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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, FEBRUARY 23, 1987
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CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
FOR HARNETT COUNTY
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
OCCUPANCY TAX
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on
Monday, February 23, 1987, in the Commissioners Room, County Office
Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members
present: Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, Mack Reid Hudson, Mayo Smith, and
Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart presiding. Dallas H. Pope, County Manager;
Vanessa W. Young, Clerk to the Board; Glenn Johnson, County Attorney;
and Mollie J. Wade, Recording Secretary, were also present.
Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Mack Reid Hudson led the evening prayer.
Elaine Marshall, Chairman of the Harnett County Committee to celebrate
the Bicentennial of the United States, appeared before the Board and
presented for the Commissioners' consideration a proclamation
establishing a Bicentennial Committee of Harnett County for the purpose
of planning and implementing a meaningful commemoration of the 200th
anniversary of the United States Constitution. Following a discussion,
Commissioner Collins made a motion that the Proclamation as presented by
Ms. Marshall be approved; Com- missioner Shaw seconded the motion and it
carried with a unanimous vote. Proclamation included in total as
Document No. 1.
Glenn Johnson, County Attorney, presented to the Board for consideration
a resolution requesting the enactment of legislation which will empower
Harnett County to levy an occupancy tax in Averasboro Township. After
discussion, Commissioner Smith made a motion that the resolution as
presented by the County Attorney be approved; Commissioner Hudson
seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution
included in total as Document No. 2.
NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER John Phelps, Public Utilities Attorney, presented to the Board for
DISTRICT -- PUBLIC HEARING consideration a resolution authorizing the rescheduling of the public
RESCHEDULED hearing of Northwest Water and Sewer District. Commissioner Collins
made a motion that the resolution as presented by Attorney Phelps be
approved; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a
unanimous vote. Resolution included in total as Document No. 3.
BUIES CREEK -COATS WATER
& SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION REFERENCE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
BUDGET AMENDMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES
REGION "M" COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS -- AGREEMENT TO
UPDATE PERSONNEL POLICIES,
CLASSIFICATION PLAN,
PAY PLAN, AND AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION PLAN
BUDGET AMENDMENT
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
BUDGET AMENDMENT
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Marshall E. Woodall, Attorney for Buies Creek -Coats Water and Sewer
District, presented to the Board a resolution involving proposed action
for condemnation on extending the Buies Creek -Coats sewer services into
the southeastern area of the Town of Coats which has been recently
annexed by the Town. After discusion, Commissioner Hudson made a motion
that the resolution as presented by Mr. Woodall be approved;
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous
vote. Resolution included in total as Document No. 4.
Jack Bryan, Director of Social Services, appeared before the Board and
requested the Public Assistance Budget, Code 10- 7710 -145, AFDC -EA, be
increased by $69,299. Following a discussion, Commissioner Hudson made
a motion that the budget amendment as requested by Mr. Bryan be
approved; Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it carried with a
unanimous vote.
Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, presented to the Board for consideration
a service agreement with Region "M" Council of Governments to update the
Harnett County Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Personnel
Ordinance, and Affirmative Action Plan. After discussion, Commissioner
Smith moved for the approval of the agreement with Region "M" Council of
Governments to update the various personnel ordinances for Harnett
County; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Smith made a motion that the Special Appropriations Budget,
be amended to include Code 10- 8700 -158, Classification Study, with funds
appropriated in the amount of $6,848; Commissioner Shaw seconded the
motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Smith moved for the approval of a budget amendment to the
Register of Deeds Office, as presented by the County Manager, increasing
Code 10- 4800 -074, Capital Outlay by $3,950; Commissioner Shaw seconded
the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT
AIRPORT
BUDGET AMENDMENT
PUBLIC UTILITIES
HEALTH INSURANCE ;PROGRAM
PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD
PLAN IMPLEMENTED
ANGIER PLANNING BOARD
R. H. ELLINGTON APPOINTED
JUNIE TAYLOR APPOINTED
REPORT -- FINANCE OFFICE
REPORTS -- INSPECTION &
AMBULANCE
COMMENDATION TO
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT &
AMBULANCE SERVICE
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER & SEWER
DISTRICT -- RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER & SEWER
DISTRICT -- RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING MANAGEMENT
CONTRACT
BUDGET AMENDMENT
LANDFILL
Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, requested an amendment to the Airport
Budget, Increasing Code 10- 6500 -013, Utilities, by $1,402, and
Decreasing Code 10- 6500 -079, Powerline Relocation, by $1,402. After a
discussion, Commissioner Shaw made a motion that the budget amendment as
presented by Mr. Pope be approved; Commissioner Hudson seconded the
motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
Rodney Tart, Director of Public Utilities, appeared before the Board and
requested an amendment to the Public Utilities- -Sewer Budget to cover
expenses to purchase laboratory equipment and to repair gear reduction
box for sludge conveyer at the Buies Creek Waste Treatment Plant.
Following a discussion, Commissioner Hudson made a motion that the
Harnett County Public Utilities- -Sewer Budget, be amended as follows:
Increase Code 32- 8300 -074, Capital Outlay, by $1,400; Increase Code
32- 8300 -016, Maintenance & Repair - Equipment, by $2,200; Decrease Code
32- 8300 -202, Capital Reserve, by $3,600; Commissioner Collins seconded
the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, informed the Board that the County has
discussed with Blue Cross-Blue Shield the option to amend the County's
health insurance program to include the Prescription Drug Card Plan.
The Prescription Drug Card Plan is a program whereby an employee
participating in the County's health insurance program is assigned a
card which is presented to the pharmacist when purchasing a prescription
and the charge for the prescription will only be $3.00. Mr. Pope stated
that he would like for this program to be implemented on a three -month
trial basis, effective April 1, 1987, during which time the appropriate
data will be complied; and based on the data received, the Commissioners
can made a determination on whether or not the program will be
continued. Following a discussion, Commissioner Smith made a motion
that the County Health Insurance Program be amended temporarily to
include the $3.00 Prescription Card;. Commissioner Hudson seconded the
motion and it carried with a unanimous vote.
Commissioner Collins made a motion that R. H. Ellington, Rt. 2, Angier,
NC, and Junie Taylor, Rt. 3, Angier, NC, be appointed to serve on the
Angier Planning Board; Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it
carried with a unanimous vote.
Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer, reported on the financial operations
of the County through the month of January 31, 1987.
Copies of the Inspection and Ambulance Reports were filed with the
Board.
Dallas H. Pope, County Manager, reported to the Board on the excellent
performance of the Harnett County Ambulance Service and the Harnett
County Sheriff's Department during the past week of inclement weather.
He reported that there was no loss of service by either of these
departments, which worked around the clock to assist the citizens of the
County during the hazardous weather conditions. Commissioner Smith made
a motion that a letter of appreciation be written to the Ambulance
Service and the Sheriff's Department commending the supervisors and the
staff on their excellent work; Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion
and it carried with a unanimous vote.
John M. Phelps, Attorney with Public Utilities, presented to the Board
for consideration a resolution authorizing the execution of water
purchase contract with South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County. Following a discussion, Comissioner Smith moved for the
approval of the water purchase contract as presented by Mr. Phelps,
Commissioner Hudson seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous
vote. Resolution Included in Total as Document No. 5.
John M. Phelps, Attorney with Public Utilities, presented to the Board
for consideration a resolution authorizing the execution of the
management contract with South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County. Following a discussion, Commissioner Smith moved for
the approval of the management contract; Commissioner Hudson seconded
the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution Included in
Total as Document No. 6.
Dallas H. Pope, requested a budget amendment to the Sanitation Landfill
Department, increasing Code 10- 6600 -074, Capital Outlay, by $5,400 and
decreasing Code 10- 6600 -016, Maintenance & Repair by $5,400, in order to
purchase a truck for the Landfill. After discussion, Commissioner Shaw
made a motion that the budget amendment as presented by Mr. Pope be
approved; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion and it carried with a
unanimous vote.
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MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAM
REQUEST REFERENCE
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR
RETIRED EMPLOYEES
MEETING ADJOURNED
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER &
SEWER DISTRICT MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER & SEWER
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF WATER
PURCHASE CONTRACT
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER &
SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER &
SEWER DISTRICT - -LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER
AND SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION APPROVING
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER
DISTRIBUTION
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER & SEWER
CONTRACT OF PURCHASE & SALE
APPROVED WITH LEES
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER &
SEWER CONTRACT OF
PURCHASE & SALE APPROVED
WITH MATTHEWS
RESOLUTION REFERENCE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
TO ACQUIRE FAYE MATTHEWS
PROPERTY
Mr. Pope also reported to the Board that the County's medical insurance
program has inplemented the option to cover retired county employees
until they reach age 65, at which time under the current policy program
they are terminated from the policy. Mr. Pope explained that a request
for consideration has been presented for the County to expand the
coverage of our current county group medical plan to continue to provide
service for retired county employees after they reach age 65. This
coverage would be a supplemental plan to meet medical expenses not
covered by medicare /medicaid on retired employees after age 65. After
discussion, Commissioner Hudson made a motion to table this matter;
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous
vote.
There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners meeting of February 23, 1987, duly adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart called to Order at 9:00 p.m. the meeting of
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners sitting as the governing body
of the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, based
on various notices received by him and the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners.
Commissioner Shaw moved for the adoption of a resolution, as presented
by John M. Phelps, Public Utilities Attorney, authorizing the execution
of the water purchase contract with the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District of Harnett County and Harnett County; Commissioner Collins
seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution
included in Total as Document No. 7.
Commissioner Smith moved for the adoption of a resolution, as presented
by Attorney John M. Phelps, authorizing the execution of the management
contract with Harnett County; Commissioner Collins seconded the motion
and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution included in Total as
Document No. 8.
Commissioner Collins moved for the adoption of the resolution presented
by the Public Utilities Attorney authorizing exection of the Legal
Services Agreement; Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed
with a unanimous vote. Resolution included in Total as Document No. 9.
Commissioner Hudson moved for the adoption of the resolution approving
plans for construction of water distribution of the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County; Commissioner Smith seconded the
motion and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution included in
Total as Document Number 10.
Commissioner Collins moved for the approval of the contract of purchase
and sale between Elmon Lee and wife, Lessie Mae Lee of Harnett County
and the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County;
Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it carried with a unanimous
vote. Resolution included in Total as Document No. 11.
John M. Phelps, Attorney, presented to the Board for consideration a
contract of purchase and sale between Clement H. Matthews, and wife,
Faye Matthews, Hazel Matthews, unmarried, and Evelyn Matthews,
unmarried. Mr. Phelps explained that the contract had been executed by
all the owners with the exception of Mr. Clement Matthews' wife, Faye
Matthews, who has refused to sign. Mr. Phelps continued to explain that
Clement Matthews and his two sisters- -Hazel and Evelyn Matthews obtained
the land through their family and although Mrs. Faye Matthews did not
purchase the property herself, she does hold an interest in the property
as the wife of Mr. Clement Matthews. He stated that the brother and
sisters of the Matthews family were more than willing to execute the
Contract of Purchase and Sale and had asked Mrs. Faye Matthews to also
sign the contract but she refused. Following a discussion and based on
the information received by the Public Utilities Attorney; Commissioner
Shaw made a motion that: (1) The County approve the contract of
purchase and sale between Clement H. Matthews, Hazel Matthews, and
Evelyn Matthews and South Central Water and Sewer District. Contract
Included in Total as Document Number 12 (2) Rodney Tart, Public
Utilities Director, and John Phelps, Public Utilities Attorney, are
authorized to negotiate with Mrs. Faye Matthews, the wife of Mr. Clement
Matthews, and (3) if negotiations are not successful, the Board
approved a resolution authorizing condemnation to acquire certain
property of Faye H. Matthews; Commissioner Smith seconded the motion
and it carried with a unanimous vote. Resolution Included in Total as
Document Number 13.
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SOUTH :CENTRAL WATER &
SEWER DISTRICT -- RESOLUTION
AMENDING RULES & REGULATIONS
MEETING ADJOURNED,
DOCUMENT NUMBER 1.
ano
`WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
Commissioner Hudson moved for the approval of the resolution amending
rules and regulations of the- South'Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County -- Sections 28 and 29 as presented by Attorney John M.
Phelps, II, Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and it passed:with a
unanimous vote. Resolution Included in Total As Document Number 14.
There being no further business, the meeting of the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners sitting as the Governing Body of the South Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County duly adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
PROCLAMATION
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September 17, 1987 is the 200th anniversary of the signing of the
United States Constitution; and
the Constitution, by guaranteeing liberty, promoting opportunity,
and evolving to protect the rights of all Americans, has enabled
the United States to grow and prosper; and
the bicentenary provides an opportunity for Americans to rededicate
themselves to the great principles that have laid the foundation
for our national strength and prosperity; and
Congress has established the Commission on the Bicentennial of
the United States Constitution, chaired by Chief Justice Warren
L. Burger, to foster among the people of the United States a just
appreciation and a clearer understanding of their constitutional
heritage; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly has established the North Carolina Commission
on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, chaired
by Lt. Governor Robert B. Jordan, III, to plan and implement a
timely celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Constitu }ion;
and
WHEREAS, the success of the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the
Constitution depends on the widespread and enthusiastic involvement
of public and private sector groups and organizations to enlarge
public understanding and appreciation of the Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Harnett County Commissioners hereby proclaim_ that
a Bicentennial Committee of Harnett County is hereby established
for the purpose of planning and implementing a meaningful commem-
oration of the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution.
This c43 day of Febra�azy, 1987.
Lldyd S wart, Chairman
Harnet ounty Commissioners
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DOCUMENT NO. 2
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has heretofore
authorized certain local government entities to levy occupancy
taxes in locations throughout the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, said occupancy taxes so authorized are now being
collected by such governmental entities; and
WHEREAS, said taxes are being used for various purposes
throughout the jurisdiction of those entities imposing same;
and
WHEREAS, some of the purposes for which such taxes have been
heretofore authorized are the development and promotion of travel
and tourism, the operation of convention facilities and the main-
tenance of historic sites; and
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett has been requested to seek
the authorization for levy of such a tax within Harnett County,
North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners desires
to seek the enactment of legislation which will empower Harnett
County to impose such a tax, subject to the conditions herein-
after set forth and the provisions of North Carolina law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners
of Harnett County, North Carolina, that the North Carolina
General Assembly shall be and it is hereby requested to enact
appropriate legislation authorizing the levying of an occupancy
tax within the County of Harnett, after public hearing and vote
of the Board of Commissioners, in an amount not to exceed three
percent (3%) of the gross receipts from the rental of hotel and
motel rooms and similar facilities, the revenue which is derived
from said levy to be administered by the County of Harnett in
cooperation with a Tourism Development Authority consisting of a
Board of Directors of not less than seven (7) members appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners, with two (2) such members
being recommended by the Executive Committee of the Dunn Area
Chamber of Commerce or its successor (and to include one (1)
hotel or motel operator from Averasboro Township, North Carolina,
and one (1) representative of the travel industry, each of which
shall serve a one (1) year term), the Harnett County Manager and
the
the
Harnett County Commissioner representing Averasboro
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce President and the
Township,
Vice - President of Economic and Industrial Development for the
Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City Manager of the Town
of Dunn, the funds thereby derived to be expended for the develop-
ment, promotion and advertisement of travel and tourism;
ownership, operation and maintenance of convention facilities;
and development, operation and maintenance of museums and
historic sites throughout Harnett County, with sleeping accommoda-
tions provided by charitable, educational or religious
institutions or organizations that are nonprofit and accommoda-
tions located outside of Averasboro Township being exempt from
said levy.
This 23 day of February, 1987.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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DOCUMENT NUMBER 3.
RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RESCHEDULING
OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING CREATION
OF THE NORTHWEST WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter
the "Board ") 'by resolution adopted on January 5, 1987, resolved that
a public hearing be held pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 1 162A -86 et.
seq. to consider creation of the Northwest Water and Sewer District
of Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, the Board further resolved that the said Public Hearing
should be held on Monday, 'February 16, 1987 and directed the
appropriate representative of the County to take the necessary actions
to hold the Public Hearing; and - WHEREAS, the Attorney for the County Department of Public
Utilities caused the appropriate actions to take place to notice and
advertise the Public Hearing and the said Public Hearing was scheduled
as directed by the Board; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, February 16, 1987, the weather conditions
were of such a severe nature that the Public Hearing was cancelled; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to reschedule the said Public Hearing
and further desires that the appropriate actions be taken to notice
the said hearing as provided by law.
NOW THEREFORE,- BE IT RESOLVED BY ` THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS THAT
1. A public hearing be held pursuant .to N.C. Gen. Stat. 1162A-
86 et. seq. on Monday, March 23, 1987 at 7:00 O'clock P.M. in the
County. Office Building, Llllington, North Carolina to consider
creation of the Northwest Water and Sewer District of Harnett County.
2. The County, and its officers, agents and attorneys are
hereby directed to take such actions of whatsoever nature and execute
such documents as necessary to hold the public hearing herein
described.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Collins .. seconded by Commissioner
Shaw and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5 Noes
ATTEST:
Vanessa W. Youn
Cl e(rk
0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY:
L'.y. Stewart, Chairman
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DOCUMENT NUMBER 4.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners acting as the
governing body of the Buies Creek -Coats Water and Sewer District and
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners acting as the governing body
of the County of Harnett and operating through the Harnett County
Public Utilities Department has made decision to extend the sewer
collection services into the southeastern area of the Town of Coats
which has been recently annexed by the Town of Coate; and
WHEREAS, the extension of said sewer lines into said area will
furnish sewer services to the Town of Coats Recreational Park facility
and the current residents and potential residents of the Hunter's Run
Subdivision and other lands potentially subject to development into
residential subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the Town of Coats, North
Carolina has requested the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to
locate a sewer pumping station to serve said area in the extreme low
area along Stewart's Creek, which location will serve the entire
surrounding basin and is in the best interest for the long range
planning of that area of the Town of Coats and the surrounding
abutting areas; and
WHEREAS, to so extend the sewer services with the pumping station
as mentioned aforesaid will require the extension of an outfall line
across the lands owned by J. L. Stone, Velton Lee Stone, Delores R.
Stone, Jimmy Wade Stone, Loretta W. Stone, Donnie Allen Stone and
Wilma C. Stone, who have failed and refused to accept the offer of
payment for a right of way across said lands at the present time; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Harnett County Public
Utility Department and the Buies Creek -Coats Water and Sewer District
and the proper planning for the entire area mentioned aforesaid to
cause the sewer pumping station to be located as mentioned aforesaid
which will necessitate the crossing of the aforesaid lands owned by
Stone; and
WHEREAS, for the beat interest of the service to the people of
the area, the County of Harnett should exercise its power of eminent
domain as provided by Chapter 40A of the General Statutes of North
Carolina to condemn the necessary right of way across the lands owned
by Stone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
First: That Dallas H. Pope, Harnett County Manager, be and he
is hereby authorized to give notice of the intention of the County of
Harnett to institute an action to condemn a permanent and construction
right of way for an outfall sewer line across the lands of the Stones
as aforesaid all as provided by Article 3 of Chapter 40A of the
General Statutes of North Carolina, said easement right of way to be
in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the County of
Harnett's consulting engineer, Black 6 Veatch, Inc.
Second: That Attorney E. Marshall Woodall be and he is hereby
authorized to prepare the necessary notice of the intent of the County
of Harnett to exercise its power of eminent domain as mentioned
aforesaid to the Stones.
Third: That the officials of the County of Harnett be and they
are hereby fully authorized to do and perform each and every act
necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.
Duly adopted this the e
.A.6 day of February, 1987.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF'COMMISSIONERS
Attest:
By:
d G. Stewa" rt, Chairman
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DOCUMENT NO. 5
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, has examined
the Water Purchase Contract between the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District of Harnett County, the County of Harnett (hereinafter
"County) and the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County (hereinafter "District "), attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, the County, as lessee and operator of the water
production and water supply distribution systems described in said
Water Purchase Contract desires to enter into said contract as
provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that:
1. Harnett County is hereby authorized to and shall enter into
the Water Purchase Contract attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2. Harnett County and its officers and agents are hereby
directed to execute said Water Purchase Contract.
