070919wsa Agenda Package revised9:00 am
9:15 am
9:45 am
10:15 am
10:45 am
11 :00 am
11:15am
11:45 am
12:30 pm
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Work Session
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
9:00 am
New Erwin Elementary School Update, Paula Stewart
Emergency Services Study Recommendations, Larry Smith
Proposed UDO Changes, Mark Locklear and Jay Sikes
LGC Schedule, Davenport and Co .
Discuss potential lease terms for Shawtown facility tenants
Boards and Committees Commissioners Serve on
County Manager's Report:
July 15, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
Grant for trail connection from US 401 to government complex park
U pdate on former Boone Trail School demolition
Invitations and upcoming meetings
C losed session
Adjourn
070919wsa HCBOC Page 1
S HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS • ... Inspiring learners to be leaders! Harnett County Schools sfea ARCHITECTS New Elementary & Middle Schools 070919wsa HCBOC Page 2
AGENDA sfea ARCHITECTS • Team • Experience • Approach • Benefits 070919wsa HCBOC Page 3
S HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS lnr,ing '='""" ,o be leade"! sfrta ARCHITECTS Thomas Hughes, AIA, REFP, LEED AP PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE Eric Lindstrom, AIA, LEED AP PROJECT DESIGNER Mahan Kick, AIA PROJECT MANAGER Graham Boyd, AIA, LEED AP PROJECT ARCHITECT Doug Kuhns, AIA, LEED AP PRODUCTION/SIM COORDINATOR Jaci Wawak, AIA, LEED AP CONSTRUCTION ADMI N / QUALITY CBHF Engineers, PLLC PM&E ENGINEER Iii LHC STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL ENGINEER I SITE/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT [LII{(C , .. :· .· .. CIVIL ENGINEER lilFOODESIGN. FOOD DESIGN CONSULTANT 070919wsa HCBOC Page 4
Sfl+a Architects Office Locations Raleigh • Fayetteville • Myrtle Beach 3 2 New Elementary Schools 1 2 New Middle Schools 11 Energy Positive Buildings Over 1,000 K-12 Projects in NC & SC! 070919wsa HCBOC Page 5
BAhBECUt *\ * JOHNSGt, .;·, -) " n;t* 1 •. Lt 'ICi . ANDffiSON CREEK * 2 3 Projects with Harnett County Schools Ii) 6 Prototypes with Harnett County Schools Projects with Harnett County Schools HCS Master Plan 1998 West Harnett HS 1999 Harnett HS Pressbox 1999 Benhaven ES Media Center 2000 ~ Highland ES 2002 ~ Coats ES 2002 Erwin Middle School A/C 2002 HCS Master Plan 2002 HCS Admin Offices 2002 ~ Lillington-Shawtown ES 2003 Overhills HS 2004 HCS QZAB-1 2005 HCS QZAB-2 2005 Lafayette ES Add/Reno 2005 Coats ES Gym Add 2007 Highland ES Gym Add 2009 Johnsonville ES Add 2009 ~ Overhills ES 2009 Harnett Central HS Add 2010 ~ Angier ES 2010 ~ Boone Trail ES 2010 Overhills HS Add 2011 Highland MS 2014 070919wsa HCBOC Page 6
Costs of Recent School Projects Monday, Apri/22, 2019 DSP NO. ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT 920-4844 Wake County 590-2449 McDowell County 490-4872 lredell-statesville 490-4871 lredell-statesville 920-3873 Wake Countv 430-2138 Hamett County 920-4840 Wake County 530-2346 Lee County 630-4829 Moore County 340-4825 Forsyth County 995-4842 Yancey County 960-3461 Wayne County 800-4832 Rowan-Salisbury 340-1840 Forc::vth Countv 650-2682 New Hanover County 920-4814 Wake County 650-2675 New Hanover County 920-3362 Wake County 120-1243 Burke County 600-4816 Mecklenburg County 710-4819 Pender County 710-2803 Pender County 920-4802 Wake County 410-1997 Guilford County 410-1997 Guilford County 421-2126 Roanoke Rapids City 510-4812 Johnston County 360-4809 Gaston County 920-4805 Wake County 132-4807 Kannapolis City 920-4798 Wake County SCHOOL Southeast Raleigh YMCA El PK-05 Old Fort Elementary OK-06 Third Creek Middle School 6-8 Woodland Heights Middle S East Wake Middle 06-08 Benhaven Elementary OK-05 Barton ES (E-24) K-5 W B Wicker Elem 04-06 Year Total: Area 1 Elementary School Konnoak Elementary School Pk-5 Blue Ridge Elementary Sch Pre-K Meadow Lane Elementary OK-04 Western Elementary School Paislev Mindle 06-10 John J Blair Elementary OK-05 E-45 Elementary School Pro K-5 College Park Elementary OK-05 