fire Rescue and Recycling & Solid
Waste. All associated projects and purchases are complete. Interest earnings associated with the 2020 LOBS and project savings are
required to be used to pay down the debt. The General Fund transfer to the Debt Service Fund will be reduced by interest earnings
and project savings for all funds excluding the Fire Rescue fund and Recycling & Solid Waste fund since debt for both of these
funds is paid directly from the respective fund and not the Debt Service Fund. Appropriated Fund Balance will be reduced by
$1,227,884, $845, and $3 for the General Fund, Fire Rescue Fund, and Recycling & Solid Waste Fund, respectively.
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 10 - 2
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) 24-057 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, is
adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 10 - 3
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General
Department: HHS-Social Services
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-058 LIEAP
$ (1,788)
$ -
$ (1,788)
BA 24-058 Crisis Intervention Program
$ (225,622)
$ -
$ (225,622)
Total
$ (227,410)
$ -
$ (227,410)
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-058 LIEAP
$ (1,788)
$ -
$ (1,788)
BA 24-058 Crisis Intervention Program
$ (225,622)
$ (225,622)
Total
$ (227,410)
$ -
$ (227,410)
Prior to Actions Total if Actions Taken
Toda
Departmental Budget $ 44,953,858 $ 44,726,448
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-058 The Crisis Intervention Program and Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) notified counties in August,
2023 that counties would issue a one-time supplement to eligible households' heating providers that received a payment during
state fiscal year 2022-2023, and who are not registered with the state for direct deposit for the energy assistance program.
However, the state has reversed these funds to issue these payments directly from the state level instead of at the local level. This
budget amendment reflects this change. There is no county match 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) 24-058 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024,
is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 11 - 1
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General
Department: HHS-Social Services
Expenditure.
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-059 Family Reunification
$ -
$ 7,093
$ 7,093
Total
$ -
$ 7,0931
$ 7,093
Revenue:
Decrease
I Increase
I Total
BA 24-059 Family Reunification
$ -
I $ 7,09311
$ 7,093
Total
$ -
I S 7,093
$ 7,093
Prior to
Actions Toda
Departmental Budget $ 4 453 858
Total if Actions Taken
$ 4,460,9511
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-059 Family Reunification funds are made available to states through Title IVB-II of the Social Security Act to provide
or purchase services to facilitate safe reunification for children in foster care. Services can be provided while children are in
foster care and for up to 15 months after custody has been returned. Title IVB-II specifies the services for which these funds
can be used are: individual, group and family counseling; inpatient, residential, or outpatient substance abuse treatment
services; mental health services; assistance to address domestic violence; services designed to provide temporary childcare and
therapeutic services for families, including crisis nurseries; peer -to -peer mentoring and support groups for parents and primary
caregivers; services and activities designed to facilitate access to and visitation of children by parents and siblings; and
transportation to or from any of the services and activities described above. The department has received $7,093 more in
Family Reunification funding than originally anticipated for FY23-24. The department will continue to reinvest these funds in
contract services designed to facilitate access to and visitation of children by parents and siblings.These capped funds are
100% federal and do not require a county participation match.
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) 24-059 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 3 - 12 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/19/2024
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 Internal business processes
■ Communicate what the county does and why
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:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 4
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Kenneth Waldroup, CFPUA Executive Director
CONTACT(S): Cammie Bellamy, CFPUA Public Information Officer, Kenneth Waldroup
SU BJ ECT:
Presentation of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Annual Report for 2023
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Kenneth Waldroup will present the 2023 annual report for the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentation.
ATTACHMENTS:
CFPUA Presentation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentation.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Ben David, District Attorney and Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Ben David or Eric Credle
SU BJ ECT:
Consideration of New Hanover County to act as Fiscal Agent and Administer a Grant from the New Hanover
Community Endowment to the New Hanover County District Attorney's Office
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In December 2023, the New Hanover Community Endowment (the "Endowment") announced a grant in the amount
of $3,439,066 to the New Hanover County District Attorney's Office (the "DA") for the purpose of establishing a
Community Justice Center ("CJC"). The CJC, which will be established as a 501(c)(3) organization, will be housed at the
Harrelson Center across the street from the New Hanover County Courthouse. The CJC's multidisciplinary team of
approximately two dozen professionals will include prosecutors, law enforcement, and direct service providers who
will work to solve, prove, and prevent crime; support victims in achieving safety, stability, and self-sufficiency; provide
mental health services and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism and improve community safety; and end the
generational cycle of violence through early intervention, education, and prevention. The CJC will be open 24 hours a
day.
A portion of the grant funds will be paid to the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (the "NCAOC") to
fund the salaries of eight DA employees and technology support and the remainder of the grant will be used to fund
the CJC's operations and fulfill its mission. The grant funds are scheduled to be disbursed over three years.
The Endowment and the DA have requested that New Hanover County Government ("NHC") serve as the pass-thru
and fiscal sponsor of the grant in facilitating the transfer of the grant funds from the Endowment to the CJC and the
NCAOC.
Two agreements are proposed to address this arrangement as follows:
1. Grant Agreement Between NHC and the Endowment: This agreement primarily relates to NHC accepting
responsibility to the Endowment that the funds will be used and accounted for appropriately.
2. Contract Between NHC, the DA and the CJC: This contract notes the pass-thru nature of NHC's role in the
grant, outlines the use of funds, and obligates the DA and CJC to comply with the terms of the Endowment
gra nt.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Community Safety & Well-being
o The community supports a life that mitigates health and safety risks
■ Effectively and efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 6
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approval of the grant, authorize the execution of the two agreements, and to adopt the associated budget amendment
to receive and expend the grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Budget Amendment 24-060
Contract Between New Hanover County & the District Attorney's Office & the Community Justice Center
Grant Agreement Between New Hano\,er County and the North Carolina Community Endowment
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval and adopt budget amendment.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 6
AGENDA: February 19, 2024
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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, 2024.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Good Governance
Strategic Objective(s): Provide equitable, effective, and efficient customer -driven practices.
Fund: General
Department: District Attorney's Office
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 24-060 Contracted Services
$ -
$ 2,279,456
$ 2,279,456
BA 24-060 Community Justice Center
$ -
$ 1,159,610
$ 1,159,610
Total
$ -
1 $ 3,439,06611
$ 3,439,066
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase 11
Total
BA 24-060 New Hanover Comm Endowment
S
S 3,439,066
S 3,439,066
Total
$
$ 3,439,066
$ 3,439,066
Section 2: Explanation
BA 24-060 accepts $3,439,066 in grant funding from the New Hanover Community Endowment for disbursement to the New
Hanover County District Attorney's Office to establish a Community Justice Center. New Hanover County accepts
responsibility of ensuring the funds will be used and accounted for appropriately, and serves as a pass -through agent between
the New Hanover Community Endowment and the District Attorney's Office and Community Justice Center.
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) 24-060 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2024, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of February, 2024.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1
New Hanover County Contract #
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this
AGREEMENT
day of , 2024
by and between NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina, a political subdivision of the
State of North Carolina, hereinafter called "County"; the Office of the District Attorney for
the 6th Prosecutorial District, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter
called "DA"; and the New Hanover County Community Justice Center, Inc., hereinafter called
"CJC".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, DA has been awarded $3,439,066 from the New
Hanover Community Endowment, Inc., hereinafter called "Endowment" for the purpose of
establishing and operating the CJC, a 501(c)(3) which will benefit the people of New Hanover
County.
WHEREAS, The County agrees to act as a fiscal sponsor, facilitating the transfer
of grant funding from the Endowment to DA and CJC as specifically set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits inuring to the parties
hereto, and based upon the mutual covenants herein and the considerations stated
herein, the parties do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. Purpose of Contract. County shall serve as a pass -through entity for the
$3,439,066 grant from the Endowment to DA and CJC. In accordance with the attached,
Amended Budget by DA to the Endowment, a portion of the funds will go to the Administrative
Office of the Courts, herein after "AOC," to fund salaries of eight (8) DA office employees
and technology support, hereinafter "DA Operations" and the remainder of the $3,439,066
budget will be transferred by County directly to the CJC to fund its operations and fulfill its
mission, hereinafter "CJC Operations." County hereby agrees to sponsor and assume
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ITEM: 6 - 2 - 1
New Hanover County Contract #
administrative, programmatic, financial, and legal responsibility of DA Operations for the limited
purposes of this grant. DA agrees to comply with the terms of this agreement and with the terms of
any agreement with Endowment. County will send CJC, on a bi-annual basis, money received from
the Endowment for CJC Operations. The CJC will assume the administrative, programmatic,
financial, and legal responsibility for purposes of CJC Operations. CJC agrees to comply with the
terms of this agreement and with the terms of any agreement with Endowment.
3. Term of Contract. The term of this contract shall be from March 1, 2024,
through January 31, 2027.
4. Payment. County authorizes DA and CJC to make any expenditures on their
behalf for DA Operations and CJC Operations that are consistent with the terms of the
Endowment grant. DA and CJC agree to use any and all funds received from the County solely for
legitimate expenses and to account fully to the County for the disbursement of these funds.
County further agrees that any money designated to AOC for DA Operations that is not used for
said purposes, shall revert to CJC for use in CJC Operations.
6. Termination of Contract, Contingent Funding; Breach of Contract. Either party
shall have the right to terminate this Contract by giving the other party thirty (30) days written
notice of termination unless otherwise authorized hereunder. In the event of termination, DA and
CJC agree to refund all County monies they retain as of the effective date of termination. In
addition, DA and CJC shall provide County with a financial accounting, as required by County,
for all funds received by DA and CJC on hand up to the date of termination.
If DA and CJC fail to conform to any of the terms or conditions contained in
this Contract, DA and CJC shall be in breach of this Contract and the County may take corrective
action as it deems necessary. Such corrective action may include but is not limited to: withholding
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or reduction of funds not yet paid, recovery of previously paid funds, termination of services, and
immediate termination of this Contract.
7. DA Financial Reporting.
7.1. Financial Records. DA and CJC shall establish fiscal control and
accounting procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The
procedures shall account for all funds paid by County to DA and CJC, and DA and CJC shall
maintain such records for three (3) years after the date of termination of this Contract.
7.2. County Access to Financial Records. DA and CJC shall allow the County
Manager, or his designated representative, access and the right to inspect and copy all financial
records that may be requested if required to understand the financial statements of DA and CJC.
7.3. CJC Program Evaluation. The CJC may be subject to program
evaluations to include, but not limited to: reviewing current financial relationship with County,
background and partnership history, assessment of achievement of and alignment with County's
strategic objectives, performance measurements and customer evaluations, costibenefit analysis
and benchmarking, and identification of program challenges.
8. DA and CJC Cooperation. DA and CJC shall use best efforts to cooperate with
County departments in facilitating the transfer of these funds.
10. Governing. The CJC shall be governed by aboard and submit to County
a current board roster prior to funding.
11. Compliance with Applicable Laws. DA and CJC agree that in performing
activities of any kind funded with the monies made available under the provisions of this Contract,
they shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
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12. Eli ig bility Standards. The CJC must meet all eligibility requirements and may
not use a funding agent or other third -party arrangement to meet eligibility requirements.
13. No Employment Relationship with County. DA and CJC understand and
agree that they are not agents of County, and as such, DA and CJC, their agents, and employees
shall not be entitled to any County employment benefits, such as, but not limited to, vacation, sick
leave, insurance, worker's compensation, pension, or retirement benefits.
14. Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, DA and CJC shall
indemnify and hold County, its officials, officers, agents and employees, harmless against any
and all claims, demands, causes of action, or other liability, including attorney fees, on account of
personal injuries or death or on account of property damages arising out of or relating to the
work or services to be performed by DA and CJC hereunder, resulting from the negligence of or
the willful act or omission of DA and CJC, its agents, employees and subcontractors.
15. Assignment of This Contract. The parties agree that this Contract is not
transferable or assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party.
16. Non -Waiver of Rights. It is agreed that County's failure to insist upon the
strict performance of any provision of this Contract or to exercise any right based upon a breach
thereof, or the acceptance of any performance during such breach, shall not constitute a waiver of
any rights under this Contract.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of
the parties. No modification, including amendments to budget of County funds, or rescission of
this Agreement shall be effective unless evidenced by a writing signed by the DA, CJC and County.
19. Conflicts of Interest. DA and CJC agree to disclose to County any potential
conflicts of interest.
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New Hanover County Contract #
20. Equal Opportunity. In connection with the performance of this Contract, DA
and CJC agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. DA and CJC agree to take affirmative
actions to ensure that applicants are employed, and that during their employment, employees are
treated without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. DA and
CJC further agree that programs or services offered by DA and CJC are not restrictive with regard
to race, sex, age, religion, disability, or any characteristics prohibited by law.
21. Payment Release: Funds shall not be released until DA and CJC comply
with all financial and performance measurements requirements and reporting, terms of contract or
memorandum of understanding, and all deadlines. CONTRACTS MUST BE RETURNED TO
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PRIOR TO ANY COUNTY FUNDS BEING RELEASED.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals, by
authority duly given on the day and year first above written.
(CORPORATE SEAL)
ATTEST:
By:
Title:
ATTEST:
Title:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Office of the District Attorney for the 6th
Prosecutorial District
By:
Title:
New Hanover County Community Justice Center, Inc.
By:
Title:
I, , a Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid,
certify that personally came before me this day and
acknowledged that (s)he is of Office of the District Attorney for the
6th Prosecutorial District, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, and that by
authority duly given, the foregoing instrument was signed and sealed in its name by its
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WITNESS my hand and notarial seal, this
Notary Public
day of , 20
My Commission Expires
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NEW HANOVER COUNTYDIGITAL SIGNATURE PAGE ATTACHED HERETO AND
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New Hanover Community Endowment, Inc.
Grant Agreement
2023 Strategic Grant — New Hanover County District Attorney's Office
This Grant Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the New Hanover Community
Endowment, Inc. (the "Endowment"), in connection with the Endowment's award of grant funds
(the "Grant Funds") to the undersigned grantee (the "Grantee") as applicable to the grant (the
"Grant").