Duly adopted
by Commissioner
Bill Shaw
Ayes 5
ATTEST:
Oten.c.a,a-aJ
this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
Rudy Collins , seconded by Commissioner
and passed by the following vote:
Noes 0
Vanessa W. Young ,/ICler
Absent 0
BY:
Abstained
0
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
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EXHIBIT "A"
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
This Contract for the sale and purchase of water is entered
into as of the day of February, 1987, between the Northeast
Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County (hereinafter
"Northeast Metro "), and theCounty of Harnett (hereinafter "County "),
said Northeast Metro and County shall be collectively referred to
herein as "Seller" and the South Central Water and Sewer District
of Harnett County, (hereinafter "Purchaser ")
W I T N E S S E T H:
THATWHEREAS, the Purchaser is aCounty Water and Sewer District,
duly organized and existing pursuant to the provisions of Article
6, Chapter 162A of the North Carolina General Statutes and by that
certain Resolution dated March 13, 1985 and adopted by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners entitled "Resolution Creating the
South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County "; and
WHEREAS, Northeast Metro is a metropolitan water district
organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina;
and
WHEREAS, County is a body politic organized and existing under
the laws of the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Purchaser is organized and established for the
purpose of constructing and operating a water supply distribution
system serving water users within the area described in plans now
on file in the Office of the Purchaser and to accomplish this
purpose, the Purchaser will require a supply of treated water; and
WHEREAS, Northeast Metro owns a water production system and a
water supply distribution system, and County is operator thereof
under that certain Lease dated May 30, 1980, entered into between
Northeast Metro and County; and
WHEREAS, the water production system and water supply
distribution system of Seller (Northeast Metro and County as
described above) has a capacity currently capable of serving the
present customers of the Seller's system and the estimated number
of water users to be served by the said Purchaser as shown in the
plans of the system now on file in the Office of the Purchaser; and
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JOHNSON
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WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County, duly adopted by the District
Board of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County
at its meeting on February 10, 1987, the sale of said water to the
Purchaser as provided herein was approved, and the execution of
this contract by Northeast Metro was duly authorized; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County ", duly adopted by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners at its meeting on February
1987,
the sale of said water to the Purchaser as provided herein was
approved, and the execution of this contract by County was duly
authorized; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the Northeast Metropolitan
Water District of Harnett County and the County of Harnett" duly
adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commiss ioners, sitting as
the governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District
of. Harnett County at its meeting on February 1987, the purchase
of said water from the Seller as provided herein was approved, and
execution of this contract by Purchaser was duly authorized;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual
agreements hereinafter set forth,
A. THE SELLER AGREES:
1. (Quality and Quantity) To furnish the Purchaser at
point of delivery hereinafter specified, during the term of
this contract or any renewal or extension thereof, potable treated
water meeting applicable purity standards of the Division of Health
Services, Department of Human Resources of the State of North
Carolina, in such quantity as may be required by the Purchaser not
to exceed twenty -two million, 'five hundred thousand (22,500,000)
gallons per month.
2 (Point of Delivery and Pressure) That water will be
furnished at a reasonably constant pressure calculated at fifty
(50) pounds per square inch from an existing twenty (20) inch main
the
the
LAW OFFICES OF
MORGAN,
DRYAN, JONES.
s
JOHNSON
JTTORNEYS AT LAW
DONN, N . O.
AND
LILLINOTON. N. O.
B. THE PURCHASER AGREES:
1. (Rates and Payment Date) To pay the Seller, not later
than the tenth (10) day of each month, for water delivered in
accordance withuthe following schedule of rates:
a. Six thousand sixty ($6,060) dollars for the first
six (6) million gallons, which amount shall also be the minimum
rate per month.
b. One dollar and one cent ($1.01) per one thousand
(1000) gallons for water in excess of six (6) million gallons.
c. It is agreed that the minimum rate per month as
stated in (a) above shall not be applicable until six (6) months
after the last notices for connection have been mailed to potential
water customers of the Purchaser in Phase 1 of the Purchaser's water
distribution system plans by the Harnett County Department of Public
Utilities; and up to said time the minimum rate per month becomes
applicable, Purchaser shall pay only for such water as is deliverd
to Purchaser at the rate of $1.01 (one dollar and one cent) per
1000 (one thousand) gallons.
2. (Connection Fee) To pay as an agreed cost, a connection
fee to connect the Seller's system with the system of the Purchaser,
a sum equal to the amount of the cost of the installation of the
meter, meter vault and related appurtenances and the cost of the
laying and installation of the necessary pipeline or pipelines to
connect the system of the Seller to the system of the Purchaser at
the boundaries of the South Central Water and Sewer District.
3. (Maintenance of Certain Lines) To maintain all water
distribution pipelines within the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District which connect the Seller's system to the system of the
Purchaser, said line or lines being located between the meter
facility (described in paragraph A(3) above) and the boundary of
the South Central Water and Sewer District.
C. It is further mutually agreed between the Seller and the
Purchaser as follows:
1. (Term of Contract) That this contract shall extend for
a term of forty (40) years from the date of the initial delivery of
any water as shown by the first bill submitted by the Seller to the
Purchaser and, thereafter may be renewed or extended for such term,
or terms, as may be agreed upon by the Seller and Purchaser.
LAW OFFICES OF
MORGAN,
BRYAN, JONES.
A
JOHNSON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DUNN.N. C.
AND
LILLINOTON, N. C.
2. (Delivery of Water) That thirty (30) days prior to
the estimated date of completion of construction of the Purchaser's
water supply distribution system, the Purchaser will notify the
Seller in writing the date for the initial delivery of water..
3. (Water -for Testing) When requested by the Purchaser
the Seller will make available to the contractor at the point of
delivery, or other point reasonably close thereto, water sufficient
for testing, flushing, and trench filling the system of the Purchaser
during construction, irrespective of whether the metering equipment
has been installed at that time, at a flat charge of one dollar and
one cent ($1.01) per one thousand (1000) gallons which will be paid
by the contractor or, on his failure to pay, by the Purchaser.
4. (Failure to Deliver) That the Seller will, at all
times, operate and maintain its system in an efficient manner and
will take such action as may be necessary to furnish the Purchaser
with quantities of water required by the Purchaser. - Temporary or
partial. failures to deliver water shall be remedied with all possible
dispatch. In the event of an extended shortage of water, or the
supply of water available to the Seller is otherwise diminished
over an extended period of time, the supply of water to Purchaser's
consumers shall be reduced or diminished in the same ratio or
proportion as the supply to Seller's consumers is reduced or`dimished.
5: (Modification of Contract) That the provisions of
this contract pertaining to the schedule of rates to be paid by the
Purchaser for water delivered are subject to- modification at the
end of every one (1) year period. Any increase or decrease in rates
shall be based on a demonstrable increase or decrease in the costs
of performance hereunder, but such costs shall not include increased
capitalization of the Seller's water distribution system, but may
include increased capitalization of the Seller's water production
facility system. Other provisions of this contract may be modified
or altered by mutual agreement.
6. (Regulatory Agencies) That this contract is subject
to such rules, regulations, or laws as may be applicable to similar
agreements in this State and the Seller and Purchaser will collaborate
in obtaining such permits, certificates, or the like, as may be
required to comply therewith.'
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LA V OFFICES OF
MOROAN.
BRYAN. JONES.
a
JONNSON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DUNN. N. O.
AND
LILLINOTON. N. C.
supply at a point located five hundred (500) feet southeast of the
Northeast Metropolitan Water District Plant within a waterline
easement owned by Purchaser adjacent to the right of way of the
Norfolk & Southern Railroad and near the intersection thereof with
Duncan Street, Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina. If a
greater pressure than that normally available at the point of
delivery is required by the Purchaser, the cost of providing such
greater pressure shall be borne by the Purchaser. Emergency failures
of pressure or supply due to main supply line breaks, power failure,
flood, fire and use of water to fight fire, earthquake or other
catastrophe shall excuse the Seller from this provision for such
reasonable period of time as may be necessary to restore service.
3. (Metering Equipment) To furnish, install, operate,
and maintain at its own expense at point of delivery, the necessary
metering equipment, including a meter house or pit, and required
devices of standard type for properly measuring the quantity of
water delivered to the Purchaser and to calibrate such metering
equipment whenever requested by the Purchaser but notmore frequently
than once every twelve (12) months. A meter registering not more
than two percent (2 %) above or below the test result shall be deemed
to be accurate. The previous readings of any meter disclosed by
test to be inaccurate shall be corrected for the three (3) months
previous to such test in accordance with the percentage of inaccuracy
found by such tests. If any meter fails to register for any period,
the amount of water furnished during such period shall be deemed to
be the amount of water delivered in the corredsponding period
immediately prior to the failure, unless Seller and Purchaser shall
agree upon a different amount. The metering equipment shall be read
on the first day of each month. An appropriate official of the
Purchaser at all reasonable times shall have access to the meter
for the purpose of verifying its readings.
4. (Billing Procedure) To furnish the Purchaser not
later than the fifth (5) day of each month, with an itemized statement
of the amount of water furnished the Purchaser during the preceding
month.
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LAW OFFICES OF
MORGAN,
BRYAN, JONES,
Q
JOHNSON
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DONN. N. C.
AND
LILLINOTON, N. C.
7. (Miscellaneous) That the construction of the water
supply distribution system by the Purchaser is being financed by a
loan made or insured by, and /or a grant from, the United States of
America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration of the
United States Department of Agriculture, and the provisions hereof
pertaining to the undertakings of the Purchaser, are conditioned
upon the approval, in writing, of the State Director of the Farmers
Home Administration.
8. (Successor to the Purchaser) That in the -event of any
occurence rendering the Purchaser incapable of performing under
this contract, any successor of the Purchaser, whether the result
of legal process, assignment, or otherwise, shall succeed to the
rights of the Purchaser hereunder.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto, acting under authority
of their respective governing bodies; have caused this contract to
be duly executed in triple counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original.
