HomeMy WebLinkAbout062022 agenda packetREGULAR MEETING
Date: Monday, June 20, 2022
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
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1.Call to order – Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon
2.Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Mark Johnson
3.Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda
4.Consent AgendaA.Minutesi.Work Session Minutes of May 31, 2022
ii.Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2022
B.Budget AmendmentsC.Tax Rebates, Refunds and Releases – Motion to approve tax rebates, refunds and releases as
requested by the Tax Administrator.
D.General Services Director – Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) requests the Board of
Commissioners approve the FY24 5311 Administrative grant pre-application documents as
requested by NCDOT/IMD.
E.Soil and Water Conservation is requesting permission to revise the StRAP project area to
target debris intensive areas along Neills and Kenneth Creeks to make best use of the funds
awarded ($379,528) as a result of the March 2022 application.
F.Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to accept a funding award for the
NC Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG). This grant is a zero
county match, NCEM reimbursable grant. This grant is based on NCEMs FY 22 Target Funding
Priorities for response and recovery operations.
G.Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to move forward with the
Motorola Notice to proceed for the ARPA VIPER Radio Projects. This letter to proceed provides a
set cost from Motorola for our project and we will not face a cost increase if this letter is signed.
Costs are expected to increase July 1st.
H.Administration requests the Board of Commissioners approve a local appropriation Grant
Agreement with The Shaw House in the amount of $50,000.
I.The Legal Department requests the Board adopt the proposed changes to the Rules of
Procedure.
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J.Administration requests the Board of Commissioners adopt a Project Ordinance for the Harnett
County Jetport terminal.
K.General Services/Animal Services Director requests the Board of Commissioners consider and
accept the donation of $5,218.55 from the estate of Mr. Joseph Leonard Parker of Angier, NC.
5.Presentation - Proclamation Recognizing Harnett Central High School Lady Trojans VarsitySoftball Team
6.Public Comment PeriodPeriod of up to 30 minutes for informal comments allowing 3 minutes for each presentation. Please notethe Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopted revisions to the Rules of Procedure, Rule 29. PublicComment Period on April 4, 2022. Speakers are requested to signup prior to the meeting. Speakers maysign up by contacting the clerk at mdcapps@harnett.org at least one hour prior to the start of the meetingor by utilizing the signup sheet at the back of the room. The signup form will be picked up by the clerk 5minutes before the published meeting start time.
7.Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Harnett County Emergency Services AmbulanceOrdinance.
8.Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2204-0002 Landowner / Applicant:
Charles T. Revels Jr et al; 72.59 +/- acres; Pin # 0654-59-9111; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning
District; Intersection of SR # 1415 (Rawls Church Road) & US Hwy 401 North; Hector’s Creek
Township.
9.Public Hearing - Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2205-0001 Landowner / Applicant:
Randy & Phyllis Mellott; 7.45 +/- acres; Pin # 1529-41-4393.000; From RA-30 & RA-40 to RA-30
Zoning District; SR # 1707 (Neighbors Road); Averasboro Township.
10.Approval of the Harnett County Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
11.County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County ManagerA.Harnett County Veterans Services Activity ReportB.Harnett County Department of Public Health Activities SummaryC.Interdepartmental Budget Amendments
12.New BusinessA.The Sheriff’s Office requests approval to donate K-9 Rambo to another law enforcement agency.B.The Sheriff’s Office requests approval of the 2022 Harnett County Health Plan for HarnettCounty Detention Center.
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C.Transition to Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Budget Contract Amendments
13.Closed Session
14.Adjourn
CONDUCT OF THE JUNE 20, 2022 MEETING
Live audio of the meeting will be streamed on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel
at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured.
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Work Session Minutes
May 31, 2022
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
May 31, 2022
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at
9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455
McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Absent: Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Brent Trout, County Manager
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Weatherspoon called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at
9:00 am.
Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners:
1.Call to order – Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Barbara McKoy
3.Discuss FTA Alcohol & Drug Policy; Barry Blevins, General Services Director
4. Discuss Resolutions to request Amarillo Lane in Buffalo Lakes Business Park, Paige
Stone Way, in Cross Link Place Ph. 3 and Tupelo Road and Raintree Lane in
Hidden Lakes be added to the State’s Secondary Road System; Jay Sikes, Assistant
Development Services Director/ Manager of Planning Services
5.Discuss EMS Franchise Ordinance; Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director
6.Discuss extension of temporary fire inspections and plan review agreement; Larry
Smith, Emergency Services Director
7.Discuss an agreement to provide building inspection services as requested by the
City of Dunn; Mark Locklear, Development Services Director and Coley Price,
Assistant County Manager
8.Discuss a request for the Board to award the chemical supply contracts for HRW
for FY 2022-23; Steve Ward, Harnett Regional Water Director
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9. Discuss a request from Northwest Harnett Fire Department; Kimberly Honeycutt,
Finance Officer
10. Discuss a request to update the Clinical Patient Fee Policy; John Rouse, Health
Director
11. Discuss a request to accept a donation of fifty dollars to the Harnett County
Sheriff’s Office to be placed in the 22-23 budget in Athletic & Program Supplies;
Wayne Coats, Sheriff
12. Discuss revisions to the Rules of Procedures; Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
13. Discuss amendments to the Personnel Ordinance; Christopher Appel, Senior Staff
Attorney
14. Discuss a request to accept the awarded North Carolina Department of
Transportation, Division of Aviation State Fiscal Year 2022 for State Aid to Airport
Block Grant Program for the Aircraft Apron and Helipad Construction Project, an
amendment to the Capital Project Ordinance and allowing the County Manager to
sign state grant agreement and construction contract with Zachery Construction
Corporation; Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
15. Discuss FY 2022/2023 Budget; Brent Trout, County Manager
16. County Manager’s Report - Brent Trout, County Manager
• June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
• Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees
• Upcoming meetings and invitations
17. Closed Session
18. Recess – The Board of Commissioners will convene in Joint Session with The Board
of Education at 11:00 a.m. in Training Room 103A.
19. Adjourn
Barry Blevins, General Services Director reviewed a request for the Board of Commissioners to
consider approving a revised Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Policy for HARTS employees as
requested by NCDOT/IMD. The revised policy is consistent with new Federal Transportation
Administration (FTA) guidelines required for transit organizations receiving federal funding and
NCDOT/IMD as a block grant recipient is ensuring compliance from rural transit organizations.
Federal grant assurances requires compliance as a condition of receiving federal funding. If
approved, this policy will be effective immediately. Consensus of the Board was to place this
item on the next consent agenda.
Jay Sikes, Assistant Development Services Director / Manager of Planning Services, reviewed
Resolutions requesting Amarillo Lane in Buffalo Lakes Business Park, Paige Stone Way, in
Cross Link Place Ph. 3 and Tupelo Road and Raintree Lane in Hidden Lakes be added to the
State’s Secondary Road System. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next
consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy shared concerns received by citizens regarding Gilchrist
Road.
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Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, reviewed proposed changes to the Ambulance
Service Ordinance. Consensus of the Board was to place this item as an individual action item at
the upcoming meeting.
Mr. Smith also reviewed a request to extend the current Dunn Fire Inspections/Plan Review
Temporary Agreement. The Harnett County Fire Marshal’s Office is providing Fire Inspections
and Plan Review to the City of Dunn on a reimbursable hourly rate while they seek to hire a new
inspector. This temporary agreement will not extend beyond June 30, 2022. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Mark Locklear, Development Services Director, reviewed an agreement to provide building
inspection services as requested by the City of Dunn. Discussion included the length of time for
the agreement and if additional staff would be required. Consensus of the Board was to place
this item on the next consent agenda.
Steve Ward, Harnett Regional Water Director, reviewed a request to award the chemical supply
contract for Harnett Regional Water for FY 2022-23. Consensus of the Board was to place this
item on the next consent agenda.
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer, reviewed a request from Northwest Harnett Fire
Department requesting the Board approve its issuance of “qualified volunteer fire department”
obligations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to finance the costs of a new
fire truck and a new Station #3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for June 6, 2022.
John Rouse, Health Department Director, reviewed a request to approve updates to the Clinical
Patient Fee policy. The policy was updated to a new format provided by NC DHHS to provide a
more efficient way to locate items within the policy. Policy changes also reflect Family Planning
Title X rule changes as well as addressing charges for medical record requests. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
A request received from the Sheriff’s Office to accept the donation of fifty dollars to the Harnett
County Sheriff’s Office from David W. Barner was reviewed. It is requested that the funds be
placed in the 22-23 Budget in Athletic & program supplies (1104310-528010). Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney, reviewed proposed changes to the Rules of Procedure.
Discussion included sizes and materials of signs. Consensus of the Board was to bring this back
to the next work session to for additional discussion.
Attorney Appel also reviewed proposed changes to the Personnel Ordinance. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager reviewed a request to accept the awarded North Carolina
Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation State Fiscal Year 2022 for State Aid to
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Airport Block Grant Program for the Aircraft Apron and Helipad Construction Project; to
approve the amended Capital Project Ordinance for the Aircraft Apron and Helipad Construction
Project; to approve the budget amendment to transfer county's required 10% local match; to
authorize the county manager to sign and accept the North Carolina State Department of
Transportation, Division of Aviation grant agreement associated with the project and to authorize
the county manager to sign and accept the construction contract with Zachary Construction
Corporation associated with the project. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the
next consent agenda.
Brent Trout, County Manager, stated since the last discussion, we have done additional research
based on questions received regarding FY2022-23 Budget. Discussion items included:
• Property Tax
o Total Taxable Real - 2022 - $ 11,146,223,065
o Total Taxable Real - 2021 - $ 7,544,509,090
• Fire Districts
o The County Manager is recommending a 3¢ increase for Boone Trail Fire District
and a 2¢ increase for Angier/Black River Fire District.
• Department Expansion Requests
o Should the Harnett Regional Jetport Manager position be budgeted at a higher
starting salary? It could be depending on the applicant and prior experience. If it
a higher starting salary is warranted, we will submit a budget amendment.
o Has a project been identified by the Sheriff’s Office to be funded by the SCIF
grant? Not currently.
o Could the Sheriff’s Office request for an additional $100,000 for new vehicles be
covered by the SCIF grant? Yes
o Discuss the possibility of funding the additional Board of Elections Specialist
position which was requested by the Board of Elections director.
o Could CCCC help fund the EMS Paramedic Academy? Not at this time. This is
a new program initiated by the County.
• School Funding
o Certified supplement increase & classified staff salary increase
o Teacher Supplements
o Electronic door locks
o Security camera upgrades
o CCCC capital projects
• Other Items
o Golden Adventures
o Salary & Benefits
o Performance Based Reviews
o Community Outreach
o Proposed Fees
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Appointments were reviewed.
Commissioner McKoy moved to go into Closed Session for the following purpose:
To consult with the County’s Legal Counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
concerning the handling of certain litigation including the following case:
“Sustaino, LLC vs. Harnett County and the Harnett County Board of Adjustment” Harnett
County Superior Court File No. 22CVS896.
This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3). The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come out of Closed Session the Board reconvened into open session and
recessed until 11:00 am in order to meet in Joint Session with The Board of Education at 11:00
a.m. in Training Room 103A.
Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting back to order at 11:00 am.
Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Absent: Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Allen Coats, Assistant Finance Officer
Brent Trout, County Manager
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
Lisa McFadden, Budget Director
Chairman Jaggers called the Board of Education meeting to order at 11:01 am.
Chairman Jaggers called upon Vice-Chairman Godfrey to lead the invocation.
Chairman Jaggers called upon Mr. Powell to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Harnett County Board of Education Members
Present: Duncan Jaggers, Chairman
Don Godfrey, Vice Chairman
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Jason Lemons, Board Member
Joey Powell, Board Member
Staff Present: Dr. Aaron Fleming, Superintendent, and Secretary to the Board
Charlie Bullock, Board Attorney
Tammy Johnson, Board Clerk
Dee Crea, Administrative Assistant to Deputy Superintendent
Chairman Jaggers asked for any amendments to the agenda. Being none, Mr. Powell motioned to
approve the agenda as presented. Vice-Chairman Godfrey seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Fleming presented the 2022-2023 local appropriation fund request for Harnett County
Schools.
Chairman Jaggers expressed concern about keeping quality staff in Harnett County Schools and
the vital need for additional schools to support the anticipated growth in Harnett County over the
next several years.
Chairman Jaggers and Vice-Chairman Godfrey both thanked the Board of Commissioners for all
of the support and communication that has been shown over the past year. Both acknowledged
the relationship the two boards have built and expressed appreciation for all the commissioners
do for the students and staff in Harnett County.
Commissioner McKoy stated that the boards would have to continue to put their heads together
and work collectively to find ways to attract and retain quality staff.
Chairman Weatherspoon also commended both boards for their working relationship and
collaboration efforts.
Mr. Trout shared information regarding a plan over the next 20 years to fund school projects.
Vice-Chairman Godfrey motioned to adjourn. Mr. Lemons seconded the motion. The Harnett
County Board of Education adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 am. Chairman Weatherspoon
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2022
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 6, 2022 at
9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455
McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Chairman Weatherspoon recognized a moment of silence for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation.
Chairman Weatherspoon called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda.
Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Matthews
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as
follows:
A.Minutes
i.Work Session Minutes of May 10, 2022
ii.Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2022
B.Budget Amendments (Attachment 1)
C.General Services Director - Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) requests the
Board of Commissioners consider approving a revised Drug and Alcohol (D&A)
Policy for HARTS employees as requested by NCDOT/IMD. The revised policy is
consistent with new Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines required
for transit organizations receiving federal funding and NCDOT/IMD as a block grant
Item 4Aii
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recipient is ensuring compliance from rural transit organizations. Federal grant
assurances requires compliance as a condition of receiving federal funding. If
approved, this policy will be effective immediately.
D. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add
Amarillo Lane in Buffalo Lakes Business Park to the State’s Secondary Road System.
(Attachment 2)
E. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add
Tupelo Road and Raintree Lane in Hidden Lakes to the State’s Secondary Road
System. (Attachment 3)
F. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add
Paige Stone Way in Cross Link Place Ph. 3 to the State’s Secondary Road System.
(Attachment 4)
G. Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to extend the current
Dunn Fire Inspections/Plan Review Temporary Agreement. The Harnett County Fire
Marshal’s Office is providing Fire Inspections and Plan Review to the City of Dunn on
a reimbursable hourly rate while they seek to hire a new inspector. This temporary
agreement will not extend beyond June 30, 2022.
H. Development Services is requesting the Board of Commissioners consider and approve
an agreement to provide building inspection services as requested by the City of Dunn.
I. Harnett Regional Water requests the Board award the chemical supply contracts for
HRW for FY 2022-23 to the low bidders as indicated in the attached memo and Item
#10 AquaMag to Amerochem as they are the North Carolina Sole Source Distributor.
J. Harnett County Health Department requests approval of updates to the Clinical Patient
Fee Policy. The policy was updated to a new format provided by NC DHHS to provide
a more efficient way to locate items within the policy. Policy changes also reflect
Family Planning Title X rule changes as well as addressing charges for medical record
requests.
K. Harnett County Sheriff’s Office requests to accept the donation of fifty dollars from
David W. Barner and that the funds be placed in the 22-23 Budget in Athletic &
Program Supplies (1104310-528010).
L. The Legal Department requests the Board of Commissioners approve the amendments
to the Personnel Ordinance. The amendments include the definition of Cost of Living
Increase, Article III. Section 9. Cost of Living Adjustments, Article VII Section 1.
Insurance Benefits, Article VII. Section 4. Local Government Employees’ Retirement
System (“LGERS”), and Article VII. Section 8. Supplemental Retirement Income Plan.
(Attachment 5)
M. Administration is requesting the Board of Commissioners accept the awarded North
Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation State Fiscal Year 2022
for State Aid to Airport Block Grant Program for the Aircraft Apron and Helipad
Construction Project. Harnett County's local match is a 10% contribution. Approve the
amended Capital Project Ordinance and allow the county manager, to sign the North
Carolina state grant agreement associated with this award and the construction contract
with Zachary Construction Corporation once received. (Attachment 6)
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N. The Legal Department requests Disclosure of Settlement Agreement of Grier v. Gilbert,
et. al., 20 CVD 1352. (Attachment 7)
Chairman Weatherspoon opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to
3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people provided comments:
1. Ernestine Johnson of 1002 Sanderfer Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
2. Paul Johnson of 1002 Sanderfer Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
3. Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road, Sanford, NC.
4. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
5. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
6. Terry Manahan, Harnett County Employee.
7. Bobbi Jordan of 630 Gilchrist Rd, Cameron, NC.
Sheriff Coats provided information regarding a concern shared by Ms. Johnson.
No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed.
Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to reappoint Frankie Spivey to the Agricultural Advisory
Board and to reappoint Emily Barefoot to the Board of Health. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously.
The Board of Commissioners has been requested by Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire
Department (“NHVFD”) to approve its issuance of “qualified volunteer fire department”
obligations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) in order to
finance the costs of the purchase of a new fire truck and a new Station #3 to be located at 8300
US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public Hearing
regarding the financing for Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department with the proceeds of
certain tax-exempt obligations, the proceeds of which will finance the costs of the purchase of a
new fire truck and a new Station #3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The
following people spoke:
1. Richard Chapman, 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC, spoke in favor of
the proposal.
2. Chris Prince, Chief, 6015 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC shared
information regarding the project.
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adopt a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the
issuance by Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department of Certain Tax-exempt Obligations.
The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. (Attachment 8)
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Ira Hall, IT Director, petitioned the Board for a Public Hearing regarding a Tower Agreement
with CloudWyze to allow access to two county owned and maintained communication towers.
CloudWyze will use these towers to provide Internet access to underserved areas. Chairman
Weatherspoon opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the Tower Agreement with CloudWyze to allow
access to two county owned and maintained communication towers. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously.
Public Hearing on Harnett County’s FY 2022-23 Budget. The proposed budget for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2022, for Harnett County, North Carolina, was presented to the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners on May 16, 2022. The proposed budget, including
expenditures for the Harnett County Economic Development Department as well as
appropriations for specific economic development incentives, is available in the office of Clerk
to the Board, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina, for public inspection. The
proposed budget is also available for public inspection online at www.harnett.org under “Harnett
Happenings.”
The total expenditures budgeted for economic development matters is $1,130,236, including
$67,891 budgeted in contingency for incentives for Rooms to Go based on tax values under
appeal.
Included are specific incentive grant disbursements pursuant to previously adopted Economic
Development Incentive Agreements. Grants are performance based and calculated as eighty
percent (80%) of property taxes paid by the company attributable to its direct investments.
Specific incentives are as follows:
• Rooms to Go: $384,823, plus the additional $67,891 budgeted in contingency for
incentives based on tax values under appeal.
• Pallet Consultants: $5,999
Also included are possible grant matches for economic development grants, including:
• A $50,000 match for a One NC grant for Pallet Consultants
Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public hearing on the proposed budget and the following
people spoke:
1. Don Beasley of 1693 Hodges Chapel Road, Benson, NC.
2. Edward Hardee of 3509 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC.
3. Joe Langley of 298 Kirk Adams Road, Angier, NC.
4. Margaret Morton of 86 Gwendolyn Way, Lillington, NC.
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Trout provided information regarding school funding and revenue that will be received by
the fire districts based on new evaluations.
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Additional discussion included funding for the school systems classified employees and retention
of employees. A discussion item on the FY22-23 Budget to be added to the June 13th Work
Session.
Mr. Trout reviewed the County Manager’s Report and reminded the Board the Work Session
will be held on June 13th, as the NCACC Assembly Day is being held on June 14h.
Under new business, Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, requested the Board’s approval
of the fireworks application from Pyro Shows East Coast for a Fireworks shoot at Carolina Lakes
on July 3, 2022 this display is scheduled for 9:15p.m. Pyro Shows East Coast meets all
requirements and has met fire code compliance for the events, we recommend approval. Vice
Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the fireworks application from Pyro Shows East
Coast for a Fireworks shoot at Carolina Lakes on July 3, 2022 this display is scheduled for
9:15p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously.
Commissioner Matthews moved to go into Closed Session for the following purpose:
To consult with the County’s Legal Counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
concerning the handling of certain litigation and claims including the following cases:
1. Workers Compensation Claim of Donald Knight, IC File Nos. 20-036208 and 20-
020814;
2.Leslie Atkinson v. Credit Acceptance Corporation, et al US District Court No. 1:22-CV-
369; and
3. Toby McDuffie v. Dr. Wade, et al, US District Court File No. 5:22-CV-3112.
This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3). The motion
was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come out of Closed Session, Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting
back into open session.
Commissioner Matthews amended the motion to go into Closed Session to include the possible
acquisition of real property. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy made a motion to adjourn at 11:36 am. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously.
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Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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DBE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that in all purchase and contract selections County of Hamett is committed to and shall make
good faith efforts to purchase from, and award contracts to, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).
DBE goo d f 0 th ff rt '11 . I d th f 11 a1 e 0 SWI mc u e e o 't h t . d. owing 1 ems t a are m 1cate db h k ,y c ec mar k( ) s or na
Required Check all Description byIMD that apply
* D Write a letter/email to Certified DBEs in the service area to inform them
of purchase or contract opportunities;
* 181 Document telephone calls, emails and correspondence with or on
behalf of DBEs;
D Advertise purchase and contract opportunities on local TV Community
Cable Network: * 181 Request purchase/contract price quotes/bids from DBEs;
181 Monitor newspapers for new businesses that are DBE eligible
Encourage interested eligible firms to become NCDOT certified. * 181 Interested firms should contact the office of contractual services at (919)
707-4800 for more information
* 181 Encourage interested firms to contact the Office of Historically
Underutilized Businesses at (919) 807-2330 for more information
Consult NCDOT Certified DBE Directory. A DBE company will be
* 181 listed in the DBE Directory for each work type or area of specialization
that it performs. You may obtain a copy of this directory at
httns://www.ebs.nc. QOV N endorDirec torv /default.htrnl
D Other efforts: Describe:
D Other efforts: Describe:
rrative:
You may obtain a copy of the USDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Title 49 Part 26 at
https://www .ebs.nc.gov N endorDirectory /default.html
Reminder: Documentation of all good faith efforts shall be retained for a period of five (5) years following
the end of the fiscal year.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above information describes the DBE good faith efforts.
Signature of Authorized Official
Tune 20, 2022
Date
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman, Hamett County Board of
Commissioners Type Name and Title of Authorized Official
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FY 2024 Delegation of Authority
Date: June 20, 2022
I Lewis W. Weatherspoon Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
(Authorizd Official', Typed/Prin�d N:.u:ne) {Authoriud OfficiaJ'•Jlll� .and AAt"nC)') as the designated party J County of Hamett, North Carolina
(Grant lfflpient/Applicant A�cy) with authority to submit funding applications and enter into contracts with the North Carolina Deparbnent of
Transportation and execute all agreements and contracts with the NCDOT P1 Integrated Mobility Division
hereby delegate authority to the individual(s) filling the positions as indicated below:
Primary Designee: Barry A. Blevins, Director
(Name and Prmwy Designee's Position Til.Je)
General Services/Hamett Area Rural Transit System
(Primary Designtt", Agency)
Reimbursement Requests: 0 Yes D No
Budget Revisions: 0 Yes D No
Budget Amendments: 0 Yes D No
Period of Performance Extensions: 0 Yes D No
10ther D Yes D No
Alternate Designee #1: Pamela Amerson, Transportation Specialist
(Ahemate Designee's Name and PO!iition Title)
Hamett Area Rural Transit System
(Alternate DesJgn�·s Agency)
Reimbursement Requests: 0 Yes D No
Budget Revisions: 0 Yes D No
Budget Amendments: 0 Yes D No
Period of Performance Extensions: 0 Yes D No
10ther D Yes D No
(Altt-mate Dtsignee's Name and Position Tille)
(Alternate Oesignee's Agency)
Reimbursement Requests: D Yes D No
Budget Revisions: D Yes D No
Budget Amendments: D Yes D No
Period of Performance Extensions: D Yes D No
tOther D Yes D No April 25, 2018
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SECTION 5311, 5310, 5339, Combined Capital. 5307 or State Funds Call for Projects
TITLE VI PROGRAM REPORT
Legal Name of Applicant: County of Harnett
(Complete either Part A or Part B; and Part C)
Part A -No complaints or Lawsuits Filed
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, No complaints or lawsuits alleging discrimination have been filed against
Hamett Area Rural Transit System during the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
June 20, 2022
Date Signature of Authorized Official
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman, Harnett County Board of
Commissioners
Type Name and Tiile of Authorized Official
Part B -Complaints or Lawsuits Filed
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the below described complaints or lawsuits alleging discrimination have been filed against __ Transit System Name)
during the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Complainant Name/Addressffelephone Number Date Descri J1_tion Status/Outcome
(Attach an additional page if required.)
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Type Name and Title of Authorized Official
Part C -Title VI Plan
Do you currently have a Title VI Plan: https:/Jwww.harnett.ors/harts/default.asp Date of last plan update:-------------
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Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program
REQUESTED BY: Lynn Lambert
REQUEST: Soil and Water Conservation is requesting permission to revise the StRAP project area to target debris intensive areas along Neills and Kenneth Creeks to make best use of the funds awarded ($379,528) as a result of the March 2022 application.
FINANCE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION:
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MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: NC Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant Funding
Acceptance
REQUESTED BY: Larry Smith, Emergency Services
REQUEST:
Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to accept a funding award for
the NC Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG). This grant
is a zero county match, NCEM reimbursible grant. This grant is based on NCEMs FY 22
Target Funding Priorities for response and recovery operations. We have received $283,800.
to fund two projects. The first project is the upgrade of our emergency Operations Centers
aging audio visual equipment ($92,400.). The second project is for the purchase of two rapid
deployment multi use shelters ($191,400.) These projects will enhance our response and
recovery operations for the future.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG) Fiscal Year 2022
NC Appropriations Act of 2021, Senate Bill 105, Section 19E.5.(a)
Recipient: Project(s):
Zach Shean 2294008 EOC Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrade $92,400.00
Harnett County 2294009 Multi-Use Shelter Acquisition $191,400.00
1005 Edwards Brothers Drive
Lillington, NC 27546-
Period of performance: Total amount of awards: $283,800.00
July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) / NC Emergency Management (NCEM) is
pleased to inform you that a project(s) submitted by your organization for the Fiscal Year 2022
Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG) has been approved for funding.
In accordance with the provisions of the FY 2022 CBCG Notice of Funding Opportunity, NCEM hereby
awards your organization a grant in the amount shown above to complete the approved project(s) during
the designated period of performance. Indirect costs are not authorized under this award.
Payment of funds: The grant shall be effective upon final approval and execution of the corresponding
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by Recipient and NCDPS/NCEM. Grant funds will be disbursed
upon receipt of acceptable documentation submitted by Recipient that funds have been invoiced, products
or services received, and proof of payment is provided. Reimbursements will be made in conjunction
with the timely submission of required reports by Recipient as specified in the MOA.
Conditions: Recipient agrees that funds will only be expended to complete the approved project(s) not to
exceed the funding amount for the project(s) during the designated period of performance. Recipient also
agrees to comply with all terms, conditions and responsibilities specified in the MOA, and to comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the performance of this grant.
Supplanting: Recipient confirms that these grant funds will not be used to supplant or replace local or
state funds or other resources that would otherwise have been available for emergency management
capacity building activities.
In the box below, list the names and emails authorized as Recipient signatories for the above-referenced
MOA in the preferred order of signature and receipt. Append “cc” to designate copy-only.
Example: John Smith (john.smith@yahoo.com)
Mary Jones (mary.jones@hotmail.com) cc
Sam Brown (s.brown@gmail.com)
DocuSign Envelope ID: E4D3D527-677E-4FE2-B29F-60BAD3AE52BA
Larry Smith ltsmith@harnett.org, Kimberly Honeycutt khoneycutt@harnett.org, Brent Trout
btrout@harnett.org, cc Zach Shean zshean@harnett.org
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MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: ARPA VIPER Radio Projects Letter of Intent
REQUESTED BY: Larry Smith, Emergency Services
REQUEST:
Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to move forward with the
Motorola Letter of Intent for the ARPA Chiefs Association and County (Sheriff/Emergency
Services/HARTS/Regional Water) VIPER Radio Upgrades. This letter of intent provides a
set cost from Motorola for our project and we will not face a cost increase if this letter is
signed.Costs are expected to increase July 1st.This letter cover will cover both projects..
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To: Motorola Solutions, Inc.(“Motorola”)
500 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Re: Motorola Solutions APX Subscriber Purchase
Proposal / Quote Ref Quote- 1782244, 1778940, 1720431, 1786958, 1786902
This Letter of Intent (LOI) from serves as authorization for Motorola Solutions to place an order and
invoice for the communication equipment and services as referenced on Quote 1782244, 1778940,
1720431, 1786958, 1786902 for the grand total price of $6,003,876.50, subject to the terms and
conditions of NC State Contract 725G.
The County of Harnett (“Customer”) intends to issue a purchase order in which the County will agree to
pay Motorola Solutions “Net 30 days from receiving an invoice” for the equipment and services.Title and
Risk of Loss to Equipment shall pass to Customer upon shipment from Motorola. Unless otherwise
agreed by the parties in writing, shipment will be made in a manner determined by Motorola..
Customer affirms that execution of this LOI serves as the County’s intent to purchase the above
referenced communication equipment and services and that Motorola will receive a purchase order
following this LOI. . Customer affirms funding has been encumbered for this order in accordance with
applicable law and will pay all proper invoices as received from Motorola. .
Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, invoices will be billed based on equipment shipped, services
rendered, and standard payment terms and milestones. Once billed, invoices shall be sent and emailed to
the Customer at the following address:
County of Harnett
Finance Department
P.O. Box 760
Lillington, NC 27546
Invoices should reference: Harnett County ARPA VIPER Project
The Equipment will be shipped to the Customer at the following address:
Harnett County Emergency Services
420 McKinney Parkway
Lillington, NC 27546
*POC Zach Shean (910-984-6296) should be contacted to schedule
Customer may change shipment information by giving written or electronic notice to Motorola.
If you have any questions regarding this order, please feel free to contact Zach Shean 910-984-6296.
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Sincerely yours,
By: _________________________
Brent Trout
County Manager
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MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Amend Rules of Procedure for the Board of Commissioners
REQUESTED BY: Christopher Appel- Legal Department
REQUEST:
Approve the amendment to the Rules of Procedure for the Board of County Commissioners
of Harnett County. The amendment adds Rule 27. Decorum of Audience and amends Rule
29.Public Comment Periods. The addition of Rule 27 amends the numbering sequence of the
Rules.
FINANCE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION:
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RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
I. APPLICABILITY
Rule 1. Applicability of Rules.
These rules apply to all meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County at which the
Board is empowered to exercise any of the executive, quasi-judicial, administrative, or
legislative powers conferred on it by law.
II. OPEN MEETINGS
Rule 2. Meetings to be Open.
The public policy of North Carolina and of Harnett County is that the hearings, deliberations,
and actions of this Board and its committees be conducted openly.
Rule 3. Closed Sessions.
(a) It is the policy of Harnett County that closed sessions shall be held only when required to
permit the Board of Commissioners to act in the public interest as permitted in this
section. The list includes:
1. To prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to
the law of this State or of the United States, or not considered a public record within
the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes (The Public Records Law).
2. To prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship, prize, or
similar award.
3. To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve
the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board, which privilege is
hereby acknowledged. This subdivision prohibits discussion of “general policy
matters” in closed session and declares that it shall not be construed to permit a public
body to close a meeting that otherwise would be open merely because an attorney
employed or retained by the Board is a participant. The subdivision permits the
Board to consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or
settlement of a claim, judicial action, or administrative procedure, with terms of any
settlement to be made public within a reasonable time.
4. To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other
businesses in the area served by the Board.
5. To establish, or to instruct the Board’s staff or negotiating agents concerning the
position to be taken by or on behalf of the Board in negotiating (i) the price and other
material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property
by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other
material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract.
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6. To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness,
conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public
officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee; or to hear or
investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against an individual public officer
or employee. This subdivision prohibits discussion of “general personnel policy
issues” or considerations of the qualifications, competence, performance, character,
fitness, appointment, or removal of a member of the Board or another body or
consideration of (or filling of) a vacancy among its own membership in closed
session.
7. To plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations of alleged criminal
misconduct.
8. To discuss and take action regarding plans to protect public safety as it relates to
existing or potential terrorist activity and to receive briefings by staff members, legal
counsel, or law enforcement or emergency service officials concerning actions take or
to be taken to respond to such activity.
9. To view a recording released pursuant to G.S. 132-1.4A
(b) The Board may go into closed session only upon motion made and adopted at an open
meeting. The motion shall state the permitted purpose of the closed session and if the
closed session is to consult with an attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege, the motion must identify the parties in each existing lawsuit which the Board
expects to receive advice during the closed session. The motion must be approved by a
majority of those Board members present and voting.
(c) Minutes shall be kept of all closed sessions of the Board, but may be withheld from
public inspection so long as public inspection would frustrate the purpose of the closed
session.
(d) The County Manager, Assistant County Manager, Finance Officer, and the County
Attorney shall attend the closed session, unless expressly excluded in the motion. Other
persons shall not attend the closed session unless expressly included in the motion or
otherwise called into the session.
III. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Rule 4. Organizational Meeting.
On the first Monday of December following a general election in which County officers are
elected, the Board shall meet at the regular meeting time and place. If new members are elected,
the order of business shall be:
(a) The Board shall approve the minutes of its prior meeting and other items of business.
(b) The newly elected members of the Board shall take and subscribe the oath of office.
(c) With the Clerk to the Board presiding, the Board shall elect a Chairman and a Vice
Chairman from its members.
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Rule 5. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board shall be elected annually for a term of one year
and shall not be removed from the office of Chairman or Vice Chairman unless he/she becomes
disqualified to serve as a Board member.
IV. REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS
Rule 6. Regular and Special Meetings.
(a) Regular Meetings: The Board shall hold regular meetings as follows:
First Monday of each Month at 9 a.m.
Third Monday of each Month at 6 p.m.
If a regular meeting day is a holiday on which county offices are closed, the meeting shall
be held on the next business day or such succeeding day as may be specified in the
motion adjourning the immediately preceding regular meeting. Regular meetings are
held in the County Administration Building. The Board may change or cancel the place
or time of a particular regular meeting or of all regular meetings within a specified period
by resolution adopted, posted, and noticed at least seven days before the change takes
effect or as provided by statute or herein. Such a resolution shall be filed with the Clerk
to the Board and posted at or near the regular meeting place, and copies shall be sent to
all persons who have requested notice of special meetings of the Board.
(b) Special Meetings. The Chairman or a majority of board members may at any time call a
special meeting of the Board by signing a notice stating the time and place of the meeting
and the subjects to be considered. The Clerk shall cause the notice to be posted on the
bulletin board in the courthouse, on the door of the meeting room, and delivered to the
Chairman and all other Board members or left at the dwelling place of each Board
member at least 48 hours before the meeting. In addition, the notice shall be mailed or
delivered to individual persons and news organizations that have requested such notice as
provided in subsection (e) below. Only items of business specified in the notice may be
transacted at a special meeting.
(c) Emergency Meetings. The Chairman or a majority of members may call an emergency
meeting to deal with an unexpected circumstance requiring immediate consideration.
The person or persons calling the emergency meeting shall cause notice of the meeting to
be given to the other Board members and the public. Local news organizations, having
requested notice of special meetings as provided in subsection (e), below, shall be
notified of such emergency meetings by the same method used to notify Board members.
Only business connected with the emergency may be discussed at the meeting.
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(d) Work Sessions, Retreats, and Committee Meetings. The Board may schedule work
sessions, retreats, forums, conventions, associations, and committee meetings, or other
information meetings of the Board or of a majority of its members at such times and
concerning such subjects as may be established by resolution or order of the Board. A
schedule of such meetings held regularly shall be filed in the same place and manner as
the schedule of regular meetings. Work sessions and other informal official meetings not
held regularly are subject to the same notice requirements as special Board meetings.
(e) Sunshine List. Any individual and/or newspaper, radio station, and television Station
desiring notice of all special and emergency meetings of the Board shall file a written
request with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.
Rule 7. All Meetings Within the County.
(a) All meetings shall be held within the boundaries of Harnett County, except as otherwise
provided by statute or herein.
(b) Remote Meetings. Upon issuance of a declaration of a state of emergency under G.S.
166A-19.20 that includes Harnett County in the area of emergency, the Board may
conduct remote meetings or members may participate remotely, in accordance with this
section and Article 33C of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes throughout the duration of
that declaration of emergency. Quasi-judicial meetings cannot be heard by remote
participation. At the start of a remote meeting or meeting where members are
participating remotely through a method of simultaneous communication, the Chairman
shall announce that there are members who are participating remotely and each member
shall identify themselves.
(c) A joint meeting with the governing board of any other political subdivision of this or any
other state may be held within the boundaries of either subdivision as may be specified in
the call of the meeting. At any such joint meeting, this Board reserves the right to vote
separately on all matters coming before the joint meeting.
(d) A special meeting between the Board of Commissioners and its local legislative
delegation during a session of the General Assembly; provided, however, that at any such
meeting, the members of the Board of Commissioners may not vote upon or otherwise
transact public business except with regard to matters directly relating to legislation
proposed to or pending before the General Assembly.
(e) A special meeting called in connection with a retreat, forum, or similar gathering may be
held solely for the purpose of providing members of the Board with general information
relating to the performance of their public duties; provided, however, that the members of
the Board shall not vote upon nor otherwise transact public business while in attendance
at such a gathering.
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(f) While in attendance at a convention, association meeting, or similar gathering, a special
meeting may be held; provided, however, that any such meeting may be held solely to
discuss or deliberate on the Board’s position concerning similar issues that are not legally
binding upon the Board of Commissioners or its constituents.
