2016/02/01 RESOLUTION BY THE HC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING THE CONNECT NC BOND®Harnett
COUNT Y
NORTH CAROLINA
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RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE CONNECT NC BOND
WHEREAS. voters in Harnett County and across North Carolina will have the opportunity on
March 15 to consider voting for the $2 Billion Connect NC Bond, which includes funding for the
UNC system, NC community colleges, state parks and attractions, the National Guard and public
safety, and for local parks and infrastructure across North Carolina; and
WHEREAS. Harnett County will benefit from the Connect NC Bond, which will provide
millions of dollars in funding for several agencies in the County; and
WHEREAS, Central Carolina Communitv College will receive $6.307,085, which may be used
for new construction, repairs and renovations: and
WHEREAS. Raven Rock State Park will receive $1,125,000, which would go toward adding an
additional element to the park's existing amenities, most notably a drive -to campground with
electricity and water; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County will also have the opportunity to apply for a portion of the
5309,500,000 which will be designated toward statewide loans and grants for water and sewer
improvements: and
WHEREAS, because of North Carolina's fiscal strength and strong balance sheet. no tax
increase will be required to fund these bonds, and in addition, the State's Triple A bond rating
will be preserved: and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby express its support for the Connect NC Bond.
ADOPTED this I" day of February, 2016
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS