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Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 3, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 3, 2019, in
the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Member absent: District 2 Commissioner
Staff present:
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Miller led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart
requested the addition of Harnett County General Service's request for award of the base bid of
$175,000, not to exceed $190,000, to A-1 Salvage and Demolition, Inc., of Archdale, NC for the
demolition of the old Boone Trail School recently condemned. Commissioner Miller moved to
approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
1. Budget Amendments:
360 Cooperative Extension
Code 1104990 544080
1104995 330210
429 General Fund
Code 1103000 300101
1103000 300201
Pesticide Recycling
Revenue — Pesticide Recycling
1,845 increase
1,845 increase
Ad valorem real — current 500,000 decrease
Ad valorem real — prior 500,000 increase
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497 Child Care Resource & Referral Grant (CCR&R)
Code 1104995 548000 Dues & Subscriptions
1104995 549085 Indirect Cost
1104995 526010
1104995 532010
1104995 531050
1104995 504010
1104995 503030
1104995 505050
1104995 507010
1104995 507030
1104995 502020
1104995 330210
582 Library
Code 1106170 531030
1106170 531050
1106170 531040
1106170 330210
584 Library
Code 1106170 528010
1106170 330210
850 Cooperative Extension
Code 1104995 528010
1103900 390990
944 Facilities Maintenance
Code 1104230 519040
1104160 584000
1109800 599000
Other Materials
Telephone & Postage
Training & Meetings
Travel Admin
Supplemental Retirement
Regular Retirement
Unemployment
Workers Comp
Salaries & Wages Part Time
Child Care Grant
Training — Lodging
Training — Registration
Training — Transportation
Federal Award — LSTA
Program Supplies
Federal Award — LSTA
Community Rural Development
Appropriated Funds
Engineering
IT Equipment
Contingency
1119 Public Safety Special Revenue (Asset Forfeiture)
Code 2104310 598500
2104310 598100
2103900 390990
1120 General Fund
Code 1104310 544050
1104310 587000
1103900 390982
Transfer to Sheriff Cap
Trans to General Fund
Asset Forfeiture FB
Software Maintenance
Furniture
Trans From Special Revenue
500 increase
90 decrease
1,419 increase
200 decrease
300 increase
750 increase
359 decrease
1,395 decrease
90 decrease
330 decrease
3 decrease
502 increase
1,100 increase
800 increase
600 increase
2,500 increase
7,478 increase
7,478 increase
171 increase
171 increase
15,000 increase
3,000 increase
18,000 decrease
217,411 increase
24,283 increase
241,694 increase
14,283 increase
10,000 increase
24,283 increase
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1121 Sheriff Capital Reserve
Code 5104310 555000 Co — Equipment — Sheriff
5104390 555000 Co — Equipment — Jail
5103900 390982 Trans From Special Revenue
5103900 390990 Sheriff Cap Reserve FB
415,696 increase
43,408 increase
217,411 increase
241,693 increase
2. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of the Northwest Harnett Elementary
School Project Capital Project Ordinance totaling $29,634,397. (Attachment 1)
3. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of a Resolution Declaring the Intent
of the County of Harnett to Issue Approximately $28,000,000 General Obligation School
Bonds to Finance NW Harnett Elementary School, as requested by the Board of
Education, and to Reimburse Itself for Capital Expenditures Incurred in Connection with
the Acquisition and Construction of NW Harnett Elementary School from the Proceeds of
Such General Obligation School Bonds Executed to be Issued in Fiscal Year 2020.
(Attachment 2)
4. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of the Erwin Elementary School
Project Capital Project Ordinance totaling $23,481,723. (Attachment 3)
5. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of a Resolution Declaring the Intent
of the County of Harnett to Issue Approximately $23,500,000 General Obligation School
Bonds to Finance Erwin Elementary School, as requested by the Board of Education, and
to Reimburse Itself for Capital Expenditures Incurred in Connection with the Acquisition
and Construction of Erwin Elementary School from the Proceeds of Such General
Obligation School Bonds Executed to be Issued in Fiscal Year 2020. (Attachment 4)
6. Administration requested approval of a Capital Project Ordinance for the "Shawtown
Area Community Center Feasibility Study" that will be funded through a $10,000 grant.
This project will include preparation of a conceptual site plan, development of a rendered
site plan and building elevation plan, and preliminary estimation of construction costs for
a Community Center to be constructed by the Shawtown Alumni Association on the
property donated by Harnett County behind the former Shawtown School. No County
funds are included in the Feasibility Study. (Attachment 5)
7. Harnett County Fire Marshal requested approval of the Carolina Lakes Fourth of July
fireworks permit application.
8. Harnett County Cooperative Extension requested approval to accept a Pesticide Container
Recycling Grant in the amount of $1,845 from the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division.
Grant funds will enhance the pesticide container -recycling program and the recycling of
properly prepared containers.
9. Proclamation — 2019 Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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10. Harnett County Health Director requested approval to add the new fee of $30 for Total
Serum Bilirubin CPT Code 82247.
11. Harnett County Health Director requested approval of the revised Clinical Patient Fees,
Eligibility and Bad Debt Write Off Policy. Revision made on Page 11, VII. Instructions
for Determining Eligibility for Sliding Scale Fee Discount: #4 - regarding immunization
only.
12. Administration requested approval of contract documents to accept $10,000 grant-in-aid
from the North Carolina Department of Commerce to fund the Shawtown Area
Community Center Feasibility Study. No county funds are included in this project.
Harnett County Health Director John Rouse presented the Governor's Award for Volunteer
Service to James & Carolyn Cox and to Amanda Burke. Chairman Springle presented the 2019
Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation to Edwin Bass with Harnett County Adult Services.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to
3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following citizens addressed the
Board:
Floyd Hein of 1814 Rainy Drive in Spring Lake voiced his frustration with Harnett
County Public Utilities. He also suggested having a table/chair available for handicap
people to speak.
Don Godfrey, Vice Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Education, asked the
Board to consider allocation an additional $1.5 Million to cover a pay raise for
classified employees of Harnett County Schools. Mr. Godfrey said this request was
included in their budget request following a recent salary study.
Kristina Perris, Amanda Smith and Tiffany Johnson, with Lillington and Anderson
Creek Kidney Centers, voiced issues they are having with HARTS Transportation for
their dialysis patients and asked for help.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointment listed below. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
Cemetery Board Of Trustees
Michele Temple was reappointed to serve on this board for a term of three years expiring
June 30, 2022.
Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee
Pamela Williams was appointed to serve on this committee.
Triangle South Workforce Development Board (TSWDB)
Angie Stewart was reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of four years. Her new
term will be effective July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2023. Michelle Muir was reappointed by
TSWDB Chair to serve on this Board to fulfill the role as the State Employment Service
Representative. Her new term will be effective July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2023.
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Allison DeLong, District Administrator of the 11th Judicial District Guardian ad Litem (GAL)
Program, provided an overview of the GAL Program for District 11 for Harnett, Lee and
Johnston Counties. The mission of the North Carolina GAL program equips community
volunteers to serve abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court.
Robert Hewett, Chairman of the Friends of Raven Rock State Park, presented information to the
Board regarding a shortage of funded positions at Raven Rock State Park. He highlighted some
of the approved changes coming to the park that he said would greatly impact the park and
assigned staff. Mr. Hewett sought the Board's support to encourage legislators to increase
funding for additional park staff.
Harnett County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Mike Blackmon requested a waiver of
all of the necessary fees, up to $8,575.00, associated with the lot preparation and construction of
a house to be located at 807 Rosemary Street in Erwin. Commissioner Miller moved to approve
the request as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Administration and Finance staff requested approval of the following Project Budget Ordinance
Amendment to adjust the project budget to reflect the estimated cost of $24,027,257 to construct
the DSS building addition, the new Harnett County Resource Center and Library and site
improvements:
General Capital Project Fund, Government Complex South Project
Code 4054230 553000 Construction 2,397,985 increase
4054230 519060 Architecture 125,000 increase
4054230 587000 Furniture, Fixtures, Equip 1,500,000 increase
4054230 555000 Materials & Supplies 20,058 decrease
4054230 599000 Contingency 384,330 increase
4054230 519090 Geotechnical 10,000 decrease
4053900 390910 Loan Proceeds 3,745,000 increase
4053900 390982 Special Revenue 632,257 increase
Staff will seek alternative methods to funding the FF&E cost of the project.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the increasing budget amendment as presented.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed 3-1 with Commissioner Miller
opposing.
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager, updated the Board on the Shawtown renovations,
which he said should be complete this month with occupancy anticipated in August 2019. He
said there are plans to hold an open house as well as meet with the community to discuss the
future of the campus. Mr. Haney shared a preliminary schematic of assigned spaces for partner
agencies within the renovated building. He announce that the County had been approached by
the Boys and Girls Club of Central Carolina again expressing interest in putting a Boys and Girls
Club in Harnett County. Mr. Haney stated that Deputy Mark Hornsby with Harnett County PAL
said he would be willing to allow the Boys and Girls Club the use of four PAL classrooms if
approved. Mr. Haney responded to questions and comments from commissioners.