The undersigned, on behalf of the Grantee, hereby confirms that they have read and agree to the
following terms and conditions applicable to the Grant:
1. To use the Grant Funds only for the designated project or program (the "Project") as
described in the attached Plan of Accountability (which is incorporated in and forms a
part of this Agreement), and not for any other purpose without the Endowment's prior
written approval. The terms of this Grant Agreement supersede information in the
initial application in case of any discrepancy between the Grant Agreement and the
application. A request for redirection, including subgrants, of any Grant Funds must
be submitted to the Endowment in writing, and approval of such a request is subject
to the Endowment's sole discretion.
2. To notify the Endowment immediately of any change in (a) Grantee's legal or tax
status, (b) Grantee's executive or key staff responsible for achieving the Grant
purposes, and (c) Grantee's ability to expend the Grant Funds for the intended
purpose.
3. To use the Grant Funds exclusively for purposes benefiting the residents of New
Hanover County and region.
4. To maintain books and records adequate to demonstrate that the Grant Funds were
used for the purpose for which the Grant is made, and to maintain records of
expenditures adequate to identify the purposes for which, and the manner in which,
the Grant Funds have been expended.
5. To give the Endowment reasonable access to the Grantee's files and records for the
purpose of making such financial audits, verifications, and inquiries as the
Endowment deems necessary concerning the Grant, and to maintain such files and
records for a period of at least four years after completion or termination of the
Project.
6. To return to the Endowment any unexpended funds or any portion of the Grant Funds
that is not used for the purposes specified herein.
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023 Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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7. To allow the Endowment to review any proposed publicity using the Endowment's
name, logo, or other associated assets that concern this Grant prior to its release.
Grantees are encouraged to mention the Endowment as related to the Project, as
specified in the Plan of Accountability.
8. To allow the Endowment to include information about the Grant and the Grantee in
the Endowment's publications, including but not limited to, periodic public reports,
newsletters, news releases, social media postings, and on the Endowment's website.
This includes, but is not limited to, the amount and purpose of the Grant, any
photographs provided by the Grantee, the Grantee's logo or trademark, and other
information and materials about the Grantee and its activities.
9. To submit a written report summarizing the Project promptly following the end of the
Grant Term, which is the period during which the Grantee is to use all Grant Funds
and to submit any interim reports the Endowment may require. Reports should
describe the progress in achieving the purposes of the Grant and include a detailed
accounting of the use and expenditure of the Grant Funds, as detailed in the attached
Plan of Accountability.
10. To comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Organizations shall provide a full accounting of Grant Funds by the date(s) listed in
the Plan of Accountability. Intentional misuse of funds can be subject to civil and/or
criminal penalties.
The Endowment reserves the right to discontinue, modify, or withhold any payments in
connection with the award of this Grant or to require a total or partial refund of any Grant Funds
if, in the Endowment's sole discretion, such action is necessary: (a) because the Grantee has not
fully complied with the terms and conditions of this Grant; (b) to protect the purpose and
objectives of the Grant or any other charitable activities of the Endowment; or (c) to comply with
the requirements of any law, regulation, or condition applicable to the Grantee, the Endowment,
or this Grant.
Grantee/Organization: New Hanover County Administration (as the fiscal sponsor for New
Hanover County District Attorney's Office)
Grant Amount: $3,439,066.00
The Grant Funds shall be disbursed to the Grantee on the date(s) listed in the Plan of
Accountability.
Grantee Representative Signature
Name:
Endowment Representative Signature
Name: Joel Beeson, Chief Financial Officer
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023
Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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New Hanover Community Endowment, Inc.
Plan of Accountability
Grantee/Organization:
New Hanover County Administration is the fiscal sponsor for the New Hanover County
District Attorney's Office
Project:
The funding will support the creation of a Community Justice Center (CJC), which will be
housed at the Harrelson Center across the street from the New Hanover County Courthouse.
The CJC's multidisciplinary team of approximately two dozen professionals will include
prosecutors, law enforcement, and direct service providers who will work to solve, prove, and
prevent crime; support victims in achieving safety, stability, and self-sufficiency; provide
mental health services and rehabilitation to reduce recidivism and improve community safety;
and end the generational cycle of violence through early intervention, education, and
prevention. The CJC will be open 24 hours a day.
Total Grant Fund Amount:
$3,439,066.00
Grant Term(s) & Contingencies (if applicable):
Grant Terms:
Contingencies (if applicable):
The term of the Grant is three (3) years,
1St payment will be released upon receipt of
beginning on 01/01/2024 and ending on
signed grant agreement.
12/31 /2026.
2nd payment released upon submission and
approval of 2024 midyear report.
3rd payment released upon submission and
approval of 1 "year annual report.
4th payment released upon submission and
approval 21 year annual report.
Expected Intermediate Milestones:
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023 Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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Key intermediate milestones for the project/program are as follows:
Year 1 —
• Complete security assessment by making improvements and renovations to comply
with evidence collection, evidence storage and technology requirements.
• Work with consultant regarding the FJC model and send staff to existing FJC facilities
in NC for professional development.
• Convert two New Hanover grant positions to domestic violence and sexual assault
prosecutor positions.
• Post and fill positions for two victim witness legal assistants and two navigator
positions.
• Deploy staff from DA's office to CJC offices.
• Convert federal prosecutor grant position and integrate into CJC office.
• Integrate law enforcement partners into CJC offices.
• Integrate additional service providers into CJC offices.
• Year 1 progress reports to the Endowment should include an update on implementation
plans, developed metrics and milestones met.
Years 2 —
• Review and analyze data from law enforcement and AOC and incorporate changes as
needed.
• Perform regular review and analysis of data from CJC clients, partners, and community
to measure the impact of the CJC. Adjust as needed.
• Provide ongoing professional development training.
• Year 2 progress reports to the Endowment should include an update on developed
metrics and milestones met.
Year 3 —
• Review data from law enforcement and AOC and incorporate changes as needed.
• Perform regular review and analysis of data from CJC clients, partners, and community
to measure the impact of the CJC. Adjust as needed.
• Provide ongoing professional development training.
• Year 3 progress and final reports to the Endowment should include updates on
developed metrics and key milestones met.
Grant Fund Transfer Method:
Grant Funds will be transferred from the Endowment to the Grantee via direct deposit. Grant
Funds may only be transferred using reliable banking systems or other regulated financial
channels. Any changes in the Grantee's account information that may impact the transfer of
Grant Funds must be shared with the Endowment promptly and are the responsibility of the
Grantee to communicate.
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023 Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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Payment Schedule:
Scheduled Date(s) of Transfer
Amount of Transfer
By January 31, 2024
$573,177.66
By July 31, 2024
$573,177.66
By January 31, 2025
$1,146,355.33
By January 31, 2026
$1,146,355.33
Reporting Timeline:
Interim reports are to be made to the Endowment by each of the following dates:
• July 15, 2024
• January 15, 2025
• July 15, 2025
• January 15, 2026
• July 15, 2026
A final report will be made to the Endowment by January 15, 2027.
Reports are to include but are not limited to the following:
1. A description of significant outcomes and all activities related to the Grant to date.
2. A description of any unanticipated outcomes related to the Grant.
3. A full financial accounting of the expenditure of Grant Funds to date
All reports must be submitted to Fluxx Grants Management System and will be kept on file by
the Endowment in accordance with the Endowment's record retention policy. Grantees will be
notified of receipt of all submitted reports through the Fluxx Grants Management System.