At est:
Vanessa W. Young,
(SEAL)
Attsst:
41- 0,--2a a.ecJ
Vanessa W. Young, Cl.rk
r
(SEAL)
BY:
BY:
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
Charles V. Sikes
Chairman of the District
COUNTY OF HARNETT
Lloyd Stewart, Chairman
Harnett County Board
of Commissioners
Board
DOCUMENT NO. 6
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, has examined
the Management Contract between the County of Harnett (hereinafter
"County) and the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County (hereinafter "District "), attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to enter into said contract as
provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that:
1. Harnett County is hereby authorized to and shall enter into
the Management Contract attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2. Harnett County and its officers and agents are hereby
directed to execute said Management Contract.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Shaw
, seconded by Commissioner
Collins and passed by the following vote:
Ayes
5
ATTEST:
Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
Vanessa W. Young /JCle
BY:
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
yd Stewart, Chairman
9
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this the day of
February, 1987, by and between THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, a body politic
organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina
(hereinafter called "County "); and THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY, a municipal corporation organized and
existing pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, Chapter 162A of
the North Carolina General Statutes ( hereinafter called "District");
W I T N E S S E T H:
THAT WHEREAS, the County is lessee and operator of a water
production system and a water supply distribution system owned by
the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, County as lessee of said systems has created a Public
Utility Department which conducts the operation of said systems; and
WHEREAS, the District was organized and established for the
purpose of constructing and operating a water supply distribution
system to serve water users within the District as described in
plans now on file in the Office of the District; and
WHEREAS, the water supply distribution system of the District
will be constructed_ with the use of State Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, -the Farmers Home Administration of the United States
Department of Agriculture has made certain grant funds available
to the District and has agreed to loan the District sufficient funds
to enable the District to finance the construction of said water
supply distribution system; and
WHEREAS, The County's Public Utility Department is fully capable
o conduct the operation and management of the water supply
distribution system of the District;
WHEREAS, the County and the Distri -ct have agreed
this contract for the operation, and management of the water supply
distribution system of the District as a County operated system on
a continuing basis and especially for and during the period of the
existence of the theFarmers Home Administration loan to the District„
LAW OFFICES OF
MOROAN,
BRYAN, JONES,
a
JOHNSON
A rrORNEYS AT LAW.
DUNN, N. O.
AND
LLINOTON, N. C.
to enter into
J.0 "1
OFFICES OF
MOROAN,
TAN, JONES.
•
JOHNSON
A . RNRTS AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
LI INOTON. N. C.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do contract and agree each with
the other as follows:
1. That the District's water distribution supply system
referred to above shall be operated and managed by the County's
Public Utility Department as a County operated water distribution
system on a continuing basis and especially for a period beginning
as of the execution of this contract and extending until that certain
loan referred to above made by the Farmers Home Administration to
the District has been paid in full, being a period of at least forty
(40) years.
2. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting
in the capacity as the County and as the governing body of the
District, shall establish and set the rates of charges for the
purchase of water and for such other fees, charges, and penalties
as required for the operation of the water distribution system,
with proper cost accounting procedures to appropriately reflect the
cost of these facilities operated by the County Public Utility
Department relative to the operation of other utility enterprises
which are or may be carried on by theCounty Public Utility Department.
Further, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, in the capacities
stated above, shall charge such rates for the users of said water
distribution system as will appropriately yield sufficient funds
to meet operation and maintenance expenses and to pay and retire
the long term debt of the Farmers Home Administration to the District.
3. This contract shall be a continuing contract relative to
the furnishing of the essential water utility services for the
people of the District and this contract shall exist and continue
until the District and the County shall mutually modify or terminate
this contractual arrangement.
4. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners agrees to
create an Advisory Council to lend assistance with input and advice
as to the operation and maintenance of the aforesaid water
distribution system by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
as the governing body of said District.
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LAW
BR
TTO
D
• FFICRB. OF
ORGAN.
AN. JONES.
a
/MOON
BYB AT LAW
NMI./ . O.
AND
OTON. N. C.
funded the construction of any water line to be connected to the
District's system as an extension within or without the boundaries
of the District for the purpose of serving needy users with water
utility services as the same shall be determined by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners and that the rates chargeable to such
persons (users) shall be equitably set to properly reflect cost of
operations and maintenance of water production and supply and further
that in the event it shall become necessary for the District to levy
a tax for the purpose of funding bonded indebtedness of the District
then in-such event such rates of any person (user) outside the
boundaries of the District shall be charged a greater user fee
(rate) as will be equivalent to such needed property tax as may be
levied; provided, if a tax levy is made, then such user charge for
out -of- district users shall not be less than 150% of the user charge
of users of the District. It is understood and agreed that the
District shall have no obligation to extend its water lines outside
of the District's boundaries.
6. That the County will manage and operate the water supply
distribution system on an annual budget with the setting of rates on
an annual basis as approved by the District's governing body with
proper input and advice from the Advisory Council, which budget
shall provide and set forth the handling of the funds such that a
reserve fund, depreciation fund, debt payment fund, and surplus
fund for the District shall be distinguishable, and further that
the County shall maintain a system of accounts for the County Utility
Department which will appropriately account for the various
operations of the Utility Department, specifically so that all costs
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system
will be separately stated; the County shall further maintain
insurance and bonds as required by state law and that the County
shall properly contract with a certified public accountant for
annual audits of the Utility Department and that further the County
shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
instrument to be executed as authorized by the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners sitting as the governing body of the County and
the District, all the day and year first above written.
Attest:
,Q _
Vanessa W.
Attest:
dCtr e a,�a .1 KI Aft - Lye}
Vanessa W. Young,/ler
Young, E
er
$IOW OFFICES OF
MOROAN.
BRYAN. JONES.
JOHNSON
AYTORNBYB AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
VLLINOTON. N. O.
By:
By:
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THE COUNTY OF HARNETT
Lloy Stewart, Chairman
Harnett County Board of
Commissioners
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
Loy tewart, Chairman
Harnett County,Board of
Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the
South Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County
210
DOCUMENT NUMBER 7.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH.
THE NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY AND HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the. governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of'
Harnett County (hereinafter "District "), has examined the Water
Purchase Contract between the Northeast Metropolitan Water District
of Harnett County, the County of Harnett (hereinafter "County) and
the'District, attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, District is in need of treated water for its customers
as fully described in said Water Purchase Contract and desires to
enter into said contract as provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the South Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, that
1. South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
is hereby authorized to and shall enter into the Water Purchase
Contraet attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2. The South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
and its officers and agents are hereby directed to execute said Water
Purchase Contract.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Bill Shaw seconded by Commissioner
Rudy Collins and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5 Noes 0-' Absent 0 Abstained
ATTEST:.,
fiat bu• st. A 11 Is
ViUlrtw "rj ��, �ullil,�rii
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
sitting as the governing body of -the
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
BY:
loju Stewart
Cha rman
211
LAW OFFICES OP
MORGAN.
BRYAN. JONES.
e
JOHNSON
TTORNRYS AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
LILLINOTON. N. O.
EXHIBIT "A"
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
This Contract for the sale and purchase of water is entered
Into as of the day of February, 1987, between the Northeast
Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County (hereinafter
"Northeast Metro "), and theCounty of Harnett (hereinafter "County "),
said Northeast Metro and County shall be collectively referred to
herein as "Seller" and the South Central Water and Sewer District
of Harnett County, (hereinafter "Purchaser ")
W 1 T N E S S E T H:
THATWHEREAS, the Purchaser is aCounty Water and Sewer District,
duly organized and existing pursuant to the provisions of Article
6, Chapter 162A of the North Carolina General Statutes and by that
certain Resolution dated March 13, 1985 and adopted by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners entitled "Resolution Creating the
South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County "; and
WHEREAS, Northeast Metro is a metropolitan water district
organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina;
and
WHEREAS, County is a body politic organized and existing under
the laws of the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Purchaser is organized and established for the
purpose of constructing and operating a water supply distribution
system serving water users within the area described in plans now
on file in the Office of the Purchaser and to accomplish this
purpose, the Purchaser will require a supply of treated water; and
WHEREAS,, Northeast Metro owns a water production system and a
water supply distribution system, and County is operator thereof
under that certain Lease dated May 30, 1980, entered into between
Northeast Metro and County; and
WHEREAS, the water production system and water supply
distribution system of Seller (Northeast Metro and County as
described above) has a capacity currently capable of serving the
present customers of the Seller's system and the estimated number
of water users to be served by the said Purchaser as shown in the
plans of the system now on file in the Office of the Purchaser; and
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LA
'1R
W OFFICES OF
MORGAN.
RYAN. JONES.
w
JOHNSON
ORNRYS AT LAW
DUNN.N. C.
AND
!LINUTON. N. O.
WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County, duly adopted by the District
Board of the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County
at its meeting on February 10, 1987, the sale of said water to the
Purchaser as provided herein was approved, and the execution of
this contract by Northeast Metro was duly authorized; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County ", duly adopted by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners at its meeting on February , 1987,
the sale of said water to the Purchaser as provided herein was
approved, and the execution of this - contract by County was duly
authorized; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing
Execution of Water Purchase Contract with the Northeast Metropolitan
Water District of Harnett County and .the County of Harnett" duly
adopted by the Harnett- County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District
of. Harnett County at its meeting on February _, 1987, the purchase
of said water from the Seller as provided herein was approved, and
the execution of this contract by Purchaser was duly authorized;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual
agreements hereinafter set forth,
A. THE SELLER AGREES:
1. (Quality and Quantity) To. furnish the Purchaser at
the point of delivery hereinafter specified; during the term of
this contract or any renewal or extension thereof, potable treated
-water meeting applicable purity standards of the Division of Health
Services, Department of Human Resources of the State of North
Carolina, in such quantity as may be required by the Purchaser not
to exceed twenty -two million, five hundred thousand (22,500,000)
gallons per month.
2. (Point of Delivery and Pressure) -That water will be
furnished at a reasonably constant pressure calculated at fifty
(50) pounds per square inch from an existing twenty (20) inch main
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LAW OPPiCHR OF
140 ROAN,
HRYAM. JONES.
s
or NOON
ATIORNEIre AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
LILLINO'I'ON. N. O.
supply at a point located five hundred (500) feet southeast of the
Northeast Metropolitan Water District Plant within a waterline
easement owned by Purchaser adjacent to the right of way of the
Norfolk & Southern Railroad and near the intersection thereof with
Duncan Street, Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina. If a
greater pressure than that normally available at the point of
delivery is required by the Purchaser, the cost of providing such
greater pressure shall be borne by the Purchaser. Emergency failures
of pressure or supply due to main supply line breaks, power failure,
flood, fire and use of water to fight fire, earthquake or other
catastrophe shall excuse the Seller from this provision for such
reasonable period of time as may be necessary to restore service.