Vandora Springs Elementar OK-05 Mountain View Elementary PK-05 Language Immersion K-8 Al K-8 Year Total: Surf City K-8 Elementary/Mi K-8 Penderlea Elementary OK-08 Apex Friendship Middle Sch 6-8 High School Ahead Academ 06-12 Guilford Middle 03-08 William L Manning Elementa PK-05 SWift Creek Middle School 6-8 New Elementary School Pre-K Horton's Creek ES K-5 Kannapolis Middle School 6-8 Rogers Lane Elementary Sc BID BUILDING DATE AREA (s.f.) COST 12/14/18 75,753 $12,410,023 11/20/18 93,648 $15,285,649 8/23/18 98,135 $19,285,334 8/23/18 101,125 $19,790,842 6/19/18 216,387 $37,825,957 5/1/18 113,718 $19,209,860 4/3/18 112,607 $23,117,612 317/18 125,345 $19,758,550 936,718 $166,683,827 11/1/17 117,693 $21,245,023 8/22/17 100,776 $16,080,000 8/1/17 70,645 $10,209,099 5/23/17 111,054 $15,426,800 5/16/17 99,505 $19,364,523 4/20/17 ??.t nnn t~r:; 50R.154 3/30/17 85,799 $13,031,685 3/22/17 112,607 $22,525,124 3/9/17 80,349 $11,538,624 317/17 114,140 $21,734,959 2/7/17 102,800 $16,573,497 2/2/17 130,319 $22,440,584 1,349,687 $226,678,072 10/30/16 187,978 $35,529.187 10ll/16 89,232 $18,632,246 7/21/16 234,539 $33,050,831 4/26/16 157,900 $28,992,649 4/26/16 157,900 $28,992,649 417/16 96,231 $15,192,900 4/1 /16 109,642 $16,419,806 3/3/16 122,969 $20,527,700 2/19/16 102,598 $14,247,436 2/10/16 175,747 $28,044,000 2/2/16 105,614 $14,202,999 TOTAL PROJ COST SITEWORK COST . ADM /sq.ft. ARCHITECT 1,463,240 $13,873,263 480 183.14 .. 3,016,651 $18,302,300 450 195.44 $199.00 2,846,666 $22,132,000 800 225.53 2,303,158 $22,094,000 800 218.48 11,384,791 $49,210,748 1450 ~., ·-· ·-, 3,420,001 $22,629,861 1001 199.00 t'ite Associates, PC 6,541,011 $29,658,623 800 Zo:r.:111 Moseley Architects 2,219,950 $21,978,500 969 175.34 Hite Associates. PC $199,879,295 $213.38 /sq.ft. Average 4,052,614 $25,297,637 800 214.95 SFL +A Architects 1,703,500 $17,783,500 750 176.47 Ersoy Brake Appleyard Arch, PA. 1,527,000 $11,736,099 373 166.13 Architectural Design Studio PA (ADS) 1,300,000 $16,726,800 850 150.62 Pinnacle Architecture PA 3,440,429 $22,804,952 722 229.18 SFL+A Architects 3.272 r:;no t~Cl 7Rn_754 1200 L.:o:z...cn Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Arch 2,107,300 $15,138,985 5211. 176.45 ~FL+A Architects 5,712,940 $28,238,064 800 '7.'3fr.r7 2,051,376 $13,590,000 522 169.14 $176.45 6,302,035 $28,036,994 800 245.64 3,121,503 $19,695,000 800 191.59 2,743,000 $25,183,584 1180 193.25 ................ ::I'""'"~' $264,012,369 $195.61 /sq.ft. Average incl. $35,529,187 1568 189.01 LS3P Associates Ud 3,274,796 $21,907,042 548 245.51 SFL+A Architects 7,706,440 $40,757,271 1280 173.78 Perkins + Wil 1,905,195 $30,897,844 1050 195.68 Morris Berg Architects 1,905,195 $30,897,844 1050 195.68 Morris Berg Architects 1,789,050 $16,981,950 888 176.47 Smith Sinnett Architecture 3,941,825 $20,361,631 826 185.71 Hite Associates, PC incl. $20,527,700 800 166.93 Boomerang Design 7,378,542 $21,625,978 800 210.78 Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Arch 3,741,000 $31,785,000 1000 180.86 Moseley Architects 6,657,169 $20,860,168 780 197.51 Boomerang Design 070919wsa HCBOC Page 7
•!• $176.45/sf -Total Construction Cost -includes: ~ Site Work: Parking Lots, Driveways, Sidewalks, Stormwater Containment, Service Drive, Fire Lane, Play Areas, Walking Track ~ Building Construction: 2-story educational facility with full-size gymnasium, auditorium, instructional, administrative, arts and classrooms, exterior canopies for parent and bus loops. ~ Additional equipment: kitchen production a serving equipment, media center built-in shelving and non-movable furniture, technology infrastructure (pathways/conduits/trays), gymnasium equipment (backboards/volleyball), door hardware and controlled access systems. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 8
070919wsa HCBOC Page 9
070919wsa HCBOC Page 10
070919wsa HCBOC Page 11
T r
070919wsa HCBOC Page 12
'-0
0
G::
"'O
C:
0 u
Q)
V)
070919wsa HCBOC Page 13
070919wsa HCBOC Page 14
070919wsa HCBOC Page 15
···=:: __ _ : I '·-~ -·: ' r-;, __ _ ·----' ' ' ' L ·'
l-o _g
LL..