Extensions:
No Grant Funds will be transferred from the Endowment to the Grantee following the end of the
Grant Term, unless otherwise indicated with the Endowment's prior written approval and an
affirmative vote by the Board of Directors. Approval of any request related to the extension of
the Grant Term is subject to the Endowment's sole discretion.
Additional Terms and Conditions:
Procurement: All goods or services acquired using Grant Funds must be reasonably necessary to
implement the Project. All procurement transactions involving the use of Grant Funds will be
conducted to provide, to the extent possible and reasonable, free, and open competition among
suppliers. The Grantee should use reasonable efforts to procure goods and services from local
businesses, small businesses, minority -owned firms, and women's business enterprises. The
Grantee will seek competitive offers where possible and reasonable to obtain the best possible
quality at the best possible price. The requirements of the bid process may vary depending on the
value of the procurement. When evaluating bids received, the Grantee is not required to take the
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023 Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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lowest price if other factors are reasonably important to the Grantee; however, the bases for
evaluation and selection should be listed in the procurement documents and there should be an
objective method for the decision made by the Grantee. The decision should be documented in
writing. If the Grantee is subject to statutory or regulatory procurement requirements, those
requirements supersede this section.
Conflict of Interest: In connection with the Project, no employee, officer, director, volunteer, or
agent of the Grantee shall engage in any activity that involves a conflict of interest or that would
appear to a reasonable person to involve a conflict of interest.
Non-discrimination: The Grantee shall not discriminate by reason of age, race, ethnicity,
religion, color, sex, parental status, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation,
protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status, in connection with the
Project.
Restrictions on Use of Grant Funds: The Grantee will use the Grant Funds only for charitable,
educational, or scientific purposes. The Grantee will not use the Grant Funds in any way that
would result in or give rise to private inurement or impermissible private benefit. The Grantee
will not use the Grant Funds to carry on propaganda or otherwise to attempt to influence
legislation, to influence the outcome of any public election, or to carry on directly or indirectly
any voter registration drive.
Assignment: The Grantee will not transfer or assign to any other entity any of the Grantee's
rights or obligations under this Grant Agreement without the prior written consent of the
Endowment.
Independent entity: The Grantee is a legal entity independent from the Endowment, is not an
agent of the Endowment, and is not authorized to bind the Endowment to any agreement of
payment for goods or services.
Application ID: SR-202309-01063
Revised 12.06.2023 Grant ID: SG-202309-01063
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Soil and PRESENTER(S): Dru Harrison, New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District
Water Director
CONTACT(S): Dru Harrison
SU BJ ECT:
Presentation of the Pages Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District (NHSWCD) Board of Supervisors identified Pages Creek watershed
as a priority watershed in response to the poor water quality results shown in the county's water quality monitoring
program report, which is prepared by Coastal Protection Engineering of North Carolina, Inc. and managed by the
Planning and Land Use Department.
In early 2022, NHSWCD partnered with Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development (CFRC&D) and Moffatt &
Nichol and received a grant from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund to conduct a study of the watershed to
identify problem areas, potential causes, and solutions in a comprehensive Pages Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
(restoration plan). The restoration plan was finalized in 2023, adopted by the NHSWCD Board of Supervisors in
January 2024, and approved by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) in January 2024.
The restoration plan was designed to identify problems and provide suggestions, steps, and a sample timeline for water
quality improvements in the watershed. The goal of N HSWCD is to use the plan to work with the county's Engineering,
Parks and Gardens, Planning and Land Use, Cooperative Extension, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), and
other partners to identify and collaborate on projects to help improve water quality in the watershed.
The restoration plan will also provide an important foundational guide for the county to be able to apply for funding
directly focused on improving water quality. An example of a potential grant the NHSWCD hopes to pursue is an
Environmental Protection Agency 319 grant, in partnership with the North Carolina State University Stormwater
Engineering Research Group and Cooperative Extension. If the grant is pursued in the coming year to assist with Pages
Creek Watershed water quality improvement, no additional funds would be requested from the county other than staff
time, which would be used for an in -kind match.
The NHSWCD also plans to continue its partnership with CFRC&D and Moffitt & Nichol to pursue other grant funds
for a feasibility study to find additional projects in the watershed to improve water quality. The restoration plan also
aligns directly with the county's strategic priority of sustainable land use and environmental stewardship and helps to
further the target of reducing bacterial contaminants in county creeks.
The NHSWCD is proud to take the lead on the Pages Creek Watershed Restoration Plan and the near -term and future
work to help improve water quality in that area. The NHSWCD staff and Board of Supervisors will continue to keep
the Board of County Commissioners updated on progress of the plan, projects that are developed, and improvements
that are made. In addition, community meetings will be held in the Pages Creek area to inform residents of the
approved plan, potential projects, and next steps. Resident engagement will continue to be integral throughout the
restoration plan and projects.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Sustainable Land Use & Environmental Stewardship
o Cultural amenities that enhance quality of place are safeguarded.
■ Promote the community through activities that enhance life and connect people.
o Natural areas and critical environmental features are enhanced and protected.
Ensure development compliments natural features.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentation and provide any feedback.
ATTACHMENTS:
Pages Creek Watershed Restoration Plan
Staff Presentation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentation and provide feedback.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 7
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Diversity & Equity PRESENTER(S): Lauren McConville, N HC Communication & Outreach Manager
CONTACT(S): Linda Thompson, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer and Lauren McConville
SU BJ ECT:
Consideration of New Hanover County Language Access Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In January of 2023, New Hanover County was selected to participate in the 2023 Local Government Language Access
Collaborative by UNC-Chapel Hill's Institute for the Study of the Americas, an initiative that brings together local
governments and community -based organizations to build inclusive practices and policies related to language access.
Cape Fear Latinos is New Hanover County's community partner, a grassroots non-profit organization that works with
the Hispanic/Latino community in and around New Hanover County. This collaboration has resulted in the creation of
a language access plan and will help build trust in communities that often feel overlooked and connect individuals and
families to resources that will help build sustainable and successful futures. This language access plan put into action
will ensure that residents have the right resources and information at the right time to make informed decisions that
impact their health, safety, and well-being.
This plan will address and outline our efforts to empower individuals with limited English proficiency and enable them
to fully engage with and access services throughout the county. Through consistent monitoring and updating of this
Language Access Plan, the county will better serve and understand the needs of residents and improve the accessibility
of services and resources. Further, New Hanover County will ensure it moves towards policies and procedures
supporting the right of all residents to communicate within the language they prefer and provide resources to county
staff to meet residents' diverse needs.