Rule 8. Broadcasting and Recording of Meetings
(a) Except as provided in this rule, any radio or television station may broadcast all or any
part of an official Board meeting required to be open to the public. Any person may
photograph, film, tape-record, or otherwise reproduce any part of a meeting required to
be open.
(b) Any radio or television station wishing to broadcast any portion of any portion of an
official Board meeting shall so notify the County Manager no later than two business
days before the meeting. If the number of requests or the quantity and size of the
necessary equipment is such that the meeting cannot be accommodated in the designated
meeting room and no suitable alternative site is available, the County Manager may
require the news media to either pool equipment and personnel or to secure and pay the
costs of an alternative meeting site mutually agreeable to the Board and the media
representative.
(c) In the event that a state of emergency or disaster is declared, any meeting, held remotely
by electronic means or meetings where the Board meets in person but the public is denied
access to the meeting due to the state of emergency, shall be made accessible to the
public by streaming online. If the remote meeting is conducted by conference call, the
Board must provide the public with an opportunity to dial in or stream the audio live and
listen to the remote meeting.
V. AGENDA
Rule 9. Agenda
(a) The County Manager shall prepare the agenda for each regular, special, and emergency
meeting. A request to have an item of business placed on the agenda for a regular
meeting must be received by Monday noon of the week preceding the regular meeting
day. Any Board member may, by a timely request, have an item placed on the agenda. A
request to place an item on the agenda from other than a Board member shall be at the
discretion of the County Manager and Chairman of the Board.
(b) The agenda packet shall include the agenda document, any proposed ordinances or
amendments to ordinances, and supporting documentation and background information
relevant to items on the agenda. A copy of the agenda packet shall be available to each
Board member not later than Wednesday of the week preceding the regular meeting day.
(c) The Board may, by unanimous vote of the members present, add or delete an agenda
item.
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(d) The County Manager may propose a consent agenda as part of the main agenda. The
consent agenda shall contain those routine items of business that do not normally involve
debate. The Board may approve all items on the consent agenda by adopting one (1)
motion. The Board may transfer an item from the consent agenda to the main agenda
upon a majority vote of the members present and voting. A motion to transfer should
normally be made at the beginning of the meeting. The consent agenda may include, but
is not limited to, the following routine items of business:
1. Approval of minutes from the prior meeting.
2. Budget amendments/revisions.
3. Disposition of surplus personal property to other governmental agencies.
4. Granting to North Carolina Department of Transportation road right-of-
way easements on County property.
5. Resolutions of appreciation, support, and recognition.
6. Resolutions requesting road additions to the state highway secondary road
system.
7. Tax releases, tax refunds.
VI. CONDUCT OF DEBATE
Rule 10. Powers of the Chairman.
The Chairman shall preside at all Board meetings. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice
Chairman shall preside at Board meetings. If the Vice Chairman is absent, Board members
present may appoint someone to chair the meetings. To address the Board, a member must be
recognized by the Chairman. The Chairman shall have the following powers:
(a) To rule on points of parliamentary procedure, including the right to rule out of order any
motion offered for patently obstructive or dilatory purposes;
(b) To determine whether a speaker has gone beyond reasonable standards of courtesy in his
or her remarks and to entertain and rule on objections from other members on this
ground;
(c) To call a brief recess at any time;
(d) To adjourn in an emergency.
Rule 11. Action by the Board.
The Board shall proceed by motion. Any member, including the Chairman, may make a motion.
During remote meetings, when a member is participating remotely by a method of simultaneous
communication and the members cannot be physically seen by the public, prior to making a
motion, the moving member shall identify themselves.
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Rule 12. Second Required.
A motion shall require a second. A motion shall be ruled dead by the Chairman if a second is
not received within a reasonable period of time.
Rule 13. One Motion at a Time.
A member may make only one motion at a time.
Rule 14. Substantive Motion.
A substantive motion is out of order while another substantive motion dealing with another
subject matter is pending.
Rule 15. Substitute Motion.
A substitute motion (an amendment) dealing with the same subject matter as the original
substitute motion is in order and shall be acted upon prior to action on the original motion.
Rule 16. Debate.
The Chairman shall state the motion and then open the floor to debate. During remote meetings,
when a member is participating remotely by a method of simultaneous communication and the
member cannot be physically seen by the public, prior to participating in debate, the speaking
member shall identify themselves.
Rule 17. Adoption by Majority Vote.
A motion shall be adopted if approved by a majority of the votes cast, unless otherwise required
by these rules or North Carolina laws.
Rule 18. Procedural Motions.
(a) In addition to substantive proposals, the procedural motions listed in subsection (b) of
this rule, and no others shall be in order. Unless otherwise noted, each motion is
debatable, may be amended, and requires a majority vote for adoption.
(b) In order of priority, the procedural motions are:
• To adjourn. The motion may be made only at the conclusion of action on a pending
matter; it may not interrupt deliberation of a pending matter.
• To Recess.
• To Call to Follow the Agenda. The motion must be made at the first reasonable
opportunity or it is waived.
• To Suspend the Rules, the motion requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members
present.
• To Divide a Complex Motion and Consider it by Paragraph.
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• To Defer Consideration. A substantive motion whose consideration has been
deferred expires unless a motion to revive consideration is adopted within one
hundred (100) days after deferral.
• To Postpone to a Certain Time or Day.
• To Refer to Committee. Sixty (60) days after a motion has been referred to
committee, the introducer may compel consideration of the measure by the entire
Board, regardless of whether the committee has reported the matter back to the
Board.
• To Amend. An amendment to a motion must be germane to the subject of the main
motion, but it may not achieve the opposite effect of the main motion. There may be
only one amendment to the motion. A motion to amend shall require a second. Any
amendment to a proposed ordinance shall be reduced to writing.
• To Revive Consideration. The motion is in order at any time within one hundred
(100) days of a vote deferring consideration.
• To Prevent Reconsideration for Six Months. The motion shall be in order only
immediately following the defeat of a substantive motion. It requires a vote equal to
a quorum and is valid for six (6) months or until the next regular election of County
Commissioners, whichever occurs first.
Rule 19. Renewal of Motion.
A defeated motion may not be renewed at the same meeting.
Rule 20. Withdrawal of Motion.
A motion may be withdrawn by the introducer any time before the Chairman puts the motion to a
vote.
Rule 21. Duty to Vote.
(a) It is the duty of each member to vote unless excused by a majority vote according to law.
The Board may excuse members from voting on matters involving their own financial
interest or official conduct. A member wishing to be excused from voting shall so inform
the Chairman, who shall take a vote of the remaining members. A member who fails to
vote, not having been excused, shall be recorded as voting in the affirmative.
(b) Tie Vote. The effect of a tie vote is that the motion did not carry.
(c) Votes of each member of a public body made during a remote meeting under a state of
emergency or disaster shall be counted as if the member were physically present only
during the period while simultaneous communication is maintained for that member.
Prior to taking a vote on any issue, the Chairman shall inquire of the member
participating remotely whether he or she has been able to monitor the discussion,
including any comments from the public. All votes cast by members during remote
meetings shall be taken by roll call. Members participating through remote simultaneous
communication will not be permitted to vote on any quasi-judicial matters coming before
the Board.
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Rule 22. Prohibition of Secret Voting.
No vote may be taken by secret ballot. The Clerk shall record the vote of each member in the
minutes.
Rule 23. Action by Reference.
The Board shall not deliberate, vote, or otherwise act on any matter by reference to an agenda, or
document number unless copies of the agenda or documents being referenced are available for
public inspection at the meeting and are so worded that people at the meeting can understand
what is being discussed or acted on.
Rule 24. Introduction of Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders.
A proposed ordinance shall be deemed introduced at the first meeting where it is on the agenda,
regardless of whether it is actually considered by the Board, and its introduction shall be
recorded in the minutes.
Rule 25. Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Ordinances.
To be adopted at the meeting where it is first introduced, an ordinance or an action with the
effect of an ordinance, or any ordinance amending or repealing an existing ordinance (except the
budget ordinance, a bond order or another ordinance requiring a public hearing before adoption)
must be approved by all members of the Board of Commissioners. If the proposed measure is
approved by a majority, but not by all the members of the Board, or if the measure is not voted
on at that meeting, it shall be considered at the next regular meeting of the board. If it then or at
any time thereafter within one hundred (100) days of its introduction receives a majority of the
votes cast, the measure is adopted.
Rule 26. Quorum.
A majority of the Board membership shall constitute a quorum. During remote meetings or
meetings where remote participation is allowed, the majority of the Board present in person or
electronically, shall be included in the calculation for determining quorum. The number required
for a quorum is not affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a meeting without
being excused by majority vote of the remaining members, he/she shall be counted as present for
the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present. The Board may compel the attendance
of an absent member by ordering the Sheriff to take the member into custody.
Rule 27. Decorum of Audience
In order to efficiently transact public business, it is important for members of the audience to
maintain proper order and be respectful of the Board and speakers. To this end, audience
members shall conduct themselves as follows:
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(a) Audience members shall refrain from making unsolicited comments during the meeting.
(b) During speaker presentations, public hearings, public comment periods, and debate and
action by the Board, audience members shall refrain from conduct which interrupts, disturbs,
or disrupts the proceeding.
(c) Signage larger than 22” x 28” or that otherwise obstructs the view of others in attendance,
contains obscene or profane language or images, contains personal attacks, concerns the
candidacy of a person seeking public office, or made of materials which present a safety
hazard are prohibited in the meeting. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to,
metal, wood, ceramic, and other composite materials.
(d) Audience members shall silence all cell phones and other electronic devices while attending
the meeting.
(e) The Chairman may direct an audience member to leave the meeting if the individual willfully
violates the rules of decorum, including public hearings and public comment periods.
Pursuant to N.C. General Statute § 143-318.17, an individual who willfully refuses to leave
the meeting may be charged with a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Rule 2728. Public Hearings
(a) Public hearings required by law or deemed advisable by the Board shall be organized by
setting forth the subject, date, time, and place of the hearing as well as any other
information or rules deemed necessary for the hearing. At the appointed time, the
Chairman shall call the hearing to order and preside over it. When the allotted time
expires or no one else wishes to speak, the Chairman shall declare the hearing ended and
the Board shall resume the regular order of business.
(b) The Board reserves the right to limit the length of public hearings and/or the time allotted
for each speaker. After the Chairman announces the close of a public hearing, no
member of the public may address the issue to the Board. To avoid repetition or to
account for situations when the number of attendees exceeds the capacity of the meeting
room, the Chairman may require the designation of a spokesperson for groups of
individuals supporting or opposing the same positions. Additionally, in order to hear all
interested parties within the time allotted for the hearing, to avoid undue disruption of
County business or undue inconvenience to citizens in attendance for other items on the
agenda, or to avoid repetitious comments of a speaker, the Chairman may limit the time
of each speaker during the meeting at which the Board has called for a public hearing. If
a time limit is set for each speaker, a speaker may not yield his or her time to another
speaker.
(c) Speakers shall address the Board from the podium and begin their remarks by stating
their name and residential address.
(d) Public hearings are not intended to require the Board or County staff to answer any
impromptu questions. The Board and County staff should refrain from engaging in
dialogue, except to the extent necessary to clarify the speaker’s position or to provide
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pertinent information regarding the subject of the public hearing. The Board and County
staff should not entertain questions from the audience, and discussions between speakers
and members of the audience shall be prohibited.
(e) Speakers’ comments shall address or be related to the subject of the public hearing.
Speakers shall maintain proper decorum and shall make their comments in a civil
manner. Personal attacks and use of obscene and profane language are prohibited.
(f) Notwithstanding the above subsections, during a state of emergency that allows for
remote meetings and pursuant to 166A-19.24(e) the Board may conduct any public
hearing required or authorized by law during a remote meeting, and take action thereon,
provided the public body allows for written comments on the subject of the public
hearing to be submitted between publication of any required notice and 24 hours after the
public hearing.
Rule 2829. Quorum at Public Hearings.
A quorum of the Board must be present at all public hearings required by law.
Rule 2930. Public Comment Periods
(a) Public comment periods will be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes and each
person desiring to speak shall have a maximum of three (3) minutes to make their
remarks. A speaker may not speak more than once during the same public comment
period. Please silence all electronic devices.
(b) Speakers shall address the Board from the podium and begin their remarks by stating
their name and residential address. Speakers shall maintain proper order and shall make
their comments in a civil manner. Personal attacks and use of profanity is prohibited.
(c) Public comment is not intended to require the Board to answer any impromptu questions.
The Board should refrain from engaging in a dialogue, except to the extent necessary to
clarify the speaker’s position. The Board shall not entertain questions from the audience,
and discussions between speakers and members of the audience shall be prohibited.
(d) Speaker comments should be limited to subjects that are within the Board’s jurisdiction.
Speakers shall not discuss matters that concern the candidacy of any person seeking
public office, including the candidacy of the speaker, closed session matters, those
matters which are the subject of public hearings, and any matters intended to promote any
individuals’ commercial or pecuniary interest.
(e) Action on items brought up during the Public Comment Period will be at the discretion of
the Board.
(f) Speakers are requested to signup prior to the meeting. Speakers may sign up by
contacting the clerk at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting or by utilizing the
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signup sheet at the back of the room. The signup form will be picked up by the clerk 5
minutes before the published meeting start time.
Rule 3031. Minutes.
Minutes shall be kept of all Board meetings.
Rule 3132. Appointments.
The Board shall fill County Commissioner vacancies in accordance with G. S. 153A-27.1. The
Board shall fill a Register of Deeds vacancy in accordance with G. S. 161-5 and a Sheriff
vacancy in accordance with G.S. 162-5. The Board shall use the following procedure to make
appointments to fill vacancies in other boards, commissions, and committees over which the
Board has power of appointment.
(a) Any U. S. citizen who is a resident of Harnett County is eligible to serve on appointed
boards/commissions/committees of the County where such appointment is not prohibited
by state statute.
(b) All appointees shall either reside or be employed in Harnett County, as required in the
specific board or commision’s bylaws, while serving on the appointed board or
commission.
(c) All appointments will be made in accordance to the Statute or Ordinance that created the
board/commission/committee.
(d) No citizen may serve more than two appointed positions simultaneously.
(e) No citizen may serve more than three consecutive terms on any
board/committee/commission unless the term is less than three (3) years. No member of
any board/committee/commission may serve more than nine (9) consecutive years, unless
waived by the Board of Commissioners by a majority vote. Any waiver issued by the
Board for a consecutive term over nine (9) consecutive years for an individual is limited
to two (2) waivers. Any individual may be reappointed to the same
board/committee/commission after remaining off said board/committee/commission for
at least one year.
(f) If a person is appointed to fill someone’s unexpired term and serves less than half of a
full term, he/she is eligible to serve three full terms.
(g) If an appointee has unexcused absences which constitute more than 25% of the Board
meetings in any calendar year which he or she is required to attend pursuant to his or her
appointment, he or she is obligated to resign. Excused absences are defined as absences
caused by events beyond one’s control. If the individual refuses to resign, he or she may
be dismissed by action of the Board of Commissioners subject to state or local law. A
calendar year is to be defined as a 12-month period beginning on the date of appointment.
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(h) Each Commissioner will have available to him or her a binder containing a list of all
county appointments, with the following data provided:
• Name of the board, commission, committee, or authority
• Brief on the functions
• Statute or cause creating board, commission, committee or authority
• Number of members and terms of office
• Current members and terms of office, including number of terms serviced
• Regular meeting day, time, and location, if determined
(i) Procedures for filling vacancies for appointed positions:
1. Notification of available appointments
A. A list of available positions stating terms of office, requirements for
office, and duties of positions will be available daily on the Harnett
County Board of Commissioner’s website, posted monthly on Harnett
County Social Media pages, and published quarterly in the newspaper by
County Administration staff.
B. Thirty (30) days prior to the terms expiring, staff will notify each person
who is eligible for reappointment requesting information on his or her
interest in continuing to serve. If an application is not on file, one will be
requested at this time. If an individual is not eligible for reappointment,
he or she will be notified and given reason for being ineligible.
C. If, because of policy or otherwise, an individual is unable to be
reappointed, he or she will be sent a letter of appreciation by the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners at the expiration of his or her term
thanking him or her for the past services rendered.
2. Application Process
A. Electronic applications are located online at www.harnett.org. Prior to
applying applicants are required to read Rule 31. Appointments section of
“Rules and Procedure for the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County,
North Carolina”. This section states policy and procedures for appointments to
any County board, commission, committee, or authority. The applicant must
then accept the Terms of Acceptance that he or she warrants the truthfulness
of the information provided in the application and that he or she accepts the
Affirmation of Understanding of Rule 31.
B. Paper applications are located at the Harnett County Administration Building.
Applications will be mailed upon request. Staff will provide a self-stamped
addressed return envelope for applicants to return the Affirmation of
Understanding and board application to the Harnett County Managers Office.
3. Selection Process
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A. All applications for a particular position will be given to staff to check for
eligibility on behalf of the County Manager.
B. The Clerk to the Board shall be given a copy of the applications to be
considered for the Commissioner’s review during the work session, prior
to the regular voting meeting.
C. The Clerk to the Board shall list the applications for appointments as an
agenda item for the regular board meeting.
4. Notification of Appointment
A. The County Manager shall prepare a letter of notification to the appointee
and a copy to the affected board, notifying each board of the appointment.
This letter will include a congratulation statement and expiring terms.
B. Board or Committee staff will be notified with the new appointee
information.
5. Applications
All applications received shall be retained for at least two (2) years. Applications
shall be kept on file for all active appointees.
Rule 3233. Changes to Rules of Procedure.
The Board may change these rules of procedure upon a vote by two-thirds (2/3) of the members
of the Board. Changes shall be effective at the next regular meeting.
These rules shall be effective on October 1, 1994.
Amended 2-6-95. To add Finance Officer to attend closed sessions
Amended 2-7-05. To increase limit of appointments from 2 to 3 consecutive terms
Amended 9-19-11. DELETED Rule 9 (d) agenda shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation . . .
Amended 5-2-16. Rule 30 (e) To allow waivers to increase limit of appointments
Amended 12-3-18 Rule 3. ADD subsection (a)(8) and (a)(9)
Rule 4. ADD If new members are elected, the order ….
Rule 5. ADD Vice Chairman to title
Rule 6. Regular and Special Meetings
Third Monday of each Month at 6 p.m.
ADD emergency meetings to subsection (e) Sunshine List
Rule 27. DELETE (c) Persons desiring to speak at a public hearing must
register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the commencement of
the meeting.
Rule 29. ADD Public Comment Section
Amended 5-18-20 Rule 6. ADD …or as provided by statute or herein.
Rule 7. ADD subsection (b)
Rule 8. ADD subsection (c)
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Rule 11. ADD the requirement that the moving member identify themselves
prior to making a motion during a remote meeting.
Rule 16. ADD the requirement that the speaking member identify
themselves prior to participating in debate.
Rule 21. ADD subsection (c)
Rule 26. To explain how quorum will be calculated during a board meeting
where there is remote participation.
Rule 27. DELETE subsection (a), renumber subsection (b) to subsection (a)
ADD subsection (b)
Amended 9-8-20 Rule 31. Several updates and revisions throughout.
Amended 1-4-21 Rule 27. ADD subsections (a), (c), (d), (e) and AMMEND subsection (b)
Amended 4-4-22 Rule 29. Several updates and revisions throughout.
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HARNETT COUNTY JETPORT TERMINAL - EXPANSION
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. Harnett County has worked over the past several years to develop a jetport masterplan to
promote future terminal site improvements, hangar construction and land acquistion. The
Harnett County Board of Commissioners on January 19, 2021, approved the Harnett
Regional Jetport Master Plan. This project ordinance will allow the county to continue
the planning and execution of expansion projects identified and approved in the
masterplan.
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:
Professional $ 250,000
Construction 500,000
Capital Outlay 250,000
Contingency 1,500,000
Total $ 2,500,000
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project:
Interfund Transfer – Displaced ARPA $ 2,500,000
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.
Section 7. 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 ___ day of _________, 2022. _________________________________
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:________________________________
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Harnett County Animal Services Donation
REQUESTED BY: Barry A. Blevins, General Services Director
REQUEST:
General Services/Animal Services Director request the Board of Commissioners consider and
accept the donation of $5,218.55 from the estate of Mr. Joseph Leonard Parker of Angier,
NC. Mr. Parker requested the funds be used for pet adoption, spay/neuter and other related
animal welfare initiatives. Additionally, Director requests the funds be moved to FY23
budget Medical Expenses (1104512-519030) to carry-out the estate's request.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Item 4K
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PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HARNETT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
LADY TROJANS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners recognize the Harnett Central High School
Lady Trojans Varsity Softball team for their outstanding accomplishments on and off the field for this
academic year; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Coach Ashley Gaines, the Harnett Central High School Lady
Trojans Varsity Softball Team earned honors as the All-American 3A/4A Co-Conference Champions
and Conference Tournament Champions for the 2022 softball season; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Trojans earned a number 7 seed in the North Carolina High School Athletic
Association 3A East playoffs, making it to the fourth round of the 3A Softball Championship
Tournament for the first time since 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Trojans completed the season with a 22-6 overall record and 13-1 conference
record; and
WHEREAS, individual accolades were awarded for outstanding athletic achievement including: All
American Conference 3A/4A Softball Coach of the Year awarded to Coach Ashley Gaines; All
American Conference 3A/4A Softball Player of the Year awarded to Savannah Bain; All American
Conference 3A/4A All-Conference Team awarded to Mikaela Goss, Ivanna Jones, Lauren Faulkner, and
Kacey Fulcher ; The Daily Record Pitcher of the Year awarded to Kacey Fulcher; and The Daily Record
First Team awarded to Mikaela Goss, Ivanna Jones, Lauren Faulkner, and Savannah Bain; and
WHEREAS, all players on the Lady Trojans Varsity Softball team were recognized for their
outstanding academic achievement during the school year by earning a place on the All-American
3A/4A All-Academic Team; and
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Lady Trojans honor upon
themselves, Harnett Central High School, the Harnett County School District and Harnett County; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
express its sincere gratitude and respect to the Harnett Central High School Lady Trojans Varsity
Softball Team and Coaching staff for the team’s outstanding achievements and their inspiration to youth
across North Carolina through their dedication, teamwork, and athletic prowess.
Adopted this the 20th day of June, 2022.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
________________________________
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
______________________________ ________________________________
Matthew Nicol, Vice-Chairman Mark B. Johnson
______________________________ ________________________________
Barbara McKoy W. Brooks Matthews
Item 5
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MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: EMS Ambulance Ordinance Approval
REQUESTED BY: Larry Smith, Emergency Services
REQUEST:
Emergency Services is seeking Board approval of the updated EMS Ambulance Service
Ordinance. This ordinance explains the process for requesting an Ambulance Franchise for
EMS non-emergency transport within Harnett County. This document also includes a step by
step checklist for potential Franchise service providers to guide them through the process.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Item 7
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE HARNETT COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES AMBULANCE SERVICE
ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners will consider
amendments to the Harnett County Emergency Services
Ambulance Service Ordinance. The proposed amendments
update and revise various sections including definitions,
enforcement, application and approval of ambulance
franchises, standards for drivers and equipment, insurance,
and records.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners will meet on Monday, June 20, 2022 at
6:00p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room of the Harnett
County Resource Center & Library, located at 455 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina, to hold a public hearing
pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §153A-250, at
which time all interested individuals will have an opportunity
to express their views, orally or in writing, on the proposed
amendments. At that time, any person who wishes to be
heard concerning the proposed amendments to the Harnett
County Emergency Services Ambulance Service Ordinance
may appear before the board or may submit their comments
in writing to mdcapps@harnett.org no later than 9:00a.m. on
Monday, June 20, 2022 and comments will be read aloud
during the meeting.
Published: 6/3,10/2022
By: /s/ Melissa D. Capps
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
County of Harnett, North Carolina
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Harnett County Emergency
Services
AMBULANCE SERVICE ORDINANCE
Origianlly Adopted May 4,
1992 With Amendments
through February
2022Amended June 20, 2022
OF
HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Adopted May 4, 1992
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Lloyd G. Stewart, Chairman Bill Shaw, Vice Chairman Mack Reid Hudson
Beatrice Bailey Hill Walt Titchener
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1.0 Definitions 3
Section 2.0 Violations 4 5
Section 3.0 Enforcement 5
Section 4.0 Territorial Jurisdiction
Section 5.04.0 Franchise - Required 6
Section 6.05.0 Fee . . . . . 7
Section 7.06.0 Same-Application 7
Section 8.07.0 Same-Granting 8
Section 9.08.0 Same-Term Standards for Ambulance Franchise 9 8
Section 10.09.0 Standards for Drivers and AttendantsAmbulance
Franchise 109
Section 11.010.0 Standards for Vehicles and EquipmentDrivers and
Attendants. 10
Section 12.011.0 Standards for CommunicationsVehicles and
Equipment 10
Section 13.0 Insurance12.0 Standards for Communications 10
Section 14.0 Records13.0 Insurance 1110
Section 15.0 Rates and Charges14,0 Records 11
section 15.0 Rates and Charges 11
section 16.0 Inspection of Records Authorized 1112
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AMBULANCE SERVICES ORDINANCE
Section 1.0 Definitions
Unless the context otherwise requires, the shall apply in the interpretation and Ordinance:
following definitions enforcement of this
A. Ambulance: The term "Ambulance" shall mean Aany publicly or privately owned vehicle that is specially designed, constructed or modified and equipped, and is intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation upon the streets and highways in this state of persons who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.
A.B. Ambulance provider: An individual, firm, corporation or, association, or enterprise, licensed by the State, who engages in the business or service of transporting patients in an ambulance.
B.C. Ambulance Attendant: The term "Ambulance Attendant" shall mean the individual who is responsible for the operation of an ambulance and rendering assistance to the emergency medical technician during the transportation of a patient. The ambulance attendant shall at least be certified as an ambulance attendant by the state.
c. Ambulance Service: The term "Ambulance Service" shall mean
a publicly or privately owned enterprise that is engaged in the transportation of patients to emergency and/or non- emergency medical facilities.
D. Approved: The term "Approved" shall mean approved by the state medical care commission pursuant to the latter's rules and regulations promulgated under G.S. section 143B-165.
Back-up Ambulance Service: The term "Back-up Service" shall mean the system of personnel and meeting the same criteria as ambulance service, normally dispatched at first call response.
E. Contracted EMS Agency: A municipal or county agency or private,
nonprofit organization which contracts with the County to provide
emergency medical services as part of the County EMS System.
F. Emergency and emergency transportation service: The term
shall mean the use of an ambulance, its equipment and personnel to
provide medical care and transportation of a patient who is in need of
immediate medical treatment in order to prevent loss of life or further
aggravation ofr physiological or psychological illness or injury.
E.G. Emergency medical dispatch: The term shall mean the approved program with procedures established for the management and delivery of emergency medical assistance by a public or private agency that sends emergency medical
Ambulance equipment but not
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F. Board: The term "Board" shall mean the Harnett County Board
of Commissioners
G. County: The term "County" shall mean the Board of Commissioners or a designated representative.
H. Dispatcher: The term "Dispatcher" shall mean a person who is available at all times to receive requests for emergency services, to dispatch emergency services, and to advise the City Police, County Sheriff and Emergency Medical Facilities of any existing or threatened emergencies. G. Emergency medical technician (EMT): The term shall mean Aan individual who has completed a training program in emergency medical care at least equal to the national standard training program for emergency medical technicians as defined by the United States Department of Transportation and has been certified as an emergency medical technician by the state office of emergency medical service.
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I. Emergency: The term "Emergency" and "Emergency Transportation Service" shall mean the operation of an ambulance in order to provide medical care and transportation of a patient who is in need of immediate medical treatment in order to prevent loss of life or further aggravation of physiological or psychological
illness or injury.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): The term "Emergency Medical Technician" shall mean an individual who has completed the minimum eighty one (81) hour program for emergency medical technician certification, and is so certified by the state.
First Responder: The term "First Responder" shall mean the first dispatched medical or rescue aid to arrive at the scene and provide emergency medical assistance to stabilize the patient while waiting for further medical aid and/or transport.
H. Franchise: The term "Franchise" shall mean Aa permit issued by the County to a person or organization for the operation of an ambulance service within a specific geographic area of the County.
I.Franchisee: The term "Franchisee" shall designate the A person or organization who has been issued a franchise holder of a permit issued by the Ccounty for the operation of an ambulance serviceoperating as an ambulance provider.
J.License: The term "License" shall mean Aany driver"s license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under or granted by the laws of the state.
K. Medical responder: The term shall means anAn individual who has completed a training program in emergency medical care and first aid approved by the state department of health and human services and has been certified as a medical responder by the department of health and human services, office of emergency medical services.
L.o. Non-emergency Transportation Service: The term "Non- emergency Transportation Service" shall mean the operation of an ambulance for any purpose other than an emergency.
M.Operator: The term "Operator" shall mean Aa person in actual physical control of an ambulance which is in motion or which has the engine running.
N.Owner: The term "Owner" shall mean Aany person or entity who owns and operates an ambulance service.
O.Patient: The term "Patient" shall mean Aan individual who is sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless. such that the need for some medical assistance might be
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anticipated while being transported to or from a medical facility.
s. Person: The term "Person" shall mean any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, group of individuals acting together for a common purpose or organization of any kind, including any governmental agency
other than the United States.
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P.T. Rescue: The term "Rescue" shall mean Ssituations where the victim cannot escape an area through the normal exit or under his or her own power.
Q. Responder: The term shall means an An organization with personnel trained in emergency medical care that is dispatched to the scene of a medical emergency for the primary purpose of providing emergency medical assistance to a patient until thean ambulance and additional medical aid arrives.
R. Secondary ambulance provider: The term shall means the system of personnel and equipment meeting the same criteria as a primary ambulance provider, but not normally dispatched on first call response.
S. Specialty Care Transport: The inter-facility transportation of a critically injured or ill beneficiary by a ground ambulance, including the provision of medically necessary supplies and services, at a level of service beyond the scope of the EMT-Paramedic.
T. Telecommunicator: The term shall means a A person who is available at all times to receive requests for emergency services, to dispatch emergency services, and to advise local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and emergency medical facilities of any existing or threatened emergency.
Section 2.0 Violations A. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to obtain or receive ambulance service without intending at the time of obtaining or receiving such services to pay, if financially able, the necessary charges. A determination that the recipient of such services has failed to pay for the services rendered for a period of ninety (90) days after request for payment, and that the recipient is financially able to do so, shall raise a presumption that the recipient of the services did not intend to pay for the services at the time they were obtained or received
B. Violation of this article or the terms of any franchise granted hereunder shall be a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. section 14-4. Each such violation also shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each separate breach of the franchise or violation of this article. This civil penalty must be paid within ten (10) days after the hearing on the citation has been held as provided in section 2-7-38(b). If not so paid, such penalty may be recovered by the county as provided by G.S. section 153A-123(c). If the civil penalty is not paid within the ten (10) days as provided for above, the county may
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suspend or revoke the franchise.
Section 3.0 Enforcement A. The county department of emergency services directorHarnett County Emergency Medical Services DirectorEmergency Services Director shall be responsible for: Harnett County Office of Emergency Medical Services shall be the enforcing agency for the regulations contained in this article. Such office will:
1. Overseeing of the regulations contained within this
chapter.Receive all franchise proposals from potential
providers.
2. Receiving all franchise proposals from potential
providers.Study each proposal for conformance to this
article.
c. Recommend to
franchise(s) proposal(s).
the Board of Commissioners the award of the to the applicants submitting the best
Inspect the premises, vehicles, equipment and personnel of franchisees to assure compliance to this article and perform any other inspections that may be required.
D. Recommend the temporary or permanent suspension of a franchise in the event of noncompliance with the franchise terms of this article; recommend the imposition of misdemeanor or civil penalties as provided therein. 3. Reviewing each proposal for conformance to this chapter. 4. Recommending to the Bboard of Ccommissioners the approval or disapproval of the franchise of the applicant submitting the proposal. 5. Ensuring by cooperative agreement with other ambulance services the continued service in a district where an ambulance service franchise has been suspended, and maintaining all records required by this chapter and other applicable county regulations. B. It shall be the responsibility of the ambulance provider to ensure that the ambulance operation complies with the provisions of this chapter and all rules adopted for this chapter. Upon the violation of any part of this chapter or any rule adopted under authority of this chapter, the County shall have the power to revoke or suspend the franchise of the violator. The operation of
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an ambulance without a valid franchise or after a franchise has been suspended or revoked or without an emergency medical technician and/or medical responder aboard as required by G.S. 131E-158, shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both in the discretion of the court.
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Ensure by cooperative agreement with other ambulance services the continued service in a district where an ambulance service franchise has been suspended.
E.
Receive monthly reports from ambulance consolidate the same into a quarterly summary the Board.
services and for review by
Receive complaints from the public, other enforcing agencies and
ambulance services regarding franchise infractions; review the
complaint with the council; obtain corrective action with the
approval of the Board.
F. Recommend improvements to the county which will ensure better medical transportation.
G. Maintain all records required by this article and other applicable county regulations.
H.D. Perform such of the above functions as may be required by any municipality within the county.
Section 4.0: Territorial jurisdiction.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all unincorporated areas within the geographic confines of
the Ccounty and to such incorporated areas as may by resolution permit this article to be applicable
within such incorporated areas.
Section 5.04.0 Franchise - Required A. No person, either as owner, agent or otherwise, shall furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise be engaged in or profess to be engaged in the business or service of emergency and/or non-emergency transportation of patientsambulance services, convalescent ambulant service, or specialty care transport service within the geographic boundaries of the Ccounty unless the person holds a valid permit for each ambulance used in such business or service issued by the office of emergency medical services of the state department of human resources and has been granted a franchise for the operation of such business or service by the Ccounty pursuant to this articlechapter or has been exempted from a franchise pursuant to this chapter. All ambulance and rescue units currently operating will have six (6) months to comply with this Ordinance and apply for a franchise. If existing Ambulance and Rescue Units fail to comply they will be required
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to cease operation.
) No person may furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise or otherwise engage
in or profess to be engaged in the provision of non-emergency ambulance services,
convalescent ambulance service, or specialty care transport service within the
geographic boundaries of Harnett County unless the person has been either granted
a franchise to do so by the Board pursuant to this chapter or exempted from a
franchise pursuant to this chapter.
B. No person shall drive, attend or permit a vehicle to be operated for ambulance purposes within the county unless he holds a currently valid certificate as an ambulance attendant or emergency medical technician issued by the state.
c. No franchise shall be required for:
l. (1) Any entity operated from a location or headquarters outside of the Ccounty in
order to transport patients who are picked up beyond the limits of the Ccounty, to facilities
located within the Ccounty, or to pick up patients within the Ccounty for transporting to
locations outside the Ccounty; but no such entity shall be used to pick up patients within
the Ccounty for transporting to locations within the Ccounty or other locations unless it is
rendering assistance to a franchised ambulance service in the case of a major catastrophe,
mutual aid, or emergency with which the services franchised by the Ccounty are insufficient
or unable to cope as referred to in this subsection (c)(1); or
(2) An ambulance owned and operated by the Sstate, Ccounty, or an agency of the
United States government.
(3) A contracted EMS agency. as defined in this chapter
(4) An entity rendering assistance to the system at the request of the Harnett County
Emergency Medical Services DirectorEmergency Services Director during a major
emergency or when system resources are insufficient resources to meet the needs of the
community for EMSemergency or non-emergency ambulance services.
(5) Provision of ambulance transportation by a specialist care transport program
operated by a hospital that is physically located within the geographic limits of Harnett the
County.
Any entity rendering assistance to a franchised ambulance service in the case of a major catastrophe or emergency with which the services franchised by the county are insufficient or unable to cope: or
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Any entity operated from a location or headquarters outside the county in order to transport patients who are picked up beyond the limits of the county, but no such entity shall be used to pick up patients within the county for transporting to locations within the county or other locations unless it is rendering assistance as referred to in (1) above; or
Law enforcement personnel; or
A non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina which provides emergency ambulance and rescue service pursuant to or as the result of a valid contract with the County of Harnett.
Section 6.05.0 Fee The fee for applying for a franchise shall be in the amount designated by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.
Section 7.06.0 Same-Application for ambulance franchise Application for a franchise to operate ambulances in the Ccounty shall be made upon such forms as may be prepared or prescribed by the Ccounty and shall contain:
A. The name and address of the applicant and of the owner of the ambulance(s).
B. The trade names, or other fictitious names, if any, under which the applicant does business or proposes to do business, along with a certified copy of an assumed name certificate stating such name or articles of incorporation stating such name.
c. A resume of the training and experience of the applicant in the transportation and care of patients.
D. A full description of the type and level of service to be provided including the location of the place or places from which it is intended to operate, the manner in which the public will be able to obtain assistance and how the vehicles will be dispatched. A financial statement of the applicant as the financial statement pertains to the operations in the Ccounty. Such financial statement shall be in such form and in such detail as may be required by the Ccounty.A description and copy of state certification for each ambulance owned and operated by the applicant.
E. A list of radio frequencies the applicant is authorized to operate on, and a copy of the FCC license in the name of the person providing the service.The location and description of the place or places from which it is intended to operate.
Audited financial statement of the applicant as the same pertains to the operations in the county, such financial
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statement to be in such form and in such detail as may be required by the county.
F. A description of the applicant’"s capability to provide twenty four {24) hour coverage, seven (7) days per week for the district covered by the franchise applied for, and an accurate estimate of the minimum and maximum times for a response to calls within such district.
G. Any information the Ccounty shall deem reasonably necessary for a fair determination
of the capability of the applicant to provide ambulance services in the Ccounty in
accordance with the requirements of state laws and the provisions of this chapter.