.,J
V>
I-
~
070919wsa HCBOC Page 16
IZII
1.-
0
0
Li::
"'O
C:
0 u
(I)
Vl
070919wsa HCBOC Page 17
070919wsa HCBOC Page 18
070919wsa HCBOC Page 19
070919wsa HCBOC Page 20
070919wsa HCBOC Page 21
070919wsa HCBOC Page 22
070919wsa HCBOC Page 23
• Two-Story facility on existing Erwin ES site • $176.45/sf -Blair Elementary School • $195/sf -Probable Construction Cost 070919wsa HCBOC Page 24
• Highly Energy Efficient facility \ 1 • Safety and Security Design \ \ ~ / / • Long Life Span Building (masonry) "' §j;P J,'"'"lkJ~ ~ • Daylighting & Learning Environment ---• Full Gymnasium & Auditorium \\ // " • Easy to Maintain / / '\\ ,// '-. • Maximizes Site Open Space • Compact & Cost-Effective Construction 070919wsa HCBOC Page 25
S HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS .. , Inspiring learners to be leaders! .ARCHITECTS 070919wsa HCBOC Page 26
Harnett County Emergency Services Study Beginning midyear 2018 and continuing for almost a year, William Kramer of the firm Kramer and Associates led a team of consultants in conducting a study regarding the state of emergency services in Harnett County. The consultants performed an analysis to determine the capability of the Harnett County Emergency Services to deliver necessary EMS service, fire protection and first response for other emergencies, both now and into the future. Staffing, organizational structuring, fire and EMS station conditions and locations, water supply, emergency communications and similar factors were studied in detail. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 27
Harnett County Emergency Services Study • Working with a task force committee of fire chiefs presented a lengthy series of questions and requests for information to the consultants, which are divided into twelve categories. • Apparatus and Equipment • Personnel & Staffing Review • Districts/Stations & Specialty Teams • Response Review • Population & Demographics • Contracts/SOGS/Operations • Communications • Education & Training • Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • Public Utilities • Office of Emergency Services • Critical Facilities/Mapping/NC ISO Issues 070919wsa HCBOC Page 28
Harnett County Emergency Services Study • Lengthy interviews with a wide cross section of stakeholders indicated that there are differing opinions regarding the state of emergency services in Harnett County. In discussions with governmental leaders, fire chiefs, EMS leadership, and ordinary citizens, however, the consultants found appreciation for the fine emergency services provided in Harnett County. • Officers and members of the Harnett County Fire Departments participated actively in meetings with the consultants, consistently displaying a progressive spirit that can only be beneficial to the residents and corporate citizens of Harnett County. • In its unique position as a growth area between Fort Bragg and the Research Triangle, and as a large community with diverse corporate members and residential neighborhoods the county has unique challenges in providing emergency services but corresponding opportunities for creative service delivery. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 29
Module 1: Apparatus Review • In observing the Harnett County Fire & E.M.S. departments, is there enough of equipment to meet the needs of our citizens and is this equipment strategically located? • Yes there is more than enough equipment, and overall locations of stations are good. Most fire stations have three to four pumpers on average unless the station is a satellite or single unit fire station. Many fire departments can still meet their mission of emergency response with a configuration of only two pumpers per fire station. • An aerial apparatus is needed that could be shared by Spout Springs and Ben haven. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 30
Module 1: Apparatus Review • What departmental replacement standards or plans are in place for Fire & E.M.S. equipment/ apparatus? • Reviewing the apparatus documents for each respective fire department, the consultant concludes that there are no formal apparatus replacement plans being utilized throughout the county. • Since departments will continue to have different manufacturer preferences, significant bulk purchases are difficult. Perhaps the chiefs should agree on common vendors and grandfather existing equipment. This will be a slow process but, since most fire departments in Harnett County are purchasing similar size and type of fire apparatus, there is an opportunity to develop a relationship or joint purchase plan for the future throughout Harnett County. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 31
Module 2: Personnel & Staffing • Within the Fire & E.M.S. departments provide an analysis for each agency in regards to appropriate staffing levels. (Volunteer & Paid) • We recommend preservation of volunteers as long as they are plentiful and reliable but also show that 24-hour staffing in each department is now affordable, and could be best achieved in a county system. Over time volunteers give way to part-time on-duty personnel. (Usually daytime hours when volunteers are especially scarce). Part-timers give way eventually to full-timers and different departments in the county are in various stages of this three-part transition. • Many of the Harnett County fire departments have had to add paid staff to bolster the volunteer response. Is all of Harnett County at that point? The answer is: "Not quite." Harnett County already has access to some paid personnel which, with a little imagination might help relieve day-time shortages without the expense of full salaries. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 32
Module 3: Districts/Stations & Specialty Teams • Are there an appropriate number of Fire & E.M.S. stations for coverage within Harnett County? • Future funding should be prioritized to staff stations. We do see a need for an additional fire and EMS station in the 401 corridor north of the Cape Fear River, where nearly 3700 new homes are planned. • The Fire and EMS stations in Harnett County are distributed well for the existing population. Proximity to all properties are within a five-mile or eight-minute limit. • From a pure geographic distribution perspective, the EMS units could be relocated in a few areas for better distribution, but when we studied run volume, they existing locations are situated well. The County should be prepared to add two EMS ambulance units, one in the vicinity of the 401 corridor. At that time overall placement can be examined. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 33
Module 3: Districts/Stations & Specialty Teams • Provide an assessment as to the effectiveness of our county specialty teams from a financial, operational and logistical standpoint. (Dive Team, Search & Rescue Team, Special Tactics & Rescue Team) • The consultants relied upon the survey results from the departments to measure the quality of the specialty teams. Since the answers were consistent, we feel confident in evaluation we provide for the teams. The fact that they exist is a plus, but they need more attention. (Stronger organizational structuring and more training). They have strengths but all three scored just above average, approximately "6" on a 1-to-l O scale. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 34
Module 4: Response Review • Review procedures of Fire & E.M.S. integration with A.V.L. and advise if there are any other benefits that are not currently being utilized. • We have noted that throughout the United States more and more fire department and EMS services are utilizing A VL (Automatic Vehicle Location) systems to identify vehicles closest to the incident for response. In Harnett County, a closer fire unit may not be the quickest to arrive since volunteer departments must often await personnel before the vehicle can move. On the other hand, EMS units generally are staffed and are more frequently in a mobile mode travelling the roadways. For this reason, we recommend for now that A VL be utilized for EMS but not fire. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 35
