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REGULAR MEETING
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
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1. Call to order – Chairman Duncan Jaggers
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Brooks Matthews
3. Harnett County Heroes Remembrance Presentation
4. Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda
5. Public Comment Period Period of up to 30 minutes for informal comments allowing 3 minutes for each presentation. Speakers are requested to sign up prior to the meeting. Speakers may sign up by contacting the clerk at mdcapps@harnett.org at least one hour prior to the start of the meeting or by utilizing the 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.
6. Consent Agenda A. Minutes i. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026
7. Economic Development Quarterly Update; Stephen Barrington, Economic Development Director
8. Discuss Board of Elections and ballot security.
9. Action:
A. Discuss and consider a request for approval for retiring deputies to purchase their service
weapons; Gary McNeil, Major, Sheriff’s Office
B. Discuss a request to add an additional Special Assistance In-Home Program Social Worker II
position for the Department of Social Services; Kelly Kelly, Interim Social Services Director
C. Discuss a request to approve a resolution and an agreement for the conveyance of real property
to Good Hope; Brent Trout, County Manager
D. Discuss and consider adoption of the Legislative Priorities; Brent Trout, County Manager
E. Review applications for Boards and Committees.
10. County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County Manager A. Department of Social Services Monthly Report
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B.Recognition of Department AccomplishmentsC.Budget Revisions
D.Budget Amendments – Motion to approve budget amendments as requested by the
Finance Officer.
E.Resolution requesting NC Department of Transportation add John Stark Drive, Mcintosh Court,
Thomas Gage Drive, Tarleton Drive, Saint Clair Drive, Dekalb Court, Artemas Ward Drive and
Ethan Allen Court in the Birchwood Grove Subdivision (Phase 1&2) to the State’s Secondary
Road System – Consider a motion to adopt the Resolution.
F.Resolution requesting NC Department of Transportation add Red Cedar Way, Pink Dogwood
Way, Mistywood Drive, Winterberry Way, Paper Birch Way, Blue Aspen Drive, Pecan Grove Lane,
Silver Maple Drive in Woodgrove Subdivision (Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4) to the State’s Secondary
Road System – Consider a motion to adopt the Resolution.
11.New Business
12.Closed Session
13.Recess and reconvene at 11:45 a.m. in the Harnett County Resource Center & Library,
Training Room 103 B/C to host the 2026 Legislative Luncheon where they will discuss the
County’s legislative priorities.
14.Adjourn
CONDUCT OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2026 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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Regular Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2026
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2026
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00
pm, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman
Matthew B. Nicol, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
William Morris, Commissioner
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Jaggers called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Commissioner Morris led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation.
Vice Chairman Nicol stated we just received notice the hero for the Harnett Country Heroes Remembrance
presentation is running a bit late and made a motion to move the presentation before new business. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously.
Chairman Jaggers called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Morris
made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve
the agenda as amended. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion to approve the agenda as amended.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Jaggers opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for
each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people spoke:
1.Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
2.Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC.
3.Eric Stephenson of 100 Valley Stream Road, Spring Lake, NC.
4.Seth Gundersen of 111 E. Broad Street, Dunn NC.
No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed.
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Commissioner McKoy asked for an update on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. Brent Trout, County
Manager stated currently there is nothing programmed for it according to the CIP. Nothing has been
decided as to how it will be used. Additional discussion included the space needs study.
Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Morris seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows:
A. Minutes
i. Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026
ii. Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026
Kimberly VanBeck, Library Director, reviewed a request for permission to apply for and accept if
awarded a Digital Inclusion Round 2 Grant from Mid-Carolina in the amount of $18,000. There is no
match required. This project would include creating a Tonies Early Literacy Digital Access Initiative
across all eight Harnett County Public Library Locations. Tonies are a screen-free digital platform that
introduces children to foundational digital literacy concepts such as independent navigation of digital
content, auditory comprehension, and responsible technology use without requiring advanced reading
skill or internet access. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to apply for the Digital Inclusion Round 2
Grant from Mid-Carolina in the amount of $18,000. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol
and carried unanimously.
Tommy Burns, Harnett Regional Water (HRW) Director, reviewed a request for the Board’s approval to
write off $32,528.56 for December 2025. All of these accounts have been in delinquent status for more
than three years. The facilitation of these write offs is an important step in continuing the effort to
effectively manage HRW's collections and bad debt. HRW is currently using the Local Government
Debt Setoff Program and On-Line Collections, Inc. to help collect our delinquent accounts. To date, we
have recovered $936,737.35 in bad debt previously written off through the Debt Setoff Program. Vice
Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the write offs. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Morris and carried unanimously.
Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, reviewed a request on behalf of Anderson Creek Emergency
Services for the approval to construct a new Fire Substation in the 3224 block of Shady Grove Rd.
Harnett County Regional Water will donate 1 acre of frontage property in the property recently
purchased as a buffer between the plant and a proposed subdivision, at the current South Harnett Waste
Water Treatment Plant property. This substation will bring all of District 3 response area back into their
5 mile coverage area, lowering more than 700 homeowners Public Protection Class ratings. Currently
we are contracting with West Area to cover this portion of the district. This would also result in a .02
cent reduction in fire tax in this portion of the District, with the addition of this new station (currently
.13 West Area/.11 Anderson Creek) This area is growing rapidly. The estimated cost of substation will
be 1.4 million, financing through First Bank. If approved Harnett County Emergency Services will start
the process of redistricting that area with the State. Estimated completion of redistricting will be July 27.
This will allow ample time for the process of redistricting and construction of new facility.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the request to construct a new Fire Substation in the
3224 block of Shady Grove Rd. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Smith also reviewed a request to approve a resolution adopting the 2025 Cape Fear Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan. The Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies local policies and actions for
reducing risk and future losses from natural hazards such as floods, severe storms, wildfires, and winter
weather. It builds upon five separate hazard mitigation plans that were initially prepared by each county
in coordination with their municipalities. This plan was a regional effort amongst five counties and the
municipalities within the region (Harnett/Moore/Lee/Chatham/Johnston). The plan hazards and potential
hazards within the region and county specific, and it creates a framework to help community officials
make decisions that may ultimately protect lives and property. The plan also outlines a strategy for
implementing mitigation projects within the 5 counties and its municipalities. Harnett County is taking
proactive steps to lessen the impact of future disasters and the costly expenses associated with them.
The Plan has been approved by FEMA and State Emergency Management. This plan is a requirement to
also reinsure reimbursement from FEMA during declared Disasters. This project is being funded by a
grant allocated by the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management and funded by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve a Resolution
adopting the 2025 Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The motion was seconded by Vice
Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. (Attachment 1)
Brad Abate, Harnett Regional Jetport (HRJ) Director, reviewed a request for the approval of a contract
and work authorization between the County of Harnett and Browe Construction for the construction of a
new fuel farm and removal of old fuel farms at HRJ. Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve a
contract and work authorization between the County of Harnett and Browe Construction for the
construction of a new fuel farm and removal of old fuel farms at HRJ. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously.
Brent Trout, County Manager, reviewed information regarding the Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Committee Elections. Commissioner Morris shared he received a ballot at home and suggested the
Board of Commissioners vote individually at home and not as a Board. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously.
Mr. Trout also reviewed a request to approve the purchase of John Britt land. Mr. Trout stated we have
been in negotiations for some time to purchase land from Mr. Britt that we need to have in order to
extend our runway. After completing negotiations, we have agreed on a purchase price of $3 million for
roughly 80 acres and exchanging 9.1 acres of land that the county currently owns to Mr. Britt. We are
ready to proceed on the closing. Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the purchase of John
Britt land. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously.
The Board of Commissioners reviewed applications to serve on Boards and Committees. Commissioner
Morris made a motion to reappoint Tracie Crowder to the Board of Equalization and Review as the
District 2 member. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously.
Mr. Trout shared we received a weather briefing this morning and it looks positive that we will receive
winter weather this weekend. Emergency Services is monitoring very closely. We urge individuals to
prepare accordingly. The impact for us will depend on how long it goes, it could impact us opening on
Monday and could impact our meeting scheduled for Tuesday. We will let you know as it gets closer.
Mr. Trout shared Mr. Price and Mr. Morrow has had good conversations with Department of
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Corrections’ staff that oversee Probation and Parole and this particular facility in Dunn. They have had
good discussions on what their needs are and also submitted to us a space needs so if we were to look at
another facility we would know what their needs are. Mr. Price and Mr. Morrow will be meeting with
the same staff person at the Dunn facility on Thursday at 2:00 pm to go through the issues related to
restroom concerns. Mr. Trout stated I believe after the meeting, we will have a solution immediately to
the issues as it relates to a plan going forward for the restroom issue. We will also look at long term
needs and possibilities of different facilities. Additional discussion included potential sites to relocate
Probation and Parole.
Vice Chairman Nicol asked if we have emergency shelters for the cold. Mr. Smith stated Emergency
Services is monitoring the event and as we get closer to the event, if needed, we will make some
operational decisions such as opening emergency shelters.
Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve tax rebates, refunds and releases as requested by the
Tax Administrator. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously.
(Attachment 2)
Amy Noel, Assistant Veterans Services Director, presented information regarding the Harnett County
Heroes Remembrance recognition. We are recognizing and honoring veterans that appear on our Wall of
Heroes. These individuals have received awards for acts of individual heroism, not as a unit. Ms. Noel
read Lance Corporal Cecil E. McNeill’s citation. Chairman Jaggers presented Lance Corporal McNeill
with a certificate.
During new business, Chairman Jaggers requested Mr. Trout to look at the use for the 3rd Floor of the
Courthouse. Commissioner Morris asked that staff check with the courts as that space was projected for
future courtroom space. Discussion continued. Mr. Trout stated he would pull out the Space Needs
Study, look at potential uses as discussed, look at the future and ask interested departments to present
information on how they might use the space.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to go into closed session for consultation with and instructions to
the County legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of
certain litigation namely the case of “Walasheck v. Taylor, et al” File No. 25CV4718-420. 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 Jaggers called the meeting back into open
session.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn at 7:07 pm. The motion was seconded by Vice
Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously.
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Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman Melissa Capps, Clerk
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Economic Development Update
February 2, 2026
ACTIVE PROJECTS
Projects Total Investment ($) Jobs
25 $3.384B 4,885
SHORT-LISTED
5 manufacturing companies
Jobs 614
CapEx $385M
Dunn (3)
Lillington (3)
One short-listed project is considering a location in both Dunn and Lillington
PROJECT DETAILS
Submitted Property Types
Buildings (5)
Dunn (2)
Erwin (1)
Harnett County (1)
Not Disclosed (1)
Sites (5)
Dunn (3)
Erwin (1)
Lillington (1)
Project Locations
Buildings
Harnett County (2)
Dunn (9)
Erwin (7)
Not Disclosed (1)
Sites
Dunn (10)
Erwin (1)
Lillington (5 )
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Manufacturing Sub-Sectors
Advanced lithium -ion energy storage
Advanced next generation battery technology and critical minerals
Aluminum extruding equipment
Battery pack for drones
Bearings (for automotive, appliances, etc.)
Construction
Defense
Docking equipment
Dynamic movement orthoses (custom medical textile devices)
Energy and biofuels
Food product
Furniture
Life sciences
Steel fabrication
Other Industry Sector
Quantum computing firm
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Direct Connection:
Site Consultant, Real Estate Broker, EDPNC Business Developer or Recruiter
Project Inquiries
FY 2026 Project
Inquiries/RFI’s
Responses
Submitted
Submitted (%)
Q1 35 15 42.85%
Q2 33 11 33.33%
Q3 13 7 53.84%
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Q4
Totals 81 33 40.74%
PRIMARY REASONS FOR NOT SUBMITTING FOR PROJECT INQUIRIES
1. Suitable product (building, site)
2. Power
3. Wastewater pre-treatment capabilities
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Direct Connection:
Property Owners, Private Sector Developers/Builders, Economic Development Property
Development Ally
Industrial Product Inventory
Buildings Ready Sites
5 5
Site Identification Site Readiness
EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant:
Submitted a county-wide grant application in
January for $500,000 to assist with Phase 1
Assessments, if awarded (Expect to receive
notification of award status in May 2026)
On radar: Over 1,750 acres identified for
[future] industrial use
In-progress: Three proposed top-tier grocery
anchored shopping centers
Multiple restaurant, retail, and hospitality flags
are circling the county – across the entire
county
Harnett 87 East: Collier’s Engineering is
currently completing Due Diligence activities
and identifying best scenarios for accessing
the property off Hwy 87 and Nursery Rd.
Robin Hood Site: Currently obtaining quotes
to complete Due Diligence activities (Funded
by Duke Energy)
US 301 S. Industrial Site: Dewberry is
currently completing Due Diligence activities
Western Harnett Innovation Park (WHIP) –
Phase 1: Grant application to Golden LEAF
to clear and grade ~ 10 acres at the front of
the property, identify developable acreage in
~ 30 acres across the road (including CCCC
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property), and complete a Preliminary
Engineering Report (PER) to obtain a
probable cost for transitioning the existing
road to CCCC to something that will support
multiple light industrial companies (Expect to
receive notification of award status in
February 2026)
Site Development Shell / Spec Building
Edgerton Industrial Park: COMPLETED
Site 1 clearing and grading project (Funded
by Golden LEAF)
Edgerton Industrial Park: IN-PROCESS
Site 2 clearing and grading project (Funded
by Harnett Economic Development
Corporation)
Harnett 95 – Building 1: Projected to start
moving dirt mid-February. Projected
completion in Q4 2026
MidPort 95: Developing plans to initially
construct 500,000 SF. Challenges:
infrastructure
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MEETING DATE: February 2, 2026
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Weapons for retiree
REQUESTED BY: Sheriff Coats
REQUEST:
Sheriff Coats request approval for the following deputies who are retiring to purchase
their service weapons for $ 1.00.