H. The Ccounty may establish and from time to time revise a schedule of rates, fees and
charges that may be charged by franchised operators.
I. The Ccounty may establish and from time to time revise a schedule of rates, fees and charges that may be charged for the review of franchise applications.
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G. Any information the county shall deem reasonably necessary for a fair determination of the capability of the applicant to provide ambulance service in the county in accordance with the requirements of state laws and the provisions of this article.
Section 8.07.0 Same-Granting of Franchise
A. Prior to accepting applications from applicants for the operation of an ambulance service, the Board of Commissioners county may designate specific service areas as franchise districts., which Such districts will be established on using criteria that include geographic size, road access, the location of existing medical transportation services, population and response time. The Ccounty shall have the authority to redistrict or rearrange existing districts at any time at its discretion.
B. An applicant may apply for a franchise to operate emergency transport orte either emergency transportation service or non-emergency transportation service. If both types of service are to be provided, separate application must be filed for each type.
c. Upon receipt of an application for a franchise, the Ccounty
will review the application and, if necessary, will interview the applicant. shall schedule a time and place for hearing the applicant. Within thirty (30) days after hearingreview of the application and interview (if necessary), the Ccounty shall cause such investigation as it may deem necessary to be made of the applicant and his its proposed operations.
D. A franchise may be granted if the Ccounty finds that:
1. The applicant shows a reasonable effort to meet Sstate standards and
standards outlined in this chapter.The public convenience and necessity require the proposed ambulance service.
2. The proposed service will fit within the existing service so as not to adversely affect the level of service or operations of other franchisees to
render service.Each such ambulance of the applicant, his required equipment and the premises designated in the application have been certified by the county and state.
3. A need exists for the proposed service in order to improve the level of services available to residents of the Ccounty and a reasonable and cost effective manner of meeting the need.Only duly licensed ambulance attendants and emergency medical technicians are employed in such capacities.
Section 9.08.0 Standards of Frame-Term A. The Ccounty may issue a franchise hereunder this chapter to anto an owner of an ambulance provider service, to be valid
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for a term to be determined by the Ccounty, provided that Either party, at its option, may terminate the franchise upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other party. After a notice of service termination is given, the ambulance service shall reapply for a franchise if continued service is desired.
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B. Franchised providers receiving revenues from the Ccounty through Ccounty contract
or subsidy, shall provide adequate and complete information annually for audit
purposes. Failure to do so will result in termination of contract or subsidy until such
information is provided and may at the discretion of the board result in revocation of
the franchise agreement.
B.C. If any franchisee shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of this article or a franchise issued hereunder, the franchisee shall be cited by the county for violation or failure to comply. The county, after a hearing pursuant to this citation, may impose a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each separate breach of the franchise as provided in section 7.0 or may suspend or revoke the franchise. If upon such hearing the county shall find that the franchisee has corrected any deficiencies and has brought his operation into compliance with the provisions of this article, the franchise shall not be suspended or revoked, but a civil penalty as provided in section 7.0 may be imposed.
C.D. Upon suspension, revocation, or termination of a franchise granted hereunder this chapter, such franchised ambulance service immediately shall immediately cease operation. Upon suspension, revocation, or termination of a driver's license or attendant's certificate or emergency medical technician certificate, such person shall cease to drive an ambulance or provide medical care in conjunction with an ambulance service, or attend an ambulance. The franchisees shall not or permitallow such an individual to drive an ambulance or provide medical care in conjunction with the ambulance service, rescue squad, or first responder unit. ; and no person shall employ or permit such individual to drive an ambulance or provide medical care in conjunction with an ambulance service. E. franchised Each franchised ambulance service shall comply at all times with the requirements of this chapter, the franchise granted under this chapter, and all applicable state and local laws relating to health, sanitation, safety, equipment, ambulance design, and all other laws and ordinances.
E. Prior approval of the Ccounty shall be required where ownership or control of more
than ten percent of the right of control of franchisees is acquired by a person or group
of persons acting in concert, none of whom own or control ten percent or more of
such right of control, singularly or collectively, at the date of the franchise. By its
acceptance of the franchise, the franchisee specifically agrees that any such
acquisition occurring without prior approval of the Ccounty shall constitute a violation
of the franchise by the franchisee and shall be cause for termination at the option of
the Ccounty.
F. (f). Any change of ownership of a franchised ambulance service without the
approval of the Ccounty shall terminate the franchise and shall require a new
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application and a new franchise and conformance with all the requirements of this
chapter.
G. (g) Any change in the level of service offered by a franchised ambulance service,
rescue/EMS agency, or first responder unit without the approval of the Ccounty shall
terminate the franchise and shall require a new application and a new franchise and
conformance with all the requirements of this chapter upon original franchising.
H. (h) No franchise may be sold, assigned, mortgaged, or otherwise transferred
without the approval of the Ccounty and a finding of conformance with all
requirements of this chapter upon original franchising. Each franchised ambulance
service, its equipment, and the premises designated in the application and all records
relating to its maintenance and operation, as such, shall be open to inspection by the
Sstate, Ccounty, or their designated representatives.
Section 10.09.0 Standards for Drivers and Attendants Standards for
Ambulance Franchise
Standards for drivers and attendants as developed by the state medical care commission
as requirements for certification of medical responders and emergency medical technicians
pursuant to the General Statutes and rules and regulations promulgated by the board of
medical examiners for advanced life support technicians shall be applied and the same are
incorporated in this chapter by reference.
A. Each franchised ambulance service shall comply at all times with the requirements of this article, the franchise granted hereunder, and all applicable state and local laws relating to health, sanitation, safety, equipment and ambulance design, and all other laws and ordinances. B. Prior approval of the county shall be required where ownership or control of more than ten ( 10) percent of the right of control of a franchisee is acquired by a person or group of persons acting in concert, none of whom own or control ten C. (10) percent or more of such right of control, singularly or collectively, at the date of the franchise. By its acceptance of the franchise, a franchisee specifically agrees that any such acquisition occurring without prior approval of the county shall constitute a violation of the franchise by the franchisee and shall be cause for termination at the option of the county. Any change of ownership of a franchised ambulance service without the approval of the county shall terminate the franchise and shall require a new application and a new franchise and conformance with all the requirements of this article as upon original franchising.
D.A. No franchise may be sold, assigned, mortgaged or otherwise transferred without the approval of the county and a finding
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of conformance with all requirements of this article as upon
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original franchising. Each franchised ambulance service, its equipment and the premises designated in the application and all records relating to its maintenance and operation as such, shall be open to inspection by the state, the county or their designated representatives.
No official entry made upon a franchise may be defaced, removed or obliterated.
Section 10.0 Standards for Drivers and Attendants.
Standards for drivers and attendants as developed by the state
medical care commission as requirements for certification of
ambulance attendants and emergency medical technicians pursuant to G.S. Article 26, Chapter 130 (section 130-233), and Article 56, Chapter 143 (section 143-507 et seq.), shall be applied; and the same are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 11.0 Standards for Vehicles and Equipment Vehicle and equipment standards as developed by the state medical care commission pursuant to G.S. Article 26, Chapter 130 (section 130-232), and Article 56, Chapter 143 (section 143-507 et seq.), shall be applied; and the same are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 12.0 Standards for Communications A. Each ambulance shall be equipped with an operational two-way radio capable of establishing good quality voice communications from within the geographic confines of the Ccounty to each hospital emergency department in the Ccounty in which the ambulance is based. Each ambulance vehicle shall be equipped with two-way radio communication capabilities for communications with all hospital emergency departments to which transportation of patients is made on a regular or routine basis anywhere within the state. Each ambulance vehicle shall be equipped with an operational two-way radio capable of establishing good quality voice communications from within the geographic confines of the Ccounty in which the ambulance dispatching agency is located. A.B. must be equipped with a two-way VHF radio licensed by the Federal Communications Commission which must be in operative condition at all times. The radios must have two (2) crystals which shall be 155.280 and 155.340 megahertz with four channel capability.
C. Each ambulance provider service shall maintainprovide current authorizations the county a copy of the or Federal Communications Commission licenses for all frequencies and radio transmitters operated by that provider. Copies of all authorizations and licenses shall be on display and available for inspection per Federal Communication Commission's rules and regulations.
B.D. authorizing the use of the communication equipment owned and
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operated by that service.
E. Each base of operations must have at least one open telephone line. Telephone numbers must be registered with each law enforcement agency and communications center in the Ccounty.
( 1) open telephone line. Telephone numbers must be registered with each law enforcement agency and communications center in the county.
F. Each ambulance shall be dispatched from the Ccounty communications center or an acceptable and approved alternative.
Section 13.0 Insurance No ambulance franchise shall be issued under this article, nor shall such franchise be valid after issuance, nor shall any ambulance be operated in the Ccounty unless there is at all times in force and effect either insurance coverage, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state, or a bond with personal or corporate surety, for each ambulance owned and/or operated by or for the ambulance service, providing for the payment of damages in the following sums:
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A. In the minimum sum of $5001,000,000.00 for injury to or death of one individual and a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per accident in accidents resulting from any cause for which the owner of such vehicle would be liable on account of liability imposed on him by law, regardless of whether the ambulance was being driven by the owner or
his agencyIn the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for injury to or death of individuals in accidents resulting from any cause for which the owner of the vehicle would be liable on account of liability imposed on him by law, regardless of whether the ambulance was being driven by the owner or his agent; and
B. In the minimum sum of $5100,000.00 for the loss of or damage to the property of another, including personal property, under like circumstances, in sums as may be required by the state or as approved by the county.In the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) for the loss of or damage to the property of another, including personal property, under like circumstances, in sums as may be required by the state or as approved by the county.
B.C. The franchisee shall hold harmless and indemnify the Ccounty from and against any and all liabilities, costs, damages, expenses, and attorney's fees resulting from or attributable to any and all acts and omissions of the franchisee. All franchisees shall maintain an errors and omissions policy in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00. To the extent that any such liabilities, costs, damages, expenses, and attorney's fees are compensated for by insurance, the franchisee shall not be required to reimburse the Ccounty or the insurer for the same
Section 14.0 Records Each franchisee under this chapter shall maintain the following records: A. Completed State Ambulance Call Reports (ACR) Record of
dispatch. The record of dispatch shall show time call was received, time ambulance dispatched, time arrived on scene, time arrived at destination, time in service, and time returned to base.
A.B. Record of dispatch, which shall show time call was received, time ambulance dispatched, time arrived on scene, time arrived
at destination, time in service and time returned to base. Trip
record. The trip record shall state all information required in subsection (1) of this section in addition to information on a form approved by the Ccounty. The trip record shall be so designed as to provide the patient with a copy thereof containing all required information. A copy of the trip record may serve as a receipt for any charges paid.
c. Trip record, which shall state all information required in
subsection (A) in addition to patient's address and telephone number, condition of patient, type of medical assistance administered before reaching hospital, total trip miles, schedule of changes, and name of attendant and driver. The trip record shall be so designed as to provide the patient
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with a copy thereof containing all required information. A copy of the trip record may serve as a receipt for any charges paid. Driver and attendant checklist and inspection report. The driver and attendant checklist and inspection report shall list contents and description of operations for each vehicle, signed by the individual verifying vehicle operations and equipment.
D. Daily report log, which shall be maintained for the purpose
of identifying all persons transported in any one day.. Other
data. Other data shall be submitted as requested by the Harnett County Emergency Medical Services DirectorEmergency Services Director or designee. county director of emergency services.
E. Daily driver and attendant checklist and inspection report. which shall list contents and description of operations for each vehicle, signed by the individual verifying vehicle operations and equipment. F. Data sheet, to be submitted on a monthly basis to the Harnett County Department of Emergency Medical Services.
Section 15.0 Rates and Charges A. Each franchisee under this chapter shall submit a schedule of rates to the Ccounty for approval and shall not charge more nor less than the approved rates without specific approval by the county.
B. No ambulance service shall attempt to collect rates on emergency calls until the patient has reached the point of destination, has received medical attention and is in a condition deemed by the physician fit to consult with the ambulance service; but such service may attempt to collect rates with the family or guardian of the patient once the patient is in the process of receiving medical attention.
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C. On non-emergency calls, or calls where a person requires transportation to a non-emergency facility, attempts to collect payment can be made before the ambulance begins its trip.
Section 16.0 Inspection of Records Authorized The Ccounty may inspect a franchisee's records, premises and equipment at any time in order to ensure compliance with this article and any franchise granted hereunder.
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HARNETT COUNTY
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency Medical Services
Franchise Application
February 2022
Emergency Medical Services
Franchise Application
Checklist
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Application submitted with the following:
Name and address of provider and owner
Resume of EMS training and experience of the applicant
Full description of type and level of service to be provided
Schedule of rates provided
List of radio frequencies and copy of FCC licenses
Is there at least one open telephone line to the base of operations, and is it registered with the
communications center? [ ] yes [ ] no
A description of applicant’s ability to provide 24 hour coverage, 7 days per week
Valid permit for each ambulance
Valid certificates for agency personnel (as issued by OEMS)
Does provider show evidence of the proper insurance coverage for vehicles?
[ ] yes [ ] no Errors and Omissions? [ ] yes [ ] no
Has the provider receiving county revenues provided adequate and complete information for
audit purposes? [ ] yes [ ] no
Has the applicant shown a reasonable effort to meet state standards and standards outlined in
the Franchise Ordinance? [ ] yes [ ] no
Will the proposed service fit within the existing service? [ ] yes [ ] no
Is there a need for the proposed service? [ ] yes [ ] no
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APPLICATION
For
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FRANCHISE
HARNETT COUNTY, N.C.
Date of Application: _________________________
I. APPLICANT:
A. Applicant/ Owner Information:
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________
Address/ Street: ______________________________________________
City/ State: ________________________, _______ Zip_______________
Telephone No. (at Base of Operations): ___________________________
Name of Owner: _____________________________________________
Address/ Street: ______________________________________________
City/ State: ________________________, _______ Zip_______________
Telephone No. (at Base of Operations): ___________________________
B. Category of Franchise Applied for (A separate application must be completed
For each category of service applied for):
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT: [ ] Non –Emergency Transport [ ] EMT (Basic)
[ ] Medical Responder [ ] First Responder
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT: [ ] EMT-I [ ] EMT-P
RESCUE SERVICES: [ ] Vehicle Extrication [ ] Light Rescue
[ ] Medium Rescue [ ] Heavy Rescue
C. Required Attachments:
1. Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation Charter or Assumed Name Certificate.
2. Resume of training and experience of the applicant in transportation and care of patients.
3. A copy of Organization’s By-Laws (if applicable).
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II. VEHICLE INFORMATION:
A. Listing of vehicles owned and operated by the Applicant (Attach list from OEMS)
B. Required Attachments:
1. Copy of Ambulance State Inspection Report for each Certified Vehicle.
2. Copy of current FCC Form 400 in the name of person providing service authorizing the use of
communication equipment.
3. Description of each two-way radio including channel capability and MHz Frequencies installed.
4. Copy of current Vehicle Insurance Policy meeting the requirements of the Franchise.
III. ORGANIZATION DETAILS:
A. Locations from which vehicles intend to operate (Attach list if necessary).
BUILDING/ STRUCTURE:
PHYSICAL
ADDRESS
SQUARE
FOOTAGE
BASE or
SATELLITE
B. Required Attachments:
1. Brief description of each facility identified in (B) above, including: location, area to be
served by the location, accurate estimate of minimum and maximum times to calls within the district
to be served, availability of sheltered parking and description of services provided at each location.
2. County map showing location of each facility identified in (A) above and area served.
C. How will the public obtain assistance from your organization?
D. How will your vehicles be dispatched?
E. Describe your capability to provide twenty- four (24) hour coverage, seven
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days per week for the area to be served (make attachment if necessary).
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION:
1. Schedule of proposed fees.
2. Copy of current OEMS permits for each ambulance.
3. Proof of valid personnel certifications as issued by OEMS.
4. Alphabetical roster of personnel with names, addresses, social security number, level of
certification, dates of certification and expiration, and position with the organization. Include training
completed by each member and verify training meets the requirements of the guidelines.
5. A copy of Liability Insurance Policy covering errors and omissions for provider personnel.
6. Such other information as may prove beneficial to the County in determining the capability of the
applicant to provide services in the County of Johnston including:
a. District(s) and area(s) of County proposed to be served.
b. Estimated annual number of calls for district proposed to be served.
c. Proposed date operation to begin.
I, the undersigned, certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge.
______________________________________________
Name and Title (Please Print)
______________________________________________
Signature
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MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2204-0002
REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear/ Development Services
REQUEST:
Landowner / Applicant: Charles T. Revels Jr et al; 72.59 +/- acres; Pin # 0654-59-9111;
From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Intersection of SR # 1415 (Rawls Church
Road) & US Hwy 401 North; Hector’s Creek Township.
Development Services staff recommends approval based on the Land Use compatabilty and
growth patterns in this area.
Additional Information:
At their June 6th meeting, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (4-0) to
recommend approval of application based on the Land Use Plan compatibility as well as the
nonresidential growth in this area.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Item 8
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REZONING STAFF REPORT
Case: PLAN2204-0002
Jay Sikes, Mgr. of Planning Services
jsikes@harnett.org
Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 814-8278
Planning Board: June 6, 2022 County Commissioners: June 20, 2022
Requesting a Rezoning from RA-30 to Commercial
Applicant Information
Owner of Record: Applicant:
Name: Charles T Revels, Jr et al. Name: Charles T Revels, Jr et al.
Address: 2217 N. Main St Address: 2217 N. Main St
City/State/Zip: Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 City/State/Zip: Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Property Description
PIN(s): 0654-59-9111 Acreage: 72.59
Address/SR No.: 5063 Rawls Church Rd (SR 1415)
Township:
(09) Johnsonville
(10) Lillington
(11) Neill’s Creek
(12) Stewart’s Creek
(13) Upper Little River
(01) Anderson Creek
(02) Averasboro
(03) Barbecue
(04) Black River
(05) Buckhorn
(06) Duke
(07) Grove
(08) Hectors Creek
Vicinity Map
Vicinity Map
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Physical Characteristics
Site Description: Site is currently vacant, agricultural land. Per the application, this request is based on
the potential relocation of a business, as well as hopes of future commercial development.
Surrounding Land Uses: Undeveloped land and agricultural uses, several non-residential uses (Triangle
South Industrial park and Mc-Vann, Inc), as well as low density residential.
Services Available
Water:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Well)
Other: Unverified
Sewer:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Septic Tank)
Other: unverified
Transportation:
Annual Daily Traffic Count:
- Along US 401: 6,500
- Rawls Church is 2,300
east of US 401, & 1,100
west of US 401.
Site Distances: Good
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Zoning District Compatibility
The following is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable
uses for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses.
CURRENT REQUESTED
RA-30 Commercial
Parks & Rec X X
Natural Preserves X X
Bona Fide Farms X X
Single Family X
Manufactured Homes,
(with design criteria)
Manufactured Homes
(SUP required)
Multi-Family
(SUP required)
Institutional X X
Commercial Services X
Retail X
Wholesale
X (SUP
required)
Industrial
Manufacturing
Land Use Classification Compatibility
ZONING LAND USE
Commercial EMU
Parks & Rec X X
Natural Preserves X X
Bona Fide Farms X
Single Family X
Manufactured Homes,
Design Regulated
Manufactured Homes
Multi-Family X
Institutional X X
Commercial Service X X
Retail X X
Wholesale X
Industrial
Manufacturing
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Site Photographs
Site Site
Rawls Church Rd street views & site
US 401 street views & site
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Evaluation
Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community.
REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is reasonable as there are
several nonresidential uses in this area.
Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification.
REASONING: The requested zoning to Commercial is compatible with the overall land
use classification of Employment Mixed Use, as well as within the Compatibility
Development Target area. Per the County’s Land Use Plan Employment Mixed Use
areas “are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic
development opportunities.”
Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested zoning would enhance or maintain the public health,
safety and general welfare due to the potential site improvements that could take
place.
Yes No The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for
reasonableness.
REASONING: Due to the size of these parcels and the Land Use compatibility, this
application does not need to be considered for a Small Scale rezoning.
Additional Information
Harnett County Economic Development Department comments:
“Commercial zoning along a heavily-traveled transportation corridor like US 401 could lead to new retail,
service, and dining options that would serve the surrounding residents, while also creating additional
property and sales tax revenues. We are excited about the future of our main transportation arteries
connecting Harnett County communities to adjacent marketplaces, and feel they are natural opportunities
to capitalize on revenues, while also creating new quality of life destinations throughout our County.”
On June, 6th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of this
application based on the growth in this area as well as compatibility with the County’s Land Use Plan.
Several Planning Board members voiced concerns about traffic as well as buffering against exiting
residential homes.
Two citizens spoke with concerns about buffering along their property.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…)
As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial would not have an unreasonable
impact on the surrounding community based on the nonresidential growth patterns of this area as well as
compliance with the County’s Land Use Plan. Therefore, i t is recommended that this rezoning request be
APPROVED.
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Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2205-0001
REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear/ Development Services
REQUEST:
Landowner / Applicant: Randy & Phyllis Mellott; 7.45 +/- acres; Pin # 1529-41-4393.000;
From RA-30 & RA-40 to RA-30 Zoning District; SR # 1707 (Neighbors Road); Averasboro
Township.
Development Services staff recommends approval based on the Land Use compatabilty and
residential nature of this area.
Additional Information:
At their June 6th meeting, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (4-0) to
recommend approval of application based on the Land Use Plan compatibility as well as the
similarity of the residential districts.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Item 9
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REZONING STAFF REPORT
Case: PLAN2205-0001
Jay Sikes, Mgr. of Planning Services
jsikes@harnett.org
Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 814-8278
Planning Board: June 6, 2022 County Commissioners: June 20, 2022
Requesting a Rezoning from RA-40 to RA-30
Applicant Information
Owner of Record: Applicant:
Name: Randy & Phyllis Mellott Name: Randy & Phyllis Mellott
Address: 298 Tanning Ridge Dr Address: 298 Tanning Ridge Dr
City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334 City/State/Zip: Dunn, NC 28334
Property Description
PIN(s): 1529-41-4393.000 Acreage: 7.45
Address/SR No.: Neighbors Rd (SR 1707)
Township:
(09) Johnsonville
(10) Lillington
(11) Neill’s Creek
(12) Stewart’s Creek
(13) Upper Little River
(01) Anderson Creek
(02) Averasboro
(03) Barbecue
(04) Black River
(05) Buckhorn
(06) Duke
(07) Grove
(08) Hectors Creek
Vicinity Map
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Physical Characteristics
Site Description: Site is currently used for agricultural purposes. This parcel is partially split-zoned, and
per the application, the owners wish to have this under one classification.
Surrounding Land Uses: There is mostly agricultural land in the area with some single family residential.
Services Available
Water:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Well)
Other: Unverified
Sewer:
Public (Harnett County)
Private (Septic Tank)
Other: unverified
Transportation:
Average Annual Daily
Traffic Count: ~250
Site Distances: Good
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Zoning District Compatibility
The following is a summary of potential uses. For all applicable uses
for each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses.
CURRENT REQUESTED
RA-40 RA-30
Parks & Rec X X
Natural Preserves X X
Bona Fide Farms X X
Single Family X X
Manufactured Homes,
(with design criteria) X
Manufactured Homes
(SUP required)
Multi-Family
(SUP required) X
Institutional X X
Commercial Services
Retail
(SUP required) X X
Wholesale
Industrial
Manufacturing
Land Use Classification Compatibility
The following is a summary of potential uses. For all applicable uses for
each Zoning district please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses.
ZONING LAND USE
RA-30 Ag & RR
Parks & Rec X X
Natural Preserves X X
Bona Fide Farms X X
Single Family X X
Manufactured Homes,
Design Regulated X X
Manufactured Homes
Multi-Family (via a SUP) X X
Institutional
Commercial Service
Retail
Wholesale
Industrial
Manufacturing
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Site Photographs
Site adjacent home & road view
adjacent homes & road view Site across the street
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Evaluation
Yes No The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community.
REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is reasonable, as the
requested zoning district is similar in nature to the surrounding area.
Yes No The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification.
REASONING: The requested zoning to RA-30 is compatible with the Land Use
Classification of Agricultural and Rural Residential. Densities in such a land use class
can range from 1-3 units per acre depending on soils and the character of adjacent
development.
Yes No The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested zoning to RA-30 would maintain the public health, safety
and general welfare due to the existing residential uses and zoning districts in the area.
Yes No The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for
reasonableness.
REASONING: Since the proposed zoning district of RA-30 is immediately adjacent, as
well a portion of the property is already RA-30, this application does need to be
considered a Small Scale Rezoning.
Additional Information
On June, 6th, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of this
application based on the growth in this area as well as compatibility with the County’s Land Use Plan.
No one spoke in opposition.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…)
As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-30 would not have an unreasonable impact on
the surrounding community and will maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare based on the
existing residential uses and compliance with the County’s Land Use Plan. Therefore, it is recommended
that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
Agricultural and Rural Residential: Primarily agricultural and forestry uses with some rural residential areas. These areas are
located outside of existing and future sewer service areas and rely on septic systems for wastewater treatment. They have a limited
road network and in some cases lie within High Quality Watershed or Water Supply Watershed areas. The lack of utility and
transportation infrastructure, the established low density development pattern and ongoing agricultural activities in these a reas
contribute to their rural character. This character can be enhanced by encouraging only low intensity uses, single family residential up
to one unit per acre and context sensitive rural design.
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HARNETT COUNTY
Fiscal Year 2023
Budget Ordinance
Item 10
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BUDGET ORDINANCE
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, in accordance with G.S. 159-13 of the North Carolina General
Statutes, that:
Section 1: Expenditures
The following expenditure amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the county government and its activities for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for the County:
Capital Reserve Funds
Board Of Education Capital Reserve Fund 2,421,528
Gen eral Government Capital Reserve Fund 762,111
Parks & Recreation Capital Reserve Fund 200,000
Sheriff's Capital Reserve Fund 462,285
Solid Waste Capital Reserve Fund 223,028
Solid Waste Post-Closure Capital Reserve Fund 237,350
Debt Service Funds
General Government Debt Service Fund 22,394,917
Harnett Regional Water Debt Service Fund 4,479,957
Solid Waste Debt Service Fund 347,950
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Enterprise Funds
Harnett Regional Water (HRW)
HRW Administration 6,683,229
Water Treatment Plant 7,374,278
Wastewater Treatment Plant 3,576,976
South Harnett Wastewater Plant 3,665,395
Water Distribution 5,999,230
Sewer Collections 5,818,148
Total Harnett Regional Water 39,656,150
Solid Waste 7,365,000
General Fund
Culture & Recreation
Culture & Recreation Appropriation 260,553
Library Department 1,870,521
Parks & Recreation Department 1,730,856
Economic & Physical Development
Community Development 457
Cooperative Extension 435,172
Cooperative Extension--Special Programs 129,129
Development Services 1,119,722
Development Services--Building Inspections 1,149,161
Economic Development 1,111,354
Education
Central Carolina Community College 1,752,605
Harnett County Board Of Education 25,421,589
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Allocation 12,000
NC Forestry Program 152,709
Soil & Water Conservation District 309,461
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General Government
Administration 1,190,488
Board Of Elections 557,332
Clerk Of Court 28,233
Facilities Maintenance 3,526,572
Finance 1,619,115
Fleet Maintenance 830,389
General Services 253,851
Governing Body 552,743
Human Resources 836,525
Information Technology 2,735,530
Information Technology--GIS 845,487
Legal Services 380,108
Register Of Deeds 784,075
Retiree Insurance 944,351
Tax 1,957,064
Human Services
General Services --Restitution 104,552
Health Department--Administration 6,900,343
Health Department--Senior Services 1,466,537
Mental Health 605,679
Social Services--Administration 2,195,906
Social Services--Adoptions 469,556
Social Services--Adult Medicaid 2,473,363
Social Services--Adult Services 1,126,422
Social Services--Child Care Subsidy 448,367
Social Services--Child Protective Services 2,379,695
Social Services--Child Support 1,678,869
Social Services--Energy Programs 1,237,433
Social Services--Family & Children's Medicaid 1,826,023
Social Services--Food Stamps 1,872,284
Social Services--Foster Care 3,201,657
Social Services--Fraud Prevention 386,272
Social Services--Medicaid Transportation 258,052
Social Services--Workfirst 378,470
Veterans Services 355,753
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Non-Departmental
Contingency 1,062,529
Transfers To Capital And Debt:
Capital Reserve Fund - Board of Education 1,431,528
Capital Reserve Fund - General Government 0
Capital Reserve Fund - Parks & Recreation 200,000
Capital Reserve Fund - Sheriff 450,000
Capital Reserve Fund - Transportaton 0
Debt Service Fund - General Government 11,000,000
Internal Service Fund - Fleet Services 100,000
Internal Service Fund - Information Technology 350,000
Special Revenue Fund - Tax Reappraisal 0
Special Revenue Fund - Veterans Treatment Court 0
Subtotal--Transfers to Capital and Debt 13,543,813
Public Safety
Animal Services--Animal Control 423,264
Animal Services--Animal Shelter 429,142
Emergency Services 1,098,031
Emergency Services--Emergency Management Grants 71,223
Emergency Services--Emergency Medical Services 10,281,853
Emergency Services--Medical Examiner 100,000
Emergency Services--Rescue Districts 4,174,699
Sheriff's Office 13,609,197
Sheriff's Office--Campbell Deputies 550,430
Sheriff's Office--Child Support Enforcement 84,707
Sheriff's Office--Emergency Communications 2,118,351
Sheriff's Office--Jail 6,576,374
Sheriff's Office--School Resource Officers 2,105,533
Transportation
Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS)—Transportation 1,494,757
Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS)--Administration 969,421
Harnett Regional Jetport 859,669
General Fund Total 141,415,378
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Internal Service Funds
Dental Insurance Internal Service Fund 650,000
Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund 191,875
Fleet Replacement Internal Service Fund 231,160
Flexible Spending Account Internal Service Fund 350,000
Health Insurance Internal Service Fund 11,003,500
Information Technology Internal Service Fund 2,751,960
Retiree Health Insurance Internal Service Fund 1,500,000
Unemployment Insurance Internal Service Fund 250,000
Workers Compensation Internal Service Fund 850,000
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Special Districts
The actual net proceeds from the property taxes levied within each district below and the sales tax collected on behalf of each district below
shall constitute the appropriation. All net taxes including sales tax shall be distributed to the appropriate district, as estimated below:
District
Total Revenue
FY 23 Rate
Produces
Averasboro School 394,862
Fire Districts
Anderson Creek 1,790,213
Angier 1,225,891
Benhaven 1,216,771
Benson 121,407
Boone Trail 560,471
Buies Creek 722,801
Coats/Grove 835,673
Crains Creek 72,560
Cypress Pointe 64,050
Dunn 1,760,911
Erwin 376,088
Flatbranch 607,500
Flatwoods 145,915
Godwin 6,612
Northwest Harnett 1,079,356
Spout Springs 2,607,457
Summerville 873,543
West Area 62,284
West Johnston 23,138
Total Fire Districts 14,152,641
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Special Revenue Funds
Asset Forfeitures Special Revenue Fund 282,416
Automation Enhancement & Preservation Special Revenue Fund 150,000
Concealed Weapons Permit Special Revenue Fund 250,000
Emergency Response Planning Special Revenue Fund 75,000
Emergency Telephone Special Revenue Fund 872,801
Fines And Forfeitures Special Revenue Fund 300,000
Radio System Special Revenue Fund 366,600
Sheriff's Execution Special Revenue Fund 200,000
Special Districts Special Revenue Fund 14,547,502
Workforce Development (WIA) Special Revenue Fund 834,964
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Section 2: Revenues
The following revenues are estimated to be available to fund the operations of the county government and are hereby approved for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for the county.
Capital Reserve Funds
Board of Education Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 2,421,528
Total Board of Education 2,421,528
General Government Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 762,111
Total General Government 762,111
Parks & Recreation Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 200,000
Total Parks & Recreation 200,000
Sheriff's Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 462,285
Total Sheriff's 462,285
Solid Waste Post Closure Fund Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 237,350
Total Solid Waste Post Closure Fund 237,350
Solid Waste Capital Reserve
Non-Revenue Receipts 223,028
Total Solid Waste 223,028
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Debt Service Funds
General Government Debt Service Fund
Taxes - Sales 11,394,917
Non-Revenue Receipts 11,000,000
Total General Government 22,394,917
Harnett Regional Water Debt Service Fund
Non-Revenue Receipts 4,479,957
Total Harnett Regional Water 4,479,957
Solid Waste Debt Service Fund
Non-Revenue Receipts 347,950
Total Solid Waste 347,950
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Enterprise Funds
Harnett Regional Water (HRW) Enterprise Fund
Service Charges - Invest Earnings 10,000
Service Charges - Other Services 575,000
Service Charges - Returned Check 11,500
Service Charges - Penalties 1,175,000
Service Charges - Water 24,850,000
Service Charges - Sewer 12,064,650
Service Charges - Energy 650,000
Sale Of Fixed Assets 10,000
Rents 160,000
Other Revenue 150,000
Total HRW Enterprise Fund 39,656,150
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Solid Waste Availability Fee 260,000
State 2,500,000
Service Charges - Invest Earnings 10,000
Service Charges - Returned Check 4,500,000
Service Charges - Penalties 20,000
Service Charges - Solid Waste 75,000
Total Solid Waste Enterprise Fund 7,365,000
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General Fund
General Fund
Ad Valorem Taxes - Real 69,290,000
Ad Valorem Taxes - Motor Vehicles 7,730,000
Ad Valorem Taxes - Real Delinquent 350,000
Ad Valorem Taxes - Penalties 275,000
Article 39 Sales Tax 8,455,000
Article 40 Sales Tax 6,673,000
Article 42 Sales Tax 979,000
Article 44 Sales Tax 5,309,000
Excise Tax 1,164,000
Federal 14,959,711
State 2,393,657
Local 43,693
Medicaid Hold Harmless 3,110,000
Service Charges - Departmental 12,944,951
Service Charges - Indirect Cost 1,536,530
Service Charges - Concessions 109,300
Service Charges - Invest Earnings 250,000
Contributions And Donations 12,700
Rents 128,740
Other Revenue 1,248,100
Transfers From - Special Revenue 80,000
Fund Balance Appropriated 4,372,996
Total General Fund Revenue 141,415,378
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Internal Service Funds
Dental Insurance Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 650,000
Total Dental Insurance 650,000
Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 191,875
Total Employee Clinic 191,875
Fleet Replacement Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 119,160
Miscellaneous Income 12,000
Non-Revenue Receipts 100,000
Total Fleet Replacement 231,160
Flexible Spending Account Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 350,000
Total Flexible Spending 350,000
Health Insurance Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 11,003,500
Total Health Insurance 11,003,500
Information Technology Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 1,748,415
Non-Revenue Receipts 1,003,545
Total Information Technology 2,751,960
Retiree Health Insurance Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 1,500,000
Total Retiree Health 1,500,000
Unemployment Insurance Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 250,000
Total Unemployment 250,000
Workers Compensation Fund Internal Service Fund
Service Charges 850,000
Total Workers Compensation 850,000
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Special Revenue Funds:
Asset Forfeitures Special Revenue Fund
Non-Revenue Receipts 282,416
Total Asset Forfeitures 282,416
Automation Enhancement & Preservation Special Revenue Fund
Service Charges 65,000
Non-Revenue Receipts 85,000
Total Automation 150,000
Concealed Weapons Permit Special Revenue Fund
Service Charges 250,000
Total Concealed Weapon Permits 250,000
Emergency Response Planning Special Revenue Fund
Miscellaneous Income 75,000
Total Emergency Response Planning 75,000
Emergency Telephone Special Revenue Fund
Taxes-Other 872,801
Total Emergency Telephone 872,801
Fines And Forfeitures Special Revenue Fund
Miscellaneous Income 300,000
Total Fines & Forfeitures 300,000
Radio System Special Revenue Fund
Service Charges 366,600
Total Radio System 366,600
Sheriff's Execution Special Revenue Fund
Service Charges 200,000
Total Sheriff's Execution 200,000
Special Districts Special Revenue Fund
Taxes-Ad Valorem 12,199,078
Miscellaneous Income 2,348,424
Total Special Districts 14,547,502
Workforce Development (WIA) Special Revenue Fund
Intergovernmental-Federal 834,964
Total Workforce Development 834,964
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Section 3: Board of Commissioners Compensation
The following is the salary schedule for the Harnett County Board of Commissioners for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June
30, 2023, as in accordance with G.S. 153A-28 and G.S. 153A-92:
Chairman $ 10,375 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
Vice Chairman $ 9,726 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
Commissioner $ 9,083 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
Section 4: Tax Levies
General Fund
There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of fifty-nine point one cent (.591) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed as of
January 1, 2022, for the purpose of raising revenue listed as Tax - Ad Valorem Tax in the Harnett County General fund in Section 2 of this
ordinance. The rate of tax, for the purpose of taxation, is based upon an estimated total valuation of real and personal property of
$11,781,772,762 and motor vehicles of $1,322,174,274 together with anticipated delinquent collections of $350,000 and penalties of $275,000,
should generate a total Tax - Ad Valorem of at least $77,645,000. FY 2022-2023 estimates for real and personal property and for motor vehicle
values are based on a property tax collection percentage of 99.4%, which is the collection percentage for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Special Averasboro School District Tax Levy
There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of two cents (.02) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1,
2022, located within the Special Averasboro School District for the raising of revenue for said Special School District. This rate of tax, for the
purpose of taxation, is based upon an estimated total valuation of property of $1,634,622,946 and an estimated collection rate of 99.4% and,
together with anticipated delinquent collections, should generate a total Tax - Ad Valorem of at least $394,862.