Module 4: Response Review • Response times for Fire & E.M.S. units vary across Harnett County. Provide a comparison between our departments to others with regards to state and nationally recognized standards. Please provide Fire & E.M.S. separately. • Response times throughout Harnett County are actually better than similarly populated communities, especially for EMS. Two additional county EMS transport units are recommended and will improve times even further. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 36
Module 4: Response Review • Harnett County currently has two fire departments participating in the Medical First Responder Program. Describe any positives or negatives of implementing a countywide program to serve the citizens. • We applaud Spout Springs and Lillington for participating in this program and feel that it can be expanded and possibly renamed. It is probably premature to make it a county-wide program. In communities where staffed fire engines outnumber transporting ambulances it is often the case that a fire unit can arrive first and stabilize a patient pending arrival of the EMS unit. Thus the term "First Responder." In parts of Harnett County, a staffed EMS unit can arrive more quickly than an unstaffed volunteer fire unit even when the latter is closer. Here they could still be dispatched simultaneously and would be an "EMS ASSIST RESPONDER." Additional hands are need not just for the more serious "delta" and "echo" calls but for many other EMS calls as well. Currently the EMS unit can and does call for fire Dept. assistance at times, but a delay could be eliminated by an automatic EMS assist program 070919wsa HCBOC Page 37
Module 5: Population & Demographics • Departmental merge options: Possible needs for departments to study merging to overcome issues such as manpower and budget issues. • Mergers have proven highly effective in adjacent communities which alone could provide only minimal emergency services, but which together can serve both communities better. This is best achieved in stages whereby success can be achieved in one or more parts of the county, and the merger concept is then emulated in other areas. In Harnett County three mergers would likely produce immediate benefits to the departments and their respective service areas: • 1. Anderson Creek and Flat Branch • 2. Benhaven and Spout Springs • 3. Lillington and Summerville 070919wsa HCBOC Page 38
Module 5: Population & Demographics • Districts: Fire & E.M.S. district sizes and any needs to add / increase or decrease millages. • We believe in a common county-wide millage the will be fair to all, and set at a rate where total county revenue will rise 12% beyond the total collected to date. Each District would be awarded revenue at least equal to what they currently receive. The additional 12% in the well-populated and more affluent areas would be used to bolster areas of the county where personnel are needed to permit immediate response. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 39
Module 6: Contracts/SOGS/Operations • County Contract: Review Fire & E.M.S. contracts between county and departments to verify that operational / logistical and legal needs are met on both parties' behalf. • These are well-thought out and sensible, and are "win-win" for both Harnett and the Out-of-County contracting departments. • The Mutual Aid contract in Harnett County is solid. Not only are departments willing to aid one another at an instant's notice, but when there are widespread emergencies such as the recent hurricanes, the Departments extend this aid over long periods, knowing they will receive the same support in return if ever needed. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 40
Module 7: Communications • Technology: In observing the communications center, tower sites, individual departments and applicable portable radios provide an opinion as to how effective Harnett County is operating and any improvement statements. • In light of the fact that the communications center is an arm of the county sheriff it is likely to favor law enforcement needs over those of the EMS and Fire service agencies, and there is some feeling among the county fire chiefs that this is the case. Overall the 911 Center operates effectively but improvements are possible. The strength is dedicated employees, who will prioritize their efforts when they view an incoming 911 call as a priority life-or-death call for assistance. • Improvements are needed. One improvement would be the separation of the communications and dispatch center into a stand-alone arm of county government, independent of the Sheriff. This would allow independent quality improvement for law enforcement, EMS and fire; and create a synergistic effect that could be good for all three. Survey results agree with the consultants on this issue. We do review the protocols and operating policies and feel they are good, but should be reviewed for improvement. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 41
Module 8: Education & Training Within Harnett County compare the departmental training requirements and performance abilities upon completion for the following positions: Medical First Responder Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Probationary Firefighter Fire Fighter Driver Operator Fire Officer • For all of the above, the minimum training requirements required by the State of North Carolina are being met. The knowledge and training abilities of the instructors vary and some of the training is reportedly rushed to meet requirements as opposed to true installation of knowledge. The consultants will provide some suggestions for improvement. • We do believe there is an opportunity to use new technology to connect the various departments and improve county training consistency. Webcams can be installed in each fixed facility, connected by phone or internet. This allows intercommunications and can be used both for shared training, and for information exchange. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 42
Module 9: Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • Upon observation of Fire & E.M.S. budget process provide an opinion of this process and any improvement concepts. This process shall include the initial delivery to the departments, Emergency Services review and the final process for approval. • Unfortunately, the budgetary process does not create any additional funds for the base pool. The budgetary process can, however, be used as a tool for establishing priorities and, as we have mentioned in previous modules, we recommend a shifting of available funds to staffing, either through motivation of volunteers or augmenting paid staff with additional personnel 070919wsa HCBOC Page 43
Module 9: Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • : Identify current and future needs relative to the capital improvement items including but not limited to Fire & E.M.S. Stations, Training Sites, apparatus, protective equipment, communications equipment and methods of unifying their financing. • We see a need for on-duty personnel as more pressing than capital improvements. In Module 1 we noted that apparatus is relatively new overall, plentiful and within standards. In Module 3 we noted that there are sufficient fire stations. A priority for capital funding should now be the modifications of and/or additions to existing stations for more 24-hour staffing. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 44