"Language access" means providing individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) meaningful access to the same
services as English-speaking individuals. A language access plan (LAP) for New Hanover County is a critical tool to
ensure residents with limited English proficiency can connect with and have access to vital community services and
information. An efficient and effective language access plan will also guide county staff and internal stakeholders on
best practices for assisting residents with limited English proficiency and serve as a model for inclusive customer
service across the organization.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Organizational Capacity
■ Foster an agile culture that embraces diversity and drives innovative solutions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 8
Hear presentation and adopt the Language Access Plan
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Presentation
Language Access Plan
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentation and recommend adoption.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 8
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle and Martha Wayne, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SU BJ ECT:
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 — Financial Results thru 12/31/23
BRIEF SUMMARY:
County staff will provide an overview of unaudited financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2024, with notable
highlights for the six months ending December 31, 2023 (General Fund unless stated otherwise):
• Property taxes of $167.4 million exceeded budget by $1.1 million, or 0.7%.
• Sales taxes of $23.5 million were essentially right on budget, with a positive variance of $25 thousand.
• Intergovernmental revenue of $19.6 million, which is $2.9 million over -budget primarily due to an ABC Board
Excess Profit Distribution.
• Investment income of $5.1 million exceeded the budget by $1.0 million due to continued increases in interest
rates.
• Total revenue of $225.5 million compared to budget of $219.9 million, a favorable variance of $5.5 million, or
2.5%.
• Total expenditures of $179.8 million, which was lower than the budget by $1.6 million, or 0.9%.
• Results of other funds are in line with expectations.
Further details, including results of other county funds are included in the attached executive and financial summaries.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear the presentation.
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ITEM: 9
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Presentation
Executi\,e Summary for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
Financial Summaries for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2023
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear the presentation and provide feedback.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 9
New Hanover County Financial Summary
Executive Summary
For the Period Ended December 31, 2023
Introduction
Attached is a fiscal summary for select New Hanover County funds for the six months ended December 31, 2023.
Included is a summary of revenues and expenditures as recorded by the County for the General, Debt Service,
Environmental Management, Fire Services, and Stormwater Services.
This information is provided to update you on the financial status of the County on a regular basis throughout the
fiscal year. The narrative below provides analysis of the tables and charts that follow.
Budgeted amounts noted below were calculated by multiplying the total current year budget by the average
collection/expenditure rate experienced at this point in the fiscal year in the two preceding fiscal years.
General Fund Highlights:
Revenues
Property Taxes - Property tax bills were mailed in July 2023 and are due by the end of the first week in
January of each year. By 12/31 in the prior two fiscal years, the county had collected an average of 76.9% of
total taxes that were ultimately received for the fiscal year. Through December 2023, the county had
received 77.4% of the total budget, which results in a favorable variance at this point in the year of $1.1
million. Thus, indications are that the county's property tax revenues should come in at budget or just
slightly higher.
Sales Taxes - Sales taxes are received from the State in the third month following the related sale. Thus, this
report reflects taxes from sales occurring from July 2023 to September 2023. Sales taxes were right at
budget for this time period, with collections amounting to 24.8% of the total budget, which matches the prior
two year average. For the first two months of calendar year 2024, the trend of sales taxes being very close to
budget continued. Thus, indications are that the county's sales taxes will be substantially in line with budget
for the fiscal year.
• Other Taxes — Other Taxes are down approximately $250K from the prior year and are under -budget by
$224K. Real Property Transfer Taxes are the largest component of this line item, and a decline from the prior
year from $2.2 million to $2.0 million is responsible for the variances. Higher interest rates causing slower
property sales are the likely cause.
• Charges for Services — This line item is lower than last year and almost the same as two years prior ($6.1
million thru 12/31/23 and 12/31/21 and $6.4 million thru 12/31/22) and is tracking higher than budget by
$241K. Inspection fees are the largest line item in this category and have totaled $1.9 million in FY24 vs. $2.5
million at the same point in FY23. Based on trends from the end of FY23, inspection fees were budgeted
lower in FY24.
• Intergovernmental Revenue — This line item has totaled $19.6 million thus far in FY24 compared to $15.1
million in the prior year and is ahead of budget by $2.9 million. The primary reason for the variances is the
November 2023 receipt of $2.2 million in ABC Board excess profits, with timing of cash receipts also
impacting the current year variance.
• Investment Earnings — Investment earnings of $5.1 million for the first half of FY24 are significantly ahead of
prior years and are $1.0 million ahead of budget due to increases in interest rates. Based on staff's review of
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investment balances and expected interest rates, the county should meet or exceed the budgeted amount
for the year.
Other Revenues — Other Revenues of $614K reflect a positive variance to budget of $475K. The variance is
primarily due to the sale of two parcels at the Blue Clay Business Park.
Expenditures
• Through half of the year, expenditures in substantially all government functions are in the 40-50% range,
with a weighted average total of 41.5%. In total, actual expenditures through the second quarter of FY24
were $1.6 million (0.9%) under budget, with actual expenditures of $179.8 million compared to a budget
projection of $181.3 million.
DEBT SERVICE FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
• The Debt Service Fund receives most of its outside revenue from property taxes and sales taxes. Consistent
with the General Fund, property taxes are tracking slightly ahead of budget, while sales taxes are essentially
on budget. The lower property tax receipts in FY24 vs. FY23 are because total debt service payments are
lower for the year ($53.5 million in FY24 vs. $56.5 million in FY23) and therefore a lower amount of property
taxes was budgeted for this fund.
Intergovernmental Revenue of $2.3 million is lower than the prior year amount of $2.7 million and is below
budget by $0.2 million. The variance from the prior year is due to the last repayment of a borrowing from
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer being received in July 2022 in the prior fiscal year. The variance to budget is
due to the timing of cash receipts.
Debt service payments for the six months of the fiscal year totaled $29.4 million, which are paid from this
fund when they become due, and the amount paid to date is consistent with expectations, with the variance
to budget being timing of payments.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
• Total revenues through the first six months of the current fiscal year were $8.7 million compared to $8.1
million in the prior year, and a budget of $8.4 million at this point in the current year.
• Within total revenue, $8.2 million relates to tipping fees, which compares to $7.7 million in tipping fees
realized in the comparable period of the prior year. Total tonnage this fiscal year to date has been 203,000
tons vs. 189,000 tons in the prior year.
• The favorable variance in Other Revenue primarily relates to higher interest earnings on cash held by this
fund as a result of the increases in interest rates.
• Total expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year were $5.7 million compared to a budget of $7.9
million and the prior year amount of $5.4 million. Personnel and Operating Expenses are tracking very close
to budget, while Capital Expenditures are significantly below budget, primarily due to the timing of
expenditures. Staff expects most of the budgeted Capital Outlay to occur in the second half of this fiscal
year.
FIRE RESCUE FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
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The primary revenue source for this fund is property taxes, the bulk of which are received in December and
January. Collections through December 2023 were approximately $11.1 million compared to $11.0 million in
the prior year and a budget of $11.2 million.
Total expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year were $11.3 million , unchanged from the prior
fiscal year, and a current year budget -to -date of $11.5 million. Variances in line items are due to the timing
of expenditures.
STORMWATER SERVICES FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
This is the third year of providing this service to the unincorporated county. During the first year, fees charged to
residents were subsidized with an allocation from the general fund. Thus, this is the second full fiscal year with a
stand-alone balanced budget.
• Stormwater fees are included with property tax bills, and thus follow the same pattern of receipt as ad
valorem taxes — predominantly in December and January.