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Special Fire District Tax Levies
There is hereby levied the following tax rates per hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2022, located
within the Special Districts indicated below for the purpose of providing revenue for said Districts.
District FY 23 Rate
Anderson Creek 0.110
Angier 0.075
Benhaven 0.110
Benson 0.120
Boone Trail 0.080
Buies Creek 0.100
Coats/Grove 0.110
Crains Creek 0.100
Cypress Pointe 0.095
Dunn 0.090
Erwin 0.095
Flatbranch 0.130
Flatwoods 0.120
Godwin 0.150
Northwest Harnett 0.080
Spout Springs 0.120
Summerville 0.100
West Area 0.100
West Johnston 0.070
The Tax Administrator of Harnett County is hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed
in the office of the Harnett County Tax Department in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby
declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Harnett, and this order shall be a full and sufficient
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authority to direct, require, and enable the Tax Administrator to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on
account thereof, in accordance with the law.
Section 5: Board of Education
The following categories of funding are provided for the 2022 - 2023 budget year to meet the needs of the Harnett County Board of Education as
detailed in the Harnett County Schools 2022 - 2023 Budget Request dated April 26, 2022.
A.Current Expense:
On July 1, 2016, Harnett County adopted a funding formula to serve as a basis for providing current expense dollars to the
Harnett County Schools. This formula is based upon information provided by the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) for
student count (2nd month ADM) and the Three-Year Average of Appropriations provided by the County to the Schools. A more
detailed discussion of this policy can be found in the Harnett County Fiscal Policy.
Funding Formula Allocation:
NCDPI 2nd Month student count (March 18, 2022)19,186
Three-year Average Appropriation $1,075.00
Base funding, per Fiscal Policy $20,624,950.00
Plus, student count for charter schools 1353.5 $1,455,012.50
Total funding, per Fiscal Policy $22,079,962.50
For the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, the County will provide funding as follows:
Fiscal Year 2022 Allocation $24,680,604.00
Fiscal Year 2023 Current Expansion Request funding $740,985.00
Total Budgeted Appropriation $25,421,589.00
The total appropriation budgeted for Fiscal Year 2023 will provide a per pupil funding of: 1,237.69$
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B.Capital Outlay:
On July 1, 2016, Harnett County adopted a funding formula for capital and capital maintenance to provide an appropriation based on
an amount equal to 65% of the prior fiscal year ADM Lottery proceeds with the remaining 35% set aside for future land purchase or
debt payments. On March 31, 2021, Harnett County Schools was awarded a Needs-Based Capital Grant which results in the forfeiture
of lottery proceeds for five years. In order to not penalize the Board of Education for the forfeiture of lottery proceeds, the Board of
Commissioners has agreed to fund the capital and capital maintenance needs in the amount of $1,021,528.
C.Capital Improvements: In accordance with the approved FY 2022-2029 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), as amended in the FY
2022-2023 operating budget, $1,400,000 is hereby appropriated for school maintenance needs described in the CIP.
D.School Debt: Funds to continue to retire the debt for our public schools have been included. The amounts are as follows:
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2020 Limited Obligation Refunding Bonds
Interest 1,122,350
Principal 5,595,000
2012B Qualified School Construction Bonds
Interest 1,365,195
Principal 792,648
2016 Qualified School Construction Bonds
Interest -
Principal 220,000
2017 GO Bonds - Schools (Benhaven Elementary)
Interest 851,813
Principal 1,475,000
2020 GO Bonds for Erwin Elementary School
Interest 902,344
Principal 1,375,000
2021 GO Bonds for NW Harnett Elementary School
Interest 1,515,750
Principal 2,150,000
Total School Debt Payments 17,365,100$
E. Board of Education member compensation: In accordance with G.S. 115C-38 and G.S. 153A-92, the following maximum compensation
levels for the Harnett County Board of Education are established for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023:
Chairman $ 10,375 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
Vice Chairman $ 9,726 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
Member $ 9,083 per year +$ 610 per month (Travel)
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Section 6: Economic Development
Section 1 of this document includes funding for the following economic development purposes:
Personnel 462,285
Professional Consultants 70,750
Marketing/Advertising/Incentives 391,023
Impositions 38,000
Operations 92,896
Professional Dues 56,400
Total Economic Development 1,111,354
All of these funds will be used to promote development and infrastructure improvements in Harnett County.
Section 7: Periodic Financial Reports
The Finance Officer shall make available to each Department Director or their designee, access to that director's accounting data maintained on
the County's computerized financial management system. The level of access and the ability to manipulate said data shall be determined at the
sole discretion of the Finance Officer but shall be no less restrictive than the ability to view such data and generate reports of same. The Finance
Officer shall provide monthly expense and revenue reports to the Board of Commissioners in a manner and format agreed to by both parties.
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Section 8: Rates & Fees
The Board of Commissioners hereby declares that all rates and fees set forth in Attachment A: Rate & Fee Schedule are in effect during Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 and that the County has the authority to charge said rates and fees as set forth in Attachment A until rescinded or modified. The
following fees have been added, rescinded, or modified from FY 2021-2022 and are already reflected in Attachment A:
Department
New,
Increase or
Decrease Fee Name
Current
Fee
Amount Proposed Fee Amount Units
General Fund
Animal Services New
Rabies Vaccination-Field
Request 0.00 12.00 Each
Animal Services Decrease Canine Rescue Fee 45.00 0.00 First Three, Each
Animal Services Decrease Canine Rescue Fee 25.00 0.00 After Three, Each
Animal Services Decrease Feline Rescue/Rescue Only 16.00 0.00 Each
Development Services New Site Plan Revision Fee 40.00 40.00 Each
Development Services-Building
Inspections New Site Plan Revision Fee 40.00 40.00 Each
Emergency Medical Services Increase BLS Certification Card 3.25 5.00 Per Card
Emergency Medical Services Increase
Health Saver Certification
Card 18.00 25.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services Increase
Health Saver Required
Workbook 3.25 5.00 Per Book
Emergency Medical Services New ACLS Certification Card 0.00 10.00 Per Card
Emergency Medical Services New PALS Certification Card 0.00 10.00 Per Card
Emergency Medical Services New Heart Saver CPR/AED 0.00 25.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Heart Saver First-
Aid/CPR/AED 0.00 25.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Advanced Medical Life
Support 0.00 20.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Community Paramedic
Course 0.00 20.00 Per Clas
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Department
New,
Increase or
Decrease Fee Name
Current
Fee
Amount Proposed Fee Amount Units
Emergency Medical Services New Emergency Pediatric Care 0.00 20.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Emergency Vehicle
Operations Safety 0.00 15.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New First on Scene 0.00 15.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New Geriatric Education for EMS 0.00 15.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Principals of Ethics and
Personal Leadership 0.00 20.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Per-Hospital Trauma Life
Support 0.00 20.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New EMS Safety 0.00 15.00 Per Class
Emergency Medical Services New
Tactical Emergency Casualty
Care 0.00 20.00 Per Class
GIS/E911 Increase Specialty Map or Request 35.00 65.00 Per Hour
GIS/E911 Increase Map Book 20.00 25.00 Per Book
GIS/E911 Increase Road Sign 250.00 400.00 Per Sign
GIS/E911 Increase Address Sign (complete sign) 20.00 40.00 Per Sign With Pole
GIS/E911 Increase Address Sign (blade only) 15.00 35.00 Per Sign
Library Decrease Overdue Fines 0.10 0.00 Per Item Per Day
Health Increase Flaud QIV 65+ 91.41
Health Increase Fluzone QIV 45.41
Health Increase Flucelvax QIV 54.41
Health Increase Varicella 180.00
Health Increase Hep B Adult 69.00
Health Increase MMR-Adult 87.00
Health Increase Pneumonia Shot 119.00
Health Increase Menactra 152.00
Health Increase IPV 35.00
Health Increase Pentacel 101.00
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Department
New,
Increase or
Decrease Fee Name
Current
Fee
Amount Proposed Fee Amount Units
Health Increase Prevnar 235.00
Health Increase Rabies-Imovax 393.00
Health Increase Rotateq 95.00
Health Increase Twinrix 122.00
Parks & Recreation Increase
Anderson Creek Sr Center:
Class A - Per Participant 20.00 30.00 Per Class
Parks & Recreation Increase
Anderson Creek Sr Center:
Class B - Per Participant 10.00 20.00 Per Class
Parks & Recreation Increase
Anderson Creek Sr Center:
Class C - Per Participant 5.00 10.00 Per Class
Parks & Recreation Decrease
After School Care (April and
December) 120.00 100.00 Per Month
Parks & Recreation New
Shawtown Community
Development Center
Classroom – Hourly Rental 25.00 Per Hour
Parks & Recreation New
Shawtown Community
Development Center
Classroom – Half Day Rental 90.00 Per 4 Hour Block
Parks & Recreation New
Shawtown Community
Development Center
Classroom – Deposit
(Refundable) 50.00 Per Rental
Enterprise Funds
Harnett Regional Water Increase Water Tap Fee ¾-inch 800.00 1,200.00 Per Tap
Harnett Regional Water Increase Water Tap Fee 1-inch 1,500.00 2,200.00 Per Tap
Harnett Regional Water Increase Water Tap Fee 2-inch 2,500.00 3,500.00 Per Tap
Harnett Regional Water Increase Sewer Tap Fee – Residential 1,000.00 1,500.00 Per Tap
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Department
New,
Increase or
Decrease Fee Name
Current
Fee
Amount Proposed Fee Amount Units
Harnett Regional Water Increase
Sewer Tap Fee – Step Tank-
BL/Riverside 2,000.00 2,800.00 Per Tap
Harnett Regional Water Increase Sprinkler Tap Fee 300.00 500.00 Per Tap
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Section 9: Authorized Positions
The Board of Commissioners has authorized the following number of full-time positions budgeted by function/department.
FY 2023
General Government 103.00
Public Safety:
Sheriff 232.00
Emergency Service 8.50
Emergency Medical Services 86.00
Emergency Communications 27.00
Animal Services 9.00
Transportation 21.00
Environment Safety 4.00
Economic & Physical Development 27.00
Human Services:
Health 59.30
Social Services 197.00
Human Services (all others)15.70
Cultural & Recreational 27.00
Workforce Development 5.00
Emergency Response Planning Grant 0.50
Harnett Regional Water 110.00
Solid Waste 17.00
Employee Clinic 1.00
Total Positions Budgeted 950.00
Section 10: Personnel and Compensation
The Board of Commissioners has authorized the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to include:
A. Funding is included in the previously listed sections for the Employee Performance Pay Plan in the amount of 1.5% and a Cost-of-Living
Adjustment (COLA) in the amount of 3.0% and is to be administered in accordance with the Harnett County Personnel Ordinance.
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B. A County contribution of 5% of sworn law enforcement officers’ salary into the State supplemental 401K plan, regardless of employee
contribution, as required by G.S. 143-166.50(e).
C. A County contribution of 2% of general employees' (non-sworn law enforcement officers’) salary into the State supplemental 401K plan,
regardless of employee contribution.
D. The County shall pay the individual cost of medical and dental insurance of all regular full-time active employees. The monthly rates for
full time active employees are posted in the Rate & Fee Schedule.
E. Vision insurance is available for eligible full-time employees to purchase as an elected deduction. The County does not participate in the
cost of this insurance for the employee. The monthly rate for full time active employees is posted in the Rate & Fee Schedule.
F. The County will transfer $15.00 per full-time employee per month to the Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund to fund the employee
health clinic. The County will provide the service for all full and part-time employees and their dependents. Those retirees who are
covered by the County health insurance plan may also utilize the clinic. The employees will not be required to use leave while receiving
treatment at the clinic nor pay a co-pay for services received.
G. The County will transfer $10.00 per full-time employee per month to the OPEB Trust Fund to fund the OPEB Trust. Additionally, the
County will transfer $10.00 per sworn law enforcement employee per month to the OPEB Trust Fund to fund the LEOSSA Trust. These
funds will be placed into a special fund to be invested with the State Treasurer to accumulate for use in paying future benefits owed to
qualifying employees who separate from the County's employment.
H. Requests for new positions, salary adjustments, position reclassifications, transfers and/or department reorganizations will only be
considered by management as part of the annual budget process. Should the need arise to address one or more of these items during
the course of the fiscal year, the department will present their request to the County Manager who may address the matter based on
his/her level of discretion granted in the Personnel Ordinance. All requests for new positions will be required to be presented to the full
Board of County Commissioners at a regularly scheduled work session to obtain their approval at the following regular meeting.
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Section 11: Salary Grade Table
The Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Classification and Grade Table as set forth in Attachment B to be effective
from July 16, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Staff is hereby authorized to make modifications and adjust any and all pay ranges, accordingly, to
maintain the integrity of the table going forward.
Section 12: Reduction in State and Federal Funding
It will be the general policy of this Board that it will not absorb any reduction in State and Federal funds; however, the Board, in its discretion,
may amend the budget ordinance to appropriate additional funds to compensate for the reduction in State and Federal funds so long as the
ordinance, as amended, satisfies the requirements of G.S. 159-8 and 159-13. If the Board does not appropriate additional funds, the agency shall
reduce personnel or program expenditures to stay within the authorized County appropriation.
The policy is extended to any agency that is funded by the County and receives State or Federal funds. This shall remain in effect until otherwise
changed or amended by the Board of Commissioners. The County Manager is hereby directed to distribute this policy to each of the agencies
that may be involved.
Section 13: Fiscal Control Act
A. The County Manager and the Finance Officer are hereby directed to make any changes in the budget or fiscal practices that are required
by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. This shall extend to permitted consolidation of funds and “Single Tax Levies”
permitted in the Fiscal Control Act. Any changes made by this authorization shall be reported to the Board of Commissioners for their
approval. The known changes that follow shall in no way be a limitation to the County Manager and Finance Officer in complying with
said Act.
B. As provided by G.S. 159-25(b), the Board has authorized dual signatures for each check or draft that is made on County funds. The
signatures of the County Manager or the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the Finance Officer following proof or warrant,
shall be the authorized signatures of the County.
C. Department directors may request the transfer of line-item appropriations between cost centers under their jurisdiction. Transfers
made from salary and wage accounts shall not result in the increase of salary obligations. Transfers into capital outlay lines shall not
result in the purchase of additional capital items not previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. The County Manager, as the
budget officer, is hereby authorized to approve such transfers. All budget transfers as referenced herein will be reported at the next
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners as in accordance with G.S. 159-15.
D. The Harnett County Board of Commissioner's establish a capitalization threshold of $20,000 for equipment and vehicles, $100,000 for
renovations/improvements and $250,000 for new construction.
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E.The County Manager, who serves as the Budget Officer, is hereby directed to administer the budget within the following legal
parameters and the guidelines contained within the Fiscal Policy, adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on February
15, 2021, and incorporated by reference. A copy is attached as Attachment C.
1.Except where in conflict with C above, transfer funds within a department without limitation.
2.Transfer amounts of up to $5,000 between departments of the same fund with a memorandum report of such transfers at the next
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
3.Employ temporary help from time to time to meet the needs of county departments.
4.Transfer amounts of up to $50,000 from contingency to any department with a memorandum report of such transfers at the next
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Amounts of $50,000 or above must be approved by the Board of Commissioners.
5.Execute contracts provided that funds for the contract have been approved as part of the annual budget and the contract does not
exceed the funds appropriated, the contract’s term does not exceed three years, does not automatically renew beyond three years,
and all applicable state laws and county policies regarding purchasing are followed, and the contract does not exceed $100,000.
6.Execute on behalf of the Board of Commissioners any other contract, change order, purchase order or other instrument incurring
any obligation which is specifically approved by the Board of Commissioners.
7.Authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in settlement of any liability claims against the County or against any of its
officers or employees.
F.Other changes in this budget will be made by amendment only. Transfers between funds requires the specific approval of the Board of
Commissioners. Appropriation from contingency in a capital project fund can be made following previously adopted Best Management
Practices as listed in Attachment D.
Section 14: Capital Improvement Plans
General Government and Solid Waste Capital Improvements Plan
The General Government and Solid Waste Capital Improvements Plan was adopted on February 21, 2022, and is available in the Office of the
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and is included in the FY 2022-2023 Approved Budget Document. The plan is acknowledged as being a
working tool developed by the County staff to give guidance toward the County's general government infrastructure development and capital
needs. The amounts listed in the 2022-2023 fiscal year are approved as part of this budget ordinance, with the following changes:
A.The scheduled $100,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Greenway Capital Reserve is eliminated.
B.The scheduled $350,929 for replacement of EMS ambulances is increased to $402,451.
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Harnett Regional Water Capital Improvements Plan
The Harnett Regional Water Department Capital Improvement Plan was adopted on June 20, 2022, and is available in the Office of the Clerk to
the Board of Commissioners and is included in the FY 2022-2023 Approved Budget Document. The plan is acknowledged as being a working tool
developed by the County staff to give guidance toward the County’s water and sewer infrastructure development and capital needs. The
amounts listed in the FY 2022-2023 fiscal year are approved as part of this budget ordinance.
Section 15: Harnett Regional Water – Water and Sewer Ordinance
The Harnett Regional Water Department Ordinance is included for reference in Attachment F, and hereby remains in effect for the budget year
2022-2023.
Section 16: Document Availability
Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Tax Administrator, Budget Officer, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and to the
Finance Officer to be kept on file by them for their direction in the disbursement of funds and collection of taxes and fees.
Adopted this, the 20th day of June, 2022.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Brent Trout, County Manager
ATTEST:
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Dangerous Dog Appeal 20.00 20.00 20.00
Livestock at Large
Notice of Sale (State
Mandate) G.S §68-20
Notice of Sale (State
Mandate) G.S §68-20
Notice of Sale (State
Mandate) G.S §68-20
Large Livestock Adoption Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00
Small Livestock Adoption Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Poultry/Fowl Adoption Fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
Rabies Lab Testing / Container Fee 50.00 50.00 50.00
Animal pick-up (if animal is reclaimed)30.00 30.00 30.00
Animal boarding, per day (if animal is reclaimed)20.00 20.00 20.00
Adoption Fees:
Canine Adoption Fee (includes Rabies, Vacinations and microchip) 55.00 55.00 55.00
Feline Adoption Fee (includes Rabies and microchip) 45.00 45.00 45.00
Veteran's Adoption Fee 20.00 20.00 20.00
Small Animal Adoption Fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
Rescue Fees:
Canine Rescue Fee (first three canines, each)45.00 45.00 -
Canine Rescue Fee (after three canines, each) 25.00 25.00 -
Feline Rescue / Rescue only fee 16.00 16.00 -
ANIMAL
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Civil Summons:
First Offense 100.00 100.00 100.00
Second Offense 200.00 200.00 200.00
Third Offense 400.00 400.00 400.00
Current Quarantine:
If the animal is picked up 130.00 130.00 130.00
If animal is brought in 100.00 100.00 100.00
Rabies Vaccination 8.00 8.00 8.00
Rabies Vaccination (special clinic)5.00 5.00 5.00
Rabies Vaccination-Field Request 12.00
Wormer all dogs 5.00 5.00 5.00
Feline / Canine Testing 15.00 15.00 15.00
Paper List, per page 0.10 0.10 0.10
Labels, per sheet (30 per sheet)0.30 0.30 0.30
Fax, per sheet 0.20 0.20 0.20
CD ROM 3.00 3.00 3.00
Copies, per page 0.10 0.10 0.10
Postage actual cost actual cost actual cost
provided at no cost:
BOARD OF
ELECTIONS
ANIMAL
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
The State chair of each political party (1 list)
The County chair of each political party:
One in every odd number year
numbered year
Laminating:
9 x 11 1/2" pouch 0.25 0.25 0.25
9 x 14 1/2" pouch 0.35 0.35 0.35
12 x 18" pouch 0.50 0.50 0.50
25" wide roll $0.80 / ft $0.80 / ft $0.80 / ft
Replacement training certificates (each)1.00 1.00 1.00
Board of Adjustments:
Conditional use permits, residential 175.00 175.00 175.00
Conditional use permits, minor non-residential 200.00 200.00 200.00
Conditional use permits, neighborhood non-residential
200 plus $50 per
acre $500 max
200 plus $50 per
acre $500 max
200 plus $50 per
acre $500 max
Conditional use permits, community non-residential
200 plus $50 per
acre $1,000 max
200 plus $50 per
acre $1,000 max
200 plus $50 per
acre $1,000 max
Conditional use permits, regional non-residential
200 plus $75 per
acre $1,500 max
200 plus $75 per
acre $1,500 max
200 plus $75 per
acre $1,500 max
Conditional use permits, planned unit development
$175 plus $10 per
acre for commercial
and $3 res/ unit
(includes SFR &
MF, Max $1,500)
$175 plus $10 per
acre for commercial
and $3 res/ unit
(includes SFR &
MF, Max $1,500)
$175 plus $10 per
acre for commercial
and $3 res/ unit
(includes SFR &
MF, Max $1,500)
Conditional use permit, cell tower 200.00 200.00 200.00
COOPERATIVE
EXTENSION
BOARD OF
ELECTIONS
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Appeal or interpretation
$260 with refund
option
$260 with refund
option
$260 with refund
option
Variance 400.00 400.00 400.00
Variance, administrative 400.00 400.00 400.00
Re-inspect for Conditional Use permit 50.00 50.00 50.00
Planning Board:
Alternate plan review 200.00 200.00 200.00
Rezoning, first 10 acres 250.00 250.00 250.00
Rezoning, each additional acre 50.00 50.00 50.00
with maximum of 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Ordinance text amendment 250.00 250.00 250.00
Land Use Plan / Map Amendment 250.00 250.00 250.00
Mobile Home Park Plan 175.00 175.00 175.00
plus per lot charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
Major subdivision plat 500.00 500.00 500.00
plus per lot charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
Major subdivision plat - Revision to preliminary 100.00 100.00 100.00
plus per lot charge for new lots 20.00 20.00 20.00
Major subdivision plat - final plat 100.00 100.00 100.00
Re-inspection fee for final plats 50.00 50.00 50.00
Major subdivision plat final recreation fee, per lot 500.00 500.00 500.00
Minor subdivision plat w/o improvements 100.00 100.00 100.00
plus per lot charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
Minor subdivision plat with improvements 160.00 160.00 160.00
plus per lot charge 20.00 20.00 20.00
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Highway Corridor Overlay Review 60.00 60.00 60.00
Exempt Plats 30.00 30.00 30.00
Permits & Licenses:
Land Use permit 25.00 25.00 25.00
Land Use permit renewal 75.00 75.00 75.00
Sign permit, ground 50.00 50.00 50.00
Sign permit, wall $1/square foot $1/square foot $1/square foot
Sign permit renewal 100.00 100.00 100.00
Outdoor advertising signs (billboards)
refer to Commercial
building permit
refer to Commercial
building permit
refer to Commercial
building permit
Site plan, minor 100.00 100.00 100.00
Site plan, neighborhood 250.00 250.00 250.00
Site plan, community 400.00 400.00 400.00
Site plan, regional 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00
Site plan, renewal 100.00 100.00 100.00
Site plan, revision - - 40.00
Historic property application 25.00 25.00 25.00
Improvement guarantee review 400.00 400.00 400.00
Improvement guarantees, modification 200.00 200.00 200.00
Improvement guarantees, renewal 100.00 100.00 100.00
Mobile home park zoning inspection 150.00 150.00 150.00
plus per lot charge 7.00 7.00 7.00
Mobile home re-inspection, per trip 50.00 50.00 50.00
Vested rights certificate 400.00 400.00 400.00
Flood Permit 100.00 100.00 100.00
Letter of map amendment (LOMA) review 50.00 50.00 50.00
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Conditional letter of map amendment (CLOMA) review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Letter of map revision (LOMR) review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR) review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Watershed 100.00 100.00 100.00
Special nonresidential intensity allocation permit (SNIA)$1,000/acre $1,000/acre $1,000/acre
Watershed variance 400.00 400.00 400.00
Ordinances:
Unified Development Ordinance 30.00 30.00 30.00
Zoning Compliance (letter)75.00 75.00 75.00
Zoning Verification (letter)25.00 25.00 25.00
Copies:
Previously Issued Permit (per page)3.00 3.00 3.00
Maps 5.00 5.00 5.00
Board Meeting Recordings on CD 5.00 5.00 5.00
Cell Towers: y
church steeple)5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Collocated or combined wireless communications facility (i.e. basic
co-location)
$1,000 (per change
in General Statutes)
$1,000 (per change
in General Statutes)
$1,000 (per change
in General Statutes)
clock tower)6,000.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 g y
lattice, guided tower, monopole)7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Electrical:
Electrical permit (minimum)
$60/$120
after the fact
$60/$120
after the fact
$60/$120
after the fact
200 amps
$80/$160
after the fact
$80/$160
after the fact
$80/$160
after the fact
Over 200 amps
$90/$180
after the fact
$90/$180
after the fact
$90/$180
after the fact
Residential Solar Panels (new law requires 2 trips)$120 / $240 $120 / $240 $120 / $240
Residential Generator $120 / $240 $120 / $240 $120 / $240
Commercial Solar Panels
Based on Contractor's
Labor Cost
Based on Contractor's
Labor Cost
Based on Contractor's
Labor Cost
Residential Mechanical:
Minimum residential mechanical (ductwork & gas line only, etc.)
$60/$120
after the fact
$60/$120
after the fact
$60/$120
after the fact
Up to 2 residential unit replacement (includes electrical)
$90/$180
after the fact
$90/$180
after the fact
$90/$180
after the fact
More than 2 residential units (includes electrical)
$110/$220
after the fact
$110/$220
after the fact
$110/$220
after the fact
Commercial Mechanical
Up to 2 commercial unit replacement (includes electrical)90.00 90.00 90.00
More than 2 commercial units (includes electrical) 110.00 110.00 110.00
Manufactured Home:
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Travel Trailer
$125/$250
after the fact
$125/$250
after the fact
$125/$250
after the fact
Singlewide Mobile Home
$150/$300
after the fact
$150/$300
after the fact
$150/$300
after the fact
Doublewide Mobile Home
$200/$400
after the fact
$200/$400
after the fact
$200/$400
after the fact
Triplewide Mobile Home
$225/$450
after the fact
$225/$450
after the fact
$225/$450
after the fact
Plumbing:
Minimum Plumbing, 2 or less fixtures
$50/$100
after the fact
$50/$100
after the fact
$50/$100
after the fact
Water service line
$40/$80
after the fact
$40/$80
after the fact
$40/$80
after the fact
Sewer service line
$50/$100
after the fact
$50/$100
after the fact
$50/$100
after the fact
Residential Plumbing, more than 2 fixtures
$100/$200
after the fact
$100/$200
after the fact
$100/$200
after the fact
Insulation
$55/$110
after the fact
$55/$110
after the fact
$55/$110
after the fact
Miscellaneous:
Homeowner's Recovery Fund 10.00 10.00 10.00
Day Care or Group Home 100.00 100.00 100.00
Demolition (Residential or Commercial - requires asbestos report)75.00 75.00 75.00
First trip 50.00 50.00 50.00
Second trip (existing violations not corrected)100.00 100.00 100.00
Third trip 150.00 150.00 150.00
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SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Plan Review Fee (Residential)25.00 25.00 25.00
Plan Review (Commercial)50.00 50.00 50.00
Plan Review (Industrial)100.00 100.00 100.00
Site Plan Revision - - 40.00
Expired permits (6 months to 2 years)150.00 150.00 150.00
Expired permits over 2 years full cost full cost full cost
Change of use (n/a when building permits issued)100.00 100.00 100.00
Second home removal permit & inspection
$350 with partial
refund option for
compliance
$350 with partial
refund option for
compliance
$350 with partial
refund option for
compliance Swimming pools (does not include electrical) Moved from Mechanical $100/$200 after the fact $100/$200 after the fact $100/$200 after the fact
New Single Family Dwelling:
Description by dimension per square fee (heated and garage). Includes building,
electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation and t.s.p. permit
Up to 1,200 square feet
$600/$1,200
after the fact
$600/$1,200
after the fact
$600/$1,200
after the fact
1,201 to 2,000 square feet
$700/$1,400
after the fact
$700/$1,400
after the fact
$700/$1,400
after the fact
2,001 to 2,500 square feet
$805/$1,610
after the fact
$805/$1,610
after the fact
$805/$1,610
after the fact
2,501 to 3,000 square feet
$940/$1,880
after the fact
$940/$1,880
after the fact
$940/$1,880
after the fact
3,001 to 3,500 square feet
$1,045/$2,090
after the fact
$1,045/$2,090
after the fact
$1,045/$2,090
after the fact
3,501 to 4,000 square feet
$1,200/$2,400
after the fact
$1,200/$2,400
after the fact
$1,200/$2,400
after the fact
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
4,001 to 4,500 square feet
$1,290/$2,580
after the fact
$1,290/$2,580
after the fact
$1,290/$2,580
after the fact
4,501 to 5,000 square feet
$1,390/$2,780
after the fact
$1,390/$2,780
after the fact
$1,390/$2,780
after the fact
5,001 or more square feet
$1,390
plus $0.20 x sq. ft
$1,390
plus $0.20 x sq. ft
$1,390
plus $0.20 x sq. ft
Residential additions:
Attached and detached garage, storage buildings, renovations, and fire damage
renovation (building permit only)
0 to 500 square feet
$100/$200
after the fact
$100/$200
after the fact
$100/$200
after the fact
501 to 1,200 square feet
$175/$350
after the fact
$175/$350
after the fact
$175/$350
after the fact
1,201 to 2,000 square feet
$250/$500
after the fact
$250/$500
after the fact
$250/$500
after the fact
2,001 or more square feet
$325/$650
after the fact
$325/$650
after the fact
$325/$650
after the fact
Modular Home (fee includes electrical, plumbing and mechanical)
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
Modular Construction Trailer - Temporary
$125/$250
after the fact
$125/$250
after the fact
$125/$250
after the fact
Moved house or building (fee includes electrical, plumbing and mechanical)
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
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*Please note that there are additional fee requirements for additions or renovations to
Modular Home or Move House setups.
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family :
Fee is for each trade and is separate from the total cost of the project
$0 - $1,200
$80/$160
after the fact
$80/$160
after the fact
$80/$160
after the fact
$1,201 - $2,500
$160/$320
after the fact
$160/$320
after the fact
$160/$320
after the fact
$2,501 - $25,000
$300/$600
after the fact
$300/$600
after the fact
$300/$600
after the fact
$25,001 - $50,000
$500/$1000
after the fact
$500/$1000
after the fact
$500/$1000
after the fact
$50,001 - $100,000
$905/$1,810
after the fact
$905/$1,810
after the fact
$905/$1,810
after the fact
$100,001 - $200,000
$1,710/$3,420
after the fact
$1,710/$3,420
after the fact
$1,710/$3,420
after the fact
$200,001 - $350,000
$2,915/$5,830
after the fact
$2,915/$5,830
after the fact
$2,915/$5,830
after the fact
$350,001 - $500,000
$3,820/$7,640
after the fact
$3,820/$7,640
after the fact
$3,820/$7,640
after the fact
$500,001 - $750,000
$5,075/$10,150
after the fact
$5,075/$10,150
after the fact
$5,075/$10,150
after the fact
$750,001 - $1,000,000
$6,330/$12,660
after the fact
$6,330/$12,660
after the fact
$6,330/$12,660
after the fact
Each T-pole 60.00 60.00 60.00
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Fees in excess of $6,330 will require an additional .002 of each
added million dollars or portion thereof (i.e. $2,000,000 total cost:
2,000,000 - 1,000,000 = 1,000,000 x .002 = 2,000 + 6,330 = 8,330 total permit
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Commercial Modular Unit (any size) plus each trade cost
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
$375/$750
after the fact
Harnett County Board of Education Classroom Huts:
Single Room 100.00 100.00 100.00
Two Rooms 200.00 200.00 200.00
Three or more 300.00 300.00 300.00
Annual Fees:
Foster home inspection 25.00 25.00 25.00
Non-Compliance of Violations:
First reinspection for non-compliance, if code requirements are met 50.00 50.00 50.00
Second and subsequent inspections for non-compliance 100.00 100.00 100.00
Special User Permits for Specific Times:
Fireworks - Pyrotechnic Special Effects (Includes Site Plan Review)150.00 150.00 150.00
Tents & Temporary Membrane Structure (Includes Site Plan Review)100.00 100.00 100.00
Temporary kiosks or displays for merchandising - - -
Insecticide fogging or fumigation (Includes Site Plan Review)75.00 75.00 75.00
Explosive Materials (blasting permits):
90 days (Includes Site Plan Review)250.00 250.00 250.00
72 hours (Includes Site Plan Review)100.00 100.00 100.00
Amusement Buildings (Includes Site Plan Review)75.00 75.00 75.00
Carnivals and fairs (Includes Site Plan Review)75.00 75.00 75.00
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EMERGENCY
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Covered Mall Buildings (Includes construction plan review. Does not include individual
tenant spaces.)75.00 75.00 75.00
Exhibits, Trade Shows and Festivals (Includes Site Plan Review)75.00 75.00 75.00
Liquids Use, Dispensing, Storage, Transportation 75.00 75.00 75.00
Change in Liquid in Tanks 75.00 75.00 75.00
Manufacture or Process Liquids 75.00 75.00 75.00
Liquid Dispensing - AGST/UGST to Vehicles 75.00 75.00 75.00
Liquid Dispensing - Tanker to Vehicles 75.00 75.00 75.00
Liquid or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings 75.00 75.00 75.00
Private Fire Hydrants 75.00 75.00 75.00
Combustible Dust Producing Operations 75.00 75.00 75.00
Spraying or Dipping 75.00 75.00 75.00
Required Construction Permits:
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (Ansul/Sprinkler)
$50.00+ $2.00
per Nozzle Head
$50.00+ $2.00
per Nozzle Head
$50.00+ $2.00
per Nozzle Head
Fire Alarm Detection System and Related Equipment
$50.000+ $2.00
per initiating device
$50.000+ $2.00
per initiating device
$50.000+ $2.00
per initiating device
Standpipes 150.00 150.00 150.00
Certificate of occupancy certification (Final Inspection)50.00 50.00 50.00
Certificate of occupancy (Final Inspection) re-check per violation 50.00 50.00 50.00
Any Life Safety Construction Permits Requiring Plans Review Shall
also be applicable to the fee schedule indicated under the Plan
Any required permits not obtained prior to work being conducted shall
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SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
AGST/UGST (Above Ground/Underground Storage Tanks):
Removal (per tank) (Includes Site Plan Review)100.00 100.00 100.00
New installations (per tank) (Includes Site Plan Review)100.00 100.00 100.00
Reinspection (per tank)100.00 100.00 100.00
AGST/UGST Pipe Inspection (Includes Site Plan Review)100.00 100.00 100.00
Plans Review:
Up to 5,000 sq. ft.50.00 50.00 50.00
5,001 to 10,000 sq. ft.100.00 100.00 100.00
10,001 to 25,000 sq. ft.150.00 150.00 150.00
Over 25,000 sq. ft.250.00 250.00 250.00
Major Subdivision Site Plant (DRB Review and Inspection Fee)100.00 100.00 100.00
Commercial Site Plan Review 50.00 50.00 50.00
Revisions / Resubmittals 50.00 50.00 50.00
Imminent Hazard Violations:
Locked or Blocked exit doors
250.00 Each Exit Door /
Each Occurance
250.00 Each Exit Door /
Each Occurance
250.00 Each Exit Door /
Each Occurance
Exceeding Posted Occupancy Capacity w/failure to comply 250.00 Each Occurance 250.00 Each Occurance 250.00 Each Occurance
BLS:
Non-Emergency 393.80 393.80 393.80
Emergency 630.07 630.07 630.07
BLS Routine Disposable Supplies 75.00 75.00 75.00
ALS 1:
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Non-Emergency 472.55 472.55 472.55
Emergency 748.21 748.21 748.21
ALS 2:
Emergency 1,082.94 1,082.94 1,082.94
ALS Routine Disposable Supplies 90.00 90.00 90.00
Loaded Patient Mileage 13.33 13.33 13.33
Wheel Chair Van Transport :
Within Harnett County - mileage included 50.00 50.00 50.00
Outside Harnett County 3.00 3.00 3.00
Note: Fees are based upon the current NC Medicare/Medicaid Fee Schedule.
Specialty Care 1,279.82 1,279.82 1,279.82
Round Trip 829.50 829.50 829.50
Defibrillation 85.00 85.00 85.00
Intubation 125.00 125.00 125.00
IV Supplies 25.00 25.00 25.00
Oxygen 20.00 20.00 20.00
BLS Training (Organizations & Individuals):
Harnett County Resident 50.00 50.00 50.00
Non-Harnett County Resident 75.00 75.00 75.00
EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
BLS Certification Card 3.25 3.25 5.00
Health Saver Certification Card 18.00 18.00 25.00
Health Saver Required Workbook 3.25 3.25 5.00
Additional Training:10.00
ACLS Certification Card 10.00
PALS Certification Card 10.00
Heart Saver CPR/AED 25.00
Heart Saver First-Aid/CPR/AED 25.00
Advanced Medical Life Support 20.00
Community Paramedic Course 20.00
Emergency Pediatric Care 20.00
Emergency Vehicle Operations Safety 15.00
First on Scene 15.00
Geriatric Education for EMS 15.00
Principals of Ethics and Personal Leadership 20.00
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support 20.00
EMS Safety 15.00
Tatical Emergency Casualty Care 20.00
EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
SERVICES
Local Government & Non-Profit Agencies within Harnett County - cost of
certification card and workbook if applicable, no cost for training.