Module 9: Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • Single Tax Options for Fire Districts: Provide positives and negatives of this option. If single tax method was implemented provide concepts of budgeting and options as to reallocating the revenues back out to the appropriate departments. Identify any other financial funding models. • We recommend the single-tax option with a boost in the average rate so that the better funded departments maintain at least their existing income, and the overage is used to guarantee on-duty firefighters within 5 road miles of all Harnett County residents. One negative will be push-back, most likely from well-funded departments who are not interested in subsidizing their neighbors, but county residents, as a whole, will likely not object. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 45
Module 9: Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • E.M.S. Funding options: Upon observing the current funding mechanism provide alternative ideas and concepts for other financial funding models. • Funding is currently from the Harnett County general fund, but in actuality is subsidized somewhat when fire departments provide bay space and or personnel to accompany the county. The wide range of models in the placement of paramedic transport service throughout the county has led to an equally complex funding mechanism. Standardization of service will eventually lead to standardization of EMS funding and the consultants see no advantage in rushing the process. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 46
Module 9: Budgets/Tax Districts/Funding Mechanisms • First Responder: At this time there are no funding options for first responder fire departments. Provide funding ideas and concepts for these departments. • We recommend expansion and necessary funding with some caveats. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 47
Module 10: Public Utilities • Water plant assessment: Provide an analysis for firefighting capabilities for the available water that Harnett County may provide. • The Consultants reviewed the water mains and conducted a plant assessment and found that overall adequate water is available for firefighting purposes. • We have identified areas where mains should be replaced for one or more of the following factors: • l. Age • 2. Deterioration • 3. Inadequate diameter 070919wsa HCBOC Page 48
Module 10: Public Utilities • In observing the water storage supply and elevated water storage tanks within our county indicate if any others would be needed for fire flow purposes according to state standards. • Currently there are sufficient storage tanks for normal usage and firefighting reserve capacity. We note that Harnett County Utilities has already identified where future storage tanks should be located commensurate with population growth areas. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 49
Module 11: Office of Emergency Services • Observing Harnett County Emergency Services please evaluate personnel, rank structure, compensation, benefits, equipment and facilities. Provide an opinion of the effectiveness of this department in serving the needs of our citizens. • There seems to be job satisfaction among all employees of the Harnett County Emergency Services. • In terms of pay it is somewhat below average compared to similar positions throughout the State of North Carolina. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 50
Module 11 : Office of Emergency Services • With the population surge on the western portion of the county will the current shelter operation support the community in the event of a major disaster? • Currently the current shelter operation, including the use of schools, seems sufficient, having endured a real-life test with Hurricane Florence. • Would the current plan to utilize the schools meet the needs of current population? • The consultants review the structural integrity of the schools used for shelters and found them adequate in size and strength. • Will equipment inventories support the operation? • Yes with current shelter coordination partners. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 51
Module 11 : Office of Emergency Services • With the growth in the Northwestern portion of the county and the additional Fixed Nuclear Facility requirements, would the addition of a FNF Planner to the Emergency Management Staff be warranted? • We would recommend an additional FNF Planner but would broaden the job duties to lessen the burden on the existing staff. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 52
Module 11: Office of Emergency Services • Currently Emergency Managements formal budget consists of EMPG Grant funding and Duke Energy support for the Harris Nuclear Program. Will this funding support future operations or will additional funding from County Government/Duke Energy (support of FNF mission) be necessary? • The consultants reviewed the current funding sources and do see growing financial needs. The County should look first to Enlargement of EMPG Grant funding, or negotiate a match in growth funds with 50% EMPG Grant and 50% County Government/Duke Energy. • With the current demand on the Shelter Management Program/ FNF and School Safety Initiative logistics requirements would the addition of an Emergency Management Logistics Officer position be warranted? • In short yes. In fact, because of the enhanced emphasis on school safety, we see this as a higher priority than an additional FNF Planner 070919wsa HCBOC Page 53
Module 12: Critical Facilities/Mapping & NC ISO Rating • State I.S.O. Ratings: Provide an opinion of the Harnett County fire department ratings with regards to equipment, staffing, district specifics and infrastructure • We show how the Harnett County fire Department ratings are far better than the national average, but also show how improvements in the ratings will rise as staffing improvements and other advancements occur in the departments, the water supply system and the communications center. • In observing the critical facilities provided per county G.I.S. Mapping; Does Harnett County emergency services and our responding departments meet the needs of these facilities from an equipment and response standpoint. • Harnett County emergency services does, in the opinion of the consultants, adequately meet the needs of critical facilities from an equipment and response standpoint. This is true in light of the county-wide mutual aid pact, along with the ability of the County to request specialty teams and multiple resources from the metro areas of Winston-Salem and Fayetteville. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 54
Module 12: Critical Facilities/Mapping & NC ISO Rating • Software: Harnett County utilizes two separate software programs for reporting Fire & E.M.S. incidents. Provide an overview as to if these programs are meeting the needs of the various agencies and include any recommendations for future growth. • The consultants did not see this as a key issue. During the interviews with the departments, no dissatisfaction was expressed with either of the two software programs. 070919wsa HCBOC Page 55
ES Study Overview • QUESTIONS 070919wsa HCBOC Page 56
TO: Harnett County
420 McKinney Parkway
Lillington, NC 27526
William W. Dreitzler, P.E.
7854 Trap Way
Wilmington, NC 2841 2
Phone: (9 19)8 18-2235
bdreitzler@dm2engineering.com
INVOICE
June 22 , 2019
RE : DM2 Engineering Retainer Contract
A TT: Mr. Coley Price , Assistant County Manager
Nicholas S. Rightmyer, P.E.
P.O. Box 144 8
Roanoke Rapid s, NC 27870
Ph one: (252) 532-2364
nrightmyer@dm2engineering.com
As per the Retainer Contract between DM2 Engineering, PLLC and Hamett County, extended to
run through June 30, 2020 , herewith is our July 2019 retainer invoice due the first week of the
month for services as defined in the contract.
Amount Due: $3,000.00
Make Checks Payable To:
DM2 Engineering, PLLC
7854 Trap Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
Note: DM2 Engineering, PLLC has established a direct depo sit with Hamett County.