• Total revenues for this fund, substantially all of which are stormwater fees for each of the periods presented,
were $3.4 million for the first half of FY24, unchanged from the same period of FY23, and compared to a
budget of $3.5 million.
• Total expenditures for the first six months of the fiscal year were $2.0 million compared to a budget of $3.3
million and compared to $2.2 million in the prior year, with lower operating expenses causing both variances
(see next bullet).
• Operating expenses are significantly lower than budget due to minimal amounts having been spent thus far
on the following projects: 1) White Road culvert repairs of $840K and 2) two planning and feasibility related
to Acorn Branch and Pumpkin Creek totaling $400K.
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended December 31, 202
GENERAL FUND
2024
Budget Full Yr.
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD % to
FY23-24
12-31-2021
12-31-2022
12-31-2023
12-31-2023
Variance $
Budget
Revenues
Ad Valorem Taxes
216,214,493
162,205,745
159,411,127
167,401,126
166,268,945
1,132,181
77.4%
Sales Taxes
94,736,436
20,250,345
23,358,105
23,520,036
23,494,636
25,400
24.8%
Other Taxes
6,129,000
4,020,866
3,364,872
3,110,493
3,334,176
(223,683)
50.8%
Charges for Service
12,640,014
6,101,719
6,414,271
6,105,617
5,864,966
240t651
48.3%
Intergovernmental Revenue
47,468,949
17,562,526
15,099,452
19,605,893
16,709,070
2,896,823
41.3%
Investment Earnings
12,131,409
594,143
3,469,088
5,142,110
4,100,416
1,041,694
42.4%
Other Revenues
1,611,243
415,614
502,271
613,985
138,567
475,418
38.1%
Long Term Debt Proceeds
5,663,000
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
396,594,544
211,150,958
211,619,186
225,499,260
219,910,777
5,588,483
56.9%
Total General Fund Revenues
Expenditures
General Government
80,052,464
22,494,804
31,300,250
33,882,091
34,502,612
(620t521)
42.3%
Human Services
89,131,912
28,336,896
31,935,766
34,996,580
39,396,305
(4,399,725)
39.3%
Public Safety
93,810,058
37,503,014
42,274,848
47,472,192
43,527,867
3,944,325
50.6%
Public Safety - Hurricanes
238,823
28,294
10,254
123,011
63,049
59,962
51.5%
Economic and Physical Dev.
1,803,799
881,695
946,838
1,072,221
1,080,476
(8,255)
59.4%
Culture and Recreation
16,743,996
6,419,988
6,822,639
7,371,324
7,618,518
(247,194)
44.0%
Education - Community College
15,165,659
5,475,474
5,877,787
6,495,974
7,446,339
(950,365)
42.8%
Transfers Out:
Education - Public Schools
95,977,304
46,433,478
46,237,752
47,013,732
47,700,720
(686,988)
49.0%
Debt Service Fund
15,043,104
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Other - Primarily Capital
25,665,186
-
2,408
1,342,895
-
1,342,895
5.2%
Total General Fund
Expenditures
433,632,305
147,573,643
165,408,542
179,770,020
181,335,886
(1,565,866)
41.5%
37,037,761
-
-
-
-
Appropriated Fund Balance
Revenues In Excess (Under)
Expenditures
63,577,315
46,210,644
45,729,240
38,574,891
7,154,349
56.19%
GF Revenues
54.6%:
56.0i%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0% 30.0%
40.0% 50.0%
60.0% 70.0%
80.0%
90.0% 100.0%
0FY24 Qtr2-%to Budget 0FY23 Qtr2-%to Actual
0FY22 Qtr2-%to Actual
41.5%
GF Expenditures
43.6%
43.0%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0% 30.0%
40.0% 50.0%
60.0% 70.0%
80.0%
90.0% 100.0%
■FY24 Qtr2-%to Budget 0FY23 Qtr2-%to Actual
0FY22 Qtr2-%to Actual
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
DEBT SERVICE FUND
2024
Budget
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD % to
FY23-24
12-31-2021
12-31-2022
12-31-2023
12-31-2023
Variance $
Budget
Revenues
Ad Valorem Taxes
12,088,726
16,826,113
12,182,847
9,469,734
9,272,053
197,681
78.3%
Sales Taxes
21,509,084
4,745,914
5,495,204
5,520,168
5,527,835
(7,667)
25.7%
Intergovernmental Revenue
4,844,416
2,853,142
2,658,850
2,279,220
2,451,274
(172,054)
47.0%
Investment Earnings
-
60
358
962
-
962
-
Transfer In from General Fund
15,043,104
-
-
-
-
0.0%
Transfer In from Other Funds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Debt Service Fund
Revenues
53,485,330
1 24,425,229
20,337,259
17,270,084
17,251,162
18,922
32.3%
Expenditures
Debt Service
53,485,330
36,992,728
33,558,438
29,352,113
32,679,537
(3,327,424)
54.9%
Revenues In Excess (Under)
Expenditures
-
(12,567,499)
(13,221,179)
(12,082,029)
(15,428,375)
3,346,346
Debt Service Revenues
Debt Service Expenditures
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0%
0FY24 Qtr2-%to Budget 0FY23 Qtr2-%to Actual 0FY22 Qtr2-%to Actual
80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OPERATING FUND
Revenues
Charges for Service
Intergovernmental Revenue
Other
Revenues
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
Operating Expenditures
Debt Service
Capital Expenditures
Transfers:
To General Fund
To Capital Projects
Total Environmental Mgmt
Expenditures
Revenues In Excess (Under)
Expenditures
EM R
EM Expe
Budget Full Yr.
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
FY23-24
12-31-2021
7,374,692
12-31-2022
7,733,121
12-31-2023
8,190,085
12-31-2023
7,802,281
Variance $
387,804
18,358,308
768,000
458,427
168,225
189,219
370,176
(180,957)
591,000
269,551
244,215
333,245
236,400
96,845
21,965,302
8,102,670
8,145,561
8,712,549
8,408,857
303,692
3,210,258
1,257,124
1,238,972
1,409,143
1,441,406
(32,263)
9,945,680
3,211,045
3,734,547
4,233,610
4,266,697
(33,087)
462,609
13,300
24,957
50,279
58,289
(8,010)
3,488,316
209,642
427,133
16,305
2,096,478
(2,080,173)
664,471
-
701
-
664
(664)
8,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
25,771,334
4,691,111
5,426,310
5,709,337
7,863,534
(2,154,197)
3,411,559
2,719,251
3,003,212
545,323
2,457,889
2024
YTD % to
Budget
44.6%
24.6%
56.4%
39.7%
43.9 %
42.6 %
10.9 %
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
22.2%
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
FIRE RESCUE FUND
Revenues
Ad Valorem Taxes
Sales Taxes
Charges for Services
Transfers:
From General Fund
From Special Revenue
Total Fire Services Revenues
2024
Budget Full Yr.