Major Benny Wood BGYD522
Corporal Sean Stewart BGYD558
Deputy Betty Ellis BGYD454
Walter Eason BGYD436
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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MEETING DATE: February 2, 2026
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: SAIH Social Worker II new position
REQUESTED BY: Kelly Kelly, Interim Director DSS
REQUEST:
The Special Assistance In-Home Program provides financial assistance and case
management. The goal of this program is to allow individuals to live as independently
as possible by preventing placement in an adult care facility. The program target is for
aged and/or disabled adults who meet eligibility requirements, have full Medicaid, and
are currently living in or at risk of living in an adult care facility. Previously, the state
regulated the number of individuals each county had in their caseload, requiring
counties to maintain a waiting list.
In November 2023 policy changed mandating all counties no longer hold a waiting list
but allow any individual who applies and is found eligible, to be approved. In 2023 the
total receiving SA-In Home was 39, it has now increased by 143% now serving 95
people with 13 applications pending.
There are currently two full time Social Workers maintaining a caseload size of nearly
43 individuals each.
State caseload recommendations is 25 and our employees have nearly double that
number.
A SAIH SWII position is a grade 23 on the Harnett County salary scale and begins at
$54,216.00/year.
The agency receives 50% reimbursement for all salaries and benefits for this position.
We have also reached out to our budget director to confirm that the agency has enough
lapse salary to cover this position through June 30, 2026.
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COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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NORTH CAROLINA
CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY AGREEMENT
HARNETT COUNTY
T HIS CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), made
and entered into this _____ day of February 2026, by and between COUNTY OF HARNETT, a
North Carolina body politic corporate in nature, hereinafter referred to as “County” and GOOD
HOPE HOSPITAL, INC., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Good
Hope”, collectively referred to as “Parties”, their successors and assigns.
W I T N E S S E T H :
The County has negotiated with Good Hope to convey in fee simple a 2.44 acre parcel of
land located at 115 Autumn Fern Trail in Lillington, NC with Parcel Identification Number 0650-
59-3117.000 and a 1.67 acre parcel of land located on Autumn Fern Trail in Lillington, North
Carolina with Parcel Identification Number 0650-59-1334.000 (hereinafter collectively referred to
as the “Properties”), for the purpose of constructing a medical office building for the provision of
medical services to the public. In consideration of the foregoing and in consideration of various
reciprocal promises and understandings herein set forth, the Parties agree as follows, consistent
with North Carolina General Statute 160A-279:
1.Conveyance of Properties. The County agrees to convey via special warranty deed the
Properties to Good Hope within sixty (60) days of the date of the adoption of a resolution
entitled “Resolution by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Approving the
Conveyance of Real Property to a Nonprofit Organization Pursuant to G.S. 160A-279”
(hereinafter referred to as the “Resolution”). Such deed shall include and be subject to the
following restrictions (hereinafter referred to as the “Deed Restrictions”):
a.The Properties shall be used solely for the provision of health care services, which
shall be made available to the general public, and any ancillary business activities
related to such services (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”).
b.If at any time the Properties cease to be used for the provision of Services within
twenty-five (25) years of the conveyance from the County to Good Hope, fee
simple interest in the Properties shall automatically terminate and revert back to the
County.
c.I f the Properties cease to be used for provision of the Services after twenty-five (25)
years of the date of conveyance from the County to Good Hope, Good Hope, its
successors, or assigns shall have the option to purchase the Properties at the then-
Fair Market Value (“FMV”) of the Properties within six (6) months of the cessation
of the provision of Services. If the option to purchase for FMV is not exercised
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within six months of the cessation of the Services, then the fee simple interest in
the Properties shall automatically terminate and revert back to the County.