Sincerely,
DM2 Engineering, PLLC
\ '\ -ll ,~~ CJ . '-;_ ~-
William W . Dreitz ler, P.E
Managing Partner
L _ __,
070919wsa HCBOC Page 57
Board Meeting
Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: July 15, 2019
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Proposed Text Amendment: Case# PLAN 1906-0002
REQUESTED BY: Development Services/ Mark Locklear
REQUEST:
Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment
Article IV: Zoning & Overlay Districts, Section 14.3 .5 Compatibility Design Concept Table
Article V: Use Regulations, Section 11.8.3 Planned Unit Development, Design Guidelines
Article V: Use Regulations, Section 11.8.1 Planned Unit Development, Superior Design
Criteria
Article VII: Development Design Guidelines, Section 6.4 .1 Fire Protection, General Fire
Hydrant Requirements
Article VII: Development Design Guidelines, Section 6.4.4 Fire Protection, Res idential
Sprinklers
Artivle XIV : Definitions and Certifications, Section 2.0 General Definitions & Acronyms
Upon guidance from Legal Services, Dev elopment Services requests to remove the
requirement option of residential sprinklers if fire protection cannot be met via adequate
water pressure within a water line.
Therefore, staff recommends APPROVAL fo r the requested Text Amendment as this is
compatibl e with Harnett County Comprehens ive Growth Plan as well as the more recent
Northwest Area Plan.
On June 24th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4-0-1 with one member abstaining,
to recommend approval of this of the T ext Amendment application based on legal
recommendations, as well as understanding the need to adjust minimum lot sizes throughout
the County to promote smart growth and proper land use techniques.
The Board went into closed session to discuss matters in more detail with attorney Monica
Jackson. No one from the public spoke in opposition.
C:\Users\gwheeler \AppData\Loca l\M icrosoft\ Wi ndows\JNetCach e\Cont ent.O utl ook\OZM K66X9\Sprinkler T A _ CC agenda
fonn_7.15.19.d ocx Page I of2 070919wsa HCBOC Page 58
Harnett
TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM
(Internal)
COUNTY
NORTH fAROLTNA
Development Services
108 E. Front Street
P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone : (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793
Planning Board: June 24, 2019 County Commissioners: July 15, 2019
Applicant Information: PLAN 1906-0002
Applicant:
Name: Harnett County Development Services
Address: 108 E Front St
City/State/Zip: Lillington NC , 27546
E-mail :
Phone: 910-893-7525
Type of Change
~ New Addition ~Revision
Unified Development
Ordinance : Ordinance
Current Text:
See attached
IV; V;
Article: VII; XIV
Proposed Text: (Attach additional sheets i f necessary)
See attached
Reason for Requested Change:
Section :
14.3.5;
11.8.3 &
11.8.4; 2.0
Due to some recent legal findings, and therefore upon guidance from Harnett County Legal Services
Department, Development Services requests to remove the option of residential sprinklers if fire
protection cannot be met via adequate water pressure within a water line. The court's position on
residential sprinklers also leads staff to remove this option w ith i n Planned Unit Developments, which in
these cases were implemented as superior design criteria for density bonus incentives.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that. .. )
The requested Text Amendment is compatible with the Harnett County Comprehensive Growth
Plan as well as the more recent Northwest Area Plan. Therefore, it is recommended that this
Text Amendment request be APPROVED.
O n Jun e 24th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 4 -0 -1 with on e me mbe r ab st a ining, to r ecommend approv al
of this of the Te x t Amendment application based o n legal r ecomm endations, as we ll as und e r standing the need to
adju st m i nimum lot sizes througho ut the Co unty to prom ot e smart g rowth and proper land use tec hniques .
Th e Boa rd went into clos ed session to discuss m atters i n more detail wi t h attorney Moni ca Jackson . No on e from the
publ ic spo k e in opposition .
Page 1 of 1
070919wsa HCBOC Page 59
A DD (red tex t)/ REMOVE (highlighted text) th e follo wing t o ...
Article IV. Zoning & Overlay Districts
14.3.5 Compatibility Design Regulations
C
"' f;l 6 Cl < :; >-<
~ I->-;,; ;z: "' "' s C < Cl "' w u.. ~ vi
RA-40 Zoning
2:40,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 150' 35'
2:35,000 sq. fr. minimum lots
·-------------·----1
2:28,000 sq. fr. minimum lots
25· I 10'
I I
150· -r 35·-l 25· 1 10· --
1 I I
100' I 35'
4
11 25 ' t 10' I I I I I
LAND USE CLASS: MOR, RC, CMU, EMU
2:21,000 sq. ft. minimum lots 100' 35 ' 25' 10'
80' 35'
"' Cl
c7i
"' w
{2 Cl
"' 0 < u >-
20'
20'
20'
20'
2:30,000 sq. ft . minimum lots 1 oo· I 35' 25' ! 10 • 20·
-100·~-35' ----25' l--10-· ·--+--2-0·---··------·-----
2:20 ,000 sq. ft. minimum lots
I I __
---· -30·1 35,·--20-· --+I 10·
I
2:25,000 sq. ft. minimum lo ts
20'
D US E CL.ASS: MOR, RC, CMU, EMU
_2:_1_5,_oo_o_s_q_. f-t.-m i~':~_m_l_or_s _____ ------·--... ::: .... 1i :::.J_ :::
1
1.--::: .... jl :::
2:12,500 sq. ft . minimum lots l
RA-20R(l\1) Zoning
w ~ u ~ < "-(/) G ~ w
"' 6 L..