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Daniel Simmons, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina, and Harnett County
Advisory Board member George Womble said they have toured the Shawtown facility and
appreciate Deputy Hornsby offering to share space designated for his program if approved.
Mr. Womble reported they currently have $225,000 in donated funds to start the program. He
said he has 17 citizens serving on the Harnett County Advisory Board for this program as well as
the Shawtown Alumni Association supporting this effort.
Mr. Simmons requested an initial lease of 10 years for space in the Shawtown facility to be used
for a Boys and Girls Club for $1 a year. He said they would cover their share of utility expenses,
insurance, internet, operational costs, etc. Commissioner McKoy moved to authorize staff to
proceed with developing an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Carolina. Vice
Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Harnett County General Services requested approval of the Project Ordinance for the Former
Boone Trail Elementary School Demolition Project. The former Boone Trail Elementary School
was condemned because of the fire damage and unsafe conditions and anticipated expenses for
this project are $239,000. Mr. Blevins said the structure is very unstable and loaded with
asbestos. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the project ordinance as presented.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0. This project ordinance was
approved by a majority of the Board and shall be considered at the next regular meeting of the
Board.
Harnett County General Services requested approval of an award of the base bid of $175,000 to
A-1 Salvage and Demolition, Inc., for the demolition of the old Boone Trail School that is
condemned as a result of fire damage and unsafe conditions. A-1 Salvage and Demolition, Inc.
of Archdale NC was the lowest bidder. Staff is negotiating additional work to try to save the
community valued `Boone Trail High School' and other asbestos free materials not to exceed
$190,000. This project will be funded by General Fund contingency funds. Mr. Blevins believes
this project will go quickly and at this point, all they can do is attempt to remove and save the
sign. Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the award of bid to A-1 Salvage and Demolition,
Inc., up to $190,000 for the demolition of the old Boone Trail School. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0. (Attachment 6)
The Board will discuss Commissioner Miller's request to have a structural engineer look at the
condemned property before it is demolished during their upcoming work session.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Harnett County DSS Monthly Report — April 2019
- Interdepartmental Budget Amendments
There was no new business.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) To discuss certain Economic Development Matters; and
2) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the county in
negotiating a contract for the acquisition of reap property; and
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3) Consultation with the County's Legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of a certain claim; and
4) To discuss certain personnel matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4)(8)(3)&(6).
Vice Penny seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
The Board reconvened in work session to discuss the proposed 2019/2020 budget.
Mrs. Stewart updated the Board on the proposed budget. She stated charter school funding
would need to be increased to $682,384, which is per pupil funding for around 598 students.
Mrs. Stewart said staff was previously provided the wrong numbers to use for the charter school
funding calculations included in the budget.
Mrs. Stewart reported that District Attorney Vernon Stewart still hopes to get funding from the
County for an Assistant District Attorney position. She said if not, he plans to move the current
staff person into one of the additional district attorney positions added by the State. Mr. Stewart
asks that the County continue to fund this position for approximately 3 months until he can get it
moved. It was the consensus of the Board to still do away with the position but to continue to
fund it for approximately three additional months
Mrs. Stewart noted she would be meeting with several emergency services soon to discuss their
budgets in more detail. Vice Chairman Penny requested the fund balance for the different
emergency services. He also requested the unrestricted fund balance for each towns. Staff
responded to questions from commissioners
Commissioner Miller asked if the County migh get a letter from the LGC for using $1.9 million
appropriation from the General Fund balance to balance this budget. Commissioners and staff
talked about trying to build the General fund balance and the County Manager's hiring freeze.
Staff mentioned the difficulties encountered in projecting some of the revenues and tracking
trends in spending with the new financial software. Commissioner Miller requested a break
down on DSS and Sheriff's Office.
Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:13 pm. Commissioner McKoy second
the m • ' n that passed unanimously.