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD %to
FY23-24
12-31-2021
12-31-2022
12-31-2023
12-31-2023
Variance $
Budget
14,037,241
10,856,087
10,970,439
11,129,645
11,229,793
(100,148)
79.3%
5,469,686
1,151,891
1,404,461
1,481,951
1,422,118
59,833
27.1%
46,074
20,440
23,305
18,020
21,056
(3,036)
39.1%
61.3%
20,601,932
12,042,166
12,408,748
12,635,918
12,673,362
(37,444)
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
13,178,515
4,978,183
5,997,616
6,260,408
5,838,082
422,326
47.5%
Operating Expenditures
5,235,423
2,714,688
2,525,851
2,961,835
3,544,381
(582,546)
56.6%
Debt Service
1,100,706
1,076,088
1,091,869
645,106
719,862
(74,756)
58.6%
Capital Expenditures
2,031,648
717,226
1,681,387
1,419,293
1,365,267
54,026
69.9%
Transfers:
To General Fund
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
To Capital Projects
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Fire Services Expenditures
21,546,292
9,486,185
11,296,723
11,286,642
11,467,593
(180,951)
52.4%
- 1 2,555,981 1,112,025 1,349,276 1,205,769
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
-illjlllllllilllllrllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIIllilljl
61.3%
Fire Services Revenues 8.7%
62.2%
52.4%
Fire Services Expenditures 53.8%
50.5%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
■FY24 Qtr2-%to Budget ■FY23 Qtr2-%to Actual ■FY22 Qtr 2-%to Actual
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 4
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
STORMWATER FUND
2024
Budget Full Yr.
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD % to
FY23-24
12-31-2021
12-31-2022
12-31-2023
12-31-2023
Variance $
Budget
Revenues
Charges for Service
4,158,521
614,146
3,413,042
3,379,105
3,487,513
(108,408)
81.3%
Long Term Debt Issued
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Investment Earnings
-
132
14,625
14,625
-
Transfer In from General Fund
840,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Stormwater Revenues
5,398,521
614,146
3,413,174
3,393,730
3,487,513
(93,783)
62.9%
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
1,141,433
70,883
422,795
387,258
508,378
(121,120)
33.9%
Operating Expenditures
3,025,819
609,471
934,448
832,053
1,888,672
(1,056,619)
27.5%
Debt Service
411,339
210,290
216,169
215,870
196,908
18,962
-
Capital Expenditures
1,264,000
900,462
627,794
604,561
698,230
(93,669)
52.5%
Transfers:
47.8%
To General Fund
-
-
-
-
-
Total Stormwater Expenditures
5,842,591
1,791,106 2,201,206 2,039,742 3,292,188 (1,252,446)
34.9%
Appropriated Fund Balance
444,070
-
-
-
-
Administrative Reserve
-
-
-
-
-
(1,176,960)
1,211,968
1,353,988
195,325
1,158,663
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
Stormwater Revenues
Stormwater Expenditures
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
0FY24 Qtr2-%to Budget 0FY23 Qtr2-%to Actual 0FY22 Qtr2-%to Actual
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 2/19/2024
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair Bill Rivenbark
CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board
SU BJ ECT:
Committee Appointment
BRIEF SUMMARY:
A vacancy exists on the following board/committee:
• New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ I ncrease transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Make appointments.
ATTACHMENTS:
New Hano\,er County Ju\,enile Crime Pre\tention Council
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approve appointments.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 10
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
NHC Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Vacancies: 3
Vacqncy.Cate gpEKjq_g.oint at this time:�
1 — At -Large unexpired, expiring 9/30/25
Note: Advertising is ongoing for the Faith and Under Age 21 categories.
Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 10-1 -1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
Members: Limited to no more than 26. 12 appointed by the Commissioners in the following
categories: Member of faith community, 2 school students under age 21, juvenile defense
attorney, member of business community, parks and recreation representative, 7 at -large, and
county commissioner or designee.
Agency Representatives: School superintendent or designee, chief of police or designee, local
sheriff or designee, chief district judge or designee, district attorney or designee, chief court
counselor or designee, AMH/DD/SA director or designee, substance abuse professional, county
manager or designee, health director or designee, DSS director or designee, and United Way or
other non-profit member.
Terms: 2-year terms (Changed from 3-year terms to reflect requirements of General Statutes)
Regular Meetings: Meetings are held seven times a year (3rd Friday at 12:00 p.m.) in Human
Resources Training Room B in the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government
Center Drive, Wilmington, NC.
Statute or Cause Creating Task Force: NC General Assembly established JCPC on 12/21/98.
Revised membership GS 143B-846. House Bill 593 was passed as of July 1, 2020 which updated
the Under Age category to age 21 (changed from the Under Age 18).
Purpose: The JCPC is to assess, prioritize and identify ways to meet needs of youths who are
at -risk of delinquency or who have been adjudicated, undisciplined, or delinquent; identify
community risk factors; recommend allocation of state funding for youth programs that address
these risk factors; and evaluate the effectiveness of these programs.
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Business Community
Unexpired 11/20/23
9/30/25
Kelsey Fadden
2825 Berry Patch Court
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
515-720-0415 (C)
Faith Community
9/30/25
VACANT
Juvenile Defense Attorney
Unexpired 3/21/22
9/30/23
Cecilia Reyna
First 9/18/23
9/30/25
409 Endicott Court
Wilmington, NC 28411
832-253-6320 (H)
Under Age 21 (2 members required)
VACANT
9/30/25
Amir Johnson
First 9/19/22
9/30/24
Wilmington, NC
Members -at -Large
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 10- 1 - 2
JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (CONT.)