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Maps, Print Outs, Deed Plots or Copies printed on Copier (cost per page)1.00 1.00 1.00
Maps printed on Plotter:
Without Ortho's 6.00 6.00 6.00
With Ortho's 10.00 10.00 10.00
Without Ortho's on Poster Paper 16.00 16.00 16.00
With Ortho's on Poster Paper 20.00 20.00 20.00
Specialty Maps, Requests and Projects (hourly cost)35.00 35.00 65.00
Specialty Maps on Poster Paper - - -
Digital Data 35.00 35.00 35.00
Map Book 20.00 20.00 25.00
Police Departments, Towns and anyone who utilizes an 800 MHZ radio).25.00 25.00 25.00
Road Signs 250.00 250.00 400.00
Road Name Petition 500.00 500.00 500.00
Subdivision Name Change 500.00 500.00 500.00
Reflective Address Number Sign:
Complete 20.00 20.00 40.00
Sign Only 15.00 15.00 35.00
Post Only 10.00 10.00 10.00
GIS / E911
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
All Water Districts:
Flat Rate Water, Residential 1st 2,000 gallons 20.00 20.00 20.00
Per Thousand Water, Residential 5.50 5.50 5.50
Flat Rate Water, Commercial, 1st 2,000 gallons (flat)27.00 27.00 27.00
Per Thousand Water, Commercial (per 1,000 over 2,000)$5.50/1,000 $5.50/1,000 $5.50/1,000
Water Bulk Rate (per 1,000)$2.60/1,000 $2.60/1,000 $2.60/1,000
Water Bulk Rate - Capacity Owners $2.05/1,000 $2.05/1,000 $2.05/1,000
Water Bulk Rate- Woodlake $2.90/1,000 $2.90/1,000 $2.90/1,000
Hydrant 3/4" Meter Rental-Daily/Monthly/Yrly
$5 / $140 /
$1,200
$5 / $140 /
$1,200
$5 / $140 /
$1,200
Hydrant 3" Meter Rental-Daily/Monthly/Yrly
$10 / $280 /
$2,500
$10 / $280 /
$2,500
$10 / $280 /
$2,500
Institutional Rate Same as residential Same as residential Same as residential
Commercial, per month (50,000 gallon minimum/month)- - -
Energy Charges per 1,000 Water (Out of County Municipal Customers only)$0.25/1,000 $0.25/1,000 $0.25/1,000
HARNETT
REGIONAL
WATER
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
All Sewer Districts:
Flat Rate Sewer, Residential, no gallons 15.00 15.00 15.00
Per Thousand Sewer, Residential $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000
Flat Sewer, One person household 40.00 40.00 40.00
Flat Sewer, Two + person household 45.00 45.00 45.00
Flat Rate Sewer, Commercial, no gallons 40.00 40.00 40.00
Per Thousand Sewer, Commercial $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000
Institutional Rate, Minimum 250.00 250.00 250.00
Per Thousand Sewer, Institutional $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000 $6.00/1,000
Sewer Bulk Rate Capacity Holders (per 1,000)$2.30/1,000 $2.30/1,000 $2.30/1,000
Sewer Bulk Rate Linden Oaks $2.60/1,000 $2.60/1,000 $2.60/1,000
All Water Districts:
Water Tap On Fee, 3/4" Service (includes Capacity Use Fee)
$800.00
(total $2,800)
$800.00
(total $2,800)
$1,200.00
(total $3,200)
Water Tap On Fee, 1" Service (includes Capacity Use Fee)
$1,500.00
(total $3,500)
$1,500.00
(total $3,500)
$2,200.00
(total $4,200)
Water Tap On Fee, 2" Service (includes Capacity Use Fee)
$2,500.00
(total $4,500)
$2,500.00
(total $4,500)
$3,500.00
(total $5,500)
Meter Fees 3/4" Mechanical 70.00 70.00 70.00
Meter Fees 3/4" Electronic/Radio Read/Automatic Read 200.00 325.00 325.00
Sprinkler Tap 300.00 300.00 500.00
Water Tap, New District - Construction 200.00 200.00 200.00
Water System Development Fee, per lot 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Water System Development Fees - Commercial Based on SDF/Res Eq Based on SDF/Res Eq Based on SDF/Res Eq
Late or delinquent fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
HARNETT
REGIONAL
WATER
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
All Sewer Districts:
Sewer Tap on Fee, Residential, All Districts (does not include Sewer
Capacity Use Fee)
$1,000
(total $3,500)
$1,000
(total $3,500)
$1,500
(total $4,000)
Sewer Capacity Use Reserve Fee, All districts 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
Sewer Tap, Step Tank, Bunnlevel / Riverside
$2,000
(total $4,500)
$2,000
(total $4,500)
$2,800
(total $5,300)
Sewer Tap on Fee, Commercial Based on SDF/Res Eq Based on SDF/Res Eq Based on SDF/Res Eq
Sewer Tap Fees: All Residential 2,150.00 2,150.00 2,150.00
Septage Hauler Fees:
Basic Facilities Charge
truckload
truckload
truckload
Usage Charge $85.00/1,000 $85.00/1,000 $85.00/1,000
All Water & Sewer Districts:
Deposits, Owner, Water 25.00 25.00 25.00
Deposits, Owner, Water (if credit is denied due to unpaid utilities)50.00 50.00 50.00
Deposits, Owner, Sewer 25.00 25.00 25.00
Deposits, Owner, Sewer (if credit is denied due to unpaid utilities)50.00 50.00 50.00
Deposits, Rental, Water 50.00 50.00 50.00
Deposits, Rental, Water (if credit is denied due to unpaid utilities)100.00 100.00 100.00
Deposits, Rental, Sewer 50.00 50.00 50.00
Deposits, Rental, Sewer (if credit is denied due to unpaid utilities)100.00 100.00 100.00
Deposits, 3/4" Hydrant Meter-Refundable 250.00 250.00 250.00
Deposits, 3" Hydrant Meter-Refundable 500.00 500.00 500.00
Setup Fees 15.00 15.00 15.00
After Hours Call Out 50.00 50.00 50.00
Transfer Fee 15.00 15.00 15.00
Water Samples $30 & up $30 & up $30 & up
HARNETT
REGIONAL
WATER
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
All Water & Sewer Districts (con't):
Reconnect Fees 40.00 40.00 40.00
Damaged Fees - as allowed by the State $100 & up $100 & up $100 & up
Preliminary Plan Review - all projects 250.00 250.00 250.00
Construction Phase Review - per residential equivalent unit 40.00 40.00 40.00
Meters:
3/4" Mechanical 70.00 70.00 70.00
3/4" Electronic/Radio Read/Automatic Read 200.00 325.00 325.00
1"300.00 450.00 450.00
1 1/2"525.00 525.00 525.00
2" 2,050.00 2,050.00 2,050.00
Miscellaneous Fees:
Camp/sport/college physicals Moved to CH Services Moved to CH Services Moved to CH Services
17P (Prenatal Patients Only)125.00 125.00 125.00
DTaP 50.00 50.00 50.00
Flu Vaccine, Prsrv free / Fluzone 48.00 48.00 45.41
Flu Vaccine Quad 55.00 55.00 54.41
Flu Vaccine (Super) / Fluzone High Dose age 65>78.00 78.00 91.41
Flu Vaccine Trivalent MDV 40.00 40.00 40.00
Hep B 60.00 60.00 69.00
Hepatitis A Vaccine 45.00 45.00 45.00
MMR - Adult 75.00 75.00 87.00
Pneumonia shot 105.00 105.00 119.00
PPD/TB Skin Test 25.00 25.00 25.00
Menactra 135.00 135.00 152.00
HEALTH
HARNETT
REGIONAL
WATER
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
HPV Vaccine (3 dose)720.00 720.00 720.00
IPV 30.00 30.00 35.00
Kinrix (IPV, Dtap)60.00 60.00 60.00
Pentacel (Dtap, IPV, HIB)88.00 88.00 101.00
Prevnar (PCV13)210.00 210.00 235.00
Proquad (MMR & Varicella)232.00 232.00 232.00
Rabies 300.00 300.00 393.00
Rotateq 79.00 79.00 95.00
Shingriz (only patients 50-64)182.00 182.00 182.00
Twinrix (Hep A & Hep B Combination)95.00 95.00 122.00
Varicella (Meninigitis)145.00 145.00 180.00
Tele health originating site facility fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Adult Health Physicals
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Blood sugars
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Child Health Services
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Care Coordination for Children Medicaid Medicaid Medicaid
Chronic Disease/Diabetes
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Family Planning
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
OBCM - OB Care Management Medicaid Medicaid Medicaid
Pregnancy Test
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Prenatal Program Services
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
Sliding Fee, Ins.
Medicaid
HEALTH
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
STD Control/Treatment Insurance,
Medicaid
Insurance,
Medicaid
Insurance,
Medicaid
TB Control Treatment Medicaid Medicaid Medicaid
Environmental Health Fees:
Inorganic/Organic Water Samples 100.00 100.00 100.00
Water samples / Microbiology 50.00 50.00 50.00
Improvement / Septic Tank Permit 750.00 750.00 750.00
Return Trip Fee ( if not properly marked)25.00 25.00 25.00
Existing tanks 100.00 100.00 100.00
Swimming pool permits 200.00 200.00 200.00
Swimming pool reinspection fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Tattoo Artist Permits 500.00 500.00 500.00
Temporary Tattoo Artist Permits 125.00 125.00 125.00
Plan Review for Food & Lodging 200.00 200.00 200.00
Pool Plan Review 300.00 300.00 300.00
Well Fees 250.00 250.00 250.00
Engineered Option Permit Fee 225.00 225.00 225.00
Simple Revision Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Revison Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00
Expansion / Relocation Fee 375.00 375.00 375.00
Drain Field Redesign 100.00 100.00 100.00
(based on Federal Poverty level) Sliding Fee Scale Sliding Fee Scale Sliding Fee Scale
Medicaid Reimbursement Schedule
Based on Current
Medicaid Rates
Based on Current
Medicaid Rates
Based on Current
Medicaid Rates
HEALTH
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Current Customers (all amounts are per hour of service):
Technical Support Services - No Block of Time 95.00 95.00 95.00
Block of 50 hours of Technical Support Services 80.00 80.00 80.00
Block of 100 hours of Technical Support Services 75.00 75.00 75.00
Block of 200 hours of Technical Support Services 70.00 70.00 70.00
Block of 300 hours of Technical Support Services 65.00 65.00 65.00
Block of 400 hours of Technical Support Services 60.00 60.00 60.00
Overages if block of hours chosen 85.00 85.00 85.00
New Customers (all amounts are per hour of service):
Technical Support Services - No Block of Time 110.00 110.00 110.00
Block of 15 hours of Technical Support Services 105.00 105.00 105.00
Block of 25 hours of Technical Support Services 95.00 95.00 95.00
Block of 50 hours of Technical Support Services 80.00 80.00 80.00
Block of 100 hours of Technical Support Services 75.00 75.00 75.00
Block of 200 hours of Technical Support Services 70.00 70.00 70.00
Block of 300 hours of Technical Support Services 65.00 65.00 65.00
Block of 400 hours of Technical Support Services 60.00 60.00 60.00
Overages if block of hours chosen 85.00 85.00 85.00
Email Hosting (all amounts are per month per user):
Microsoft Exchange Mailbox under 100 users 7.00 7.00 7.00
Microsoft Exchange Mailbox 100 users or more 6.00 6.00 6.00
Virtual Server Space and 1TB of Storage (per month) 400.00 400.00 400.00
Netmotion VPN (per month per user) 6.00 6.00 6.00
IT
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Additional Hosted Virtual Server (per month) 100.00 100.00 100.00
VoIP / FoIP Line and Maintenance (per month) 12.50 12.50 12.50
10MB Internet (per month) 75.00 75.00 75.00
Copy & Printer Fees:
Black & White, per page (8 1/2 x 11)0.10 0.10 0.10
Black & White, per page (11 x 17)0.20 0.20 0.20
Color, per page (8 1/2 x 11)1.00 1.00 1.00
Color, per page (11 x 17)2.00 2.00 2.00
Overdue Fines:
to a maximum of $10)0.10 0.10 -
Launchpads, per day (up to maximum of $25)1.00 1.00 1.00
DVDs, per day (maximum of $20)0.50 0.50 0.50
Replacement Library Card 1.00 1.00 1.00
Fax fees (no international faxes sent or received):
Local, per page 0.10 0.25 0.25
Long distance, per page 1.00 0.25 0.25
All incoming faxes, per page 0.10 0.25 0.25
Cold Lamination, per ft.0.75 0.75 0.75
All Library Materials
Lost Items
Purchase cost
of item
Purchase cost
of item
Purchase cost
of item
Damaged beyond use
Purchase cost
of item
Purchase cost
of item
Purchase cost
of item
IT
LIBRARY
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Books
Markings on pages non-obstructing of text 5.00 5.00 5.00
Torn pages 5.00 5.00 5.00
Torn cover 5.00 5.00 5.00
Minor liquid damage 5.00 5.00 5.00
AudioBooks, DVDs, and Kits
Audiobook bag missing 2.00 2.00 2.00
Audiobook missing disc 10.00 10.00 10.00
Audiobook-case damage 8.00 8.00 8.00
AudioVox Charger 5.00 5.00 5.00
Missing Audio CD case 1.00 1.00 1.00
Missing DVD case 2.00 2.00 2.00
Missing DVD Bonus Material 5.00 5.00 5.00
Missing Kit Items
Purchase Cost
of item
Purchase Cost
of item
Purchase Cost
of item
Damaged or missing cover art (Audiobooks, Music CDs, DVDs)1.00 1.00 1.00
Damaged or missing Literacy Kit Container 14.00 14.00 14.00
LaunchPads
Damaged beyond repair or missing electronic device 70.00 70.00 70.00
Missing or damaged Launch USB cord 7.00 7.00 7.00
Missing or damaged LaunchPad case 13.00 13.00 13.00
Missing or damaged LaunchPad power adapter 8.00 8.00 8.00
Missing or damaged LaunchPad bumper 9.00 9.00 9.00
Magazines
Damaged (torn pages)3.00 3.00 3.00
LIBRARY
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Employee Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Subsistence Per Diem (subject to County travel policy):
Breakfast 7.00 7.00 GSA Rate
Lunch 13.00 13.00 GSA Rate
Dinner 26.00 26.00 GSA Rate
Medical Insurance (monthy):
Employee Only (County pays)804.48 863.05 906.00
Employee + Spouse (Employee pays)339.96 339.96 339.96
Employee + Child(ren) (Employee pays)314.03 314.03 314.03
Employee + Family (Employee pays)709.54 709.54 709.54
Dental Insurance (monthly):
Employee Only (County pays)29.89 32.00 32.00
Employee + Spouse (Employee pays)30.46 30.46 30.46
Employee + Child(ren) (Employee pays)34.04 34.04 34.04
Employee + Family (Employee pays)85.44 85.44 85.44
Vision Insurance:
Employee Only (Employee Pays)6.46 6.46 6.46
Employee + Spouse (Employee Pays)12.28 12.28 12.28
Employee + Child(ren) (Employee Pays)12.93 12.93 12.93
Employee + Family (Employee Pays)19.00 19.00 19.00
Medicare Supplement amount for qualified retirees not to exceed $200 not to exceed $200 not to exceed $200
Returned Check Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Current IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate
MISCELLANEOUS
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Ball fields / Multipurpose fields:
1st hour 15.00 15.00 15.00
each additional hour 15.00 15.00 15.00
per hour with lights 25.00 25.00 25.00
half day (up to 5 hours)60.00 60.00 60.00
half day with lights (up to 5 hours)100.00 100.00 100.00
full day 125.00 125.00 125.00
full day with lights 150.00 150.00 150.00
Ball field preparation (lining & dragging)20.00 20.00 20.00
Each additional field preparation 10.00 10.00 10.00
Rapid dry (per bag)15.00 15.00 15.00
Multipurpose field preparation 30.00 30.00 30.00
Picnic Shelter:
per hour 15.00 15.00 15.00
discount for 3 hour or more rental (10.00) (10.00) (10.00)
Tennis Courts:
per hour 5.00 5.00 5.00
per hour with lights 10.00 10.00 10.00
Gyms:
per hour 50.00 50.00 50.00
per full day 350.00 350.00 350.00
Deposit required for any rentals over 2 hours 100.00 100.00 100.00
party package (includes 1 hour meeting room rental at BTCC)70.00 70.00 70.00
Multi-purpose Rooms:
PARKS &
RECREATION
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Barbecue Creek Park Room
per hour 20.00 20.00 20.00
per 4 hour block 75.00 75.00 75.00
refundable deposit 50.00 50.00 50.00
Anderson Creek Senior Center
per hour 35.00 35.00 35.00
per 4 hour block 130.00 130.00 130.00
refundable deposit 100.00 100.00 100.00
Boone Trail Community Center Meeting Room
per hour 25.00 25.00 25.00
per 4 hour block 90.00 90.00 90.00
refundable deposit 50.00 50.00 50.00
Shawtown Community Development Center Classroom
per hour - - 25.00
per 4 hour block - - 90.00
refundable deposit - - 50.00
Late fee for rental 10.00 10.00 10.00
Recreation Fees:
Anderson Creek Senior Center Programs
Class A - per participant 20.00 20.00 30.00
Class B - per participant 10.00 10.00 20.00
Class C - per participant 5.00 5.00 10.00
Adult Kickball (per team)275.00 275.00 275.00
Adult Softball -- Mens (per team) requires 2 umpires 550.00 550.00 550.00
Adult Softball -- Women's (per team) requires 1 umpire 500.00 500.00 500.00
PARKS &
RECREATION
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Co-ed Softball Team Fee 450.00 450.00 450.00
Co-ed Softball Participant Fee 40.00 40.00 40.00
Senior Golf Tournament Participant Fee (could vary depending on course)30.00 30.00 30.00
Couch to 5K 10.00 10.00 10.00
Open Gym
Daily Pass 1.00 1.00 1.00
6 Month Pass 30.00 30.00 30.00
12 Month Pass 50.00 50.00 50.00
Summer Camp
Weekly (County Resident)110.00 110.00 110.00
Weekly (Out of County Resident)120.00 120.00 120.00
Late pickup fee 1.00 / minute 1.00 / minute 1.00 / minute
Afterschool Care
Monthly 120.00 120.00 100.00
Weekly 40.00 40.00 40.00
10% discount on children after 1st child (same household)10 % discount 10 % discount 10 % discount
Teacher workday 20.00 20.00 20.00
Later pickup fee 1.00 / minute 1.00 / minute 1.00 / minute
Leisure / Fitness Programs and Activities Varies Varies Varies
Late fee per program 10.00 10.00 10.00
Movies in the Park Sponsorship:
Gold level (3 movies, naming rights)900.00 900.00 900.00
PARKS &
RECREATION
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Silver level (3 movies)375.00 375.00 375.00
Bronze level (1 movie)150.00 150.00 150.00
Nickel level (co-sponsor 1 movie)
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
FBO - Full Service 900.00 900.00 900.00
FBO/SASO - Aircraft Maintenance 900.00 900.00 900.00
FBO/SASO - Flight Training 900.00 900.00 900.00
FBO/SASO - Aircraft Charter or Taxi 900.00 900.00 900.00
FBO/SASO - Aircraft Rental 900.00 900.00 900.00
FBO/SASO - Ground Services (cleaning, servicing)900.00 900.00 900.00
Facility Fee Not to exceed $25 Not to exceed $25 Not to exceed $25
Fee assessed based upon service provided for commercial aviation
Parking Fee:
Per day 10.00 10.00 10.00
Per month 50.00 50.00 50.00
Open Hangar / Shade, per month 100.00 100.00 100.00
After hours call out service fee, per trip Not to exceed $100 Not to exceed $100 Not to exceed $100
Fee assessed based upon service provided and qualified purchases
Fuel Flowage Fee for Delivered Fuel (negotiated sliding scale)
per gallon
per gallon
per gallon
**All FBO/SASO fees are annual unless otherwise noted
REGIONAL
JETPORT
Fee can be waived based upon other qualified purchases such as fuel, aviation
fuel/oil products, navigation aids and other KHRJ provided products
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
General Recordings:
First 15 pages ($6.20 is paid to the State Treasurer)26.00 26.00 26.00
Each additional pages 4.00 4.00 4.00
Deed Recordings:
First 15 pages ($6.20 is paid to the State Treasurer)26.00 26.00 26.00
Each additional pages 4.00 4.00 4.00
DT Recordings:
First 15 35 pages ($6.20 is paid to the State Treasurer)64.00 64.00 64.00
Each additional page 4.00 4.00 4.00
Additional assignment instrument index reference, each 10.00 10.00 10.00
Multiple Instrument fee 10.00 10.00 10.00
Non Standard Document Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00
Additional party to index in excess of 20, each 2.00 2.00 2.00
of Revenue; less 2% Administrative cost)2.00 2.00 2.00
Certified copies:
First Page 5.00 5.00 5.00
Each additional page 2.00 2.00 2.00
UCC copies 1.00 1.00 1.00
Xerox copies 0.10 0.10 0.10
Outgoing faxes - local, per page
Local, per page 0.10 0.10 0.10
Long distance, per page 0.50 0.50 0.50
REGISTER OF
DEEDS
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Deaths 10.00 10.00 10.00
Marriage license copies 10.00 10.00 10.00
Birth amendments 20.00 20.00 20.00
Legitimations 20.00 20.00 20.00
Delayed births 20.00 20.00 20.00
Notary oaths 10.00 10.00 10.00
out of County births issued by Register of Deeds.)24.00 24.00 24.00
Births 10.00 10.00 10.00
UCC's 38.00 38.00 38.00
g
Instruction. County keeps $25)60.00 60.00 60.00
Lamination of births & marriages 2.00 2.00 2.00
Maps 21.00 21.00 21.00
Right-of-Way plans 21.00 21.00 21.00
Certified copies of maps 5.00 5.00 5.00
Notary acts 5.00 5.00 5.00
REGISTER OF
DEEDS
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Torren fees original plots:
First page 26.00 26.00 26.00
Each additional page 4.00 4.00 4.00
Torren fees recording new certificate:
First page 31.00 31.00 31.00
Each additional page 2.00 2.00 2.00
Corporations:
First page 26.00 26.00 26.00
Each additional page 4.00 4.00 4.00
Uncertified map copies 0.50 0.50 0.50
Copies of plats/plans larger than 18 X 24 1.00 1.00 1.00
Lamination of paper, per foot 0.50 0.50 0.50
Juvenile Restitution Service Fees:
1 Juvenile per hour 7.25 7.25 7.25
2 Juveniles per hour 14.50 14.50 14.50
3 Juveniles per hour 21.75 21.75 21.75
4 Juveniles per hour 29.00 29.00 29.00
5 Juveniles per hour 36.25 36.25 36.25
RESTITUTION
REGISTER OF
DEEDS
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Service fee:
Per person - in state (State mandated)30.00 30.00 30.00
Per person - out of state 30.00 30.00 30.00
Pistol permits 5.00 5.00 5.00
Fingerprints:
In County Residents
$5 additional
$5 additional
$5 additional
Out of County Residents
$10 additional
$10 additional
$10 additional
Copy of reports 3.00 3.00 3.00
Local Jail Fee:
Per day 5.00 5.00 5.00
State reimbursement, per day 18.00 18.00 18.00
Inmate medical, per visit 5.00 10.00 10.00
Concealed handgun application:
New 90.00 90.00 90.00
Renewal 75.00 75.00 75.00
Concealed sign 1.00 1.00 1.00
Nartest Drug Testing Fee - - -
Storage Fee, per day - - -
SHERIFF
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
NC Health Choice Annual Fees:
One Child 50.00 50.00 50.00
Multiple Children 100.00 100.00 100.00
Adoption - preplacement assessments 1,300.00 1,300.00 1,300.00
Adoption - report to court 200.00 200.00 200.00
HCWD - Health Coverage for Workers with Disabilities 50.00 50.00 50.00
Home Study 400.00 400.00 400.00
Adoption Initial Search Intermediary Fee (fees charged to locate parties
involved in an adoption or the retrieval of background information in accordance
with NCGS 48-9-101, 104, and 109). 250.00 250.00 250.00
Adoption Additional Services Intermediary Fee, per hour (extended
provision of services to facilitate the exchange of information or personal contact
between parties involved in an adoption if the initial search is not successful). 75.00 75.00 75.00
Case record copy fee:
First page 2.00 2.00 2.00
Multiple pages 0.25 0.25 0.25
CSE NPA application fees - a non-public application fee collected in
the amount of $10 or $25 , based upon income and the number in a 10/25 10/25 10/25
Governmental Complex meeting room fee (per day)N/A N/A N/A
SOCIAL
SERVICES
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Furniture/Toys/Electronics (indoor or outdoor), per ton 45.00 45.00 45.00
Collection/hauler permits (annual)125.00 125.00 125.00
Availability Fee (Household solid waste fee) 80.00 80.00 80.00
Recycling fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
Landfill tipping fee:
Construction & demolition, per ton 48.00 48.00 48.00
Land clearing/ inert debris and yard waste, per ton 30.00 30.00 30.00
All other non-household/recycling items, per ton 45.00 45.00 45.00
Uncertified tires, per ton 76.00 76.00 76.00
Illegal waste, per ton 106.00 106.00 106.00
Disposal of single wide Not allowed per 0.00 0.00 0.00
Disposal of double wide G.S. 130A-309.113 0.00 0.00 0.00
Mattress / Box Spring (all sizes)5.00 5.00 5.00
Minimum Charge per Load 5.00 5.00 5.00
Screened Mulch Cost + 10%Cost + 10%Cost + 10%
Surcharge for digging out loads 100.00 100.00 100.00
Fine for including trash bags or debris in LCID 100.00 100.00 100.00
Solid waste citation 100.00 100.00 100.00
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Garnishment Fee:
Employee 30.00 30.00 30.00
Employer 30.00 30.00 30.00
Bank Attachment Fee 60.00 60.00 60.00
Advertising Fee 5.00 5.00 5.00
Returned Check Fee
10% of face
amount or $25.00,
whichever is greater
10% of face
amount or $25.00,
whichever is greater
10% of face
amount or $25.00,
whichever is greater
TAX
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ATTACHMENT A: RATE AND FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Changes from the previous year are highlighted) 6/20/22
DEPARTMENT TYPE OF FEE 2020 - 2021 2021 - 2022 2022 - 2023
ADOPTED
Dial-A-Ride - within City limits, one way 3.00 3.00 3.00
Outside city limits, one way 3.00 3.00 3.00
Out of County, medical trips only 5.00 5.00 5.00
Senior discount (one way)2.00 2.00 2.00
Medicaid Approved Transportation per mile 3.75 3.75 3.75
Deviated Fixed Rate, per ride 2.00 2.00 2.00
Van use fee (per mile, Harnett County agencies only)2.00 2.00 2.00
TRANSPORTATION
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Attachment B
(BOC approved 6/20/2022 and effective 7/16/2022).
Grade Job Title Frequency Minimum Job Rate Mid Point Maximum
1 Not Used Annual 16,153$ 19,384$ 21,403$ 26,653$
2 Not used Annual 16,961$ 20,353$ 22,474$ 27,986$
Monthly 1,413.42$ 1,696.08$ 1,872.83$ 2,332.17$
Hourly 8.1545$ 9.7851$ 10.8050$ 13.4551$
3 Not used Annual 17,810$ 21,372$ 23,597$ 29,385$
Monthly 1,484.17$ 1,781.00$ 1,966.42$ 2,448.75$
Hourly 8.5627$ 10.2750$ 11.3449$ 14.1277$
4 Park Maintenance Assistant Annual 18,700$ 22,440$ 24,777$ 30,855$
Grounds Maintenance Assistant Monthly 1,558.33$ 1,870.00$ 2,064.75$ 2,571.25$
Hourly 8.9905$ 10.7885$ 11.9122$ 14.8344$
5 Gym Supervisor Annual 19,635$ 23,562$ 26,016$ 32,398$
Park Attendant Monthly 1,636.25$ 1,963.50$ 2,168.00$ 2,699.83$
Camp Counselor Hourly 9.4401$ 11.3279$ 12.5079$ 15.5762$
6 Not used Annual 20,616$ 24,739$ 27,317$ 34,017$
Monthly 1,718.00$ 2,061.58$ 2,276.42$ 2,834.75$
Hourly 9.9117$ 11.8938$ 13.1334$ 16.3546$
7 Office Aide Annual 21,648$ 25,978$ 28,682$ 35,718$
Monthly 1,804.00$ 2,164.83$ 2,390.17$ 2,976.50$
Hourly 10.4079$ 12.4894$ 13.7897$ 17.1724$
8 Computer Support Assistant Annual 22,730$ 27,276$ 30,117$ 37,504$
Youth Program Assistant Monthly 1,894.17$ 2,273.00$ 2,509.75$ 3,125.33$
Hourly 10.9281$ 13.1135$ 14.4796$ 18.0311$
9 Not used Annual 23,866$ 28,639$ 31,623$ 39,379$
SALARY GRADE TABLE
Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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Monthly 1,988.83$ 2,386.58$ 2,635.25$ 3,281.58$
Hourly 11.4742$ 13.7688$ 15.2037$ 18.9326$
10 4-H Program Assistant Annual 25,060$ 30,072$ 33,204$ 41,348$
Community Social Services Assistant Monthly 2,088.33$ 2,506.00$ 2,767.00$ 3,445.67$
Custodian Hourly 12.0483$ 14.4577$ 15.9638$ 19.8792$
11 Data Entry Assistant Annual 26,312$ 31,574$ 34,863$ 43,416$
Line Technician Monthly 2,192.67$ 2,631.17$ 2,905.25$ 3,618.00$
Hourly 12.6503$ 15.1798$ 16.7614$ 20.8735$
12 Community Health Technician Annual 27,628$ 33,154$ 36,607$ 45,586$
Transit Driver (HARTS)Monthly 2,302.33$ 2,762.83$ 3,050.58$ 3,798.83$
Hourly 13.2829$ 15.9394$ 17.5998$ 21.9167$
13 Animal Shelter Attendent Annual 29,009$ 34,811$ 38,438$ 47,865$
Bailiff Monthly 2,417.42$ 2,900.92$ 3,203.17$ 3,988.75$
Breastfeeding Coordinator Hourly 13.9469$ 16.7361$ 18.4802$ 23.0125$
Data Entry Operator II
Data Entry Specialist
Landfill Maintenance Worker
Library Assistant
Maintenance Worker
Medical Office Assistant
Office Assistant I
Park Supervisor
Processing Assistant III
Recreation Center Assistant
Security Screening Technician
14 Meter Reader Annual 30,460$ 36,552$ 40,360$ 50,259$
Office Assistant II Monthly 2,538.33$ 3,046.00$ 3,363.33$ 4,188.25$
Transit Services Assistant Hourly 14.6445$ 17.5731$ 19.4042$ 24.1634$
15 Accounting Clerk IV - DSS Annual 31,983$ 38,380$ 42,377$ 52,772$
Accounting Technician Monthly 2,665.25$ 3,198.33$ 3,531.42$ 4,397.67$
Grounds Maintenance Technician I Hourly 15.3767$ 18.4519$ 20.3740$ 25.3717$
Income Maintenance Technician
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Office Assistant IV
Parks Maintenance Technician I
Processing Assistant IV
Recreation Center Coordinator
Senior Maintenance Worker
Senior Meter Reader
Transit Dispatcher
16 Administrative Support Specialist Annual 33,582$ 40,298$ 44,496$ 55,410$
Deputy Register of Deeds Monthly 2,798.50$ 3,358.17$ 3,708.00$ 4,617.50$
Elections Specialist Hourly 16.1455$ 19.3740$ 21.3927$ 26.6399$
Evidence Technician
Finance technician
Library Program Specialist
Tax Program Assistant
Transportation Specialist
Workforce Development Eligibility Specialist
Youth Counselor
17 Accounting Clerk V - DSS Annual 35,261$ 42,313$ 46,721$ 58,181$
Accounting Technician II - Health Monthly 2,938.42$ 3,526.08$ 3,893.42$ 4,848.42$
Animal Control Officer Hourly 16.9527$ 20.3428$ 22.4625$ 27.9722$
Classification Assistant
Collection System Technician Trainee/I
Distribution System Technician Trainee
Grounds Maintenance Technician II
Income Maintenance Caseworker I
Library Circulation Manager
Natural Resources Manager
NC Agriculture Cost Share Technician
Parks Maintenance Technician II
Processing Assistant V
Processing Unit Supervisor V
Program Assistant V
Solid Waste Accounts Manager
Senior Deputy Register of Deeds
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Tax Collections Technicians
Utility Customer Service Representative I
Utility Locate Technician
Utility System Technician
Water Quality Technician
18 Asst ES Administrator Annual 37,024$ 44,429$ 49,057$ 61,090$
Collection System Technician II Monthly 3,085.33$ 3,702.42$ 4,088.08$ 5,090.83$
Distribution System Technician C Hourly 17.8003$ 21.3601$ 23.5855$ 29.3707$
Election Technician
EMS Billing & Insurance Specialist
Facility Maintenance Technician
Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
Park Maintenance Technician
Practical Nurse II
Senior Administrative Support Specialist
Senior Line Technician
Senior Utility Customer Service Representative
Tax Business Property Assistant
Tax Personal Property Assistant
Tax PUV Assistant
Utility Customer Services Representative II
19 Accounting Technician III Annual 38,875$ 46,650$ 51,510$ 64,144$
Accounts Supervisor Monthly 3,239.58$ 3,887.50$ 4,292.50$ 5,345.33$
Administrative Assistant Hourly 18.6902$ 22.4279$ 24.7649$ 30.8390$
Administrative Technician
Central Permitting Technician
Collections System technician III
Deputy Supervisor
Distribution System Technician B
EMS Transportation Coordinator
Evidence Custodian
Financial Services Technician
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Foreign Language Interpreter II
Human Resources Placement Specialist (DSS)
Human Services Coordinator I (DSS)
Income Maintenance Caseworker II
Meter Services Specialist
Plant Maintenance Technician I
Records Supervisor
Senior Facility Maintenance Technician
Tax Collections Legal Assistant
Tax Computer Analyst
Tax Delinquent Collector
Utility Inventory Technician
Utility System Pump Technician I
Veterans Services Specialist
Workforce Development Specialist
20 Administrative Service Technician Annual 40,819$ 48,983$ 54,085$ 67,352$
Collection System Technician IV Monthly 3,401.58$ 4,081.92$ 4,507.08$ 5,612.67$
Distribution System Technician A Hourly 19.6249$ 23.5495$ 26.0029$ 32.3814$
Elections Deputy Director
Family Resource Program Specialist
Help Desk Specialist
Juvenile Restitution Coordinator
Medical Laboratory Technician II
Plant Maintenance Technician II
Senior Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
Senior Workforce Development Specialist
Solid Waste Operations Crew Leader
Treatment Plant Operator
Utility System Pump Technician II
Utility System Electrical Technician
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee/I
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee/Apprentice
21 Accounting Technician IV Annual 42,860$ 51,432$ 56,790$ 70,719$
Administrative Assistant I Monthly 3,571.67$ 4,286.00$ 4,732.50$ 5,893.25$
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Central Permitting Tech/Project Coordinator Hourly 20.6062$ 24.7269$ 27.3034$ 34.0002$
Computer Support Technician
Development Compliance Officer
Family Resource Program Manager
Finance & Accounting Specialist
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Fleet Manager
GIS Technician
GIS/E-911 Technician
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Income Maintenance Caseworker III
Income Maintenance Investigator II
Income Maintenance III - Lead Worker*
Laboratory Analyst
Nutrition Project Coordinator
Parks Capital Projects Manager
Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Planning Technician
Plant Maintenance Technician III
Public Health Education Specialist I
Recreation Program Supervisor
Senior Central Permitting Technician
Social Worker I
Utility Collections Officer
Utility System Pump Technician III
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II
Water Treatment Plant Operator C
22 Assistant Solid Waste Manager Annual 45,003$ 54,004$ 59,629$ 74,255$
Audio Visual/Trainer Technician Monthly 3,750.25$ 4,500.33$ 4,969.08$ 6,187.92$
Child Support Agent II Hourly 21.6365$ 25.9635$ 28.6683$ 35.7002$
Collection System Crew Leader
Distribution System Crew Leader
EDC Office Coordinator
Finance and Accounting Specialist I
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Human Resources Recruitment Specialist
Librarian
Natural Resource Manager
Nutritionist II
Paralegal
Parks & Grounds Supervisor
Plant Maintenance Technician IV
Pre-Trial Release Administrator
Senior Treatment Plant Operator
Senior Treatment Plant/Pretreat Operator
Tax Real Property Appraiser
Tax Database Software Technician
Tax Personal Property Appraiser
Telecommunications Administrative Officer
Telecommunications Training Officer
Transportation Manager
Utility System Crew Leader
Utility System Pump Technician IV
Veteran Services Officer
Volunteer Services Director I
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
Water Treatment Plan Operator B
Workforce Dev JobLink Coordinator
Zoning Inspector
23 Accounting Specialist I Annual 47,253$ 56,704$ 62,611$ 77,968$
Administrative Assistant II Monthly 3,937.75$ 4,725.33$ 5,217.58$ 6,497.33$
Child Support Lead Agent Hourly 22.7182$ 27.2615$ 30.1020$ 37.4853$
Communications Specialist
EMS Asst Chief of Logistics
Engineering Technician
Income Maintenance Supervisor II
Latent Print Examiner
Legal Assistant/Deputy Clerk of BOC
Meter Services Supervisor
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Natural Resources Conservationist
Paralegal I (DSS)
Public Health Educator II
Right of Way Agent
SCADA Technician
Senior Collection System Crew Leader
Senior Distribution System Crew Leader
Social Worker II
Tax Real Property Supervisor
Utility Construction Coordinator
Utility Construction Inspector
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV
Water Treatment Plant Operator A
24 Airport Operations Manager Annual 49,616$ 59,539$ 65,741$ 81,866$
Animal Services Manager Monthly 4,134.67$ 4,961.58$ 5,478.42$ 6,822.17$
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator Hourly 23.8543$ 28.6245$ 31.6069$ 39.3594$
Assistant Util Customer Service Supervisor
Code Enforcement Officer I
Executive Assistant
Finance & Acctg Specialist II
Human Resources Benefits & Wellness Specialist
Information Systems Technician
Medical Laboratory Technologist I
Senior Wastewater Treatment/Pre-Trmt Plant Oper
Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator
Solid Waste Operations Manager
25 Assistant Register of Deeds Annual 52,096$ 62,515$ 69,029$ 85,960$
Capital Project Construction Manager Monthly 4,341.33$ 5,209.58$ 5,752.42$ 7,163.33$
Child Support Supervisor II Hourly 25.0466$ 30.0553$ 33.1877$ 41.3277$
Code Enforcement Officer II
Distribution & Collection System Supervisor
Natural Resources Director
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Environmental Health Specialist
Facility Maintenance Manager
Information Technology Project Manager
Planner I
Senior Department Support Specialist/Board Clerk
Senior Engineering Technician
Social Worker III
Telecommunications Manager
26 HR - Risk Management and Safety Coordinator Annual 54,701$ 65,641$ 72,479$ 90,258$
Information System Specialist Monthly 4,558.42$ 5,470.08$ 6,039.92$ 7,521.50$
Nutrition Program Director I Hourly 26.2991$ 31.5582$ 34.8464$ 43.3941$
Social Work Supervisor II
Social Worker IV (I/A&T)
Tax Listing/Billing Supervisor
Utility Customer Service Supervisor
Veterans Services Director
27 Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Annual 57,437$ 68,924$ 76,104$ 94,770$
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Monthly 4,786.42$ 5,743.67$ 6,342.00$ 7,897.50$
Database Administrator Hourly 27.6145$ 33.1365$ 36.5892$ 45.5634$
Environmental Health Program Specialist
Emergency Services Administrator
EMS Asst Chief of Training
EMS Compliance Officer
Financial Services Supervisor
GIS Specialist
Internal Auditor
Net Security analyst
Tax Deputy Collector
Utility Maintenance Supervisor
Workforce Development Director/Joblink Coordinator
28 Child Support Supervisor III (Program Manager)Annual 60,309$ 72,371$ 79,908$ 99,509$
Code Enforcement Officer III Monthly 5,025.75$ 6,030.92$ 6,659.00$ 8,292.42$
Elections Director Hourly 28.9953$ 34.7938$ 38.4180$ 47.8418$
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Environmental Health Supervisor I
GIS Analyst
Income Maintenance Administrator I
Information Systems User Group Supervisor
Public Health Nurse II
Senior IT Systems Specialist
Senior Planner
Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
29 Administrative and Budget Officer Annual 63,323$ 75,988$ 83,904$ 104,484$
Assistant Library Director Monthly 5,276.92$ 6,332.33$ 6,992.00$ 8,707.00$
Assistant Manager of Planning Services Hourly 30.4444$ 36.5327$ 40.3392$ 50.2337$
Assistant Manager of Building Services
Capital Projects Construction Manager
Community Relations Coordinator
Emergency Management Coordinator
GIS Systems Administrator
Local Public Health Administrator I
Public Health Nurse III
Social Work Supervisor III
Util Capital Project Manager
30 Assistant Tax Administrator Annual 66,490$ 79,788$ 88,099$ 109,708$
Public Health Nurse Supervisor I Monthly 5,540.83$ 6,649.00$ 7,341.58$ 9,142.33$
Social Work Program Manager Hourly 31.9669$ 38.3596$ 42.3561$ 52.7452$
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor
31 Fire Marshal Annual 69,814$ 83,777$ 92,504$ 115,194$
GIS/E911 Operations Administrator Monthly 5,817.83$ 6,981.42$ 7,708.67$ 9,599.50$
Wastewater Treatment Superintendent Hourly 33.5650$ 40.2774$ 44.4740$ 55.3828$
32 Asst Director, Dev Serv/Mgr of Planning Annual 73,305$ 87,966$ 97,129$ 120,954$
Budget Director Monthly 6,108.75$ 7,330.50$ 8,094.08$ 10,079.50$
EMS Chief Hourly 35.2435$ 42.2913$ 46.6975$ 58.1521$
IT Assistant Director
Manager of Building Services
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Register of Deeds
33 Emergency Services Deputy Director Annual 76,971$ 92,365$ 101,985$ 127,001$
Library Director Monthly 6,414.25$ 7,697.08$ 8,498.75$ 10,583.42$
Utility Civil Engineer Hourly 37.0060$ 44.4063$ 49.0322$ 61.0594$
34 Asst. Staff Attorney Annual 80,819$ 96,983$ 107,085$ 133,351$
General Services Director Monthly 6,734.92$ 8,081.92$ 8,923.75$ 11,112.58$
Parks & Recreation Director Hourly 38.8561$ 46.6264$ 51.4842$ 64.1123$
Sheriff
Solid Waste Director
Tax Administrator
35 Attorney II DSS Annual 84,860$ 101,832$ 112,440$ 140,019$
County Engineer Monthly 7,071.67$ 8,486.00$ 9,370.00$ 11,668.25$
Deputy Finance Officer Hourly 40.7989$ 48.9577$ 54.0587$ 67.3181$
Economic Developer
Human Resources Director
Physician Extender II
Public Health Nursing Director II
Social Services Deputy Director
36 Development Services Director Annual 89,103$ 106,924$ 118,062$ 147,020$
Chief Information Officer Monthly 7,425.25$ 8,910.33$ 9,838.50$ 12,251.67$
Hourly 42.8388$ 51.4058$ 56.7617$ 70.6841$
37 Assistant HRW Director Annual 93,558$ 112,270$ 123,965$ 154,371$
Economic Development Director Monthly 7,796.50$ 9,355.83$ 10,330.42$ 12,864.25$
Emergency Services Director Hourly 44.9807$ 53.9760$ 59.5997$ 74.2183$
Finance Officer
Physician Extender III
Senior Staff Attorney
38 Social Services Director Annual 98,236$ 117,883$ 130,163$ 162,089$
Assistant County Manager Monthly 8,186.33$ 9,823.58$ 10,846.92$ 13,507.42$
Hourly 47.2297$ 56.6745$ 62.5796$ 77.9289$
39 Local Public Health Director Annual 103,148$ 123,778$ 136,671$ 170,194$
Monthly 8,595.67$ 10,314.83$ 11,389.25$ 14,182.83$
Hourly 49.5914$ 59.5087$ 65.7085$ 81.8256$
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40 HRW Director Annual 108,306$ 129,967$ 143,505$ 178,704$
Monthly 9,025.50$ 10,830.58$ 11,958.75$ 14,892.00$
Hourly 52.0712$ 62.4841$ 68.9941$ 85.9170$
41 Not Used Annual 113,720$ 136,464$ 150,680$ 187,639$
42 Not Used Annual 119,407$ 143,288$ 158,214$ 197,020$
43 Not Used Annual 125,377$ 150,452$ 166,125$ 206,916$
44 Not Used Annual 131,645$ 157,974$ 174,431$ 217,216$
101 Not Used Annual 31,339$ 37,607$ 41,523$ 51,709$
Monthly 2,611.58$ 3,133.92$ 3,460.25$ 4,309.08$
102 Booking Intake Technician Annual 32,905$ 39,486$ 43,600$ 54,294$
Monthly 2,742.08$ 3,290.50$ 3,633.33$ 4,524.50$
103 Emergency Medical Technician Annual 34,551$ 41,461$ 45,780$ 57,009$
Monthly 2,879.25$ 3,455.08$ 3,815.00$ 4,750.75$
104 Detention Officer Annual 36,279$ 43,535$ 48,069$ 59,859$
Monthly 3,023.25$ 3,627.92$ 4,005.75$ 4,988.25$
105 Telecommunicator EMD (uses 2288 hrs/yr)Annual 38,092$ 45,710$ 50,472$ 62,853$
Monthly 3,174.33$ 3,809.17$ 4,206.00$ 5,237.75$
106 Detention Asst Shift Supervisor Annual 39,997$ 47,996$ 52,997$ 65,995$
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Monthly 3,333.08$ 3,999.67$ 4,416.42$ 5,499.58$
107 Deputy Sheriff Annual 41,997$ 50,396$ 55,646$ 69,295$
Detention Shift Supervisor Monthly 3,499.75$ 4,199.67$ 4,637.17$ 5,774.58$
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Telecommunications Shift Supervisor
108 Not Used Annual 44,096$ 52,915$ 58,428$ 72,760$
Monthly 3,674.67$ 4,409.58$ 4,869.00$ 6,063.33$
109 Paramedic (uses 3,340 for FT ees)Annual 46,302$ 55,562$ 61,350$ 76,398$
Monthly 3,858.50$ 4,630.17$ 5,112.50$ 6,366.50$
110 Deputy Fire Marshal Annual 48,617$ 58,340$ 64,417$ 80,217$
Deputy Sheriff Corporal Monthly 4,051.42$ 4,861.67$ 5,368.08$ 6,684.75$
Deputy Sherrif Detective
Emergency Medical Services Lieutenant
Fire Marshal/Plan Reviewer
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111 Asst Detention Center Administrator Annual 51,048$ 61,258$ 67,638$ 84,228$
Community Paramedic Monthly 4,254.00$ 5,104.83$ 5,636.50$ 7,019.00$
EMS District Chief
Detective Corporal
112 Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Annual 53,600$ 64,320$ 71,020$ 88,440$
Detective Sergeant Monthly 4,466.67$ 5,360.00$ 5,918.33$ 7,370.00$
EMS Asst Chief of Operations
113 Not Used Annual 56,280$ 67,536$ 74,571$ 92,862$
114 Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Annual 59,094$ 70,913$ 78,300$ 97,505$
Monthly 4,924.50 5,909.42 6,525.00 8,125.42
115 Not used Annual 62,048$ 74,458$ 82,215$ 102,380$
Monthly 5,170.67$ 6,204.83$ 6,851.25$ 8,531.67$
116 Not Used Annual 65,151$ 78,181$ 86,325$ 107,499$
117 Deputy Sheriff Captain Annual 68,408$ 82,090$ 90,641$ 112,875$
Detective Captain Monthly 5,700.67$ 6,840.83$ 7,553.42$ 9,406.25$
Detention Center Administrator
Sheriff CALEA
118 Not Used Annual 71,829$ 86,195$ 95,173$ 118,518$
119 Deputy Sheriff Major Annual 75,421$ 90,505$ 99,933$ 124,444$
Monthly 6,285.08$ 7,542.08$ 8,327.75$ 10,370.33$
120 Not Used Annual 79,192$ 95,030$ 95,030$ 130,666$
* These positions receive a 5% pay differential for additional duties.