Gor i on Springle, %airm S%' ;; * �_ . i; • ar Regina Wh er, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County of Harnett, North
Carolina was held on June 3, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. m the County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Harnett
County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina, Gordon Springle,
Chairman of the Board, presiding and the following Commissioners present:
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
The following members were absent: District 2 Commissioner
Also present:
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
*
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the following resolution (the "Resolution"), a copy of which
was available with the Board and which was read by title:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE
APPROXIMATELY $28,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE
NW HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND
CONSTRUCTION OF NW HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL
YEAR 2020.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the County of Harnett (the "Board of Education") has
requested that the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the
"County") issue approximately $28,000,000 of tax-exempt general obligation school bonds (the
"Bonds") in order to finance the acquisition and construction of NW Harnett Elementary School (the
"Project"), pursuant to the bond order adopted by the Board on July 21, 2014 and effective on approval
by the voters of the County at a referendum duly held on November 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to proceed with the Project and expects to incur and pay certain
expenditures in connection with the Project prior to the date of issuance of the Bonds (the "Original
Expenditures"), such Original Expenditures to be paid for originally from a source other than the proceeds
of the Bonds, and the County intends, and reasonably expects, to be reimbursed for such Original
Expenditures from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued at a date occurring after the dates
of such Original Expenditures;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Harnett, North Carolina as follows:
Section 1. Official Declaration of Intent. The County presently intends, and reasonably expects,
to reimburse itself for the Original Expenditures incurred and paid by the County on or after the date
occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution from a portion of the proceeds of the
Bonds. The County reasonably expects to issue the Bonds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and
the maximum principal amount of Bonds reasonably expected to be issued by the County to pay for all or
a portion of the costs of the Project, which amount is subject to change, is expected to be approximately
$28,000,000.
Section 2. Compliance with Regulations. The County adopts this Resolution as a declaration of
official intent under Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 103 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to evidence the County's intent to reimburse itself for the
Original Expenditures from proceeds of the Bonds.
Section 3. Itemization of Capital Expenditures. The Finance Officer of the County, with advice
from special counsel, is hereby authorized, directed and designated to act on behalf of the County in
determining and itemizing all of the Original Expenditures incurred and paid by the County in connection
with the Project during the period commencing on the date occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption
of this Resolution and ending on the date of issuance of the Bonds.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective immediately on the date of its adoption.
On motion of Vice Chairman Penny, seconded by Commissioner McKoy, the foregoing
resolution entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE APPROXIMATELY $28,000,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE NW HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS
REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF NW HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION
SCHOOL BONDS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020" was duly adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HARNETT
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ss:
I, MARGARET REGINA WHEELER, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution
entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE INTENT
OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE APPROXIMATELY $28,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE NW HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS REQUESTED BY
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF NW
HARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL
BONDS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020" adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, North Carolina, at a meeting held on the 3rd day of June, 2019.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, this the 3rd
day of June 2019.
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GINA ELER
Clerk he Board
Coun of Harnett, North Carolina
ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTHWEST HARNETT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PROJECT
f APITAT, PR().TF,CT ORDINANCE
www.harnett.org
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the governing
board for Harnett County.
Section 1.
This project consists of the purchase of land for and construction of a new elementary school to
be known as Northwest Harnett Elementary School. The new Northwest Harnett Elementary
School will have capacity to accommodate up to 1050 students.
Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the terms
of the loan documents and the budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for this project:
Construction $ 20,469,240
Construction —Site Work 4,548,720
Land 2,000,000
Engineering/Design 1,501,078
Surveying 40,000
Geotechnical 75,000
Furnishings 500,000
Contingency 500,359
Total $ 29,634,397
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:
Section 5.
Debt Proceeds
Special Revenue (Lottery Funds)
$ 27,634,397
2,000,000
Total $ 29,634,397
The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient
specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the loan agreements and
federal regulations.
Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due.
Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of each
project element in Section 3.
Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and
revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Board.
Section 9. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board,
and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of June 201
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ATTACHMENT 3
EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board') of the County of Harnett, North
Carolina was held on June 3, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room, Harnett
County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina, Gordon Springle,
Chairman of the Board, presiding and the following Commissioners present:
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
The following members were absent: District 2 Commissioner
Also present:
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
*
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the following resolution (the "Resolution"), a copy of which
was available with the Board and which was read by title:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE
APPROXIMATELY $23,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE
ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ERWIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION
SCHOOL BONDS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020.
