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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FY BUDGET 1977 -78
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General Fund Budget and the Harnett County Revenue Sharing Budget was held on June
15, 1977, after due notice was given in the newspapers of the county, as to date,
time and place. Chairman Alphin called the hearing to order at 11:00 A.M., with
Commissioners Shaw, Cotton, Brock and Stewart present. W. Earl .Zones led the morn=
ing prayer.
CHAIRMAN ALPHIN informed the group of the purpose of the hearing, and that was to
hear comments from the public on the budget, in part or as a whole. He asked that
all speakers identify themselves by name and address.
GENEVA MARTIN, President of the Harnett County Chapter of the North Carolina Assoc-
iation of Educators spoke to the Board regarding supplements for the teachers of
the county. In her presentation, she asked the Board to support their request of
a token payment. Chairman Alphin expressed appreciation to Mrs. Martin for her .
coming to represent the Harnett County chapter, and told her that approximately
50% of the total county budget was presently going to the educational operation of
the county.
BEAMON KELLEY, Lillington, came before the hearing with general remarks about the
budget, one specifically directed toward the budget for the. Library. He also
voiced opposition to the elimination of school fees from the county school budget.
He felt parents should have some stake in their children's education.
Afternno one else appeared on behalf of the budget, Chairman Alphin called the
public hearing to a close at 11 "30 a.m., and called the Board into session.
Chairman Alphin explained the purpose of the special session of the Board and that
was to act on the Budget. Commissioner Brock presented the budget for consideration
calling special attention totthe budget message in the front of the booklet, and
moved for its adoption as presented Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and
when put to vote, the following voted yes: Commissioners Shaw, Cotton, Brock, Stew-
art and the Chairman.
The Budget Ordinance follows the record of actions taken.
Commissioner W. J. Cotton, Jr. made a motion that $10,000. be set aside into a
Capital Reserve Fund, to be used explicitly for special library construction. Comm-
issioner Brock seconded the motion and Commissioners Shaw, Cotton, Brock, and Stew-
art voted for the issue and none voted against.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Secretary
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Harnett County, North Carolina:
SECTION 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation
of the county government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending
June 30, 1978, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this county:
Governing Body
Administration
Audihtor's Office
Tax Supervisor
Tax Collector
Sheriff's Office
Register of Deeds
Coroner
County Jail
Social Services
County Extension Service
Health Dept.
Dog Warden
Sanitary Landfill
Various Departments
County Library
Elections
Civil Preparedness
NC Sales Tax
Veterans Service Officer
Professional Services
County Assistance
Special Appropriations
Buildings $ Grounds
28,900.
26,172.
43,176.
74,186.
48,910.
275,132.
58,528.
10,000.
35,316.
842,232.
73,428.
351,941.
18,712.
244,076.
75,500.
89,066.
22,036.
28,775.
9.500.
11,112.
20,000.
14,650.
158,710.
116,104.
Planning f, Development Commission 39,250.
Cape Fear Criminal Justice "M" 130,203.
Recreation 63,516.
County Garage 66,532
Manpower 1,115,588.
Contingency Fund 200,000.
Employer Contributions 109.400.
Contri. to AFCD 189,137.
Contri. to AD 99,600.
Contri. to Medicaid 179,765.
Contri. to Debt Service 105,400.
Contri. to Revaluation 25,000.
Contri. to School Current Expense 1,730,831.
Contri. to School Capital Outlay I,363,197.
Total $ 8,085.581.
Section 2. The appropriations to the Board of Education firstly shall be made from any funds
which are dedicated to the use of the schools and secondly shall be made from general county revenues
to the extent necessary. All projects using county money shall be approved by the Harnett County
Board of Commissioners.
Section 3. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978:
Current Year's Property Tax
Dog Taxes $ Fees
Tax Penalties €, Interest
Licenses
Intergovernmental Revenue
Other Revenues
Fund Balance Appropriated
Less Refunds F, Releases
3,860,000.
8,200.
30,000.
2,500.
2,846,669.
272,500.
1,070,712.
5,000.
$ 8,085,581.
Section 4. The following amounts are hereby appropriated of the Public Assistance Fund for
payments to recipients of public assistance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending
June 30, 1978:
AFDC Fund
AD - General Assist.
Medicaid Fund
1,542,556.
199,200.
176,765.
$ 1,918,521.
Section 5. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Public Assist-
ance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978:
Federal and State Grants
Contri. from General Fund
1,453,019.
465,502.
$ 1,918,521.
Section 6. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Revenue Sharing Fund for pur-
poses consistent with Federal Law and regulation for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and
ending June 30, 1978:
Contributions to School Construction 879,900.
Section 7. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Revenue Shar-
inf Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978:
Interest on Investments
Federal Government Grants
Fund Balance Appropriated
5,000.
665,000.
209,900.
$ 879,900.
Section 8. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Debt Service Fund for the
payment of principal and interest on the outstanding debt of the county, and the expenes relating
thereto for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978:
Bond Principal 100,000.
Interest 5,125.
Bank Charges 275.
$ 105,400.
Section 9. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Debt Service
Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977, and ending June 30, 1978:
Contribution from General Fund 105,400.
Section 10. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of One Dollar and Five Cents ($1.05) per
one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1977, for the
purpose of raising the revenue listed as "Current Years Property Taxes" in the General Fund in
Section 3 of this ordinance.
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This rate of tax is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation
$360,000,000. and an estimated collection rate of 95 %. The estimated rate of collection is based on the
fiscal 1976 -77 collection rate of approximately 95 %.
Section 11. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund
as contained herein under the following conditions:
a. He may transfer amounts up to $500.00 between objects of expenditures
within a department with an official report on such transfer at the next
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
b. He may not transfer between departments of the same fund.
c. He may not transfer any amount between funds nor from any
contingency appropriation within any fund.
Section 12. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of six cents (6¢) per one Hundred dollars
($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1977, located within the special Aver -
asboro School District for the raising of revenue for said Special School District. This rate of
tax is based on an estimated total valuaiton of property for the purpose of taxation of $110,000,000.
and an estimated collection rate of approximately 95 %.
There is appropriated to the Special Averasboro School District the sum of $76,407.. for use by
the Special School District in such manner and for such expenditures as is permitted by law from
the proceeds of this tax and any other revenues otherwise accruing to said Special School District.
Section 13. There is hereby levied the following tax rates per hundred dollars ($100Y) valuation
of property listed for taxes as of Janury 1, 1977, located within the Special Fire Districts, for the
raising of revenues for said Special Fire District as follows:
Anderson Creek Fire District Fifteen cents 15¢
Angier Black River Emergency Ambulance & Rescue, INc. Fifteen cents 15¢
Black River Fire District Ten cents 10¢
Buies Creek Fire District Ten cents 10¢
Erwin Fire District Eight cents 8¢
Flat Branch Fire District Fifteen cents 15¢
Flatwoods Fire District Fifteen cents 15¢
Grove FireDistrict Fifteen cents 15¢
Spout Springs Fire District Fifteen cents 15¢
Summerville Fire District Thirteen cents 13¢