Rev 5/18/2022
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HARNETT COUNTY
Fiscal Policy
Originally Adopted: May 7, 2012Approved Amendments as of November 7, 2016Approved Amendments as of February 17, 2020Approved Amendments as of February 15, 2021
Approved Amendments as of February 15, 2021
Attachment C
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FISCAL POLICY – PURPOSE
Harnett County government exists to meet the needs of residents through the services the County is mandated to provide or has
elected to provide. In order to meet these needs, the County must maintain its financial integrity. In addition, the County must
continually prepare to provide services for a growing population. The County’s Fiscal Policy is intended to maintain and improve the
County’s financial condition and preserve its ability to meet future needs. This policy will be reviewed at least annually, and changes
will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for approval. An effective policy:
• Contributes to the County's ability to insulate itself from fiscal crisis,
• Enhances short-term and long-term credit worthiness and helps the County achieve the highest credit and bond ratings
possible,
• Promotes long-term financial stability by establishing a clear and consistent framework for budget and financial decisions,
• Directs attention to the total financial picture of the County, rather than single-issue areas,
• Links long-term financial planning with day-to-day operations, and
• Provides the County Staff, the County Board of Commissioners and the County citizens a framework for measuring the fiscal
impact of government services against established fiscal parameters.
To these ends, the following fiscal policy is adopted:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) POLICIES
1. It is the responsibility of the County Board of Commissioners to provide for the capital equipment and facilities necessary to
deliver county services to the residents of the County, as well as provide necessary capital equipment and facilities for the
Harnett County Public Schools and the Central Carolina Community College system.
2. North Carolina statutes charge the County Manager with preparation of the recommended capital budget. It shall be his/her
responsibility or that of his/her designee to coordinate the CIP process; receive requests from County departments, Harnett
County Public Schools, and Central Carolina Community College; and propose a recommended CIP to the Board of
Commissioners.
3. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for adopting a CIP annually and may amend it as needed.
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4. All capital projects must be proposed through the County’s CIP process.
5. The CIP includes all approved capital projects, including new construction, renovations, vehicles and heavy equipment, new
software and other technology, and all other purchases and improvements that meet the threshold for definition as a capital
project, currently $100,000 and above.
6. The County will develop a CIP of at least seven years and review and update the plan annually. The Harnett County Public
Schools and the Community College System are strongly encouraged to submit their needs through this process, along with a
prioritization of their requests.
7. After projects are approved in the CIP and before the project can begin, the project must be authorized through one of two
means:
A. Capital project ordinances: A separate capital budget ordinance shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for
approval for all capital projects that are projected to span more than one fiscal year;
B. All other capital projects will be budgeted in the operating budget.
8. All capital projects will be assigned a project code by the Finance Officer for tracking and reporting purposes.
9. The CIP will prioritize the maintenance of existing facilities and equipment, and otherwise protect the county’s past capital
investments. A maintenance and replacement schedule will be developed and followed as funding allows.
10. County departments will provide a written justification and identify the estimated project costs, potential funding sources, and
impacts on the operating budget for each proposed capital project and include this information in their requests. The County
Manager or his/her designee will review, modify as appropriate, and include this information in the recommended CIP.
11. The County will pursue the most cost-effective strategies for financing the CIP, consistent with prudent financial management.
DEBT POLICIES
1. The County will confine long-term borrowing to critical capital projects that cannot be financed from current revenues, unless
financing results in a net financial benefit to the county.
2. The County will take a balanced approach to capital funding by utilizing capital reserves and pay-as-you-go funding where
possible. Pay-as-you-go funding will come from budgeted appropriations and funds set aside in capital reserves.
3. The county’s capital funding strategy should result in the least financial impact on current and future taxpayers.
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4. When the County finances capital projects by issuing bonds or entering into capital leases, it will repay the debt within a period
not to exceed the expected useful life of the project. Target debt ratios will be annually calculated and included in the review of
financial trends.
5. Net debt as a percentage of estimated market value of taxable property shall not exceed 2.5%. Net debt is defined as any and all
debt that is tax-supported.
6. Debt Service expenditures as a percent of total governmental fund expenditures should not exceed 15%. Should this ratio exceed
15%, staff must request an exception from the Board of Commissioners stating the justification and expected duration of the
policy exception. Exceptions shall be reviewed and approved annually by the Board of Commissioners until compliance is
achieved.
7. The County will retire tax anticipation debt, if any, annually and will retire bond anticipation debt within six months after
completion of the project.
8. Outstanding tax-supported debt principal shall be no less than 50.0% repaid in 10 years.
9. Enterprise Debt Policies:
A. The Enterprise Fund is responsible for setting rates and charges at such a level which maintains the "self-supporting"
nature of the fund.
B. The County will target a minimum amount of equity funding of 10% of the Enterprise Fund capital improvement plan on
a five-year rolling average.
C. The Enterprise Fund will comply with all applicable bond covenants.
D. The Enterprise Fund will maintain a debt service coverage ratio as defined by the General Indenture of the Enterprise
System Revenue Bonds. These minimum requirements are summarized to be:
1) 1.20x debt service coverage on Parity Indebtedness (Revenues for this measure may include 20% of the balance in
the Surplus Account at the end of the preceding Fiscal Year)
2) 1.00x debt service coverage of Parity Indebtedness, General Obligation Indebtedness, Subordinate Indebtedness,
Other Indebtedness, and any amount due to the Qualified Reserve Fund or Qualified Reserve Fund Substitute.
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RESERVE POLICIES
1. The County will maintain a minimum Unassigned Fund Balance, as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, at
the close of each fiscal year equal to 15% of General Fund Expenditures with a targeted Unassigned Fund Balance equal to 20%
of General Fund Expenditures.
2. In the event that funds are available over and beyond the 20% targeted amount, those funds may be transferred to a capital
reserve fund, a capital projects fund, to pay-down debt or to fund other one-time uses. Such transfers or uses shall be approved
by the Board of County Commissioners in conjunction with a staff recommendation based upon a fund balance analysis to be
completed within six months of the close of each fiscal year taking into consideration the prior year's financial statements, current
year-to-date budget performance, current property tax valuations and the County's most recently adopted capital improvement
plan.
3. The County Board may, from time-to-time, utilize fund balances that will reduce Unassigned Fund Balance below the 15%
minimum for the purposes of a declared fiscal emergency or other such purpose as to protect or enhance the long-term fiscal
security of the County. In such circumstances, the Board will adopt a plan to restore the Unassigned Fund Balance to the target
level within 36 months. If restoration cannot be accomplished within such time period without severe hardship to the County,
then the Board will establish a different but appropriate time period.
4. Enterprise Reserve Policies: The County has adopted a comprehensive strategy for the long-term stability and financial
health of each Enterprise Fund that provides for annual increases in fund reserves to an established goal of 50% of
operating and maintenance expenses
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
1. The County will manage its annual budget to meet its legal and debt obligations, ensure adequate funding of current service
levels, meet the priorities of the Board of Commissioners, maintain the County’s financial condition, and keep property tax
increases to a minimum. The County shall operate under an annual balanced budget ordinance whereby the sum of net
revenues and appropriated fund balances equals the expenditure appropriations.
2. The Budget Process will comply with the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
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3. North Carolina statutes charge the County Manager with preparation of the recommended operating budget. It shall be his/her
responsibility or that of his/her designee to coordinate the budget process; receive requests from County departments, Harnett
County Public Schools, and Central Carolina Community College; and propose a recommended budget to the Board of
Commissioners.
4. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for adopting an annual operating budget and may amend it as needed.
5. Use of one-time revenues: One-time revenues should not support ongoing personnel and operating costs. Use of one-time
revenues is appropriate for capital outlay, CIP projects, debt retirement, contribution to capital reserve, and other non-
recurring expenses. Proceeds from the sale of surplus capital items will go into the County’s general capital reserve, unless
proceeds are otherwise restricted.
6. The County will pursue an aggressive policy to collect current and delinquent property taxes, utility fees, licenses, permits and
other revenues due to the County. The County will not waive any revenues due to the County unless those revenues were
collected unlawfully.
7. The Finance Officer will generate reports that show actual revenues and expenditures compared to the budget and will present
this to the County Board on a monthly basis.
8. Budget amendments will be brought to the County Board for consideration as needed.
9. New or increased services: The County should ensure adequate funding of current services before funding new or enhanced
services.
10. Mid-year appropriations: All agencies supported by the county must function within the resources made available to them
through the annual budget. The county will consider requests for new or expanded programs during the course of the regular
budget process. Only in extreme circumstances will such requests be considered outside of the budget process.
11. Funding-of Outside Agencies: From time to time, the County may elect to provide services through nonprofit agencies if those
services meet the standard for public purpose as defined by the NC Constitution and the services can be achieved more cost
effectively through the nonprofit. In order to receive county funding, nonprofits must abide by the county’s budget process
and deadlines and provide the information requested during budget process.
12. Grants: The County will pursue federal, state, and private grants to enhance services to County residents. However, the County
will strictly limit its financial support of grant-funded programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond funding
availability. The County will not continue programs after grants have expired, except as expressly approved by the Board of
Commissioners as part of the annual budget process. The grant approval process will proceed as follows:
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A. If a grant does not require any county match, either cash or in-kind, and the funder does not expect the county to continue
to fund a position or a program after the grant, then the proposal can be reviewed and approved by staff. However, the
County Manager may choose to present a grant proposal to the Board for approval, if he/she feels that it is appropriate.
B. If the grant requires a county match, either cash or in-kind, or the funder expects the county to continue to fund a position
or program after the grant is complete, then the grant application must be submitted to the Board of Commissioners for
approval.
C. For grants that require Board of Commissioner approval, but approval cannot be obtained before the grant deadline, the
Manager’s Office can authorize the application with prior notice to the Chair and Vice Chair and report to the Board of
Commissioners at their next meeting. If the Board of Commissioners does not approve the grant proposal, the funder will
be notified that the county chooses to withdraw the application.
D. Departments shall be responsible for timely completion and filing of reports required by the grantor. Missing of report
deadlines shall be grounds for denying approval of future grant applications.
E. It will be the general policy of this Board that it will not absorb any reduction in State and Federal funds; however, the
Board, in its discretion, may amend the budget ordinance to appropriate additional funds to compensate for the
reduction in State and Federal funds so longs as the ordinance, as amended, satisfies the requirements of G.S. 159-8 and
159-13. If the Board does not appropriate additional funds, the agency shall reduce personnel or program expenditures
to stay within the authorized County appropriation.
F. The policy is extended to any agency that is funded by the County and receives State or Federal funds. This shall remain
in effect until otherwise changed or amended by the Board of Commissioners. The County Manager is hereby directed
to distribute this policy to each of the agencies that may be involved.
13. New positions: New positions for existing programs and services should be added when there is no other viable option.
Alternatives, such as contracting, technology, and reassignment of duties should be fully explored and documented before
new positions are funded.
14. Level of budgeting: In order to tie costs to specific services, departments shall submit budgets for each of their divisions or
program areas. Department heads are authorized to request transfers of operating funds between their budgeted divisions.
Transfers must be approved by the Budget Officer. Transfers made from salary and wage accounts shall not result in the
increase of salary obligations. Transfers into capital outlay lines shall not result in the purchase of additional capital items not
previously approved by the Board of Commissioners. The County shall adopt budgets at the department level. Commissioners
reserve the right to review and/or adopt budgets at a greater level of detail.
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15. Justification for funding: Departments and agencies requesting funding from the county should justify their requests in terms
of maintaining or increasing service levels. Departments should measure their performance in key service areas and periodically
compare their performance to other jurisdictions to discover efficiencies and develop best management practices.
16. Contingency funds: Departments shall not include contingency funds in their respective budgets. The county shall include a
general contingency fund in its annual budget. The amount of the contingency fund shall not exceed one percent of the annual
budget.
17. Budget Officer: The County Manager serves as the budget officer. He/she is authorized to perform the following functions or
delegate them:
A. Transfer funds within a department without limitation.
B. Transfer amounts of up to $5,000 between departments of the same fund with a memorandum report of such transfers
at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
C. Transfer amounts of up to $50,000 from contingency to any department with a memorandum report of such transfers
at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Greater amounts can be made available upon agreement of
the Board of Commissioners.
D. Employ temporary help from time to time to meet circumstances.
E. Execute contracts provided that funds for the contract have been approved as part of the annual budget and the contract
does not exceed the funds appropriated, the contract’s term does not exceed three years, all applicable state laws and
county policies regarding purchasing are followed, and the contract does not exceed $100,000.
F. Execute on behalf of the Board of Commissioners any other contract, change order, purchase order or other instrument
incurring any obligation which is specifically approved by the Board of Commissioners.
G. Authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in settlement of any liability claims against the County or against
any of its officers or employees.
18. Enterprise Funds:
A. The County maintains Enterprise Funds (primarily water and wastewater and solid waste) that are self-sustaining for both
operational and capital purposes. The Enterprise Funds will adhere to the County Fiscal Policy with any exceptions noted
in the policy.
B. Any improvements required to meet new regulatory requirements or to meet changes in the service demands will be
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included in either the capital improvement plan or the annual budget request, depending on the cost of the improvement.
C. Service rates:
1) Service rates will be reviewed annually as part of the budget process.
2) Service rates will be adjusted as needed to provide adequate funding for the proper operation, maintenance, and
expansion of the system.
3) Service rates will be adjusted as necessary to meet bond covenants, debt service obligations, and the Adopted Fiscal
Policy.
EDUCATION FUNDING POLICIES
1. It is the intent of the County to appropriate funding to the Board of Education to assure that the necessary resources are provided
for current expense and to meet the low-wealth funding requirements.
2. The County will provide current expense funding based upon the most recent known 2nd month average daily membership
(ADM) times the most recent known Three-Year Average of Appropriations as determined by the NC Department of Public
Instruction.
3. The County will provide funds for Capital and Capital Maintenance. An amount equivalent to 65% of the prior year’s lottery
proceeds will be disbursed based upon the adopted budget ordinance.
4. The County will detail the amounts to be budgeted under this policy as part of the annual budget ordinance.
CASH MANAGEMENT/ INVESTMENT POLICIES
1. It is the intent of the County that public funds will be invested in interest bearing accounts to the extent possible to reduce the
dependence upon property tax revenues. Funds will be invested with the chief objectives of safety of principal, liquidity, and
yield, in that order. All deposits and investments of County funds will be in accordance with N.C.G.S. 159.
2. Up to one-half (50%) of the appropriations to Non-County Agencies and to non debt-supported capital outlays for County
Departments can be encumbered prior to December 31. Any additional authorization shall require the County Manager's written
approval upon justification. The balance of these appropriations may be encumbered after January 1, upon a finding by the
County Manager that there is a reasonable expectation that the County' s Budgeted Revenues will be realized.
3. The County will use a Central Depository to maximize the availability and mobility of cash for all funds that can be legally and
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practically combined.
4. Cash Flows will be forecasted and investments will be made to mature when funds are projected to be needed to meet cash flow
requirements.
5. Liquidity: No less than 20% of funds available for investment will be maintained in liquid investments at any point in time.
6. Maturity: All investments will mature in no more than thirty-six (36) months from their purchase date.
7. Custody: All investments will be purchased "payment-verses-delivery" and if certificated will be held by the Finance Officer in
the name of the County. All non-certificated investments will be held in book-entry form in the name of the County with the
County's third party Custodian (Safekeeping Agent).
8. Authorized Investments: The County may deposit County Funds into: Any Board approved Official Depository, if such funds are
secured in accordance with NCGS-159 (31). The County may invest County Funds in: the North Carolina Capital Management
Trust, US Treasury Securities, US Agency Securities specifically authorized in GS-159 and rated no lower than "AAA", and
Commercial Paper meeting the requirements of NCGS-159 plus having a national bond rating.
9. Diversification: No more than 10% of the County's investment funds may be invested in a specific company's commercial paper
and no more than 25% of the County's investment funds may be invested in commercial paper. No more than 25% of the
County's investments may be invested in any one US Agency' s Securities.
10. Allocation: Investment income will be allocated to each participating fund or account based on a fair and equitable formula
determined by the Finance Director.
SUMMARY OF KEY POLICY RATIOS
Ratio Target
Tax Supported Debt to Assessed Value: <2.5%
Tax Supported Debt Service vs. Expenditures: <15.0%
Tax Supported 10- Year Payout Ratio: >50.0%
General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance as a Percent of Operating Budget: >15.0%
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Enterprise Fund Pay-go Capital (5-year Rolling Average): >10.0%
Enterprise Fund Parity Debt Service Coverage (with 20% of Surplus Account) >1.20x
Enterprise Fund Debt Service Coverage on all Indebtedness: >1.00x
Enterprise Fund Reserves as a Percent of Operating and Maintenance: >50%
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Attachment D:
Framework for Best Management Practices for Capital
Projects & Change Orders
1. Standardization of contract documents.
2. Change Orders and Claims shall be handled in accordance with the Contract Documents.
3. Where contractor delays will not result, the cost for a contract change order shall be negotiated
prior to authorization to do the work. The itemized cost proposal will be reviewed by the originating
department, legal, finance and administration prior to final approval.
4. Work change directives will be used where work must be done on an emergency basis or when
contractor delays through no fault of the contractor will result.
5. There should be consideration for exemptions in cases of special emergency involving the health
and safety of the citizens and their property.
6. The County Manager shall have the authority to execute and approve change orders and the
associated budget amendment up to five percent (5%) of the contract amount. This specifically
includes the transfer of contingency funds. Notification of such actions will be provided to the Board
of Commissioners via the County Manager’s Report.
7. The estimated quantities of items of unit price work are not guaranteed and are solely for the
purpose of comparison of bids and determine an initial contract price. Determinations of the actual
quantities and classification of unit price work performed by contractor will be made by Engineer
and reconciled in the final adjusting change order.
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HARNETT REGIONAL WATER
2022-2023
Capital Improvement Program
Attachment E
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HARNETT REGIONAL WATER
Capital Improvement Plan
2022-23
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The capital improvement plan attached herewith is a working tool developed by the HRW staff to give guidance toward the
County’s water and sewer infrastructure development and capital needs program. It consists of an assessment of the
current water and wastewater systems and projects these capital needs over a ten-year period. This plan is offered to the
Board to seek their guidance and input as they look toward Harnett County’s future. This plan should be a helpful fiscal
planning tool that allows us to forecast capital demands on revenues and borrowing power to help avoid overextending
ourselves financially during the next ten years and beyond. HRW recommends that the review and approval of this capital
improvement plan be accomplished annually as part of the budget process. General approval of this document by
resolution does not commit the Board to specific approval of any one project or expenditure, nor does it appropriate
money for any project. This would still be accomplished through separate capital project ordinances. The approval by
resolution from the Board simply approves the capital improvement plan as a plan for the forecast period.
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DESCRIPTION OF COUNTY
Demographics. The County, formed in 1855, has a projected population of 135,976. The per capita income for the
County is $23,767 (82nd in NC) and the median household income is $55,753 (30th in NC). The poverty rate is 17% and
the unemployment rate currently stands at 3.9%.
Land Area Configurations. Harnett County is located in the south central portion of North Carolina. It lies partially in the
Coastal Plain and partially in the Piedmont section. The eastern two-thirds of the County exhibit topographic features
common to the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina. It is an area of level to gently rolling terrain with elevations ranging
from 100 to 300 feet above sea level. The major underlying geological formation includes sedimentary rocks consisting
mostly of unconsolidated sands and clays. Topographical features of the western part of the County resemble the
Piedmont region of North Carolina. It is an area of steeper hills with elevations as high as 450 feet above sea level. The
major underlying geological formation includes crystalline rocks, such as granite and slate.
Name and Logo Changes.
The Harnett County Department of Public Utilities underwent name and logo changes in FY 2018-19. The new name of
the utility is “Harnett Regional Water”. The new mission statement reads as follows, “Harnett Regional Water provides
high quality water and wastewater services to residents and businesses in Harnett County and the surrounding region.
The organization is focused on customer service and is committed to environmental stewardship. Its position on the Cape
Fear River, combined with significant investments in infrastructure and foresight from past and current leaders, will allow
Harnett Regional Water to continue to serve the rapidly growing central region of North Carolina.” This rebranding should
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help accentuate the growth of the department from a single county water and sewer department to a regional water and
wastewater provider. The old name often confused customers as to what services the department provided. The new
logo installations on elevated tanks will continue in earnest this year and the utility will debut a stand-alone website to
emphasize easier access and customer service to our consumers.
Description of Existing Facilities. Harnett Regional Water provides water and/or wastewater services to approximately
100,000 Harnett County residents. HRW also provides public water to customers in Counties contiguous to ours. These
Counties include Cumberland, Johnston, Moore, Lee, and Wake. The Harnett County Regional Water Treatment Plant
supplies water to the Harnett County municipalities of Lillington, Angier, Erwin, and Coats. It supplies water to the Towns
of Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs in Wake County and also the Towns of Spring Lake and Linden in Cumberland
County. It also jointly supplies water to Fort Bragg through a partnership with the Public Works Commission of
Fayetteville. The Harnett County Regional Water Treatment Plant utilizes the Cape Fear River as the source for the
system’s drinking water and currently has a treatment capacity of forty-two million gallons a day (42 MGD). HRW’s water
system consists of nine County water and sewer districts. Each of these districts exists as a separate legal entity
pursuant to Chapter 162A of the North Carolina General Statutes. The County maintains and operates the districts for a
fee equal to the districts’ debt service amount. This amount is paid from general revenues received from water and/or
wastewater sales from the various districts. The County established a “Harnett County Public Utilities Fund” in 1998 that
consolidated accounting for the operation of these districts. This allowed the department to budget revenues and
expenditures in a consolidated manner rather than nine individual district budgets. HRW provides wastewater treatment
to the Towns of Angier, Coats and Lillington in Harnett County. HRW also provides wastewater treatment to the Town of
Fuquay-Varina in Wake County and Fort Bragg Army Base in Cumberland County. HRW was established in 1982 with
approximately 600 water customers and 8 employees. We have grown in the thirty-seven years since to approximately
40,000 water customers, 13,000 sewer customers and 105 employees. HRW infrastructure consists of approximately
1,400 miles of water mains, 360 miles of sewer collection mains and totals over $340 million dollars in assets. In addition
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to the 42 million gallon per day regional water plant mentioned above, other assets include 2 wastewater treatment plants
with a combined treatment capacity of 22.5 million gallons per day, 20 elevated water storage tanks with 8.9 million
gallons of capacity, 18.2 million gallons of ground storage capacity, a 60 million gallon reservoir, 24 water booster stations
with pumping capacity of 133 million gallons per day and 98 sewer lift stations. Approximately 95% of Harnett County
residents now have access to public water. As is apparent from the above history, HRW has experienced tremendous
growth and accomplishment through the valiant efforts and foresight of past and present Harnett County Commissioners
and staff. Their dedication to a countywide water and strategically located sanitary sewer system is the reason for the
utility’s success.
WATER SYSTEM
Treatment Facility. HRW’s existing 42 mgd (million gallons per day) regional water treatment facility was recently
upgraded to that capacity in FY 2016-17 at a cost of approximately $12 million dollars. The project added four new filters,
an upgraded alum sludge disposal system, new backwash/chemical storage and modified the raw water intake and raw
water/reservoir low-lift pump stations. In conjunction with the project, the County entered into a formal water supply
capacity agreement with Moore County in which Moore purchased 3 million gallons of daily water capacity in the Harnett
Regional Water Treatment Plant. Moore joins Johnston County, the Towns of Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Wake
County, as well as Fort Bragg in Cumberland County as capacity holders in the Harnett County Regional Water Treatment
Facility. Harnett Regional Water is also committed to building a new 8-10 mgd water treatment facility in the Erwin area of
the County. Our planning estimates project the new plant will be needed to supplement the existing Harnett Regional
Water Treatment Plant by the end of this decade. Cost estimates are approximately $70 million dollars for the project as it
will be funded by revenue bonds and HRW reserves.
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Water Supply Plan. The State of North Carolina requires that all water systems submit an approved water supply plan
annually. This plan is currently being updated by the HRW staff. The purpose of this plan is to provide evidence to the
State that the water system is providing adequate planning for the supply of water through a designated planning period.
Water supply planning is also continuing in the area of hydraulic modeling as the engineering firm of Hazen & Sawyer is
engaged in providing an updated water hydraulic model of our entire distribution system. This will be critical importance in
planning and directing future water resources to accommodate new growth.
Water Conservation Measures. Harnett County amended its Water Shortage & Conservation Ordinance in the spring of
2008. The ordinance was amended in response to the drought conditions in our area over the last several years. The
ordinance now more clearly defines the stages of water conservation and what triggers their enactment. It also
established a normal irrigation schedule and increased the department’s enforcement authority during emergencies. Our
water supply is a critical resource that must be protected at all costs.
Water Distribution System.
The North Harnett Elementary School Utility Extension Project is currently under design/construction and consists of the
extension of 12,000 feet of 12 & 8 inch water main and 5,000 feet of 4 inch sewer force main with the construction of a
wastewater pump station to serve that new school site. The estimated cost of this project is $2,378,000 and will be
funded from Harnett Regional Water’s capital reserves. The Harnett Jetport Utility Extension Project is planned for FY 24
and consists of the extension of approximately 5,000 linear feet of 8 inch waterline and 4 inch sewer force main with the
construction of a wastewater pump station to serve the expansion of the facilities at and adjacent to the Harnett Regional
Jetport. This project is estimated to cost approximately $2.5 million dollars. HRW is also in design discussions with the
Town of Holly Springs in Wake County to upgrade our distribution system by constructing a 12 MGD intermediate pump
station and two 500,000 gallon ground storage tanks to complete HRW’s ability to supply the Town with their entire 10
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MGD water capacity allocation. This project is estimated to cost $10 million dollars and would be funded from the Town of
Holly Springs. It is estimated to begin in FY 26 but could happen earlier depending upon the Town’s schedule.
Regional Interconnects. As you are aware, Harnett County’s water system is interconnected to several area public
water systems that we do not provide water to including: the City of Dunn, the Town of Benson, the City of Raleigh, the
Town of Apex, the City of Fayetteville (PWC), the City of Durham, and finally the Town of Cary. These connections are of
a vital importance in the event of emergency water shortage conditions. The ability to provide and receive additional
water from these various sources makes all of these systems more dependent upon each other and truly interconnected
in a regional manner. HRW is now a member of the newly formed Triangle Water Supply Partnership. Because of this
alliance, our water system will participate with the triangle water utilities in regional water supply planning, with the goal of
collaboratively planning for, maintaining, and implementing, long-term sustainable and secure water supplies for our
region in the future.
WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Wastewater Treatment and Collection. The County currently owns two active wastewater treatment plants, the North
Harnett Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and the South Harnett Regional Wastewater Plant. The South Harnett
plant began operation in June 2009 and has a capacity of 15 mgd. It serves all of the southern area of the County and
Fort Bragg. The North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant has a capacity of 7.5 MGD and recently underwent major
modifications to its filters and bio-solids storage facilities as part of the North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrade Project. This project was completed in FY 2020-21 at a cost of approximately $11 million dollars. The North
Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant is also under design for a major capacity upgrade in FY 2022-23 to serve the
explosion of residential growth the northern area of the County is currently experiencing. This project is estimated to cost
approximately $64 million dollars and will include participation from our regional wastewater partner towns of Angier,
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Fuquay-Varina and Lillington. HRW is currently planning at the request of the North Carolina Viable Utility Reserve
Section of NCDEQ and the NC State Treasurer’s Office to expanding its South Harnett Waste Water Treatment Plant and
our wastewater collection system as well by agreeing to accept and treat the waste water from the Town of Spring Lake in
Cumberland County. This project is currently still in the decision/design stage and if approved would be funded entirely by
viable utility reserve funds from the state of North Carolina. The project is estimated to cost approximately $36 million
dollars.
Regional Wastewater Facilities. Harnett County has commissioned four different engineers since 1968 to look at
comprehensive approaches to the long-range planning of Harnett County’s water and wastewater needs. The most
recent of these is the Northern Harnett Wastewater Master Plan for the Districts in the northern section of the County.
This study was authored by Hazen and Sawyer and was completed in FY 2017-18. All of these wastewater plans have
concluded that a regional approach utilizing a consolidation of systems is the best plan practical for protection of public
health and economic development. There will continue to be County development of services which will extend from
existing facilities; and, due to the escalating cost of expansion and operating expenses, it is likely that other regions within
the County will be attempting to regionalize systems within the next ten years. In addition to this, regulatory restraints will
force regionalization to happen in order to eliminate as many discharges into our water basin as possible. Areas outside
the County, which are tributary to our drainage basins and wastewater treatment facilities, (i.e. southern Wake County and
northern Cumberland County as recent examples) also provide realistic opportunities for regionalization. These
relationships should be nurtured to provide the greatest scale of economy in building additional wastewater collection lines
to serve Harnett County citizens.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
Revenue Projections. Revenue projections for the next 10 years are difficult if not impossible to correctly predict. They
are tied to a myriad of factors including residential and commercial growth in the County, local and regional economic
conditions, and the ability of our utility to meet all future water and sewer needs throughout the County and region. Before
we can attempt to predict future revenues, we need to look at current revenue trends for the last several fiscal years.
HRW Operating Revenues
Financial Operating
Period Revenues
FY 11-12 $30,130,929
FY 12-13 $30,732,953
FY 13-14 $34,624,099
FY 14-15 $32,162,037
FY 15-16 $34,446,531
FY 16-17 $35,872,649
FY 17-18 $39,203,558
FY 18-19 $39,987,902
FY 19-20 $41,091,355
FY 20-21 $42,140,995
You can see from these figures that annual revenues increased by $12,010,066 in the last nine fiscal years. This
represents a 40% increase in annual operating revenues in that time span. The majority of this increase is due to the
growth of water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the County and increasing growth of water supply to the
surrounding region. Rates must be adjusted to cover the ever increasing cost of service to include debt repayment and
meet capital reserve targets to cover emergencies and capital project funding. The overall financial strategy of the
Department is to continue to maximize revenues consistent with an even pace of residential and commercial/industrial
growth within the County. Expenditures will be kept in line consistent with adequately maintaining treatment and
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distribution systems while emphasizing regulatory compliance in all areas. Harnett Regional Water is at a historical
crossroads in the sense that 95% of all County residents have access to water. Additional access to water has been the
primary source of a growing revenue base in the past. However, since most areas within the County now have access to
water, future revenue growth will be directly correlated to the Department’s goal to provide access to sewer to densely
populated unincorporated areas of the County and the Department’s ever increasingly important role as a regional water
and wastewater treatment provider to surrounding municipalities, counties and Fort Bragg.
CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS
HRW recently had a “Public Utilities Efficiency Study” completed by the Management Consulting firm of Martin-McGill out
of Asheville, NC. Although the overwhelming result of the study was positive, one of the main recommendations for
improvement within the department was in the area of customer service. Specifically, the need to upgrade existing
outdated technologies such as water/sewer customer billing software that was over a decade old, asset management
/work order software, automated customer telephone systems, etc. HRW has aggressively started that process and has
recently completed the installation of a new and enhanced customer information system (CIS) software system that
includes a mobile work order and enhanced internet pay platform. We have also engaged with new providers to enhance
our existing Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone system to give customers access to enhanced technological
features. HRW is currently underway with the automated Metering Infrastructure Project in which we will upgrade all of
our existing meters to new smart meters. These new meters will send usage data to HRW through a wireless network
and provide much more information to our customers and staff. This project has an estimated cost of $14.9 million dollars
and should be fully completed in FY 23.
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Capital Project Budget Summary
Attachment 1 is a capital project budget summary that combines all the proposed capital projects discussed earlier in this
report. It provides a snapshot of anticipated capital needs over the next ten years. The expenditures section shows each
projects total budget. The revenue section shows the expected funding sources for each year.
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EXPENDITURES
Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost Total Cost
Totals
Project Name FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32
Automated Meter Infrastructure Project $5,969,885 $5,969,885
NWHE School Utility Extension Project $2,096,537 $2,096,537
NHWWTP Capacity Upgrade $63,241,200 $63,241,200
SW WW PS & FM $6,894,000 $6,894,000
SHWWTP Upgrade $35,580,416 $35,580,416
Harnett Jetport Utility Extension Project $2,500,000 $2,500,000
BCC/Capeton Collection System Upgrade $7,593,000 $7,593,000
Northeast Harnett Regional WTP Project $70,000,000 $70,000,000
Wake County Distribution Upgrade $10,000,000 $10,000,000
NW Water Transmission $8,200,000 $8,200,000
WTP Property Acquistion-Watkins 50 acres $1,000,000 $1,000,000
SC Tank 5 Construction (Doc's/Nursery)$2,090,000 $2,090,000
BCC Collection System Upgrade Ph II $3,750,000 $3,750,000
Southwest Regional GST $3,004,180 $3,004,180
MW Tank 6/SW Transmission Connect $390,000 $390,000
Totals $71,307,622 $44,974,416 $77,593,000 $10,000,000 $8,200,000 $1,000,000 $2,090,000 $3,750,000 $3,004,180 $390,000 $222,309,218
REVENUES
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32 Totals
Grants from all sources $8,800,000 $35,580,416 $44,380,416
Revenue Bonds $35,000,000 $35,000,000
State Revolving Loans $0
Developer Participation $0
Holly Springs $10,000,000 $10,000,000
Fuquay Varina $23,891,120 $21,000,000 $44,891,120
Angier $8,783,500 $8,783,500
Lillington $3,513,400 $3,513,400
Harnett Regional Water Reserves $26,319,602 $9,394,000 $21,593,000 $0 $8,200,000 $1,000,000 $2,090,000 $3,750,000 $3,004,180 $390,000 $75,740,782
Totals $71,307,622 $44,974,416 $77,593,000 $10,000,000 $8,200,000 $1,000,000 $2,090,000 $3,750,000 $3,004,180 $390,000 $222,309,218
Debt Summary
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32
Totals
Actual New Debt $0 $0 $35,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $35,000,000
Planned Rate Increases
Current Rates/Water FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32
Totals
$20/2,000 min no change $22.00 no change no change no change $24.00 no change no change no change $26.00
$5.50/1,000 gal above min no change $5.75 no change no change no change $6.00 no change no change no change $6.25
$2.38 Bulk Rate no change no change $2.85 no change no change no change $3.15 no change no change no change
$1.85 Bulk Rate Capacity Holders no change no change $2.25 no change no change no change $2.50 no change no change no change
% increase no change 7.5% 10.0%no change no change 7%10%no change no change 7%
Monthly $ Increase in Avg Bill n/a $2.75 n/a n/a n/a $2.75 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Revenue from increase $0 $1,386,000 $820,000 $0 $0 $1,435,500 $975,000 $0 $0 $1,610,000 $6,226,500
Current Rates/Sewer FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 FY 2028-29 FY 2029-30 FY 2030-31 FY 2031-32
Totals
$15 Flat no change $16.00 no change no change no change $17.00 no change no change no change $18.00
$6/1,000 gals no change $6.50 no change no change no change $7.00 no change no change no change $7.50
$2.05 Bulk Rate Capacity Holders no change no change $2.55 no change no change no change $2.85 no change no change no change
% increase no change 7.5% 11%no change no change 7.5% 12%no change no change 7%
Monthly $ Increase in Avg Bill n/a $3.50 n/a n/a n/a $3.50 n/a n/a n/a $3.50
Revenue from increase $0 $450,000 $340,000 $0 $0 $585,000 $450,000 $0 $0 $690,000 $2,515,000
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Duly adopted this the day of _______ 2022, upon motion made by Commissioner ,
seconded by Commissioner , and adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Noes: Absent:
Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett
By:
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman of the Board and of the governing body
of all Water and Sewer Districts of Harnett County
ATTEST:
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE
July 1, 2022
Attachment F
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HARNETT REGIONAL WATER
WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Lewis Weatherspoon – Chairman
Matthew Nicol – Vice-Chairman
Mark Johnson
Barbara McKoy
W. Brooks Matthews
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Brent Trout, County Manager
Steve Ward, Director
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Authority 4
Section 2. Definitions 4
Section 3. Water Laterals and Tap-On 8
Section 4. Connection To Be Made By HRW Only Upon Application 8
Section 5. Application for Connection 8
Section 6. Disapproval of Application 9
Section 7. Separate Water and Sewer connections and Meters Required 9
Section 8. Connections and Meters to Remain Property of HRW 10
Section 9. Maintenance of Meters and Connections 10
Section 10. Connection To Other Supply and Cross-Connection Control 10
Section 11. When Water Meters Read 13
Section 12. Adjustment of Overcharges 13
Section 13. Meter Tests 14
Section 14. Bulk Water Usage 14
Section 15. Tampering with Meters and Stopcocks 14
Section 16. No Guarantee of Quality, Quantity of Pressure of Water Supply 15
Section 17. Protection of Water Supply 15
Section 18. Repealing Clause 15
Section 19. Procedures 15
Section 20. Initial of Minimum Charge 16
Section 21. HRW’s Responsibility and Liability 17
Section 22. Consumer’s Responsibility 17
Section 23. Access To Premises 18
Section 24. Change of Occupancy 19
Section 25. Suspension of Service 19
Section 26. Complaints – Adjustments 20
Section 27. Classifications, Rates, Fees, and Charges 21
Section 28. Connection to Existing Systems 24
Section 29.1 Water and Sewer Extension in New Developments 24
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Section 29.2 Acquisition of Easements for Developers in County Participation Projects 28
Section 29.3 Extension of Water and Sewer Lines Within County 30
Section 29.4 Extensions Outside of County 31
Section 29.5 Extension Made by Other than HRW Personnel 32
Section 29.6 Observation by HRW of Work Done by Others 32
Section 29.7 Dedication of Water and Sewer Line Extensions 33
Section 30 Delinquent Service Fees 33
Section 31. Sprinkler Connections 33
Section 32. Provision for Cut-Off Valve 34
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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES OPERATED BY HARNETT REGIONAL
WATER FIXING RENTS, RATES, FEES AND OTHER CHARGES AND PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF SAME.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY.
Section 1. Authority.
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 153A-275, 162A-85.5 and 162A Article 6 for the purpose of
providing adequate and reasonable rules and regulations to protect and regulate water supply and distribution systems and sewer
collection systems owned or operated by HRW. The ordinance is also adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 153A-277,
162A-85.13, 162A-88, 162A-92 and 162A Article 8 for the purpose of establishing a schedule of rents, rates, fees, charges and
penalties for the use of and services furnished by water supply and distribution systems and sewer collection systems owned or
operated by HRW.
Section 2. Definitions.
Air-Gap Separation is an unobstructed vertical distance through the atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or
faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle.
Allocation is the assignment or apportionment of water and/or sewer to serve a certain defined area.
Auxiliary Intake is any piping connection or other device whereby water may be secured from a source other than the public
water supply.
Backflow is any flow of water into the public water supply form any other source due to a cross-connection, auxiliary intake,
interconnection, backpressure, backsiphonage, any combination thereof, or other cause.
Backpressure is any pressure on any source of water other than the public water supply which may be greater than the pressure
on the public water supply and may result in a backflow.
Backflow Prevention Device is an approved effective device method used to prevent backflow from occurring in the potable
water supply. The type of device shall be based on degree of hazard, existing or potential.
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Backsiphonage is any circumstance in which the pressure on the public water supply may be reduced to the point that the
elevation and atmospheric pressure on a source of water other than the public water supply may result in a pressure to be
greater than the pressure on the public water supply and may result in a back flow.
Building is a structure as defined in Volume VII, One and Two Families, and Volume I, General Construction, of the NC State
Building Code.
Capacity represents the ability to treat or move water and/or sewer. Typically, capacity is expressed in gallons per day (GPD)
or million gallons per day (MGD).
Confinement Device is a backflow prevention device that is installed within a private plumbing or distribution system to
isolate a localized hazard from the remainder of said system.
Connection is that part of the water service line which runs from the main to the property line, including all appurtenances to
make the service complete and ready for use.
Contractor A person or entity, licensed by the State of North Carolina Licensing Board, under contract to the Developer to
perform the construction of water and sewer infrastructure of the Development.
Consumer is the person legally or equitably responsible for the payment of charges for water or sewer on any premises.
Containment Device is a backflow prevention device installed at the point of separation between the public water supply and a
private service or private distribution system at the point of metering.
Controlled By is owned, operated or leased by.
Cross-Connection is any physical connection whereby the public water supply is connected with any other water supply
system, whether public or private, either inside or outside of any building or buildings, in such a manner that a flow of water
into the public water supply is possible either through the manipulation of valves or because of ineffective check or back-
pressure of any other arrangement.
Cut-Off Valve is a valve used to regulate the water supply to the consumer’s premises.
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Department shall mean Harnett Regional Water.
Developer Any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity improving property for commercial, industrial or residential
purposes.
Development Property improved for commercial, industrial or residential purposes.
District shall mean any HRW water and sewer district established pursuant to Article 6, Chapter 162A of the North Carolina
General Statutes.
Double Check Valve is an assembly composed of two single, spring-loaded independently operating check valves, including
tightly closing shut-off valves located at each end of the assembly, and having suitable connections for testing the water
tightness of each check valve.
Dual Check Valve is a device containing two independently acting check valves in series.
Easement shall mean an acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
Engineer of Record A person licensed as a Professional Engineer in good standing with the North Carolina State Board of
Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors acting as an agent for the Developer with regard to water and
sewer line extensions.
Fire Line is a system of pipes and equipment used to supply water in an emergency for extinguishing fire.
Flow is the actual amount of water and/or sewer being treated or moved. Flow is frequently expressed in gallons per day
(GPD) or million gallons per day (MGD).
Full Service Sprinkler Connection is a separate metered connection originating at a main and running to the property line, and
includes all appurtenances to make the connection complete and ready for use. This connection is independent of any other
water connection on the premises and shall not be connected to any plumbing or other pipeline where residual water therefrom
is required to be discharged into the sewer system.
HRW shall mean Harnett Regional Water.
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Improved Street is any street having a wearing surface of concrete, brick, stone block, asphalt, or any bituminous compound.
Interconnection is any system of piping or other arrangement whereby the public water supply is connected directly with a
sewer, drain, conduit, pool, heat exchanger, storage reservoir, or other device which does or may contain sewage or other
waste or substance which would be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply.
Lateral is that portion of the water connection which does not include meter, box or meter setter or connection.
Main is the pipe usually laid in a street running parallel to the property line which distributes water or collects sewer.
May is permissive (see “shall).
NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
NCDWQ North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Occupant is the consumer who is actually in possession or control of any premises.
Owner is the person having legal or equitable title to any premises.
Payment Plan is an agreed upon schedule for satisfying a consumer’s delinquent account status.
Person is an individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation.
Premises are land, building, or other structure and appurtenances thereto.
Pressure Vacuum Breaker is an assembly containing an independently operating spring loaded check valve and an
independently operating loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check valve. The assembly must be
equipped with suitable connections for testing the proper operation of the device and tightly closing shut-off valves located at
each end of the assembly.
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Public Water Supply is the water and waterworks system of HRW, and its consumers outside the County boundary, for the
provision of piped water for human consumption, and which supply is recognized as a public and community water system by
the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply Section.
Record Drawings -Drawings prepared by the Engineer that indicate the details of the system following the construction phase
and that at least meet the minimum standards set forth by the State of North Carolina and the North Carolina Licensing Board
for Engineers and Land Surveyors and the HRW Sanitary Sewer and Water Specification
Reduced Pressure Zone Principle Backflow Prevention Device (RPZ) is a device containing within its structure, two spring
loaded independently operating check valves, together with an automatically operating check valves, together with an
automatically operating pressure differential relief valve located between the two check valves. The first check valve reduces
the supply pressure a predetermined amount so that during normal flow and at cessation of formal flow the pressure between
the checks shall be less that the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve, by
discharging into the atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure between the check valves less than the supply pressure.
The device shall have suitable connections for testing, including tightly closing shut-off valves located at each end.
Retrofitted Sprinkler Connection is a second metered connection originating at a point along that segment of the existing
service line between the main and the first or existing meter and running to the property line, and includes all appurtenances to
make the connections complete and ready for use. The Retrofitted Sprinkler Connection shall not be connected to any
plumbing or other pipeline where residual water therefrom is required to be discharged into the sewer system.
Service Line is a water line which may service a house, business, apartments, etc. which runs from the street to the
establishment being served.
Shall is mandatory (see “may”).
Standard Size Main refers to a six-inch diameter water main and an eight-inch diameter sewer main.
Subdivision The division of a tract, parcel, or lot into two or more lots or building sites or other divisions for the purpose,
whether immediate or future, of sale, legacy, or building development and includes all division of land involving a new street
or change in existing streets to include re-subdivision. Subdivision shall also refer to uses of land not ordinarily considered a
subdivision, but requiring utility installations. Examples of these uses are mobile home parks, multi-family projects
townhouses, and planned unit developments.
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System Development Fee A charge or assessment for service imposed with respect to new development to fund costs of
capital improvements necessitated by and attributable to such new development, to recoup costs of existing facilities which
serve such new development, or a combination of those costs. The term includes amortized charges, lump-sum charges, and
any other fee that functions as described by this definition regardless of terminology.
Unit refers to a residential housing unit such as an apartment, condominium or duplex.
Unusual Conditions to mean delays in acquiring materials, parts and (or) supplies, rock encountered in construction and other
items which might cause delays not under the control of HRW.
Water and Sewer Plans An engineered drawing, signed and seal by the Engineer of Record, in conformance with the HRW
Sanitary Sewer and Water Specifications that delineates the water and sewer infrastructure as well as other on-site
improvements proposed for the development of the subject property.
Section 3. Water Laterals and Tap-On.
Water laterals will be installed only at the request of the Owner or his agent. When the lateral terminates at the property line, the
meter shall not be set and the lateral shall not be used until the owner of the property or his agent applies for service.
Section 4. Connection To Be Made By HRW Only Upon Application.
The construction of water laterals within the street right-of-way and the setting of meters shall be the responsibility of HRW. The
construction of such lateral or the setting of such meter shall be done only after the written application therefor has been approved.
The only exception to this provision will be when laterals and meter yokes are installed by Developer’s contractors in new
subdivisions in compliance with Rules, Regulations and Specifications as shall be established by HRW from time to time.
Section 5. Application for Connection.
Every application for water service shall list, on forms provided by HRW, the property owner, the applicant’s name, social security
number, driver’s license number, phone number, and all other relative forms of identification required by HRW, the street on which
the lot is located, the number of the house or a description of the lot location, the number of all types of fixtures planned in the
building now and proposed for the future, the distance from the property line where service comes from the street to the furthermost
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point of the building as planned, and the name of the plumber who will do the work. This application shall be filed not less than ten
days before the proposed connection is desired. Unusual conditions may be just cause for additional time in providing the services
required. When the size of the service and the cost of the connection have been determined, the applicant shall deposit the previously
determined cost and shall be issued a permit for the desired connection.
Section 6. Disapproval of Application.
If, in the opinion of HRW through its duly constituted authority, the water connection applied for will be of such size or character as to
put too great a demand on any part of the system and disrupt the HRW’s ordinary water service (500 GPM at 20 PSI residual plus
normal service requirements), it shall disapprove the application until such time as adequate means are provided by the applicant to
eliminate the unsatisfactory condition. If, at any time, changes are made by a consumer in his service requirements so as to create an
unsatisfactory condition in the HRW’s water service, HRW shall require the consumer to adopt remedial measures to eliminate the
unsatisfactory condition. HRW shall not in any way be responsible for any cost or inconvenience caused by a change in service
requirements after an application has been approved, or by an installation before the application has been approved.
Section 7. Separate Water and Sewer Connections and Meters Required.
Each building shall have a separate meter, and where practicable shall have a separate water lateral. In the event that one lateral is
used for two dwellings, commercial or industrial buildings, or used to serve two or more meters for the same dwelling, commercial or
industrial buildings, a separate cut-off shall be provided for each meter. However, there shall be an exception to the requirement for
separate water meters in the case of groups of mobile homes or apartment developments under single ownership. In the case of said
groups of mobile homes or apartment developments of more than ten (10) units, one meter shall be used for the entire project unless
additional meters are deemed necessary by the proper HRW authority, and the following conditions shall be met:
(a) Bills will be rendered to the Owner of the property.
(b) The bill will be calculated by a minimum charge for the master meter and for each of the total number of units included
thereafter, and calculating the remaining bill based on the total consumption passing through the master meter above the
minimum; provided, however, owners of ten or fewer multiple units may elect to have water metered directly to each unit
and the charge therefore billed directly to the user in each unit.
(c) Should any portion of the development be sold, the owners shall be responsible for paying whatever additional costs
would be involved in bringing the divided development into compliance with this article.
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Section 8. Connections And Meters To Remain Property of HRW.
All meters, boxes, pipes and other equipment furnished and installed by HRW in a water or sewer connection shall remain the
property of the HRW. If, after an installation is completed, the property owner requests that a meter or lateral be changed in size and
this request is approved by HRW, the property owner shall pay for the change of lateral as though it were a new connection and shall
pay or be credited the difference of the cost of meters in the original and new installations according to the then current price of the
two meters.
Section 9. Maintenance Of Meters And Connections.
All meter and water laterals shall be maintained by HRW at the HRW’s expense.
Section 10. Connection To Other Supply and Cross-Connection Control.
No part of the HRW’s water system shall be connected to any source of water supply other than those authorized by official action of
the County Board of Commissioners. If, on any premises, both HRW water and water from any other source is used, the piping shall
be completely separate. Pipes carrying water from a source other than HRW’s supply shall be painted yellow. It shall be unlawful for
any person to cause a cross-connection, auxiliary intake, or interconnection to be made with the public water supply; or allow one to
exist for any purpose whatsoever.
HRW has the responsibility to inspect properties served by the public water supply where cross-connections with the public water
supply are deemed possible. The frequency of these inspections shall be set by the department. HRW shall have the right to enter, at
reasonable time, any nonresidential property served by a connection to the public water supply for the purpose of conducting these
inspections. In those cases in which the property owner chooses not to provide such access, HRW may designate the location as a
high hazard in accordance with the paragraphs below.
The following uses shall be classified as hazardous uses:
(a) Hazardous uses include, but are not limited to: pumps or tanks handling sewage, radioactive, lethal, or toxic substances, boiler
and steam connections, sewer waste lines, low inlets to receptacles containing toxic substances, coils or jackets used as heat
exchangers, flush valve toilets without vacuum breaks, bacterial and viral materials, private wells or other private water
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supply, irrigation systems, water systems or hose connections, booster pumps, carbonation equipment, or similar hazard
potential as determined by the Department.
(b) Any location at which the nature or mode of operation within a premise are such that frequent alterations are made to the
plumbing or at which there is a likelihood in the determination of the Department that protective measures may be subverted,
altered, or disconnected.
(c) Any facility which contains, but is not limited to, a bottling plant, cannery, a building having five or more stories, battery
manufacturer, exterminator, greenhouse, chemical processing plant, dairy, dye works, film laboratory, car wash, hospital,
commercial laboratory, laundry, metal fabrication operation, mortuary, swimming pool, morgue, x-ray equipment, medical
office with laboratory, aspirator, medical washing equipment, packing house, plating plant, poultry house, power plant, nuclear
reactor, pumped fire sprinkler or riser system or those equipped with facilities for the introduction of freeze preventive
chemicals or other substances other than water.
All installations described in the above paragraphs (a)-(c) shall be deemed hazardous uses, and must have a containment
device in the form of a reduced pressure zone backflow prevention device provided that, if the consumer demonstrates to the
satisfaction of HRW that sufficient internal confinement devices have been installed and tested. The Department may require
that the consumer provide engineering drawings sealed by a professional engineer of installations within the premises, which
provide complete internal protection against cross-connection as approved by the Department. Any such connection shall be
considered another connection for the purpose of determining the type of containment device required. Each internal
confinement device shall be one of the following, as approved by HRW or their authorized representative: reduced pressure
zone principle backflow prevention device, double check valve backflow prevention device, air gap, vacuum break-pressure
type, or dual check valve. Each reduced pressure zone principle backflow prevention device serving as an internal
confinement device shall have a mesh strainer immediately upstream of the inlet gate valve.
Services to single-family residential units, not otherwise required by this ordinance to have other containment devices, may
have a containment device in the form of a dual check valve. HRW supplies this dual check valve when residential
connections are installed. On all other services which other containment devices are required the owner’s representative shall
be required to install these devices prior to the installation of a meter by HRW. On all such services for which meters have
been applied prior to the adoption of this ordinance, said dual check valve shall be installed by HRW, provided that the
Department reserves the right to charge the owner or occupant of any residence for the cost of said device and its installation.
Maintenance of dual check valve containment devices installed in accordance with this section shall be conducted by the
Department.
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All other connections to the public water supply of HRW shall have containment devices in the form of double check valve
backflow prevention devices as set forth in the following paragraph. This shall include water mains installed by HRW,
including but not limited to mobile home parks, apartments, group housing projects, and other private distribution systems, or
similar hazard potential as determined by HRW or their authorized representative.
All containment devices shall be installed according to the following procedure:
(a) The containment devices shall be located off street right-of-way on the water main side of any plumbing
connection. When installed in a building, the device shall be located on the service line immediately after its
entrance into the building. Each containment and confinement device shall be installed in a location which is
physically accessible for inspection and testing as determined by HRW. Containment devices which have been
buried in the ground do not satisfy the provisions of this ordinance. Each reduced pressure principle zone device
shall be installed such that flooding of the device is unlikely as determined by the Department.
(b) HRW shall maintain a list of approved manufacturers and models of hazard containment devices and drawings of
standard installations, copies to be made available through the administration office of the Department. All
installations and materials shall conform to HRW standards.
(c) In those cases in which containment and/or confinement devices have been previously installed by any party, the
responsibility for maintenance, testing, and replacement as applicable shall be with the consumer.
(d) The cost of said means of containment, and any other plumbing modifications necessary and convenient thereto,
and the testing and maintenance thereof is to be paid for by the consumer.
Upon identification of a hazard, or hazard potential, as defined in this section of the ordinance, HRW shall notify the
consumer, of record, of the property on which the hazard exists of the following:
(a) Location of the Hazard
(b) Nature of the Hazard Observed
(c) Date of the Hazard Observed
(d) Applicable Section of the Ordinance
(e) Requirements of the Ordinance
Such notification to be made by certified mail, with return receipt requested.
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HRW shall be notified by the consumer when the nature of use of the property changes so as to change the hazard
classification of that property, as set forth in this ordinance.
The consumer at each property at which containment and/or confinement device(s) have been installed shall have each
containment or confinement device(s) tested on an annual basis, and perform any routine maintenance to such device as
recommended by the manufacturer, and provide the Department with a report of that inspection and work. The consumer shall
cause such maintenance, or repairs to be made, rendering the device fully operational. Failure of the consumer to perform that
testing and maintenance shall cause for the premises to be deemed an immediate public health hazard. HRW may immediately
thereafter discontinue public water supply service to that premises and service shall not be restored until such devices have
been rendered fully operational. Where the use of water is critical to the continuance of normal operations or protection of life,
property, and equipment, duplicate containment or confinement devices shall be provided by the property owner to avoid the
necessity of discontinuing water service to test or repair the device(s).
Consumer responsibilities under this section include:
(a) The consumer shall, as required in this ordinance and upon notification, install the hazard containment device(s) as
required within ninety (90) days of the date of notification.
(b) If, after expiration of ninety (90) days, the containment device(s) has not been installed in conformance with the
standards set forth in this ordinance and by the Department, in proper working condition, the Department may
discontinue the public water supply at that premises, and service shall not be restored until such devices have been
installed. The Department may permit an extension of up to ninety (90) additional days if compliance efforts are
underway and the existence of hardship can be determined.
(c) HRW shall bear no liability for direct or consequential damages caused by the discontinuance of service pursuant
to this ordinance.
Section 11. When Water Meters Read.
All water meters on water systems controlled by HRW shall be read monthly unless unforeseen circumstances dictate otherwise.
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Section 12. Adjustment Of Overcharges.
HRW shall have the authority to adjust one water and/or sewer monthly bill per twelve months after determining that the bill is
excessive, upon the following conditions:
(a) If the cause is a defect in a water meter, the water bill shall be reduced to the average amount of such bill for the preceding three
(3) months.
(b) When proof of repair is furnished to substantiate a leak, the water bill shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) of the amount by
which it exceeds the average amount of the consumer’s bill for the preceding three (3) months. The average is then added back
in to determine the final amount. Leak adjustments for sewer accounts are determined by reducing the sewer bill to the
preceding three month average.
(c) If the cause is of an undetermined origin, and it does not appear upon investigation that the occupant or occupants of the
premises served were in any way at fault for the excessive water bill, the adjusted bill shall be calculated the same as in (b) of
this rule.
(d) All metered water lost due to negligence on the part of the user will be charged at the normal rate, and no adjustment of the bill
shall be made.
Section 13. Meter Tests.
Any consumer may have a test of his water meter made upon payment in advance of a fee of actual cost of the test for any size
meter. A deposit for the estimated cost of the test is required before such test is conducted. If the consumption shown on the meter in
question is greater than twice the average consumption for the preceding six months, the fee for testing the meter shall be waived.
Since the most accurate water meters suitable for general use require a margin of approximately two and one-half percent for error,
any meter which shows upon test an error not greater than two and one-half percent shall not be considered defective. If the meter is
found to be over-registering in excess of two and one-half percent, refund shall be made in accordance with Section 12 (a) above, and
the deposit paid for the test shall be refunded.
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Section 14. Bulk Water Usage.
HRW allows consumers or commercial establishments to use bulk water from public fire hydrants through the use of portable hydrant
meters after an application has been made and deposit has been paid. The actual deposit shall be determined by HRW according to the
size of the hydrant meter and is refundable upon the satisfactory return of the meter. Failure to return the meter in a timely fashion will
result in the customer being charged for the full prevailing cost of the hydrant meter. A chain of custody form will be used to annotate
the serial number of the hydrant meter, the customer name and relevant billing information, and the signature of the customer
requesting the meter. A daily, monthly or yearly rental rate will be billed to the customer according to the desired usage. Any
customer requesting to keep the meter for a year will be provided to pay that rental rate at the time of meter issuance or the beginning
of each new yearly billing period. The water user also agrees to pay for water obtained at the rate of $6.00 per 1,000 gallons. A chain
of custody form will be used to annotate the serial number of the hydrant meter, the customer name and relevant billing information,
and the signature of the customer requesting the meter. The applicant shall be responsible for any damage to the hydrant, meter,
backflow, connections, etc., used in the installation and the cost of any such damage shall be taken from the deposit. After deducting
the water bill, appropriate rental rate and any cost of damage to the installation, HRW shall refund the balance of the deposit to the
applicant as soon as the meter is removed and returned to the HRW’s stock. While in use, no wrench shall be used on the hydrant
except a hydrant wrench furnished by HRW. If scarred by unauthorized methods, the cost of nut and labor to repair shall be charged
to person responsible. Should the water bill, rental rate and cost of damage exceed the deposit, the user shall pay the amount of such
excess to HRW.
Section 15. Tampering With Meters and Stopcocks.
No person, except an employee of HRW, shall turn the stopcock installed in each meter box nor shall any person construct or have
constructed any bypass around any meter except as may be installed and sealed by HRW. The fact that water is cut on to any premises
by a person without the prior knowledge of either HRW or the consumer shall not relieve the consumer of liability for such
unauthorized use of water. A minimum fee of $100.00 shall be imposed upon the consumer where such tampering or unauthorized
use of water has occurred.
Section 16. No Guarantee Of Quality, Quantity Of Pressure Of Water Supply .
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Neither the District nor HRW guarantees the quality, quantity or pressure of its water supply. It is hereby made a portion of the terms
on which HRW and the District furnish water to consumers that HRW and the District shall in no case be liable to any consumer for
any defect on quality or any deficiency in quantity or pressure; that HRW and the District shall not be liable to any consumer for
damages resulting from turning on or the complete or partial cutting off of water; and no deduction shall be made from any water bill
by reason of any such defect or deficiency. No HRW employee shall take responsibility for telling a property owner or occupant how
best to care for his boiler, heater or other equipment which is affected by the discontinuance, either temporary or permanent, of his
water supply. The owner or occupant shall be entirely responsible for his equipment and shall hold HRW and the District in no way
responsible for damage thereof.
Section 17. Protection Of Water Supply.
No person shall contaminate any portion of HRW or of the Districts’ water supply whether the same is in a reservoir, or tank, or pipe.
Section 18. Repealing Clause.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause
or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to such section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause or provision so adjudged, and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective.
Section 19. Procedures.
(a) Service will be supplied only to those who apply.
(b) Users will make application for service, in person or online, at HRW and at the same time make the deposit guarantee required
below. A $15.00 account set-up fee and/or transfer fee of the same amount is due upon initial account set up or subsequent
transfer of a consumer’s water service to another address.
(c) The amount of deposit shall be determined by entering all responsible consumer information into an On-line Utility Database. If
the consumer or consumers have a history of outstanding debt to other utilities, a copy of the amount of debt and the utility to
which it is owed shall be provided to the consumer at the time of application. A credit score is determined by this procedure.
(d) Property owners, if approved by the procedure described in Section 19 (c) shall not be required to make a deposit. If the
property owner is not approved by the above described procedure, they will be charged a minimum deposit of $50.00. This
deposit will be refunded after one year of no penalties such as delinquent or reconnection fees. All other consumers, if approved
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by the procedure described above, shall make a minimum cash deposit of $50.00 per service requested. All other consumers
with a delinquent credit history will be charged a minimum deposit of $100.00 per service requested. Deposits shall not accrue
interest. All consumers who qualify as commercial users under the current rate structure shall be exempt from this deposit
requirement.
(e) All property owners with no established accounts, must provide HRW with a deed or purchase agreement for the property
where water and/or sewer service will be provided. All other users must provide HRW with a copy of a rental or lease
agreement for the property where water and/or sewer service will be provided. All consumers identified as financially
responsible parties on the rental or lease agreement shall be listed as responsible parties on the account at setup by HRW.
(f) HRW may reject any application for service not available under a standard rate or which involves excessive service cost, or
which may affect the supply of service to other customers or for other good and sufficient reasons.
(g) HRW may reject any application for service when the applicant is delinquent in payment of any bills incurred for service or
connection fees previously supplied at any location, provided that when the Owner of the premises has been served water and
has not paid for the same, HRW shall not be required to render service to anyone at said location where the water was used
until said water bill has been paid.
(h) The person or persons in whose name the account is under shall be responsible for payment of all bills incurred in connection
with the service furnished.
(i) A separate deposit is required for each meter and/or service connection requested.
(j) The deposit receipt is not negotiable and can be redeemed only at HRW.
(k) The deposit required by this ordinance or part remaining thereof will be refunded upon payment of final bill and final
accounting except in instances described in section (d) above in which it may be refunded earlier.
(l) Final bills are prorated based upon the number of days service is provided.
Section 20. Initial Or Minimum Charge.
(a) The initial or minimum charge, as provided in the rate schedule, shall be made for each service installed, regardless of location.
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(b) In resort or seasonal areas where service is furnished to a consumer during certain months only, the minimum charge per
service for the period of non-use shall be the regular minimum as set out in the published rates of HRW.
(c) Water furnished for a given lot shall be used on that lot only. Each consumer’s service must be separately metered at a single
delivery and metering point. Each commercial unit and each storeroom or stall used for business purposes shall have a
separate meter. All commercial use including storerooms and stalls for business purposes shall be metered separately from any
residential use and vice versa, whether now in service or to be installed in the future.
(d) Consumers shall be responsible for paying the minimum monthly water bill whether or not water is actually used during a
month.
Section 21. HRW’s Responsibility And Liability.
(a) HRW shall run a service line from its distribution line to the property line where the distribution line runs immediately adjacent
and parallel to the property to be served, and for which a tap-on fee, and system development fee(s) then in effect, will be
charged. The tap-on-fee is subject to deviate from the set rate due to cost of the service installation.
(b) HRW may install a meter at the property line or, at HRW’s option, on the consumer’s property or in a location mutually agreed
upon.
(c) When two or more meters are to be installed on the same premises for different consumers, they shall be closely grouped and
each clearly designated to which consumer it applies.
(d) HRW does not assume the responsibility of inspecting the consumer’s piping or apparatus and will not be responsible therefor.
(e) HRW reserves the right to refuse service unless the consumer’s lines or piping are installed in such manner as to prevent cross-
connections or backflow.
(f) HRW shall not be liable for damage of any kind whatsoever resulting from water or the use of water on the consumer’s
premises, unless such damage results directly from negligence on the part of HRW. HRW shall not be responsible for any
damage done by or resulting from any defect in the piping, fixtures, or appliances on the consumer’s premises. HRW shall not
be responsible for negligence of third persons or forces beyond the control of HRW resulting in any interruption of service.