3. (Metering Equipment) To furnish, install, operate,
and maintain at its own expense at point of delivery, the necessary
metering equipment, including a meter house or pit, and required
devices of standard type for properly measuring the quantity of
water delivered to the Purchaser and to calibrate such metering
equipment whenever requested by the Purchaser but not more frequently
than once every twelve (12) months. A meter registering not more
than two percent (2 %) above or below the test result shall be deemed
to be accurate. The previous readings of any meter disclosed by
test to be inaccurate shall be corrected for the three (3) months
previous to such test in accordance with the percentage of inaccuracy
found by such tests. If any meter fails to register for any period,
the amount of water furnished during such period shall be deemed to
be the amount of water delivered in the corredsponding period
immediately prior to the failure, unless Seller and Purchaser shall
agree upon a different amount. The metering equipment shall be read
on the first day of each month. An appropriate official of the
Purchaser at all reasonable times shall have access to the meter
for the purpose of verifying its readings.
4. (Billing Procedure) To furnish the Purchaser not
later than the fifth (5) day of each month, with an itemized statement
of the amount of water furnished the Purchaser during the preceding
month.
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140110 AN,
RYAN, JONES,,
Re
JOHNSON
ORNRYH AT LAW
DUNN. N. C.
AND
LLINOTON, N. C.
B. THE PURCHASER AGREES:
1. (Rates and Payment Date) To pay the Seller, not later
than the tenth (10) day of each month, for water delivered in
accordance with•the following schedule of rates:.
a. Six thousand sixty ($6,060) dollars for the first
six (6) million gallons, which amount shall also be the minimum
rate per month.
b. One dollar and one cent ($1.01) per one thousand
(1000) gallons for water in excess. of six (6) million gallons.
c. It is agreed that the minimum rate per month as
stated in (a) above shall not be applicable until six (6) months
after the last notices for connection have been mailed to potential
water customers of the Purchaser in Phase 1 of the Purchaser's water
distribution system plans by the Harnett County Department of Public
Utilities;. and up to said time the minimum rate per month becomes
applicable, Purchaser shall pay only for such water as is deliverd
to Purchaser at the rate of $1,01 (one dollar and one cent) per
1000 (one, thousand) gallons.
2. (Connection Fee) To pay as an agreed cost, a connection
fee to connect the Seller's system with the system of the Purchaser,
a sum equal to the amount of the cost of the installation of the
meter, meter vault and related appurtenances and the cost of the
laying and installation of the necessary pipeline or pipelines to
connect the system of the Seller to the system of the Purchaser at
the boundaries of the South Central Water and Sewer District,
3. '(Maintenance of Certain Lines) To maintain all water
distribution pipelines within the Northeast Metropolitan Water
District which connect the Seller's system to the system of the
Purchaser, said line or -lines being located between the meter
facility (described in paragraph A(3) above) and the boundary of
the South Central Water and Sewer District.
C. It is further mutually agreed between the Seller and the
Purchaser as follows:
1. (Term of Contract) That this contract shall extend for
a term of forty (40) years front the date .of the initial delivery of
any water as shown by the first bill submitted by the Seller to the
Purchaser and, thereafter may be renewed or extended for such term,
or terms, as may be agreed upon by the Seller and Purchaser.
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LAW PFICRB OF
MOROAN,
BRYAN. JON ?.
•
JO MOWN
AnOR CRYB AT LAW
DUNN, N. O.
AND
LILI.INOTON, N. C.
7. (Miscellaneous) That the construction of the water
supply distribution system by the Purchaser is being financed by a
loan made or Insured by, and /or a grant from, the United States of
America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration of the
United States Department of Agriculture, and the provisions hereof
pertaining to the undertakings of the Purchaser are conditioned
upon the approval, in writing, of the State Director of the Farmers
Home Administration.
8. (Successor to the Purchaser) That in the event of any
occurence rendering the Purchaser incapable of performing under
this contract, any successor of the Purchaser, whether the result
of legal process, assignment, or otherwise, shall succeed to the
rights of the Purchaser hereunder.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto, acting under authority
of their respective governing bodies, have caused this contract to
be duly executed in triple counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original.
Attpst:
/
Vanessa W. Young( Cler
(SEAL)
Attest:
l �iw1.Q il_J -�
lun - - rk 6
Vanessa W. Young, ark
(SEAL)
BY:
BY:
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NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
Charles V. Sikes
Chairman of the District Board
COUNTY OF HARNETT
/ I
/ r
Ll.yq Stewart, Chairman
Harnett County Board
of Commissioners
AliwaJ
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MORGAN,
YAN, JONES.
IN
TT RNEYS AT LAW
CNN, N. C.
AND
°TON. N. 0.
2. (Delivery. of Water) That thirty (30) days prior to
the estimated date of completion of construction of the Purchaser's;
water supply distribution system, the Purchaser will notify the
Seller in writing the date for the initial delivery of water.
3. (Water for Testing) When requested by the Purchaser
the Seller will make available to the contractor at the point of
delivery, or other point reasonably close thereto, water sufficient
for testing, flushing, and trench filling the system of the Purchaser
during construction, irrespective of whether the metering equipment
has been installed at that time, at a flat charge of one dollar and
one cent ($1,01) per one thousand (1000) gallons which will be paid
by the contractor or, on his failure to pay, by the Purchaser.
4. (Failure to Deliver) That the Seller will, at all
times, operate and maintain its system in an efficient manner and
will take such action as may be necessary to furnish
with quantities of water required by the Purchaser.
partial failures to deliver water shall be remedied with all possible
dispatch. In the event of an extended shortage of water, or the
supply of water available to the Seller is otherwise diminished
over an extended period of time, the supply of water to Purchaser's
consumers shall be reduced or diminished in the same ratio or
proportion as the supply to Seller's consumers is reduced or dimished.
5. (Modification of Contract) That the provisions of
this contract pertaining to the schedule of rates to be paid by the
Purchaser for water delivered are subject to modification at the
end of every one (1) year period. Any increase. or decrease in rates
shall be based on a demonstrable increase or decrease in the costs
the Purchaser
Temporary or
of performance hereunder, but such costs shall not include increased
capitalization of the Seller's water distribution system, but may
include increased capitalization of the Seller's water production
facility system. Other provisions of this contract may be modified
or altered by mutual agreement.
6. (Regulatory Agencies) That this contract is subject
to such rules, regulations, or laws as may be applicable to similar
agreements in this State and the Seller and Purchaser will collaborate
in obtaining such permits, certificates, or the like, as may be
required to comply therewith.
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DOCUMENT NUMBER 8.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH
HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County (hereinafter "District "), has examined the Management
Contract between the County of Harnett (hereinafter "County) and the
District, attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, District desires to enter into said contract as
provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the South Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, that:
1. South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
is hereby authorized to and shall enter into the Management Contract
attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2. The South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
and its officers and agents are hereby directed to execute said
Management Contract.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner
Mayo Smith , seconded by Commissioner
Rudy Collins and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5
ATTEST:
Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
UQ.wuaA Q/
Vanessa W. oung Cler
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
sitting as the governing body of the
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
BY:
...4.a gee 1
Llo;. tewart
Chairman
LAW OFFICES OF
RORDAN,
BRYAN, JONES,
A
OHNSON
LTTOSNEYS AT LAW
D ONN, N. C.
AND
LILLY NOTON. N. C.
Exhibit "A"
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this the 2.3vd day of
February, 1987, by and between THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, a body politic
organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina
(hereinafter called "County "); and THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY, a municipal corporation organized and
existing pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, Chapter 162A of
the North Carolina General Statutes (hereinafter called "District ");
W I T N E S S E T H:
THAT WHEREAS, the County is lessee and operator of a water
production system and a water supply distribution system owned by
the Northeast Metropolitan Water District of Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, County as lessee of said systems has created a Public
Utility Department which conducts the operation of said systems; and
WHEREAS, the District was organized and established for the
purpose of constructing and operating a water supply distribution
system to serve water users within the District as described in
plans now on file in the Office of the District; and
WHEREAS, the water supply distribution system of the District
will be constructed with the use of State Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the Farmers Home Administration of the United States
Department of Agriculture has made certain grant funds available
to the District and has agreed to loan the District sufficient funds
to enable the District to finance the construction of said water
supply distribution system; and
WHEREAS, The County's Public Utility Department is fully capable
to conduct the operation and management of the water supply
distribution system of the District;
WHEREAS, the County and the District have agreed to enter into
this contract for the operation and management of the water supply
distribution system of the District as a County operated system on
a continuing basis and especially for and during the period of the
existence of the the Farmers Home Administration loan to the District.
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AW OrrIORS Or
MOROAN,
BRYAN, JONES.
at
JOHNSON
TORNRYS AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
ILLINGTON, N. Q.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do contract and agree each with
the other as follows:
1. That the District's water distribution supply system
referred to above shall be operated and managed by the County's
Public Utility Department as a County operated water distribution
system on a continuing basis and especially for a period beginning
as of the execution of this contract and extending until that certain
loan referred to above made by the Farmers Home Administration to
the District has been paid in full, being a period of at least forty
(40) years.
2. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting
in the capacity as the County and as the governing body of the
District, shall establish and set the rates of charges for the
purchase of water and for such other fees, charges, and penalties
as required for the operation of the water distribution system,
with proper cost accounting procedures to appropriately reflect the
cost of these facilities operated by the County Public Utility
Department relative to the operation of other utility enterprises
which are or may be carried on by theCounty Public Utility Department.
Further, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, in the capacities
stated above, shall charge such rates for the users of said water
distribution system as will appropriately yield sufficient funds
to meet operation and maintenance expenses and to pay and retire
the long term debt of the Farmers Home Administration to the District.
3. This contract shall be a continuing contract relative to
the furnishing of the essential water utility services for the
people of the District and this contract shall exist and continue
until the District and the County shall mutually modify or terminate
this contractual arrangement.
4. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners agrees to
create an Advisory Council to lend assistance with input and advice
as to the operation and maintenance of the aforesaid water
distribution system by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
as the governing body of said District.
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LAW OFFICES OF
MOROAN.
BRYAN. JONES.
a
JOHNSON.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
DONN. N . O.
AND
LILLINOTON. N. C.