2. Commencement of Construction and Services.
a. Upon execution of a special warranty deed for the Properties, Good Hope shall
commence construction on a medical office building (hereinafter referred to as the
“Building”) on the Properties within two (2) years from the date of conveyance
(hereinafter referred to as the “Construction Commencement Date”).
b. Good Hope shall cause the Building to be constructed on the Properties, secure all
funding for the construction of the Building, and be wholly responsible for all costs
associated with Building.
c. Good Hope shall commence Services within six (6) months of the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for the Building.
d. If Good Hope fails to begin construction of Building by the Construction
Commencement Date or commence Services within six (6) months of the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy for the Building, the Properties shall automatically
revert back to the County unless both parties mutually agree in writing to an
extension for completion of the Building or commencement of Services.
3. Purchase Price. In the event that Good Hope exercises its option to purchase the Properties
pursuant to Paragraph 1(c) above, the purchase price for the Properties will be based upon
the FMV at the time the option is exercised as agreed to by the County and Good Hope
using good faith negotiations within ten (10) business days (the “FMV Period”) following
the delivery of written notice to purchase to the County. In the event that the County and
Good Hope are unable to agree upon the FMV, the following method (the “Appraisal
Process”) shall be used to determine the FMV:
a. First Appraisal. Good Hope shall set forth the name and address of an unrelated
third-party appraiser selected by Good Hope (the “First Appraiser”) in a written
notice given to the County. Any appraiser selected pursuant to this Appraisal
Process shall be a person qualified with respect to determining the fair market value
of the Properties. The County shall have ten (10) days after the selection of the
First Appraiser is given as provided herein (i) to select a second unrelated third
party appraiser (the “Second Appraiser”) by giving written notice setting forth the
name and address of the second appraiser to Good Hope or (ii) to agree to the sole
appointment of the First Appraiser by giving written notice setting forth the
County’s agreement that the First Appraiser shall be the sole appraiser to determine
the FMV.
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If a second appraiser is not selected within the ten (10) day time period as provided
herein or if the County agrees to the sole appointment of the First Appraiser as
provided in the previous paragraph, the First Appraiser shall prepare an appraisal
report of the FMV and submit it to the County and Good Hope within twenty (20)
days after the notice of such Person’s selection as an appraiser is given by Good
Hope, in which case this Appraisal Process shall be concluded and the FMV shall
be the value set forth in the appraiser’s report.
b. Second Appraisal. If a Second Appraiser has been selected pursuant to Subsection
(a), the two (2) appraisers so selected shall consult with each other in an effort to
reach an agreement as to the FMV. If the two (2) appraisers shall agree as to the
FMV within ten (10) business days after the written notice of designation of the
Second Appraiser is given as provided herein, the two (2) appraisers shall prepare
a joint report and submit it to the County and Good Hope; the FMV shall be the
value on which the two (2) appraisers have agreed and the Appraisal Process shall
be concluded.
In the event that the two (2) appraisers are unable to agree as to the FMV, the two
(2) appraisers shall prepare their separate appraisal reports and submit them to the
County and Good Hope within thirty (30) days after the written notice of
designation of the second appraiser is given as provided herein. If the higher
appraised value exceeds the lower appraised value by twenty percent (20%) or less
of the lower appraised value, the Appraisal Process shall be concluded and the FMV
shall be the mean average of the two (2) appraised values as set forth in the two (2)
appraisal reports.
c. Third Appraisal. If the higher appraised value of the two (2) appraisals described
in Subsection (2) exceeds the lower appraised value by more than twenty percent
(20%) of the lower appraised value and, as of the eleventh (11th) business day
following the submission of both appraisal reports, neither party to the transaction
in question has given written notice to the other calling for a third appraiser, the
Appraisal Process shall be concluded and the FMV shall be the mean average of
the two (2) appraised values as set forth in the two (2) appraisal reports. If,
however, the higher appraised value exceeds the lower appraised value by more
than twenty percent (20%) of the lower appraised value and, not later than ten (10)
days following the submission of the first two (2) appraisers’ reports, either the
County or Good Hope gives written notice to the other calling for a third appraiser,
the two (2) previously selected appraisers shall promptly (but, in any event, within
thirty (30) days following the submission of the first two (2) appraisal reports)
select a third appraiser (the “Third Appraiser”) to determine the FMV. The first
two (2) appraisers shall notify the parties to the transaction in question of the name
and address of the third appraiser so selected. Within ten (10) days following such
Third Appraiser’s appointment, the Third Appraiser shall submit an appraisal report
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to the parties to the transaction in question, provided that the Third Appraiser’s
determination of appraised value shall not be higher than the higher appraised value
determined by the initial two (2) appraisers or lower than the lower appraised value
determined by the initial two (2) appraisers, and, in such case, the Appraisal Process
shall be concluded and the FMV shall be the appraised value determined by the
Third Appraiser.
d. Closing. Good Hope shall pay the County the purchase price of the Properties
within thirty (30) days of the completion of the Appraisal Process. Upon payment,
an amended to the special warranty deed shall be filed releasing the Properties from
the Deed Restrictions. Good Hope shall be responsible for recording fees and any
other fees incurred by Good Hope.