V)
"' I ~
w i ~ r
I-;:;
5 § ~ c., . ::.. :,
0 % I -- -I ·+ -! -' I I ---+-___ _J __ I-' --·------------i----·--
0%, -• [· 1 -1-
10% j-; +-; -1 --,-I-I --: ·
I I I I
20%
20% I "'
30°/;;-r -
20 000 < . 1 80' I 35' I 25 ' I 10' i' 20' 0% i . '1 . ! . I . I . I . > , sq. ,t. rrurumum ots I j i I
-··---·--------··---· ---30· -r-30· 1 -20· -+-10· 1-2....,.0'"·------0,..,.01.--;!--"'-,--+1-"'-=---+
1
,--f 1 j I
---
2: __ 15,000 sq. ft. minimum lot_s ------_ ----_J___ 1 --_ _ _ _
0 I , . J . I .
--10 · . 25'---j 20' 10· 20· 20% ,
1
r+-
1
"'--·1·-_-·-·1
1
i--·z"·--l-·---·-29• --· ,
1
; -
2: 12,000 sq. ft. minimum lots I I j I
ID USE CLASS: MOR, RC, CMU , E MU
70 ' I 20 ' I 15' I 5' I 15' 20 % I ,I' I ------""r"' -1---..rt ~ T "' ~-rl ,I' I ' 2 I 29' ,I' -I
I I I I I l---=-i-··---·----· ---· -4 I -1 2 !29! <F-
I I i I
2:10,IMO 9;00Q sq. ft. minimum lots
-------··-··-------·-----
>7,SO() S<J . ft. miAifnttm lots
·---~---' ----T"">, IT T
I
>6,00U~. ft. ffii 1>iA~t1m lats
4W-, I I I
- OPTION AL ,I' REQUIRED 1 P U BLIC WATE R OR SEW E R 2 PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER
070919wsa HCBOC Page 60
Article V. Use Regulations
11.8 Planned Unit Developments
11.8.3 Design Guidelines
A. Minimum Dimensional & Amenity Requirements
This Section describe s additional regulations that shall be met for single family, multifamily, and nonresidential uses
within planned unit developments. The regulations shall be applied individually by the desired type of use and density
per pod. The developer s hall outline which method is intended as part of th e application and shall provide a clear
intent t o seamle ss ly integrate differing requirements.
1. Single Family Uses
2:20,000 sq. ft. minimum lots
-------------------···--·---
2:18,000 sq . ft. minimum lots
2: 15,000 sq. ft. minimum lots
2:12,000 sq. ft. minimum lots
2:9,00 0 sq. ft. minimum lots
>e,000..!9 . ft. ffiiftiffittffi lets
11.8.4 Superior Design Criteria
F. Public Safety & Service Availability
C/J
l:.l ~ u ~ u t... < ;-VJ
I < z z :>!'. VJ ~ 83 ~ I c.:J ~
::2 t:J ::2 C/J ;-~ <T, I ?-1 Cl :::i t.;J z ~ Ul ;-r·' 2 t...
r-1 a I > 15 Ul ~ C!.l
i:S: i:::::: > 5 ,i :::i 0 < ~ < ~ :::i 0 t; i:i... u i:i... t; u c., C/)
·---------···-------·---------
15%
·---·----
20%
------------,.,, __ ,Ti __
./ ./ ./ -
25 % 29' 50' ./ ./ ./
-----·---·
30% 29' 50' ./ ./ -----·--. ·--./ -
·-----------------w + + + +:£
*As required by this Ordinance.
Availability of public services is a major factor in locating developments. For purposes o f this item, public service s
may include, but not limited to, the ttse efrestdeH ~riHld:er s,steffls, ftHd proximity to fire and emergency medica l
se rvices, hospitals, law enforcement services, libraries, and educational facilities .
070919wsa HCBOC Page 61
Article VII. Development Design Guide lines
6.4 Fire Protection
6.4.1 G eneral Fire H y drant Requirem ents
Adequate fire protection shall b e provided to all new subdivision developm en ts and nonresidential new construction and
expansions. \);'fiere !lfl ad~~bli.e water supply system is available, The developer or subdivider sh a ll install fire hydran ts
in such a manner th at the development is afford ed adequate fire p rotection~ as provided in this Ordinance. 1l1e regulatio n s
contained herein are intended to facili t ate proper in stallation of required fire pro tection mea sures. , flO gt1!lf!lfltee is ffi1tde thsi
fire projeetiofl .,,tH be a, ailable upofl instaYatiofl of iffiproveffieflts in eoffi~ee 'With this Seetiofl.
A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities a nd Fire Code Official appr oved, in accordance with the
requiremen ts of chis Section.
1. No fire hydrant shall be install ed on less than a 6 inch (6'') main.
2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two an d one half inch (2 112'') and one (1) four and one h al f inch (4 112'')
connections with threads of the National Pip e Thread (NPT) type.
3. The upper hydrant operation stem within t h e bonn et sh all b e sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or
grease bath, u nless otherwise approved. T h e oper ating n ut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and o ne
hal f inch (1 112'') from poin t to fl at. Hydran ts s hall open left.
4. A ll hydran ts s h all b e furnis h ed with barrel and stem extensions as req uired for the fi n al fiel d loca ti on.
Nominal minin1 um bury will b e a dep th o f three and one h alf (3 1/2) fee t. All hydrants at fi nish grad e shall
measure 18 inch es (18") from gr ound to ce n ter of steamer cap.
5. \'Cater I.mes sen icing fire hydrants shall h a, eat lea s t 500 gallon s of w ater flow per minute.
B. The F ire Code Official shall appr ove all hydrant types and locations in new developm e n ts a nd any al terations to
th is Ordin ance related to fire h ydran ts and fire pro tection .
C. All fire hydrants s h all be located on the righ t side of the roadway in which respon ding fire a p paratus would travel
in to subdivisio n s, beginnin g at the m ain e n tra n ce to t h e su b division.
6.4.2 ... to remain as is existing within the U.D.0 .
6.4.3 ... to remain as is existing within the U.D.0.
G. 4. 1 Re:niie,r,tidl Sp ,im~len
lJ,;lh.ere the ~,,.-is iofls ot1tlif1ed above do flOt faei:litste 1tdeqt11tte Hre proteetiofl, i.e. 500 gaYofls ef wster £lo\\ per
ffitftttte, for the ~oses of thfs Ordifl1tflee, residefltisl sp_rifl.lclers shftll be required. lfl stteh eases, the Direetor of
Publi.e Utilities !lfld Fire Code Ofiteial ffiftY redttee the ~ed \\i!lter Mfle size 1tfld iflerease fire hydraflt s~seiflg.