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Akeeva Miller
First 10/16/23
9/30/25
724 South 51h Avenue, Apt. 103
Wilmington, NC 28401
434-713-6221 (C)
Zachery Mitcham
Unexpired 1/24/22
9/30/22
6909 Eschol Court
First 9/19/22
9/30/24
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-233-2359 (H)
Deborah O'Neill
First 9/19/22
9/30/24
225 Nantucket Court
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-547-1077 (H) 910-515-5767 (W)
Brittany Patterson
First 9/19/22
9/30/24
2511 Sapling Circle
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-617-4879 (H)
Gina Warren
First 9/19/22
9/30/24
7008 Cape Harbor Drive, Apartment F
Wilmington, NC 28411
919-697-3869 (H)
VACANT
9/30/25
County Commissioners' Designee
9/21/20
Undesignated
Tufanna Bradley, Assistant County Manager
1650 Greenfield St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-798-7174
Agency Representatives:
District Attorney's Office: Lillian Salcines-Bright
Undesignated
DSS: Mary Beth Rubright
Health Department: Carla Turner
Judge of District Court: Judge JH Corpening, Chair
Juvenile Justice / Courts: Robert Speight
NHC Schools: Julie Varnum
Public Defender's Office: Lyana Hunter
Sheriff Department: Sgt. E. Granada or Lt. E. Brown
Substance Abuse Center: Ryan Estes
Trillium Health Resources — Southern Regional Area
Board: Cecelia Peers
United Way: Tommy Taylor
Wilmington City Police: Melissa Moore
Youth Empowerment Program: Chris Preston
NC JJ&DP Consultant: Pamela Stokes
File: /JCPC
Staff liaison/support: Wendy DuBose
Revised: 11/2023
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 10- 1 - 3
Lonq, Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 2:02 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Online Form Submission #9684 for Board and Committee Application
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Applied to
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 4
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Occupation Contracts Administrator
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Wendy Dale 7780 Cypress Island Drive
0wernar128@yahoo.com Wilmington, NC 28412
PROFESSIONAL E PE IEVNCE
Contract Administrator
Jar na Software, Inc. - Portland, CP — August 2021 to Present
Supervisor. Allyson Keo
• reviewed, Grafted, Analyzed, and (Negotiated complex IT master services, subscription services, subcontractor,
transactional, non -disclosure, proprietary software licensing, SOW, partnering, co -marketing, and IT procurement
agreements with external customers, partners, and vendors
• Led negotiations and provided final approval on all legal contractual issues, utilizing playbook and alternative
language
• Counseled sales and other personnel regarding contracts procedures and contractual matters
• Collaborated cross -functionally with sales, finance, and IT to identify and confirm solutions to contracting issues
* Prepared and delivered training presentation to new hires to the sales organization regarding company contracting
policies, procedures, and practices
* Delivered training to internal group of IT professionals regarding highly sensitive confidential info nation specific to a
high -value and strategic client,
• Developed and maintained valuable working relationships with sales and other personnel to effect timely
commercial transactions
® Provided thoughtful input and experiential feedback into Improving contracting processes
• Managed multiple projects related to contracts and legal department matters
Operations mist
PPD - Wilmington, INC — July 2019 to December 2019
upervlsor° Suzanne Wallace
Contributed to the achievement of financial and business objectives through accurate and timely reporting of
revenue and costs for assigned portfolio of projects
Administered the daily financial management of the project portfolio consisting of single service contracts and/or
tactical accounts
Identified issues related to contract. modifications, contract values, and contract deliverables
Performed analysis of budget to actual data on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and for revenue calculations
and forecasting
Performed reconciliations of costs and revenues recognized for assigned projects
'Tracked and maintained project information and budgets within the project accounting system
Coordinated with support staff to ensure sponsors are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner
Freelance Paralegal
Self-employed - Wilmington, INC -- January 2019 to July 2019
• Provided contract legal and administrative services to attorneys and businesses
• utilized sound knowledge of legal terminology, research databases, and federal and state court systems
• reviewed and Analyzed Contracts
• researched specific industries for factual information relevant to litigation
• Communicated and collaborated with clients„ professionals„ and municipal staff to obtain information and resolve
legal issues
Contracts Specialist
Red Hat, Inc. - Raleigh, IBC - August 2014 to September 2017
Supervisor: Ed Hussey
Grafted, reviewed, Analyzed, Negotiated, and Assisted with Execution of complex IT master, services, subscription
services, subcontractor, transactional, non -disclosure, open source and proprietary software licensing, SOW,
partnering, co -marketing, avid IT procurement agreements with external customers and vendors
Co -negotiated strategic„ high -value, oommerclal deals with the sales organization
Led negotiations and provided final approval on all legal contractual Issues, utilizing playbook and alternative
language
Board of Commissigners - February 19, 2024
ITEM: 10- 1 - 7
• Counseled inside sales regarding contracts procedures, risk assessment, and legal matters
• Utilized creative problem -solving to resolve legal, compliance, and business obstacles to strategic, high value
deals
• Successfully provisioned contractual agreements and executions in extremely pressured environment
• Collaborated cross -functionally with sales and IT to identify and confirm solutions to contracting issues
• Ensured contractual compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements including HIPAA, HITECH,
GDPR, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable export law
• Researched legal, financial, and operational matters pertinent to specific contracts
• Prepared and delivered training presentation to new hires to the sales organization regarding company contracting
policies, procedures, and practices
• Educated external clients on Red Hat products and partner programs
• Developed and maintained valuable working relationships with inside clients and sales executives to effect timely
commercial transactions and to leverage support for contracting initiatives
• Provided thoughtful input and experiential feedback into improving contracting processes
Contracts Administrator
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina — Durham, NC — April 2014 to July 2014
Supervisor: Jennifer Beebe
• Managed and ensured timely renewals of vendor IT contracts
• Worked collaboratively with outsourced professional services provider to validate reporting data
required by IT vendors
• Maintained tracking system for renewals and new purchases
• Assisted with vendor onboarding
• Validated invoices for IT purchases
• Resolved problems related to IT purchases and renewals
• Negotiated renewal pricing for IT purchases
Contracts Administrator
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings - Burlington, NC - May 2011 to April 2014 Supervisor: Donald Von
Hagen
• Drafted, Analyzed, and Negotiated complex laboratory services, managed care, clinical trial, non -disclosure,
procurement, facilities leasing, and software technology contracts, ensuring legal, regulatory, and business
sufficiency, and providing final approval on all non-standard contract language
• Collaborated with IT, Sales, Finance, and Billing departments to resolve obstacles to contract execution
• Ensured contractual compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements including Stark, HIPAA, federal
and state anti -kickback statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Performed due diligence required in the course of company mergers and acquisitions
• Effected timely foreign legal filings and contracts negotiations with offshore affiliates and clients
• Advised internal personnel regarding legal, contractual and compliance issues
• Analyzed cost in supplier contracts for company and legal/regulatory compliance
• Assisted in creation of standard company contract templates
• Worked cross -functionally with company divisions to prepare timely proposals and bids
• Utilized contract lifecycle management software to maintain organization and confidentiality of customer information
Paralegal
Lewis Phillips Hinkle, PLLC - Chapel Hill, NC - August 2006 to May 2011 Supervisor: Christina
Hinkle
• Accounted for and Administered decedents' estates on behalf of executors
• 1 Prepared documentary and graphic trial exhibits
• Completed forms for legal, tax, and corporate filings and registrations
• Researched applicable law using both online and print resources
• Investigated factual circumstances for relevant trial evidence
• Performed title searches and assisted with real estate closings
• Drafted, reviewed and edited legal pleadings, deeds, contracts, correspondence, and intra-office legal memoranda
• Managed case files and court deadlines
• Filed and served legal pleadings, motions and other court documents using state and federal (electronic) filing
systems
• Assisted attorneys at trial and depositions by taking notes and managing files, documents, and exhibits
Board of Commissioners - February 19, 2024
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Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
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First Name Clyde
Last Name Lynn
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Home Phone 2527148455
Cell Phone 2527148455
Business Phone 9104708455
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4808 Grouse Woods Dr.
City
Wilmington
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NC
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Hanover County
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is represented.
Gender Male
Race dark skinned oeunaaian
Age 74
Occupation Sales Agent
Applicant's Employer N|een Line. Ltd.
Professional Activities Manage business development and operations.
Volunteer Activities Pine Valley Church of Christ
Why do you wish to serve Desire to represent the Faith community in the o||oomtipn of
on this board or public funds toprovide for the effort toreduce delinquent
committee? behavior.
What areas ofconcern Fund programs that reinforce the preservation ofhealthy
would you like tosee functioning families.
addressed bythis
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Juvenile Court Counselor, 4years Scoutmaster, Sunday school
Teacher, Active incommunity-outreach atPine Valley Church
of Christ.
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which you are serving
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member employed byNew
Hanover County?
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference
Mark Bishop
Reference 1Phone
9102825369
Reference
Wallace Anne
Reference 2Phone
9103439838
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Reference 3Phone 9105402822
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