4. Assignment. Good Hope shall not assign any interest in this Agreement or convey its fee
simple interest in the Properties without the written consent of the County; however, under
no circumstance may this Agreement be assigned to an individual or for-profit entity. The
obligations under this Agreement and the Deed Restrictions are binding on any successors
and assigns regardless of whether the County consented to such assignment.
5. Notices. Notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be sufficient if sent
by certified mail, return receipt requested or via personal delivery to such addresses as the
parties may designate from time to time in writing. Notice shall be deemed to be given
and received three days after being sent certified mail or upon hand delivery to the address
below:
TO COUNTY:
Brent Trout
County Manager
P.O. Box 759 (mail)
455 McKinney Parkway (physical)
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
With Copy to:
Senior Staff Attorney
Post Office Box 238 (mail)
455 McKinney Parkway (physical)
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
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TO GOOD HOPE:
Executive Director
Post Office Box 639 (mail)
410 Denim Drive (physical)
Erwin, North Carolina 28339
With Copy to:
N. Earl Jones, Jr.
Registered Agent
302 Cottle Lake Drive
Coats, North Carolina 28339
6. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect. Furthermore, in lieu of such invalid or unenforceable provision,
there shall be added automatically as a part of this Agreement a valid and enforceable
provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be
reasonably possible. However, if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that the
conveyance of the Properties or any portion of the Deed Restrictions are determined to be
invalid or unenforceable, then this Agreement shall automatically terminate and the fee
simple interest in the Properties shall revert back to the County. Alternatively, if the deed
restriction in Paragraph 1(c) is determined to be invalid or unenforceable and the deed
restrictions in Paragraphs 1(a) and 1(b) are valid and enforceable, Paragraph 1(c) shall be
removed and Paragraph 1(b) shall be amended to read as follows:
If at any time Good Hope, its successors, assigns, or lessees cease to use the
Properties for the provision of Services, fee simple interest in the Properties
shall automatically terminate and revert back to the County.
In the event the Deed Restrictions are amended, an amendment to the deed with the
amended Deed Restrictions shall be filed by with the Harnett County Register of
Deeds.
7. Relationship of the Parties. This Agreement shall not be considered to create a joint
venture, partnership or other legal relationship between the parties or as giving the right of
either party to legally bind the other party in any manner or to be able to incur debts or
liabilities on behalf of the other party or create a condition in which either party shall share
or be responsible for the debts or liabilities of the other party. This Agreement shall not be
considered to constitute the appointment of either party as a representative of the other
party.
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8. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of North Carolina; venue of any action shall be in the general
courts of justice in Harnett County.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Resolution, and deed to the Properties shall
constitute the entire understanding between the County and Good Hope and shall supersede
all prior understandings and agreements related to the subject matter thereof and may be
amended only by written mutual agreement of the Parties. In the event of any inconsistency
or conflict between these documents, the order of precedence shall be (1) this Agreement;
(2) the deed of conveyance; (3) the Resolution.
10. Headings. The subject headings of the paragraphs are included for purposes of
convenience only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any of its
provisions. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been drafted by both parties and no
purposes of interpretation shall be made to the contrary.
11. Waiver of Contractual Rights. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to
subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this
Agreement.
12. Electronic Signatures. A signed copy of this Agreement or such other ancillary agreement
transmitted by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed
to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement or
such other ancillary agreement for all purposes.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first above written.
COUNTY OF HARNETT
By:_____________________________
Duncan E. Jaggers
Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
GOOD HOPE HOSITAL, INC.
By:____________________________
N. Earl Jones, Jr.
Board Chairman
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This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act.
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Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Director
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We have provided a copy of the 2025 legislative priorities as the starting point. Staff have
reviewed the listed priorities from last year and would recommend that they stay in the
document. There are three items that we need to add to our priorities.
The first is for a request for an extension on our OSBM grants for the Johnson Farm and the
Detention Center Generation. In addition, we need to have a technical correction
approved for the Johnson Farm grant to allow the funds to be used for other Parks and
Recreation items.