The reTJired fli'e flow (as defifled by gaY ~er mi~ shall be detel"fflined dl:lfiflg the desigfl of the sys teffi by ft
professieflal qualtfied to do stteh ~ ork Ur.oft instaYatiofl of ttte ~ ster sttpply iflfrsst:ffletttre, the aetttal Hre £lo~
shall be detel"fflifled Ofl site by a_r.rofessioflsl ~lied to do stteh ~ orlt ftfld F.fre Se!'\ iee Persoflflei t1siflg !lfl
ae~·ed ffiethod.
Article XIV. D e finitions and Certifications
2.0 Gene r a l Definitions & A c ronyms
Resi~eotial Sprielder: A residefltisl spfffllcler sys teffi ifl eoffi13li.11flee with Nstioflsl Fire Proteetiofl A ss oeiatiofl (N FPA) BD
"Mt1lti Ptt~ose Systeffi ."
070919wsa HCBOC Page 62
Proposed Text Amendments
1. Construction in Lieu of Rec Fee
a. Should we create an option for the developer to build trails either along the State Rd r/w (front of the neighborhood) or within
the development, & get a waiver for paying rec fee’s?
b. Dedicated trail/ greenway r/w for 50% of owed rec fee, or build & dedicate for 100% reduction?
• Consult with P&R Dept and their Board to make final decision?
c. If an internal system, do these have to be dedicated for Public access?
d. Maintenance?
2. Certain percentage of Open Space should be usable
a. All dedicated open space should have some usable (non-wetland) land associated that includes active rec options (trails, play
area, etc).
3. County required Traffic Impact Analysis
a. NCDOT only requires TIA’s on certain sized developments.
b. County can require a TIA and then results could lead to more timely improvements along certain thoroughfares.
4. Reservation of Right-of-Way
a. Right of way dedicated via the CTP or a TIA to also expedite NCDOT roadway improvements.
b. Additional r/w could as be preserved via increasing the existing, required streetscape buffer.
5. Any officially determined wetland should be located in an unbuildable, common open space.
a. Developments are trying to maximize the land by using this unbuildable area as part of the lot.
b. Too many issues arise during the real estate or construction phases that lead the buyer or builder to believe they can use the
whole lot as a “buildable” area.
6. Multi-family Recreation
a. Build an actual usable area to certain standards.
b. Rec fee applicable to multi-family developments?
7. Cross Access “easements”
a. Require an access easement to be dedicated for the existing lateral access requirement.
8. Gunsmithing
a. If repairing firearms & not retail sales, make this a Permitted use with certain regulations (no onsite test firing, etc)
b. Originated from a few Board of Adjustment members
9. HARTS bus stop
a. Create standards to ensure a bus stop is built w/in certain commercial developments.
10. Camp Grounds
a. Further define this use a temporary use
2019
Boards and Committees on which Commissioners Serve
Commissioner C. Gordon Springle
CCCC Board of Trustees
Employee Benefits Committee
Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee
Mid-Carolina Council of Governments Board of Directors
Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Committee volunteered to serve 4 /2019
Social Services Board
Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Transportation Advisory Board
Commissioner Abe Elmore
Airport Committee (5 /2019 commissioner member replaced by Economic Development Council member)
Averasboro Township Tourism Development Authority
Central Carolina Works Advisory Committee
Harnett Properties Corporation
Commissioner Barbara McKoy
Board of Health
Economic Development Council
Johnston-Lee-Hamett Community Action Board of Directors
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Library Board
Nonprofit Committee
Commissioner Joe Miller
Cape Fear River Assembly Board
EMS System Plan -Peer Review Quality Management Committee
Good Hope Board
Harnett Properties Corporation
N onprofit Committee
Sandhills Center for Mental Health DDSHS
Sandhhill s YMCA (a ppoi nted 5/6/20 19)
Commissioner Howard Penny
Economic Development Council
Extension Advisory Leadership Council
Mid Carolina Aging Advisory Committee re s igned 4/20 19
Mid-Carolina Rural Planning Organization for Transportation
Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (F AMPO)
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (realized commiss ioner seving not needed 5/15/2019)
070919wsa HCBOC Page 63
TO : CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS
NOTICE OF AWARD
YR U CowrRAc ,, "'~ J tJc..
1 ~ o o F Alt.M -:ro MA-e Ker Rr,
l"f ,ovALE, ro S?>b'IS-
Project Description : Harnett County Government Complex Park Trail Improvements
The Owner has considered the Bid Proposal submitted by you for the above described
Project in response to its receipt of Bids on , and the Instructions to Bidders .
You are hereby notified that your Bid Proposal has been accepted in the amount of
(words)
$ 2.1r,,.,5t)l),'°
(nu mbers)
You are required by the Instructions to Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish
the required Contractor's Performance Bond , Payment Bonds and Certificates of
I nsurance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you .
If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said Bonds with ten (10) days from
the date of this Notice , said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out
of the Owner's acceptance of your Bid Proposal as abandoned and as a forfeiture of
your Bid Proposal. The Owner will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted
by law.
You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the Owner.
tJi+h Dated this ~, day of J u Ly , Zot 1
HARNETT COUNTY
OWNER
BY: /J,44 1-A Sn;wn~.:r
TITLE : Col,(./Ty /f-1'1114-C e-1<...
ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above Notice of Award is hereby acknowledged this ______ day
of ___________ _;
BY : --------------TITLE : ____________ _
NA -1
070919wsa HCBOC Page 64
11.
!! I
-!ARNETT COUNTY GOVERNI.IENT
COI.IPLEX PAR,
HARNETT COUNTY
TOWN OF LILLINGTON t.vRT' · CAROJ INA
070919wsa HCBOC Page 65