5. That the County shall be entitled to fund or cause to be
funded the construction of any water line to be connected to the
District's system as an extension within or without the boundaries
of the District for the purpose of serving needy users with water
utility services as the same shall be determined by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners and that the rates chargeable to such
persons (users) shall be equitably set to properly reflect cost of
operations and maintenance of water production and supply and further
that in the event it shall become necessary for the District to levy
a tax for the purpose of funding bonded indebtedness of the District
then in such event such rates of any person (user) outside the
boundaries of the District shall be charged a greater user fee
(rate) as will be equivalent to such needed property tax as may be
levied; provided, if a tax levy is made, then such user charge for
out -of- district users shall not be less than 150% of the user charge
of users of the District. It is understood and agreed that the
District shall have no obligation to extend its water lines outside
of the District's boundaries.
6. That the County will manage and operate the water supply
distribution system on an annual budget with the setting of rates on
an annual basis as approved by the District's governing body with
proper input and advice from the Advisory Council, which budget
shall provide and set forth the handling of the funds such that a
reserve fund, depreciation fund, debt payment fund, and surplus
fund for the District shall be distinguishable, and further that
the County shall maintain a system of accounts for the County Utility
Department which will appropriately account for the various
operations of the Utility Department, specifically so that all costs
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system
will be separately stated; the County shall further maintain
insurance and bonds as required by state law and that the County
shall properly contract with a certified public accountant for
annual audits of the Utility Department and-that further the County
shall comply with all federal, state and local aws and regulations
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system.
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LAW PIORD OF
N ROAN.
DRY N. JONES.
R
.1 SEWN
AT[OR RYS AT LAW
DO MN. O.
AND
LIEU OTON. N. O.
5. That the County shall be entitled to fund or cause to be
funded the construction of any water line to be connected to the
District's system as an extension within or without the boundaries
of the District for the purpose of serving needy users with water
utility services as the same shall be determined by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners and that the rates chargeable to such
persons (users) shall be equitably set to properly reflect cost of
operations and maintenance of water production and supply and further
that in the event it shall become necessary for the District to levy
a tax for the purpose of funding bonded indebtedness of the District
then in such event such rates of any person (user) outside the
boundaries of the District shall be charged a greater user fee
(rate) as will be equivalent to such needed property tax as may be
levied; provided, if a tax levy is made, then such user charge for
out -of- district users shall not be less than 156% of the user charge
of users of the District. It is understood and agreed that the
District shall have no obligation to extend its water lines outside
of the District's boundaries.
6. That the County will manage and operate the water supply
distribution system on an annual budget with the setting of rates on
an annual basis as approved by the District's governing body with
proper input and advice from the Advisory Council, which budget
shall provide and set forth the handling of the funds such that a
reserve fund, depreciation fund, debt payment fund, and surplus
fund for the District shall be distinguishable, and further that
the County shall maintain a system of accounts for the County Utility
Department which will appropriately account for the various
operations of the Utility Department, specifically so that all costs
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system
will be separately stated; the County shall further maintain
insurance and bonds as required by state law and that the County
shall properly contract with a certified public accountant for
annual audits of the Utility Department and that further the County
shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
relative to the operation of the water supply distribution system.
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IN WITNESS.. WHEREOF, the parties ilereto . have caused this
instrument to be executed as authorized by the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners sitting as the governing body of the County and
the District, all the day and year first above written.
Att sf:
Vanessa W. Young, Ci/erk
At s :
By:
THE COUNTY OF HARNETT
ifs
L oyoj Stewart, Chairman
Harnett County Board of
Commissioners
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
By:
Vanessa W. Young, 9/lerk
LAW OFFICES OF
MORGAN.
8 RYAN, JONES.
a
JOHNSON
ATI CORNETS AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
LL.LINOTON. N. O.
LI y Stewart, Chairman
Harnett County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the
South Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County
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DOCUMENT NUMBER 9.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County (hereinafter "District "),
has examined the Legal
Services Agreement between the District and John M. Phelps, II,
Attorney, attached hereto as Exhibit "A "; and
WHEREAS, District desires to enter into said contract as
provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett,County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the South Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, that:
1. South Central Water and Sewer%District of Harnett County
is hereby authorized to and shall enter into the Legal Services
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
2. The South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
and its officers and agents are hereby directed to execute said Legal
Services Agreement.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Rudy Collins , seconded by Commissioner
Bill Shaw and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5
ATTEST:
Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
sitting as the governing body of the
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
OF HARNETT COUNTY
BY:
22.4
4
,.UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE '
Parmers Noth. Agrsam.,t.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ^
This agreement made lh b day of Pebroary( 1117. between
the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
herslnafter.referred to .as mewneeee and John M. Phelps, II, Attorney
at Lew, of LlllIngton, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as
^Attorney^:
WHEREAS, Owners have formed. In Harnett County.'North Carolina
• water and sewer district pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen.
Stat. 4l1IA -16 el. seq. known as the South Central Water and Sewer
D istrict of Harnett County (hereinafter 'Dlstrlet^); and
WHEREAS, the Attorney to perform all bpi •.rule.,
n ee.n•ry under the previsions of the appliosble statutes and to
perform ell other customary legal services nee euary to the
organization, financing construction end initial operation 'of •
water distribution •yel.mi
W I T N E S S B T U I -
That for and In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
between the eartlee hereto, It Is hereby agreed:
SECTION A - LEGAL SERVICES
That the Attorney will perform such services 1e are necessary to
accompli,h the above recited objectives Including, but not (ladled
to, the followingr
1.• Preparation end filing of the necessary doeudenta and ' supervision and assistance In the taking of quo* other „•,
L actions as may be necessary or Incidental to cause the
Owner. to become duly organized and •neorpoieted -end to be
authorised to undertake the proposed •ptem. • .
2. Furnish advice and assistance to the governing body of the
South Centeral Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
In connection with (a). the notice for and conduct Of meetings;
(b) the preparation of minutes of meetings; (c) the
preparation and enactment of such resolutions as may be
necessary in connection with the authorization, financing, -
construction, and Initial operation of the system; (d) the
preparation of such affidavits, publication notices,
ballots, reports, certifications, and other Instruments and
advice as may be needed in the conduct of such bond elections
as may be necessary; (e) the preparation and completion of
- such bonds or other obligations as may be necessary to
finance the system; (f) the completion and execution of
documents for obtaining a loan made or insured or a grant
made .by the United States of America, acting through the
Farmers Home Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture;
(g) entering Into construction contracts; (h) preparation
and adoption of By -Laws, Rules and Regulations, and rate
schedules; (1) such other corporate action as may be
necessary in connection with the financing, construction,
and initial operation of the system.
9. Review of construction contracts, bid- letting procedure,
and surety and contractual bonds in connection therewith.
4. Preparation, negotiation, or review of contract with a
source of water supply when necessary.
5. Preparation, where necessary, and review of deeds, easements
and other rights -of -way documents, and other instruments
for sites for source of water supply, pumping stations,
treatment plants, and other facilities necessary to the
system and to provide continuous rights -of -way therefore;
rendering title opinions with reference thereto; and
providing for the recordation thereof.
6. Obtain necessary permits and certificates from county and
municipal bodies, from State regulatory agencies, and from
other public or private sources with respect to the approval
of the system, the construction and operation thereof,
pipeline crossings, and the like.
7. Cooperate with the engineer employed by Owners In connection
with preparation of tract sheets, easements, and other
necessary title documents, construction contracts, water
supply .. contracts, health permits, crossing permits, and
other instruments.
When applicable, secure assistance of and cooperate with
recognized bond counsel In the preparation of the documents
necessary for the financing aspects of the system. Where
bond counsel is retained, the Attorney will not be
responsible for the preparation and approval of those
documents pertaining to the issuance of the Owner's
obligations.
SECTION B - CRMPSNSATION
1. Owners will pay to the Attorney tar profbstlonel aervlgee
rendered In accordance herewith, tees In. the amount of '
*46.00 per hour. Said fee. will be paid To the Attorney
each month pursuant to regular statements pr..•nt.d gay the
Attorney.
John M. Phelps, I1, Attorney
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OP CCMMI85IONtnS
silting no the governing body of the
SOUTII CENTRAL WATER AHD SEWER DISTRICT
OP HARNETT COUNTY f�y—T�
By: da'8N'cC b /dfRV/tLes
LT y ewer C s :man
ATTEST
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DOCUMENT NUMBER 10.
•
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM-
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, sitting as
the governing body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County (hereinafter "the Board ") desires to move forward
towards construction of the water distribution system in the District;
and
WHEREAS, the District engineers have submitted plans to the
District for the said water distribution system, said plans having
been submitted to the District on December 19, 1986; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Public Utilities Department has
reviewed said plans and reports that said plans are aceptable, and
recommends that said plans be approved by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board now desires to approve said plans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners, sitting as the governing body of the South Central
Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, that:
The plans and specifications for the water distribution system
of the South Central Water and Sewer District submitted to said
District by the District's Engineers on December 19, 1986 shall be
and are hereby approved, subject to any minor changes necessary to
implement construction of said water distribution system.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Mack R. Hudson , seconded by Commissioner
Mayo Smith and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5 Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
ATTEST:
BY:
Vanessa W. Young, 1 C
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
sitting as the governing body of the
SouthCentral water and Sewer District
of Harnett County
Llo
ewart, Chairman
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DOCUMENT NUMB
W OFFICES OF
MORO AN.
RYAN. JONES,
k
JOHNSON
A ORNRYS AT LAW
DONN. N. O.
AND
LLINSTON. N. C.
R 1Q.
tIJttIICv4tL ORIGINAL..
Prepared by: John M. Phelps, II, BRYAN, JONES, JOHNSON & SNOW,
Attorneys, P.O. Box 970, Lillington, NC 27546
NORTH CAROLINA
CONTRACT OF PURCHASE
HARNETT COUNTY AND SALE
This Contract of Purchase and Sale is made and entered into
this /OM day of February, 1987, by and between Elmon Lee and
wife, Lessie Mae Lee of Harnett County, North Carolina (hereinafter
"Owners "); and the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett
County (hereinafter "District ").