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(g) Under normal conditions, the consumer will be notified of any anticipated interruption of service.
Section 22. Consumer’s Responsibility.
(a) Piping on the consumer’s premises must be so arranged that the connections are conveniently located with respect to HRW’s
lines or mains.
(b) If the consumer’s piping on the consumer’s premises is so arranged that HRW is called upon to provide additional meters, each
place of metering will be considered as a separate and individual account.
(c) Where meter is placed on premises of a consumer, a suitable place shall be provided by consumer for placing such meter,
unobstructed and accessible at all times to the meter reader.
(d) The consumer shall furnish and maintain the service line on the consumer’s side of the meter; HRW to provide a like service
on HRW’s side of such meter.
(e) The consumer’s piping and apparatus shall be installed and maintained by the consumer at the consumer’s expense in a safe
and efficient manner and in accordance with HRW’s rules, regulations, specifications, and ordinances and in full compliance
with the sanitary regulations of the North Carolina State Board of Health.
(f) The consumer shall guarantee proper protection for all property controlled by HRW and placed on the consumer’s premises by
HRW or any predecessor in interest to HRW and shall permit access to it only by authorized representatives of HRW.
(g) In the event that any loss or damage to such property or any accident or injury to persons or property is caused by or results
from the negligence or wrongful act of the consumer, his agents, or employees, the cost of the necessary repairs or
replacements shall be paid by the consumer to HRW and any liability otherwise resulting shall be assumed by the consumer.
(h) The amount of such loss or damage or the cost of repairs shall be added to the consumer’s bill; and if not paid, service may be
discontinued by HRW.
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Section 23. Access To Premises.
HRW personnel shall have access at all reasonable hours to the premises of the consumer for the purpose of installing or removing
property controlled by HRW, inspecting piping, reading or testing meters, or for any other purpose in connection with HRW’s
service and facilities.
Section 24. Change of Occupancy.
(a) Not less than three days notice must be given in person or in writing to discontinue service for a change in occupancy. Such
notice shall be given at the HRW office which has responsibility for management of water and sewer systems.
(b) The outgoing party shall be responsible for all water consumed up to the time of departure or the time specified for departure,
whichever period is longest.
Section 25. Suspension Of Service.
(a) Services may be discontinued at the request of the consumer, provided the consumer pay all current balances. When services
are discontinued and all bills paid, the deposit will be refunded in accordance with this Ordinance.
(b) Services may also be discontinued by HRW to any customer whose account remains delinquent for more than ten (10) days.
The deposit will be applied by HRW toward settlement of the account. Any balance will be refunded to the consumer; but if
the deposit is not sufficient to cover the bill, HRW may proceed to collect the balance in the usual way provided by law for
the collection of debts.
(c) Property owners may have a service discontinued for rental property in the event that the rental unit is vacant for a period not
to exceed twelve (12) months. If the rental property is still vacant after twelve (12) months from the original suspension date,
the property owner will begin to receive minimum bills for that location to include the account setup of $15.00.
(d) Service discontinued for non-payment of bills will be restored, at the request of the consumer only after bills are paid in full,
and a service charge of $40.00 paid for each meter reconnected except as set forth hereafter. The consumer being
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reconnected must also make the required deposit. The consumer may elect to pay an additional service fee of $50.00 to
expedite the reconnection process. The payment of this fee will guarantee the reestablishment of water service to the
consumer on the same day the account is paid in full.
(e) After a connection has been discontinued for a period of twelve consecutive months HRW may remove the meter base,
meter, curb stop valve, meter box and service line for use elsewhere or for storage.
(f) At any time after a connection has been discontinued an additional service charge equal to the then current tap-on-fee shall be
paid as a reconnection fee. Also the consumer must make the required deposit.
(g) HRW reserves the right to discontinue its service without notice for the following additional reasons:
1. To prevent fraud or abuse.
2. Consumers willful disregard for HRW’s rules and ordinances.
3. Consumers nonpayment or adherence to agreed-upon payment plan terms.
4. Emergency repairs.
5. Insufficiency of supply due to circumstances beyond HRW’s control.
6. Legal processes.
7. Direction of public authorities.
8. Strike, riot, fire, flood, accident, or any unavoidable cause.
(h) HRW may, in addition to prosecution by law, permanently refuse service to any consumer who tampers with a meter or other
measuring device.
(i) HRW gave a privilege for early connection to the water system to every property owner or resident as the water mains were
installed. From time to time, HRW may give privileges for connections at reduced amounts in order to encourage additional
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hookups to increase revenue. Any consumer who takes advantage of a reduced connection will be responsible for paying at
least the minimum monthly water bill whether or not water is actually used until such time as the reduced connection fee
charged plus all monthly water bills charged equal the then current charge for tap-on connection. The consumer shall remain
liable for at least the minimum monthly bill thereafter until he has notified HRW in accordance with other provisions of this
ordinance that he desires to stop his service.
Section 26. Complaints - Adjustments.
(a) If the consumer believes his bill to be in error, he shall present his claim, in person, at HRW before the bill becomes
delinquent. Such claim, if made after the bill has become delinquent, shall not be effective in preventing discontinuance of
service as heretofore provided. The consumer may pay such bill under protest, and said payment shall not prejudice his
claim.
(b) HRW will make special meter readings at the request of the consumer for a fee of $25.00 provided, however, that if such
special reading discloses that the meter was over read, or in error in any way, the fee will be refunded.
(c) Meters will be tested at the request of the consumer upon payment to HRW of the actual cost to HRW of making the test
provided, however, if the meter is found to over register or under register beyond two and one-half per centum (2 1/2) of the
correct volume, no charge will be made.
(d) If the seal of the meter is broken by other than HRW’s representative, or if the meter fails to register correctly, or is stopped
for any cause, the consumer shall pay an amount estimated from the record of his previous bills and/or from other proper
data.
No modification of rates or any of the stipulations in this ordinance shall be made by any employee of HRW.
Section 27. Classifications, Rates, Fees and Charges.
The following classifications, rates, fees, and charges are adopted:
(a) Classification of Service.
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All services are classified under three categories to include residential, commercial, or bulk municipal users. A residential
service is a service requiring a meter size up to and including one inch. A commercial service is a service requiring a meter
size greater than one inch up to and including two inches. A bulk municipal service is a service requiring a meter size
greater than two inches, where the user is a municipality and/or other public body.
(b) Rate Schedule:
(1) Residential:
Water Schedule Monthly
Flat rate, first 2,000 gallons (minimum) $ 20.00
All water used over 2,000 gallons $ 5.50 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Schedule Monthly
Flat Rate, no gallons $ 15.00
Commodity charge $ 6.00 per 1,000 gallons
Flat sewer rate, one person household $ 40.00
Flat sewer rate, two or more in household $ 45.00
(2) Commercial:
Water Schedule Monthly
Flat rate, first 2,000 gallons (minimum) $ 27.00
All water used over 2,000 gallons $ 5.50 per 1,000 gallons
Sewer Schedule Monthly
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Flat rate, no gallons $ 40.00
Commodity charge $ 6.00 per 1,000 gallons
Flat rate, institutional, no gallons $ 250 minimum
Commodity charge $ 6.00 per 1,000 gallons
(3) Bulk Municipal:
Water-$ 2.60 for each 1,000 gallons used. Where bulk municipal connections exist, HRW may require that the water
purchaser guarantee a minimum usage allocation and payment for the same, whether used or not.
Water-Capacity Owners- $2.05 for each 1,000 gallons used. Bulk municipal rates may differ depending upon the purchase of
capacity in County owned production facilities and/or other extenuating circumstances deemed by HRW.
Water-Woodlake- $2.77 for each 1,000 gallons used.
Sewer-$ 2.30 for each 1,000 gallons treated.
Sewer-Linden Oaks- $2.60 for each 1,000 gallons treated.
Energy Charges-$.25 for each 1,000 gallons of water used.
Note: Energy charges may differ depending upon the number of pumps required for delivery.
(c) Tap-On-Fees.
Water Services
2 inch connection $ 3,500
1 inch connection $ 2,200
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3/4 inch connection $ 1,200
3/4 inch connection $ 200 for new District
Sewer Services
4 inch gravity connection $ 1,500
6 inch gravity connection $ 2,500
8 inch gravity connection $ 4,000
Step Tank $ 2,800
Larger connections and/or road bores, including those for bulk municipal connections, shall be negotiated as may be appropriate.
(d) Hydrant Meter Charges.
Services Charges
3/4 inch hydrant meter $250.00 Refundable Deposit
$5.00/day or $140.00/month rental rate
$1,200.00/yearly rate (must be paid up front)
$6.00/1,000 gallons
3 inch hydrant meter $500.00 Refundable Deposit
$10.00/day or $280.00/month rental rate
$2,500.00/yearly rental rate (must be paid up front)
$6.00/1,000 gallons
(e) Septage Hauler Waste Fee
Basic Facilities Charge $20.00 per Truckload
Usage Charge $65.00 per 1,000 gallons
This service is available only to those applicants having obtained prior written approval
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from the HRW Wastewater Division. Waste from septic tanks and portable toilets shall be accepted if it fully conforms with the
Harnett County Sewer Use Ordinance.
(f) Rates for persons living outside the District.
Rates for persons living outside of Harnett County and served by HRW water lines owned or operated by HRW or a District
shall be equal to rates for persons living inside Harnett County so long as no tax is levied within Harnett County for support of
the system; if a tax is levied on users inside Harnett County for the purpose of supporting the water system, then the users
outside Harnett County shall pay an increased rate.
(g) Water and Sewer System Development Fees.
System development fees are a charge or assessment for service imposed with respect to new development to fund costs of
capital improvements necessitated by and attributable to such new development, to recoup costs of existing facilities which
serve such new development, or a combination of those costs. The term includes amortized charges, lump-sum charges, and
any other fee that functions as described by this definition regardless of terminology.
These charges are reasonable and necessary and result in a more equitable and economically efficient method of recovery of
such costs to handle new growth and to serve new customers without placing an additional financial burden on existing
customers solely through inordinate enhancement of water and sewer rates. A Water System Development Fee of $2,000.00 and
a Sewer System Development Fee of $2,500.00 per connection, lot and/or unit will be charged for all new water and/or sewer
services connecting to any water supply or distribution system and/or sewer collection system owned and/or operated by HRW.
Determination of water and sewer system fees were accomplished per a system development fee analysis that met the
requirements of N.C.G.S 162A-205 and is posted on HRW’s website for review. New commercial/industrial system
development fees will be accomplished through the method of equivalent residential unit using the estimated water and sewer
usage needed for the development. All system development fees shall be paid to HRW per N.C.G.S 162A-213 in the manner set
forth below: The system development fees for new land subdivision development shall be payable at the time of application for
a building permit. In instances of any other new development to include commercial/industrial developments, the full balance of
these fees shall be due at the time of application for connection of the individual unit of development or when HRW commits to
provide water and/or sewer service to the development, whichever occurs sooner.
In instances where separate agreements are established for land subdivisions that exceed 200 lots, as described in section 29.1
(b) below, these fees will be paid at the time of execution of the agreement and held in escrow until such time as the balance of
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said fees are drawn down when individual building permits are issued within the development. The fees held in escrow will
always be drawn down prior to any individual payments for lots at the time of application for a building permit. If the rate of
said fees established by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners increase or decrease while still in escrow then any material
difference must be paid or likewise credited to the escrow when the building permit is issued. If for any reason HRW rescinds
the capacity allocation, as described in section 29.1 (b) below then all remaining fees for lots without building permits issued
still held in escrow will be refunded to the payee.
(h) Plan Review Fees
Plan review fees for extensions of HRW’s water and sewer systems shall consist of a $250.00 Preliminary Plan Review for all
projects and a $40.00 per lot and/or residential equivalent unit for all types of development. These fees cover plan review, on-
site inspections, and one-year warranty inspections.
Section 28. Connection to Existing Systems.
In the event that HRW desires to connect its water distribution system to previously existing systems, all such systems must have the
approval of the Division of Health Services, of the North Carolina Department of Human Resources before such connection may take
place and all previously existing sources of water must be completely abandoned and rendered incapable of future water production.
Section 29.1 Water and Sewer Extension in New Developments.
Article V, Section 5.3 of the Harnett County Subdivision Regulations describes the basic conditions under which water and sewer
extensions are required in HRW’s jurisdiction. HRW reserves the right to provide or not provide water and sewer extensions
depending upon the availability of water and sewer capacity. The responsibility for extending water and sewer mains to and within
new subdivisions or within other new developments lies with the subdivider or Developer, although HRW may in its discretion
contract with the subdivider or Developer to install such water or sewer lines with HRW personnel.
(a) Water and Sewer Plan Requirements.
If a water distribution or sewer collection system is to be installed in a subdivision in HRW’s jurisdiction, and the
system is to be assumed and maintained by HRW immediately upon completion of installation, a complete set of
construction plans must be provided for the proposed system. The plans shall be prepared by a N.C licensed
professional engineer serving as the Engineer of Record for the development and shall have their seal and signature
with the date on each plan. Water and sewer plans shall include a determination of the estimated water and sewer
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capacity needed to serve the development based on NCDEQ design standards and shall consist of an overall composite
plan, large scale individual plans with profiles as needed, detail sheets, grading plans, erosion control plans,
specifications and calculations. Plans must also be submitted in electronic formats to include Computer Aided Design
(CAD) and/or Portable Document Format (PDF). Plans will provide for the construction of water infrastructure from
the point of connection with existing HRW water mains to the meter boxes of the properties to be served and for sewer
infrastructure from the sewer clean out to the connection with existing HRW sewer mains. The plans must conform to
HRW specifications, N.C. Administrative Code 15A Subchapter 2T Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters and to
Title 15A Subchapter 18C- Rules Governing Public Water Systems.. The engineer shall provide sealed as-built plans
and location maps for all valves and hydrant locations upon construction completion.
(b) Capacity Allocation Determination
HRW reserves the right to impose minimum and/or maximum lot counts for each proposed phase within a new land
subdivision development to help adequately determine future water and/or sewer capacity allocations and to prohibit
excessive review and administrative overhead. Minimum lot counts will be determined on a case by case basis
depending upon the development. Land subdivision developments are limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) lots
or residential equivalent units. Land subdivision developments that consist of lots greater than two hundred (200) can
request an additional water and/or sewer capacity allocation of up to two hundred (200 lots) for a maximum of four
hundred (400 lots) per development. This request requires a separate agreement with different requirements for
payment of water and sewer system development fees, as outlined in Section 27(g) Water and Sewer System
Development Fees. All water and/or sewer improvements within approved phases must be constructed and lots within
approved phases must be recorded within two (2) years of receipt of the Authorization to Construct Permit from
HRW/NCDEQ. If a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of its planned building permits are not issued within four (4) years
from the receipt of the Authorization to Construct Permit from HRW/NCDEQ, HRW reserves the right to rescind the
unused amount of capacity for future use and begin the review process again in earnest to include updated plans and
construction drawings from the Engineer of Record for the development. Supplementary phase construction requests
of a maximum of two hundred (200) lots of the same land subdivision development will be reviewed but not permitted
for construction until the above described conditions are met.
(c) Shop Drawing Review.
The developer’s Engineer of Record will review all shop drawings for conformance with HRW specifications prior to
submittal to HRW. The shop drawing submittal to HRW shall include a cover letter by the developer’s Engineer of
Record certifying conformance with HRW specifications and summarizing any exceptions or concerns relative to
approved drawings and/or HRW standards.
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(d) Conformance and Inspection/Oversight.
Improvements shall be installed in accordance with the established specifications, and other applicable policies of
HRW. Contractor shall conform to all applicable local, state and federal regulations. No field changes to the plans are
allowed without prior written approval from HRW. The Developer shall, at his expense, retain the services of the
Engineer of Record for the purposes of providing necessary inspections and supervision of the construction work,
record drawings and Engineer certifications. The engineer is responsible to insure that construction is, at all times, in
compliance with accepted sanitary engineering practices and the approved plans and specifications. A copy of each
Engineer’s field report is to be submitted to HRW as each such inspection is made. Water and sewer infrastructure must
pass all tests as required by HRW specifications and those of all applicable regulatory agencies. These tests include,
but are not limited to, air test, vacuum test, mandrel test, visual test, pressure test, bacteriological test, etc. A HRW
inspector must be present during testing. All test results must be submitted to HRW. All tests must be satisfied prior to
Final Inspection. Following completion of construction of all water and sewer infrastructure delineated in the approved
water and sewer plans a Final Inspection must be requested in writing by the Developer or Developer’s engineer. The
Developer’s engineer and HRW inspector shall prepare a written punch list of any defects or deficiencies noted during
this inspection, should any exist. Upon completion of the punch list, the Developer’s engineer will schedule another
inspection. In the event the number of inspections performed by HRW exceeds two, additional fees may be assessed to
the Developer.
(e) Off-site and Over-sizing of Infrastructure.
For developments that are not adjacent to water and sewer infrastructure of sufficient size and capacity to meet the
needs of the proposed development, the Developer shall be responsible at their sole expense for the design and
construction of any and all improvements to the HRW system deemed necessary to meet the service requirements of
the development. The Developer shall incorporate the off-site improvements in the water and sewer plans submitted
for the proposed development. These improvements shall be consistent with the HRW Utility Master Plans and
conform to the requirements of this policy. The Developer may be required as a condition of approval of this
development to install either on-site or off-site improvements of a greater capacity than required to serve their
development in order for HRW to serve future developments or to meet other service needs of HRW. If this is the case,
HRW shall reimburse the Developer for any additional costs incurred as a result of installing such oversized lines.
Under no circumstances will HRW reimburse the Developer for any additional costs associated with the installation of
mains equal to or less than 8 inches in diameter for water and 12 inches in diameter for sewer as these sizes would be
below or equal to the standard size mains utilized by the HRW.
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(f) Easements for Future Water and Sewer Lines.
The Developer shall secure the services of a professional engineer to design the system in accordance with HRW
specifications. HRW desires to develop its water and sewer infrastructure in an orderly manner that minimizes energy
consumption and makes the most efficient use of existing and proposed infrastructure. To accomplish this, the
Developer may be required as a condition of approval of their development to dedicate easements with the boundaries
of the development to HRW for placement of future water and sewer infrastructure. The Developer shall incorporate
the requested easements in the water and sewer plans submitted for the proposed development. Water and/or
wastewater infrastructure proposed for acceptance and ownership by HRW must be in a dedicated utility right-of-
way/easements or public right-of-way/easements. The cost associated with the acquisition of any easement or right-of-
way contract for extensions of water and/or sewer mains over privately owned lands will be solely borne by the
Developer. HRW also prefers that the Developer acquire these rights-of-way privately if at all possible. Further
explanation of HRW’s participation in easement acquisition for private development is explained in Section 30.2
below.
(g) Transfer of Title.
The Developer shall transfer to HRW, title to all water distribution and sewage collection systems installed by
Developer’s contractor. Such conveyance is to take effect without further action upon the acceptance of HRW of said
installation. As further evidence of said transfer of title, upon completion of the said installation and prior to the
rendering of service by HRW, the Developer shall, without cost to HRW:
(1) Convey at no cost to HRW, its successors or assigns by good and sufficient easement deed or dedication in right-
of-way in a form satisfactory to HRW a perpetual right, easement and privilege to operate, maintain and repair or
replace all water and wastewater mains, pipes, connections, pumps and meters within granted easements upon
Developer’s property in connection with supplying water and wastewater service to the inhabitants, occupants and
customers in Developer’s property and secure from each mortgagee and lien or a release of mortgagess’ and lienors’
interest in the easement and fixtures thereon for so long as the easement is used for the operation, maintenance, repair
replacement of water and wastewater mains, pipes, connections, pumps and meters within the easements.
(2) Transfer at no cost to HRW all Developer’s right, title and interest in and to all of the water and wastewater
supply lines, mains, connections pipes, valves, meters and equipment installed up to and within granted easements
and right-of-way for the purpose of supplying water service and wastewater collection for the inhabitants, occupants
and customers in Developer’s property.
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(3) Furnish HRW with an AFFIDAVIT that all persons, firms or corporations who furnished labor or materials used
directly or indirectly in the prosecution of the work required to be performed by the Agreement have been paid. Said
AFFIDAVIT shall be written in such a form as approved and accepted by HRW.
(4) Furnish HRW with a RELEASE OF LIEN from all contractors and suppliers of materials and/or labor who might
have acquired interest into the installations by the supply of materials and/or labor otherwise.
(5) Furnish HRW with all Manufacturers’ warranties which Developer might have received or is due to receive on
any part of the installations.
(6) Pay to HRW any and all applicable charges which shall be due and payable prior to connection to HRW water
and/or wastewater system.
(7) Furnish HRW with a satisfactory warranty on guaranteeing all equipment and infrastructure installed pursuant to
this Agreement against defect in materials, equipment of construction for a period of not less than one (1) year from
date of acceptance of same by HRW. Said warranty shall be in such a form as approved and accepted by HRW.
(h) Metering Requirements.
Each individual apartment, residence, unit or business, must have an individual meters with the exception of existing
apartment complexes, condominiums, shopping centers, mobile home parks and residential developments where lines
do not meet HRW standards. These qualifications for the use of master meters, rather than individual meters, are
clearly defined in section 7 of the Harnett County Ordinance Regulating The Use Of Water Facilities.
(1) Meters meeting HRW specification and of appropriate size for desired application shall be furnished to the HRW
at the expense of the Developer and shall become the property of HRW.
(2) Each occupancy or property owner must post a security deposit and setup fee, as listed in Section 20 (d) of the
above-mentioned ordinance, prior to activation of the service.
(3) All water lines and meter services must be in a right-of-way with a. minimum width of twenty (20) feet and
dedicated to HRW for the operation and maintenance of said water lines and meter services.
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Should a Developer encounter problems acquiring utility right-of-way across private property for a project, he may request a meeting
with the HRW Director, or his designee, to discuss gaining assistance from HRW. For eligibility of participation by HRW, the subject
water or sewer line must serve a public purpose or benefit as defined in HRW’s case as providing a minimum value, for residential
developments, of $350,000 tax base per lot and a minimum number of 50 lots. Commercial or industrial developments will be
reviewed on a case by case basis to determine their value. The Director will review and make a determination as to possible eligibility
for participation. If the Director determines there is a valid basis for participation, the process will be explained to the Developer.
Agreement to participate by the Developer will result in a letter of recommendation to the Legal Services Department and the County
Manager. If the Legal Services Department agrees that participation is warranted then they shall notify the Developer in writing and
then in conjunction with HRW meet with the Developer to review their obligations. All property maps and descriptions will need to
be approved by HRW and need to comply with these standards and procedures.
(a) One (1) copy of blueprint of each map with a copy of the descriptions of the taking shall be submitted by the Developer’s
engineering firm/surveyor for review. The map and descriptions need to be sealed by a professional surveyor.
(b) Legal will contact the Developer’s engineering firm/surveyor after review is completed so that review comments can be
addressed.
(c) The Developer’s engineering firm/surveyor will have to re-submit a copy of blueprint of the corrected plans and a copy
of the corrected descriptions, together with all the copies marked with corrections requests.
(d) When Legal is satisfied that all changes have been made, the Developer’s engineering firm/surveyor will be contacted
and asked of submission of the following items:
1) The original mylar of the plans, signed, sealed and dated by a professional surveyor.
2) A copy of the legal description, signed, sealed, and dated by a professional surveyor.
3) A dxf of dwg drawing file submitted on a flash drive or through email, for all computer-generated with the drawings.
This file should be on project coordinated (I.e. NAD83 coordinates). Also an ASCII points file, with the point
number, coordinates, and descriptor of each point.
(e) The Developer’s attorney will need to prepare the required deeds and contact the County’s Legal Department for the
approval of the deeds.
(f) The Developer or his attorney will furnish the Legal Department with a copy of the deeds after they have been recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Harnett County, NC.
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(g) In lieu or preparing property maps, legal descriptions, deeds and deeds of assignment, the Developer may choose to have
his surveyor prepare a plat of recordation. The Legal Department will still review the plats. Once the maps have been
finalized they will need to be submitted to the Planning Department for their review. The Developer may then have the
owners sign dedications statements on the plat.
(h) In the event that the property owner denies the Developer’s surveyor access to the property, the surveyor shall compile
the maps needed for the easements from publicly available sources and use these documents to estimate the easement
square footages required. The estimated value of the easements, per square footage, based on the independent appraisal
shall be multiplied by the estimated required square footage of the easement as a basis of offer. This offer may be
considered as sufficient proof that a good-faith effort was made. Final settlement value will be contingent upon a survey
meeting HCDPU’s requirements as stated above.
(i) The Developer shall send letters to the property owners requesting permission of site access and HRW will initiate contact
with the affected property owners to alert them to the activity. Based on the approved drawings and descriptions, the
Developer commissions an independent appraisal of the properties. An offer shall be in writing to the property owner and
sent via certified mail, return receipt requested. Upon refusal of the offer, as detailed above:
(j) HRW will schedule a meeting with the Developer and the affected property owner(s) to; discuss the situation, explain the
necessity for the project (e.g. public good, public necessity, coordination with the long-term infrastructure development
of the County), and ascertain that an offer has been made and effused. Furnish Legal Department copies of
correspondence as written documentation.
(k) If condemnation proceedings are the only option left to obtain the necessary easements, a Board of Commissioner
Agenda item from the Harnett Regional Water Director to the County Manager must be prepared and sent and copied to
the Legal Department.
(l) Legal Department will notify the Developer and the affected property owners as to the date, which the Board of
Commissioners will consider the request.
(m) Board of Commissioners will decide as to whether or not to direct Legal to initiate the condemnation process of the
property in question. Condemnation under this Policy shall be subject to the Board of Commissioners findings of public
purpose, public necessity, and approval of exercise of eminent domain.
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(n) Upon the Board of Commissioners approval and prior to HRW staff starting action, the Developer to deposit with HRW
twice the amount of the estimated cost of the right-of-way.
The Developer will have the right to have his attorney participate in the process in conjunction with HRW attorneys. If the Developer
elects not to, he shall furnish a waiver to HRW to that effect. Upon obtaining the right-of-way, HRW shall refund to the Developer all
funds (item m) over and above those required to obtain the right-of-way. In the event that condemnation becomes and is approved by
County Commissioners, the Developer shall write a letter to HRW stating that he will be fully responsible for any and all cost and
expenses awarded by the court in the condemnation case. For County projects, that letter will be written to the County Development
Services Department. At the option of HRW, the Developer may be required to deposit additional funds up to five times the amount
of the estimated right-of-way value. HRW will retain these funds until completion of the judgment, at which time any remaining
monies will be returned to the Developer. The money on deposit with HRW will bear no interest.
Section 29.3 Extension of Water and Sewer Lines Within County.
(a) HRW currently extends service by 3 methods:
1. Capital Projects using Loan & Grants to fund.
2. Private Development within public rights-of-way or dedicated rights-of-way funded by private funds.
3. Co-operative Projects - between HRW and private sector for commercial and industrial development. The
amount of HRW funds contributed to a co-operative project is guaranteed to be repaid to HRW by the
Developer in net tax proceeds from the improved Property within the first five years. If the net tax proceeds
received within the five year period fail to equal HRW’s fiscal contribution to the project, the Developer shall
pay the difference to HRW.
(b) HRW proposes to designate, from the Harnett Regional Water Fund, certain restricted annual appropriations for the
development of water and sewer line extensions within Harnett County. All requests for extensions shall be rated on
the following point system.
1. Public Health Severity 40 points
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3. Contributed Capital by Individual or Business 20 points
Points Maximum 100 Points
The responsibility for rating each request will be with the Director of Harnett Regional Water or the designee of the
Director. A minimum score of 50 points is required in order for the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to
consider the request.
Section 29.4 Extensions Outside of County.
(a) HRW has no responsibility to provide water or sewer service to property located outside the County. However, upon
request, HRW may extend its water or sewer lines to serve properties outside the County when it determines that it is in
the County’s best interest to do so.
(b) Any owner of property outside the County who seeks an extension of HRW’s water or sewer system to serve the
property shall submit an application for extension to HRW. The owner shall provide all information HRW deems
necessary to determine whether the requested extension is feasible and in the County’s best interest.
(c) The responsibility for, and the entire cost of, extending a water or sewer line to serve property outside the County shall
be borne by the property owner requesting the extension.
Section 29.5 Extensions Made by Other than HRW Personnel.
(a) Extensions of HRW’s water or sewer system installed by other than HRW personnel, whether inside or outside the
county, shall be installed by a licensed utility contractor in accordance with the provisions of this policy as well as other
HRW specifications and requirements. Among other matters, such specifications shall govern the size of all lines, their
locations, grades, materials used, manner of installation and provision for future extensions.
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(b) No construction or any addition to HRW’s water or sewer system shall commence until detailed plans have been
reviewed and approved by the Director of Harnett Regional Water or the designee of the Director. Such plans shall
include whatever information the administrator deems necessary to determine whether the proposed extension complies
with all applicable HRW specifications and requirements.
(c) Water lines intended for addition to HRW owned water system will be allowed to connect to the system if installed
within the rights-of-way of a dedicated street or if adequate permanent easements are provided. Sewer lines shall also be
installed within public street rights-of-way wherever practical, but HRW may accept sewer lines constructed on private
property (where the topography makes this necessary) if adequate permanent easements are provided.
(d) To protect street surfaces, HRW shall require that whenever extensions of water or sewer lines are made to properties or
within new subdivisions, laterals be extended to all properties expected to tap onto such water or sewer lines.
Section 29.6 Observation by HRW of Work Done by Others.
(a) All work on the extension of water or sewer lines not performed by HRW forces (whether inside or outside the county),
shall be subject to observation by HRW. If, in the judgment of the Director of Harnett Regional Water, or the Director’s
designee, there is a demonstrated lack of competent supervision by a contractor, the administrator may at his option:
1. Stop work until approved supervision is obtained and the work is done in accordance with HRW specifications and
requirements;
or
2. Provide observation by HRW personnel.
(b) Observation of a project by HRW does not consist of or imply supervision. The person requesting the extension is solely
responsible for ensuring that the project is completed according to State approved plans and HRW specifications.
Section 29.7 Dedication of Water and Sewer Line Extensions.
(a) All water and sewer mains constructed and connected with the water and/or sewer facilities of HRW pursuant to this
section shall be conveyed to and become the property of HRW upon completion and acceptance by HRW. Connection
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to the system and acceptance by HRW shall constitute dedication of a water or sewer main extension by the person
responsible for the extension.
(b) Following dedication as provided in Subsection (a), HRW shall have exclusive control of all water or sewer lines and
shall be responsible for their maintenance, repair and operation. However, the conveyor of additions to the system
shall guarantee the entire project against defective material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of acceptance of the project, including such incidental damages as may arise from such claims.
Section 30. Delinquent Service Fees.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, when a consumer shall have failed to pay their account (as specified
in subsection c of this section) by the due date set forth on their bill, a delinquent service fee shall be imposed upon the
consumer and the amount of such fee shall be added to the balance due.
(b) The amount of the delinquent service fee provided for in this section shall be the sum of ten ($10.00) dollars.
(c) A consumer shall have failed to pay their account when the full amount charged to the consumer for service supplied as
stated on their bill has not been paid over to and received by HRW by 5:00p.m. on the due date set forth on the bill.
(d) The bill which shall be mailed to a consumer setting forth the charges due for services supplied, shall state the due date,
the amount of the bill if paid by the due date, the amount of the bill if paid after the due date and shall further state that
if payment is not made by the due date that the delinquent service fee will be charged.
(e) When a consumer has paid all bills rendered to him by the due date set forth on each bill for twelve consecutive billing
periods, should that consumer then make a payment after a due date, the delinquent service fee shall be waived for that
period.
Section 31. Sprinkler Connections.
(a) Application for Full Service and Retrofitted Sprinkler Connections shall be made in person at HRW. Forms to be used
in application processing shall be administratively prepared and matters otherwise associated with service application
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shall be processed pursuant to and in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures applicable to
the service district within which the premises to be served is located.
(b) The same schedule of connection or tap-on-fees applicable in the service district within which the premises to be
served is located shall apply with respect to Full Service Sprinkler Connections.
(c) The following schedule of connection or tap-on-fees shall apply in all service districts to the Retrofitted Sprinkler
Connection:
2 inch connection $2,000.00
1 1/2 inch connection 900.00
1 inch connection 650.00
3/4 inch connection 500.00
The above connection fees do not include associated meter or other necessary equipment charges.
(d) The same schedule of rates, including the monthly minimum charge, applicable in the service district within which the
premises to be served is located shall apply with respect to Full Service Sprinkler Connections. No sewer charges shall
be made to the Consumer based upon the water consumption of the Full Service Sprinkler Connection.
(e) The same schedule of rates applicable in the service district within which the premises to be served is located shall
apply with respect to Retrofitted Sprinkler Connections. No monthly minimum charge will be made except during
those months when the connection has been used. No sewer charges shall be made to the Consumer based upon the
water consumption of the Retrofitted Sprinkler Connection.
(e) Except as specifically provided in this Section, all of the other rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures applicable to
the service district within which the premises to be served is located shall be applicable with respect to Full Service and
Retrofitted Sprinkler Connections.
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Section 32. Provision for Cut-Off Valve
Any person desiring to connect to a water supply and distribution system owned and/or operated by HRW shall be required to install a
cut-off valve of a minimum size of 3/4” onto the service line running from the meter box to the consumer’s premises. This cut-off
valve shall be located within twelve (12) inches of the connection of the customer’s service line to the meter box. A diagram showing
a typical installation of such cut-off valve is attached hereto and made part of this section.
This section shall be enforceable in addition to the minimum requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code regarding
plumbing and placement of cut-off valves.
Duly Adopted this _______________________ of June 20222, upon motion made by Commissioner _________________ and
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes _________ Noes ______________ Absent ______________.
Board of Commissioners of the County Harnett County
By: __________________________________
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman of the Board and of the
Governing body of the Water and Sewer Districts of
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July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TOTAL AVG.
Front Desk - Check-in Appointments 855 1324 1597 1296 1090 1166 1165 954 1102 1181 1159 12889 1171.7
Health Clinics
Adult Women Wellness Clinic 7 1 6 1 2 0 2 4 4 3 4 34 3.0909
Care Coordination for Children (CC4C)118 120 123 127 119 138 147 168 145 136 132 1473 133.91
Child Health - Sick Clinic 107 171 214 179 135 179 141 108 162 126 150 1672 152
Child Health - Well Clinic 84 140 131 109 76 73 60 105 113 89 80 1060 96.364
County Employee Health Clinic 143 177 148 138 139 151 177 96 98 126 141 1534 139.45
Family Planning 149 135 113 137 127 123 147 118 148 139 131 1467 133.36
Immunizations 166 267 897 1163 268 223 171 161 154 136 117 3723 338.45
COVID Vaccines 439 535 675 648 1486 1218 563 218 100 462 317 6661 605.55
Maternity (Prenatal Clinic)151 170 144 97 125 78 134 140 140 125 107 1411 128.27
OB Care Management (OBCM)110 206 173 153 170 206 222 243 172 176 167 1998 181.64
Postpartum Home Visits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Refer/Repeat Pap 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 5 0 10 0.9091
STD Services 97 105 95 79 83 67 82 95 114 105 82 1004 91.273
TB Services 78 77 66 73 82 39 55 42 87 49 52 700 63.636
Welcome Baby Home Visits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Services 1649 2104 2785 2904 2812 2495 1903 1500 1438 1677 1480 0 22747 2067.9
Reportable Disease Cases
Tuberculosis 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.2727
HIV - (Quarterly report)4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.3636
AIDS - (Quarterly report)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SYPHILIS - (Quarterly report)2 3 4 1 0 7 4 4 7 3 3 38 3.4545
OTHER STD's 90 61 44 20 15 26 22 11 17 17 12 335 30.455
Other (salmonella, campylobacter, etc)1 2 3 4 9 4 1 2 3 5 4 38 3.4545
Total Services 97 66 51 26 24 39 27 17 27 25 19 418 38
Health Education
Outreach 288 484 352 533 273 197 214 223 310 238 3112 282.91
Laboratory Clients 584 797 720 604 722 644 847 698 808 694 751 7869 715.36
Laboratory Tests 1147 1157 1098 987 1158 1052 1180 1134 1338 1216 1254 12721 1156.5
HIV Tests 132 110 106 91 99 89 102 106 107 128 105 1175 106.82
WIC Active Participation 3497 3479 3480 3586 3580 3572 3599 3577 3716 3598 35684 3568.4
Vital Statistics
Births In County 25 25 38 24 37 37 36 37 56 38 28 381 34.636
Births Out of County 100 75 127 128 125 137 163 112 270 129 93 1459 132.64
Deaths 53 69 70 60 60 63 79 62 62 37 63 678 61.636
Environmental Health
Applications Received 125 131 119 126 104 72 69 100 156 128 64 1194 108.55
Permits Issued 88 83 113 84 98 76 56 83 117 93 69 960 87.273
Completions Issued 60 58 56 64 73 52 47 77 79 74 88 728 66.182
Repair Permits Applied 9 15 6 4 4 6 5 8 13 19 6 95 8.6364
Permits Denied 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 9 0.8182
Food and Lodging
Establishments Inspected/Reinspected 67 80 76 40 43 59 40 64 66 47 91 673 61.182
Visits /Construction/Critical 28 48 42 23 18 18 33 35 41 90 42 418 38
Complaints 0 4 6 2 0 4 0 3 1 2 2 24 2.1818
Private Water Supplies
Well Applications Received 12 3 1 2 3 3 2 6 6 2 6 46 4.1818
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