The next area is for the General Assembly to approve a budget that provides full funding for
the Medicaid reimbursement for services that the County provides in the health
department and HARTS. The last area is to provide adequate funding for Guardianship and
Adult Protection Services. The funding is needed for the Department of Social Services
department.
Do you agree with adding these items to the Legislative Priorities? Are there any other
items you would like to consider for legislative priorities?
I will now provide the board with a list of projects in our Capital Improvement Plan. I would
ask that you rank the order of the projects by choosing your top five project from one to
five. These will be the primary focus projects for requests for funding in the 2025 legislative
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Project Funding Request for 2025 Legislative Session
1. Runway Extension and Widening Project $25.3 million minus $15.6 million received leaving $9.7
million to have all necessary funds to complete all costs of the project.
(We received $15.6 million from the legislature for the lengthening of the runway and does not cover
the widening of the runway and additional lighting)
2. Northwest Corporate Hangar Development – Construct Taxiway with Pad Ready Sites for Corporate
Hangar $5.6 million
3. Construct three large corporate hangars - $10.5 million
4. Boone Trail Park Development – memorial walkway, amphitheater, basketball court, picnic shelter,
restroom facility and walking trail $5,900,000
5. Greenway Project Design – Design of Greenways from Lillington to Raven Rock and Lillington to
Buies Creek $900,000
Projects With Similar Ranking that require funding as well:
Cape Fear Shiner Park Improvements – Improvements at this park location to include restrooms,
playground, shelter and additional parking $780,000
Neills Creek Park Development – new parking lot, trails/sidewalks, restroom renovations and field
lighting – $1,310,000
Northwest Harnett Park Development – master plan, ballfield, picnic shelter, playground, walking trail,
fitness stations, and bicycle pump track - $1,441,100
Cardiac Monitors – Replacement - $611,000
Radio Frequency Identification Installation in Library Branches - $200,000
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Project Funding Request Ranking for 2026 Legislative Session
________Northwest Corporate Hangar Development – Construct Taxiway with Pad Ready Sites for Corporate
Hangar $5.6 million (Planning to apply for Golden Leaf Grant to pay for part of project)
________ Runway Widening project $9.7 million
________Construct three large corporate hangars - $10.5 million
_________Cape Fear Shiner Park Improvements – Improvements at this park location to include restrooms,
playground, shelter and additional parking $780,000
________Greenway Project Design – Design of Greenways from Lillington to Raven Rock and Lillington to Buies
Creek $900,000
________Boone Trail Park Development – memorial walkway, amphitheater, basketball court, picnic shelter,
restroom facility and walking trail $5,900,000
________Neills Creek Park Development – new parking lot, trails/sidewalks, restroom renovations and field
lighting – $1,310,000
________Northwest Harnett Park Development – master plan, ballfield, picnic shelter, playground, walking trail,
fitness stations, and bicycle pump track - $1,441,100
________Third Floor Courthouse Completion, Unknown cost
________Adult Probation and Parole Facility, Unknown cost
________Elections Department Building Addition, Unknown cost
________Elections Department New Building, Unknown cost
Funded projects
Runway Extension Project $15.6 million received
Jetport Fuel Tank Replacement – Funding from State Program Grant
Animal Shelter – Construct a new Animal Shelter at a cost of $10 million to fund the project with bond sale.
County Morgue - $400,000 from capital reserve funding in CIP
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FEBRUARY 2, 2026 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
HARNETT COUNTY JETPORT BOARD
We have received an application from Walter Massey. He would like to be considered for
reappointment. He currently serves as a District 1 member.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
We have received an application from Jonathan Brett Stancil. He would like to be considered for the
alternate vacancy.
HARNETT COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
We have received a resignation from Larry Mitchell. He currently fills the District 1 seat on this Board.