W I T N E S S E T H
THAT WHEREAS, the South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County is a County Water and Sewer District, duly organized
and existing pursuant to the provisions of Article 6, Chapter 162A
of the North Carolina General Statutes and by that certain Resolution
dated March 13, 1985 and adopted by the Harnett Coutny Board of
Commissioners entitled "Resolution Creating the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County "; and
WHEREAS, Owners are the owners of that certain tract of land
lying and being in Stewarts Creek Township, Harnett County, North
Carolina, the same being the land conveyed to the Owners by Rupert
C. Langdon, Jr. and wife, Brenda M. Langdon by deed recorded in
Book 684, page 238 in the office of the Register of Deeds of said
County; and
WHEREAS, District is in need of a portion of the tract of land
described in the above mentioned Deed for the purpose of locating
a booster pump station thereon and to carry out one of its governmental
functions; and
WHEREAS, Owners desire to sell to District the property needed
by said District; and
WHEREAS, Owners and District desire to enter into this Contract
of Purchase and Sale to set forth the details of their agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mututal representations,
warranties, covenants, and agreements contained herein, and for
227
LAIN? orrrcrs or
MOROAN,
RrYAN, JONEN.
a
JORNOON
ATTDRNRY9 AT LAW
DUNK, N. O.
AND
LI,JJNOTON. N. O.
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, Owners and District agree as follows:
1. Purchase and Sale. District hereby agrees to purchase
and Owners hereby agree to sell and convey unto District all of
that plot, piece or parcel of land described in paragraph 2 below
(hereinafter "Property ") in accordance with the terms and conditions
herein set forth.
2. Property. The property to be purchased by District and
sold and conveyed unto District by Owners is located in Stewarts
Creek Township, Harnett County, North Carolina and is more
particularly described as follows:.
BEGINNING at a P.K. Nail located at the point of
intersection of the centerlines of NCSR 2033 and NCSR
2030, and runs thence from said beginning point along the
centerline of said SR 2033 North 40 degrees 40 mintues
08 seconds East 376.19 feet to an existing iron pipe in
the northeastern boundary of the parcel from which this
tract is taken; and runs thence along and with said
northeastern boundary South .56 degrees 38 minutes 00
seconds East 319.03 feet to a P.K. Nail in the centerline
of said SR 2030; and runs thence along and with the
centerline of SR 2030 South 77 degrees 52 minutes 45
seconds West 523.27 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING
and contains 1.366 acres as shown on a plat entitled
"South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County,
Booster Pump station Site" dated January 20, 1987 and
prepared by Black & Veatch, Inc., Consulting Engineers,
Asheboro, N.C.
The above described property is a portion of that parcel
conveyed to Elmon Lee and wife, Lessie Mae Lee from Rupert
C. Langdon, Jr. and wife, Brenda M. Langdon by deed dated
January 16, 1979 and recorded In Book 684, page 238 of
the Harnett County Registry.
3. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the property is
$3500.00 and shall be paid to Owners at the time of closing upon
delivery of a good and sufficient deed to said property to District
by Owners.
4. No Restrictions. It is agreed that there must be no
restrictions or easements upon the property that would prevent the
reasonable use of the property for purposes of construction and
maintenance of a booster pump station and water distribution
pipelines and related appurtenances.
5. Prorations and Adjustments. Unless otherwise provided,
the following items shall be prorated and adjusted between the
parties or paid at closing:
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AW OFFICES OF
MO RO AN,
ERYA N. JONES.
at
JOHNSON
TORNRYS AT LAW
DUNN.N. C.
AND
ELLINOTON. N. C.
(a) Ad valorem taxes on real property shall be prorated on
a calendar year basis to the date of closing,
(b) All late listing penalties, if any, shall be paid
by Owners.
6. Conditions.
(a) All deeds of trust, liens and other charges against
the Property must be paid and cancelled by Owners prior to or at
closing.
(b) Title must be delivered at closing by general warranty
deed and must be fee simple marketable title, free of all encumbrances
except ad valorem taxes for the current year (prorated to date of
closing), utility easements and unviolated restrictive covenants that
do not materially affect the value of Property and such other
encumbrances as may be assumed or specifically approved by District.
The subject Property must have legal access to a public right of way.
7. Closing Expenses. District shall pay for the preparation
of a deed and for the revenue stamps required by law. — District
shall pay for recording the deed.
8. Assignments. This Contract may not be assigned without
the written agreement of all parties, but if the same is assigned
by agreement, then the same shall be binding on the Assignee and
his heirs, successors or assigns.
9. Parties. This contract shall be binding and shall inure
to the benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and assigns.
10. Entire Agreement. This contract contains the entire
agreement of the parties and there are no representations,
inducements, or other provisions other than those expressed in
writing. All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in
writing and signed by all parties.
11. Closing. All parties agree to execute any and all documents
and papers necessary in connection with closing and transfer of
title on or before May 1, 1987, at a place designated by District.
Deed is to be made to District.
12. Possession. Possession shall be delivered at the time
of closing.
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NO OAN.
NNYR . JONRS.
A
JO NRON
IORN Ys AT LAW
DONN. N . C.
AND
LLINQTON. N. O.
13. Counterparts. This Contract of Purchase and Sale shall
become a binding contract when signed by both District and Owners
and is executed in duplicate counterparts with an executed
counterpart being retained by each party hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands
and seals the day and year indicated.
Executed by Owners this /Ofil day of February, 1987.
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Suub.crtbing Witness Elmon Lee
� �00[t. H4
Sub ribing Witness". essie Mae ee
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
Executed by District this -)2,r day of riAbl'utt_ t.w, , 1987.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
BY:
ATTEST:
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
loy� Stewart
Chaff man of the Harnett County
Board of Commisisoners sitting
as the governing body of the
South Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County
1, Linda L. Dinklagle , a Notary Public for the County
and State aforesaid, certify that Rodney M. Tart
personally appeared before me this day, and being duly sworn,
stated that in his presence Elmon Lee and wife, Lessie Mae Lee
(signed) (mtki imAteAgxtdx }tinexgxxxil7t]t7QRx8$) the foregoing instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal, this 10th day of February,
1987.
C nt-r -Z -A- ere Public t�
My Commission Expires: 8 - /o- 7/
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DOCUMENT NUMB
R 12.
AW I IFFIOBN OF
MOIIU AN,
BRYAN. JONES.
JOIINBON
7'012NEYB AT LAW
DUNN. N. 0.
AND
ILLINU'l'ON. N. O.
DUpLICATL CLICINAL
Prepared by: John M. Phelps, 1!, BRYAN, JONES, JOHNSON & SNOW,
Attorneys, P.O. Box 970, Lillington, NC 27546
NORTH CAROLINA
CONTRACT OF PURCHASE
HARNETT COUNTY AND SALE
This Contract of Purchase and Sale is made and entered into
this ZL_ day of January, 1987, by and between Clement H. Matthews
and wife, Faye Matthe s, Hazel Matthews, unmarried, and Evelyn
HA. /inf..0 �7`,,',�,�
Matthews, unmarrid'd, all of Harnett County, North Carolina
(hereinafter "Owners "); and the South Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County (hereinafter "District ").
W I T N E S S E T H
THAT WHEREAS, the South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County is a County Water and Sewer District, duly organized
and existing pursuant to the provisions. of Article 6, Chapter 162A
of the North Carolina General Statutes and by that certain Resolution
dated March 13, 1985 and adopted by the Harnett Coutny Board of
Commissioners entitled "Resolution Creating the South Central Water
and Sewer District of Harnett County "; and
WHEREAS, Owners are the owners of that certain tract of land
Lying and being in Stewarts Creek Township, Harnett County, North
Carolina, the same being the land conveyed to the Owners by Corrina
Matthews, widow, et. al. by deed recorded in Book 331, page 552 in
the office of the Register of Deeds of said County; and
WHEREAS, District is in need of a portion of the tract of land
described in the above mentioned'Deed for the purpose of locating
a water storage tank thereon and to carry out one of its governmental
functions; and
WHEREAS, Owners desire to sell to District the property needed
by said District; and
WHEREAS, Owners and District desire to enter into this Contract
of Purchase and Sale to set forth the details of their agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mututal representations,
warranties, covenants, and agreements contained herein, and for
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LAW OPPICKH UP
O10:AN,
IRAN, JONES.
•
IIOIINHON
ATTUNNEYS AT LAW
NUNN. N. C.
AND
LILLINUTUN, N. C.
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are hereby acknowledged, Owners and District agree as follows:
1. Purchase and Sale. District hereby agrees to purchase
and Owners hereby agree to sell and convey unto District all of
that plot, piece or parcel of land described in paragraph 2 below
(hereinafter "Property ") in accordance with the terms and conditions
herein set forth.
2. Property. The property to be purchased by District and
sold and conveyed unto District by Owners is located in Stewarts
Creek Township, Harnett County, North Carolina and is more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a P.K. Nail Set located in the centerline
of NCSR 2030, said beginning point being located North
88 deg. 43 min. 11 sec. East 37 feet from an existing
P.K. Nail, said existing P.K. Nail being located
approximately 1.11 miles east of the intersection of the
centerline of NCSR 2030 and the centerline of NCSR 2045
and runs thence from said beginning point North 88 deg.
43 min. 11 sec. East 40.03 feet along the centerline of
said NCSR 2030 to a point; and runs thence South 01 deg.
03 min. 58 sec. West 255.02 feet to a point; and runs
thence along an arc of 99.77 feet, with a chord bearing
of South 05 deg. 50 min. 01 sec. West and a chord distance
of 99.65 feet to a point; and runs thence South 10 deg.
36 min. 05 sec. West 64.52 feet to a point; and runs
thence North 88 deg. 16 min. 54 sec. East 39.06 feet to
a point; and runs thence South 01 deg. 43 min. 04 sec.
East 150.00 feet to a point; and runs thence South 88 deg.
16 min. 54 sec. West 112.76 feet to a point; and runs
thence North 10 deg. 36 min. 05 sec. East 273.46 feet to
a point; and runs thence North 01 deg. 03 min. 58 sec. East
300.05 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and
contains 0.716 acre as shown on a plat entitled "South
Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, Tank
and Access Road Easement" prepared by Black & Veatch,
Inc. and dated January 2, 1987.
3. Purchase Price. The purchase price for the property is
$ :7 Soo, o O and shall be paid to Owners at the time of closing
upon delivery of a good and sufficient deed to said property to
District by Owners.
4. No Restrictions. It is agreed that there must be no
restrictions or easements upon the property that would prevent the
reasonable use of the property for purposes of construction and
maintenance of a water storage tank and water distribution pipelines
and related appurtenances.