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the County of Harnett (the "Board of Education") has
requested that the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") of the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the
"County") issue approximately $23,500,000 of tax-exempt general obligation school bonds (the
"Bonds") in order to finance the acquisition and construction of Erwin Elementary School (the
"Project"), pursuant to the bond order adopted by the Board on July 21, 2014 and effective on approval
by the voters of the County at a referendum duly held on November 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to proceed with the Project and expects to incur and pay certain
expenditures in connection with the Project prior to the date of issuance of the Bonds (the "Original
Expenditures"), such Original Expenditures to be paid for originally from a source other than the proceeds
of the Bonds, and the County intends, and reasonably expects, to be reimbursed for such Original
Expenditures from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds to be issued at a date occurring after the dates
of such Original Expenditures;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Harnett, North Carolina as follows:
Section 1. Official Declaration of Intent. The County presently intends, and reasonably expects,
to reimburse itself for the Original Expenditures incurred and paid by the County on or after the date
occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution from a portion of the proceeds of the
Bonds. The County reasonably expects to issue the Bonds in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and
the maximum principal amount of Bonds reasonably expected to be issued by the County to pay for all or
a portion of the costs of the Project, which amount is subject to change, is expected to be approximately
$23,500,000.
Section 2. Compliance with Regulations. The County adopts this Resolution as a declaration of
official intent under Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 103 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to evidence the County's intent to reimburse itself for the
Original Expenditures from proceeds of the Bonds.
Section 3. Itemization of Capital Expenditures. The Finance Officer of the County, with advice
from special counsel, is hereby authorized, directed and designated to act on behalf of the County in
determining and itemizing all of the Original Expenditures incurred and paid by the County in connection
with the Project during the period commencing on the date occurring 60 days prior to the date of adoption
of this Resolution and ending on the date of issuance of the Bonds.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective immediately on the date of its adoption.
On motion of Vice Chairman Penny, seconded by Commissioner McKoy, the foregoing
resolution entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE APPROXIMATELY $23,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS REQUESTED
BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ERWIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS
EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020" was duly adopted by the following vote:
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ss:
COUNTY OF HARNETT
I, MARGARET REGINA WHEELER, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution
entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING THE INTENT
OF THE COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA TO ISSUE APPROXIMATELY $23,500,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS TO FINANCE ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AS REQUESTED BY THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARNETT COUNTY, AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR CAPITAL
EXPENDITURES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ERWIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS
EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN FISCAL YEAR 2020" adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Harnett, North Carolina, at a meeting held on the 3rd day of June, 2019.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, this the 3rd
day of June 2019.
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MARG T REGINA EELER
Clerk to the Board
Coun • f Harnett, North Carolina
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Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
ERWIN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PROJECT
CAPITA'. PIMIRCT ORIIINANCF,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the
governing board for Harnett County.
Section 1. This project consists of demolition work of the old Erwin Elementary School and the
construction of a new 700 student capacity Erwin Elementary School. The new Erwin
Elementary School will combine the student populations from the current Erwin
Elementary and Gentry Primary schools.
Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the
terms of the loan documents and the budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for this project:
Construction $ 16,963,200
Construction —Site Work 3,482,840
Demolition 1,000,000
Engineering/Design 1,226,762
Surveying 25,000
Geotechnical 25,000
Furnishings 350,000
Contingency 408,921
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Total $ 23,481,723
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:
Debt Proceeds $ 23,481,723
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund
sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the loan
agreements and federal regulations.
Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as
due.
Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of
each project element in Section 3.
Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and
revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Board.
Section 9. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing
Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this
project.
Duly adopted this ,3 "k day of c3-u.v►e
ATTEST:
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arg. ret ' egina heeler, Clerk to the
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Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
SHAWTOWN AREA COMMUNITY CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY
CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the
governing board for Harnett County.
Section 1.
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This project will include preparation of a conceptual site plan, development of a rendered
site plan and building elevation plan, and preliminary estimation of construction costs for
a Community Center to be constructed by the Shawtown Alumni Association on property
acquired from Harnett County behind the former Shawtown School.
Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the
terms of the grant documents, loan documents, and the budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for this project:
Engineering/Design $ 10,000
Total $ 10,000
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:
State Grant Funds $ 10,000
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund
sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the grantor
agency, the grant agreements, and federal regulations.
Section 6.
Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as
due. Reimbursement request should be made to the grantor in an orderly and timely
manner.
Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of
each project element in Section 3and on the total grant revenues received or claimed.
Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and
revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Board.
Section 9. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing
Board, and to the Budge _► ;- . : d the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this
project.
Duly adopted this 3rd day of June,
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Harnett County Boars of Commissioners
ATTEST.
Mar, et Regina eeler, Clerk to the Board
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BOONE TRAIL DEMOLITION SERVICE PROPOSAL TAB SHEET
BID CLOSING MAY 29, 2019
CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL PRICE
A -Salvage & Demolition $175,000.00
D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. $378,800.00
4 Seasons Demolition $227,000.00
Corbett Cleaning & Demolition $275,000.00
Martin Edwards & Associates $296,000.00
Target Contractors $448.818.00