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July August September October November December Jauary 2026 February March April May June Totals
Children's Services
CPS Reports Received 130 137 172 158 123 150
Reports Accepted 63 71 93 90 75 73
Total children in CPS cases 213 240 378 356 356 319
Total children in Plc/Custody 193 197 202 203 196 193
FC Money expended $247,899.80 219,053.22$ 226,917.65$ 221,239.88$ 207,128.01$ 209,322.71$ $1,331,561.27
Adult Services
APS Reports Screened In 19 22 9 14 12 18
# of trips scheduled 560 468 496 496 591 607
Total Cases 197 216 218 226 225 239
Work First
Energy Expenditures $23,034.37 $66,803.70 $73,361.67 $93,016.19 $276,042.66 $134,314.02
Total cases 92 91 95 92 91 92
Food & Nutrition Services
Apps In/Approved 889/536 809/499 740/469 797/437 533/288 720/429
Total Cases (households)8,266 8276 8246 8,288 7,932 7,898
Benefits Issued $2,899,404.00 $2,915,105.00 $2,869,985.00 $2,950,313.00 $2,875,789.00 $2,821,747.00
Timeliness 97.50%99.00%98.18%97.89%98.05%99.40%
Adult Medicaid
Apps In/Approved 147/67 159/56 140/89 163/89 182/64 217/76
Total Cases 10,262 10,757 10,667 11,173 10,635 10,559
Family & Children's Medicaid
Apps In/Approved 578/246 651/251 602/217 582/271 666/192 946/337
Total Cases 40,246 40,174 39,699 44,377 39,482 39,730
Medicaid Timeliness 95.5%98%96.8%96.75%97.75%97.25%
Fraud Total Collections $28,283.69 $76,060.87 $26,563.85 $25,715.39 $13,816.43 $40,960.44 $211,400.67
ChildCare
Children Served 639 646 639 619 613 611
Total Expenditures $433,927.00 $442,661.00 $436,809.00 $401,751.00 $402,580.00 $408,943.00
HC providers 61 61 61 61 61 44
Child Support
Total Collections $853,082 $812,278 $816,552 $853,024 $739,970.00 $859,720.00 $4,934,626.00
Total Cases 3987 3980 4005 4032 4001 3997
Harnett County DSS Monthly Report Totals 2025-2026
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION SIX / DISTRICT TWO
POST OFFICE BOX 1150
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302
Telephone: (910) 364-0601
Fax: (910) 437-2529
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
600 SOUTHERN AVENUE
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306
January 21, 2026
Mrs. Melissa Capps
Clerk
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 759
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
Subject: Secondary Road Addition
To Whom It May Concern:
This is in reference to a petition submitted to this office requesting street(s) in Harnett County be
placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. Please be advised that these street(s) have been
investigated, and our findings are that the below listed street(s) are eligible for addition to the State
System.
Birchwood Grove Subdivision (Phase 1&2)
John Stark Drive
Mcintosh Court
Thomas Gage Drive
Tarleton Drive
Saint Clair Drive
Dekalb Court
Artemas Ward Drive
Ethan Allen Court
It is our recommendation that the above-named street(s) be placed on the State’s Secondary Road
System. If you and your Board concur with our recommendation, please submit a resolution to this
office.
Sincerely,
Logan B. Whitaker
Engineering Technician I
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HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby, by proper execution of this document,
request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State’s Secondary Road System the below
listed streets.
Birchwood Grove Subdivision (Phase 1&2)
• John Stark Drive
• Mcintosh Court
• Thomas Gage Drive
• Tarleton Drive
• Saint Clair Drive
• Dekalb Court
• Artemas Ward Drive
• Ethan Allen Court
Duly adopted this 2nd day of February , 2026.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_______________________________
Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION SIX / DISTRICT TWO
POST OFFICE BOX 1150
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28302
Telephone: (910) 364-0601
Fax: (910) 437-2529
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
600 SOUTHERN AVENUE
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306
January 23, 2026
Mrs. Melissa Capps
Clerk
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Post Office Box 759
Lillington, North Carolina 27546
Subject: Secondary Road Addition
To Whom It May Concern:
This is in reference to a petition submitted to this office requesting street(s) in Harnett County be
placed on the State’s Secondary Road System. Please be advised that these street(s) have been
investigated, and our findings are that the below listed street(s) are eligible for addition to the State
System.
Woodgrove Subdivision (Phase 1,2,3, and 4)
Red Cedar Way
Pink Dogwood Way
Mistywood Drive
Winterberry Way
Paper Birch Way
Blue Aspen Drive
Pecan Grove Lane
Silver Maple Drive
It is our recommendation that the above-named street(s) be placed on the State’s Secondary Road
System. If you and your Board concur with our recommendation, please submit a resolution to this
office.
Sincerely,
Logan B. Whitaker
Engineering Technician I
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HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby, by proper execution of this document,
request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State’s Secondary Road System the below
listed streets.
Woodgrove Subdivision (Phase 1,2,3, and 4)
• Red Cedar Way
• Pink Dogwood Way
• Mistywood Drive
• Winterberry Way
• Paper Birch Way
• Blue Aspen Drive
• Pecan Grove Lane
• Silver Maple Drive
Duly adopted this 2nd day of February , 2026.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
_______________________________
Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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