5. Prorations and Adjustments. Unless otherwise provided,
the following items shall be prorated and adjusted between the
parties or paid at closing:
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6W OFFICES OF
MORGAN.
BRYAN. JONES.
a
JOHNSON
TORNEYS AT LAW
DUNN,N. C.
AND
1 LLINUTON, N. U.`
(a) Ad valorem taxes on real property shall be prorated on
a calendar year basis to the date of closing.
(b) All late listing penalties, if any, shall be paid
by Owners.
6. Conditions.
(a) All deeds of trust, liens and other charges against
the Property must be paid and cancelled by Owners prior to or at
closing.
(b) Title must be delivered at closing by general warranty
deed and must be fee simple marketable title, free of all encumbrances
except ad valorem taxes for the current year (prorated to date of
closing), utility easements and unviolated restrictive covenants that
do not materially affect the value of Property and such other
encumbrances as may be assumed or specifically approved by District.
The subject Property must have legal access to a public right of way.
7. Closing Expenses. District shall pay for the preparation
of a deed and for the revenue stamps required by law. District .
shall pay for recording the deed.
8. Assignments. This contract may not be assigned without
the written agreement of all parties, but if the same is assigned
by agreement, then the same shall be binding on the Assignee and
his heirs, successors or assigns.
9. Parties. This contract shall be binding and shall inure'
to the benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and assigns.
10. Entire Agreement. This contract contains the entire
agreement of the - parties and there are no representations,
inducements, or other provisions other than those expressed in
writing. All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in
writing and signed by all parties.
11. Closing. All parties agree to execute any and all documents
and papers necessary in connection with closing and transfer of
title on or before April 1, 1987, at a place designated by District.
Deed is to be made to District.
12. Possession. Possession shall be delivered at the time
of closing.
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W OFFICER of
NOROAN,
RYAN. JONES.
JOHNSON
A MINIMS AT LAW
DONN.N. Q.
AND
W*.LINOTON. N. Q.
13. Counterparts. This Contract of Purchase and Sale shall
become a
binding contract when signed by both District and Owners
and is executed in duplicate
counterparts with an executed
counterpart being retained by each party hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto set their hands
and seals
the day and year indicated.
Exe ted by Owners this
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Sub cribing Witness
Subscribing Witness
Subsc ibing Witness
ubsteribing Wi ness
Executed by District this
ATTEST:
Vanessa W.
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY
sung Clerk
,.71 day of January, 1987.
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.7esot,_t '9 �t�VeTetd (SEAL)
lement H. MattTiews
Fap -Mat thews
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(SEAL)
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(SEAL)
day of , 1987.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY
BY:
lV
oy, Stewart
Chai man of the Harnett County
Board of Commisisoners sitting
as the governing body of the
South Central Water and Sewer
District of Harnett County
1. T.tnda T. T1inkbage , a Notary Public for the County
and State aforesaid, certify that p 11np Tart
personally appeared before me this day, and being duly sworn,
stated that in his presence Clement H. Matthews aaxdcxwifuafxesyx
Mootattmwm (signed) luktrialacratiaMexmoeuMixtaxxXn the foregoing
instrument.
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934 DOCUMENT NUMBER 13.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
10 ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY
OF PAYE H. MATTHEWS
WHEREAS, the governing body of the South Central Water_and_9ewer.
D i s t r i c t of Harnett C unty re : "n- ' -4 i_ he: eby-determTwell
.that It Is necessary and In the public interest to acquire certain
property Interests owned by Faye N. Matthews for the following public
purpose:
To protect the public health, to provide the public with an
adequate and sound publle water supply and distribution system, and
to Improve such system to meet the need for expanded or upgrated
services.
WHEREAS, the proper officials or representatives of the District
have been unable to acquire the needed interest In this property by .
negotiated conveyance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
SOUTH CENTRAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT OF HARNETT COUNTY, THAT:
1. The South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
shall acquire by condemnation, for the ,purposes stated above, the
property and interest described as follows:
All the right, title and Interest of the said Faye N. Matthews
held by her pursuant to the elective rights of a surviving spouse
under N.C. Gen. Stat. 29 -30, in and to the following described parcel
of land, lying or being in Stewart's Creek Township, Harnett County,
North Carolina.
BEGINNING at a P.R. Nall Set located In the centerline of
NCSR 2030, . said beginning point being located North 88
deg. 43 min. 11 sec. East 37 feet from an existing P.R.
Nall, said existing P.K. Nall being located approximately.
1.11 miles east of the Intersection of the centerline of
NCSR 2030 and the centerline of NCSR 2045 and runs thence
from said beginning point North 88 deg. 43 min. 11 sec.
East 40.03 feet along the centerline of said NCSR 2030 to
a point; and runs. thence South. 01 deg. 03 min. 58 sec.
West 255.02 feet to a point; and rune thence along an are
of 99.77 feet, with a chord bearing. of South 05 deg. 50
min. 01 sec, West and a chord distance of 99.85 feet to e`
point; and runs thence South 10 deg. 36 min. 06 sec. West
84.52 feet to a point; and runs thence North 88 deg. 10
min. 54 sec.- East 39.08 feet to a point; and rune thence
South 01 deg. 43 min. 04 sec. East 150.00 feet to a point;
and runs thence South 88 deg. 18 min. 54 sec. West 112.78
feet to a point; and runs thence North 10 deg. 36 min. 05
sec. East 273.48 feet to a point; and rune thence North
01 deg. 03 min. 58 sec. East 300.05 feet to the point and
place of BEGINNING, and contains 0.718 acre as shown on a
plat entitled "South Central Water and Sewer District of
Harnett County, Tank and Access Road Easement" prepared
by Black k Veatch, Inc. and dated January 2, 1987.
2. The attorney representing the District Is directed to
Institute the necessary proceedings under Chapter 40A of the North
Carolina General Statutes to acquire the property herein described.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987, upon motion made
by Commissioner Mayo Smith , seconded by Commissioner
Bill Shaw
and passed by the following vote:
Ayes 5 Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
ATTEST:
CA ., ,kr!
Vanessa W. Young / Cle
BY:
IIARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
sitting as the governing body of the
South Central water and Sewer District
of Harnett County
Lloyd Swart, Chairman
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DOCUMENT NO. 14
RESOLUTION AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL WATER MD SEWER DISTRICT
00 RARNR'r COUNTY • strums 11 AND 21..'•
W HEREAS, the Harnett Calmly Seesd of Cammbsloners. silting as '
the eonrnlnc body of the South Ce Water and Sewer DI000000 of •
County (hereinafter the "Beard ") 1 . by resela000a
duly adopted on August 11, 1111, established Row and Regulations
for the o..retlon of the Dlstriet's water distrlbetlea system; mad
WRERSA., the Board. upon rooms of the Rarnell Couoly
Department of nubile Utilities. new desires to amend said Rules and
Regulations as here@fter set forth;
N ON, THEREFORE, BS IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Cammlni00000, sitting as the governing body of the South Central
Wales end Sew.. Dblrlat of Rernell County, that'
1. Station 11 of said Rule@ endRegulations se It Is nowwritten
le deleted' end the following Section 11 11 •steal Muted In lieu
thereof:
Seatlen 1S. Classifications, Rates. Fees and Chernl.
(a) Classification of Servlee.
All services are classified under two eetgor le@ to Include
residential or multi -unit services
A residential service Is a melee which provides water le
a single family residence and the buildings eppurlen0nl thereto.
A mull) -unit service Is a Berrie, whleh provides water to
more Then one single family residents et mere than one uses unit.
(b) Rate Schedules
(1)
Residential Services'
Water Schedule
First 1,000 ,.hens
(minimum)
A11 water used over
1,000 gallons
Monthly Rate
111.00
1.10 per 1,000
0e@ l lose
(11 Multi -Unit Services
The minimum amount of 111.00 per unit or the *mount
equal to the seat of the number of cello.. used through
the multi -unit e..rles al the rate of 11.10 pet 1,000
gallons, whiskey's amount Is (reeler.
(e) Tep -On -Fees, (Tb become effoatiro after completion of
TiTrii ifin up period) •
(11 Residential:
If water 1et..els ere Installed by the County or
County's eontr•etor, the tap-en-fee Is 1100.00. This
fee shell apply to three - fourths Inch meter else
resldentiel motets only. All other resldentlol
connection tap -on -fear shell be the cost of
In.talletlen and malarlats, plus twenty (101 portent.
(1) Multi -Noll:
The cat of Installation and motorists, plus twenty
(101 percent.
(d) F1re Protection Charles.
Services C
S tandby Fire Plugs 11.00 /month each added to
wets, billing, plus cost of
last eeeeeeen and tatty leis
1" Sprinkler Connection 110.00 /month, p.lue cost of
Installation and materials
Ss Sprinkler Connection $21.00 /month, plus cost of
Installation and eeeerlsle
1/" Sprinkler Conneetlen 1110.00 /month, plus salt of
Inetallatlen and materials
Others Negotiated
(e) Rotes for persons living outside the Distrlet.
Rates for persons living outside the South Central Doter
end Sewer District of Harnett County shall be equal to
rate@ for ersons living Inside IRs District se long a
n o be is levied within the 01.1,1et for support of the
spleen; If • tae Is levied on users Inside the water
District for the purpose et supporting the water system,
then the outside the District shall py en Inc reeeed
✓ ote a established by the County from lime to time. In
setting such Inc sevevd rate, the County will take Into
consideration the rate paid by persons Inside the District
plus taxes levied on them for support of the water system.
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2. A pew Stratton 11.11 added to aid Rules and Rgelatlons and
reads as fellows.
Section It
In the the District devises to eeeeeet Its meter
distribution system to previously existing systems, •II such.
systems must have the approval of the Division of Re@lth Services,
of the North Carolina Department of Hum.. Re•eee ear before such
connection may take plate and all previously existing ources
of water must be completely abandoned and rendered ins intonate
of future water production.
Duly adopted this,d day of February. 111T, upon motion made
OP Commissioner Mock geld Hudson eeeended by Commissioner
1111 Shaw and passed by the following vote'
Ayes 5 Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
NARNBTT COURTT BOARD OF CR,MISBIONPRS
sitting es the pvanled body of 1hs
PoulhCentral water and (anal
of Hornell County
BY:
o w.. 1 r an
ATTEST:
I
N rsC
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H le Wa e rotary Vanessa W. Young, e