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Home My WebLink About081726 a revised packet MEETING AGENDA – REVISED Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 1. Call to order – Chairman Duncan Jaggers 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Barbara McKoy 3. Harnett County Heroes Remembrance Presentation 4. Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda 5. America 250 Committee Presentation 6. Public Comment Period Period of up to 30 minutes for informal comments allowing 3 minutes for each presentation. Individuals who wish to speak are asked to sign up prior to the meeting. Speakers may register by completing the form on the County website in advance at harnett.org/boc, contacting the clerk at least one hour before the meeting begins via email at mdcapps@harnett.org, or by signing the signup sheet located at the back of the meeting room. The signup form will be picked up by the clerk 5 minutes before the published meeting start time. 7. Consent Agenda A. Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2026 8. Public Hearing on PLAN2606-0003 Requested Rezoning from the RA-20M, Residential and Agricultural Zoning District, to the Industrial Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Rural Center Land Use Classification to the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification. Landowner/Applicant: EC 1635 LLC / Mauldin-Watkins Surveying PA; 1.75 +/- acres; Pin #'s 0636-80-6643.000 & 0636-80-6408.000; From RA-20M to Industrial Zoning District; Buckhorn Township; SR # 1403 (Cokesbury Road). 9. Public Hearing on PLAN2607-0001 Requested Rezoning from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30 Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification to the Low Density Residential Land Use Classification. Landowner/Applicant: Rodney Stewart; .95 +/- acres; Pin # 1528-92-9072.000; From Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District; Averasboro Township; SR # 1810 (Stewart Road). HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 1 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 10. Public Hearing on PLAN2505-0002 Proposed Text Amendment Article VII, Section 6.4.1 "General Fire Hydrant Requirements" Applicant: Harnett County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance. 11. Action: A. Discuss and consider a request for approval of final payout for completion of Ripple Fiber Phase 2; Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer (previously tabled at the August 11, 2026 Board Meeting) B. Discuss and consider a Resolution Supporting Campbell University Identification on Roadway Boundary Signs; Coley Price, Deputy County Manager C. Discuss and consider a request for approval of a Special Aviation Service Organization Agreement to operate at the Harnett Regional Jetport; Brad Abate, Harnett Regional Jetport Director D. Discuss and consider a request for approval of the vendor selection and award bid for generator project for Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center; Jeff Armstrong Captain / Accreditation Manager, Harnett County Sheriff's Office E. Review applications for Boards and Committees. 12. County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County Manager A. Veterans Services Monthly Report B. Department of Public Health Monthly Report C. Recognition of Department Accomplishments D. Budget Revisions E. Budget Amendments – Motion to approve budget amendments as requested by the Finance Officer. F. Resolution requesting NCDOT add Waters Edge Drive in The Cape Subdivision to the State’s Secondary Road System – Consider a motion to adopt the Resolution G. NCACC Annual Conference Voting Delegate 13. New Business 14. Closed Session 15. Adjourn CONDUCT OF THE AUGUST 17, 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. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 2 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 1 of 6 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Matthew B. Nicol, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner William Morris, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Member absent: Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Vice Chairman Nicol called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. 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 Sergeant Scott S. Bell’s citations. Vice Chairman Nicol presented Sergeant Bell’s wife with a certificate. Vice Chairman Nicol called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the agenda as published. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously. Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. The following item was on the consent agenda: A.Meeting Minutes of August 3, 2026 Commissioner Matthews read the Child Support Awareness Month Proclamation. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners designated August 2026 as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Harnett County, standing in unity with the State of North Carolina's statewide designation and encouraging all citizens to recognize the vital contributions of our child support professionals. Commissioner Matthews presented the Proclamation to staff members. Item 7A HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 3 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 2 of 6 Mike Morrow, Assistant County Manager, provided an update on the 4th Quarter FY2026 TEAM Harnett Performance Management Report. (Attachment 1) Sarah Arbour, Planner II, provided a briefing on the upcoming public hearings to be held on August 17, 2026: •PLAN2606-0003 Requested Rezoning from the RA-20M, Residential and Agricultural Zoning District, to the Industrial Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Rural Center Land Use Classification to the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification Landowner/Applicant: EC 1635 LLC / Mauldin-Watkins Surveying PA; 1.75 +/- acres; Pin #'s 0636-80-6643.000 & 0636-80-6408.000; From RA-20M to Industrial Zoning District; Buckhorn Township; SR # 1403 (Cokesbury Road). •PLAN2607-0001 Requested Rezoning from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30 Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification to the Low Density Residential Land Use Classification Landowner/Applicant: Rodney Stewart; .95 +/- acres; Pin # 1528-92-9072.000; From Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District; Averasboro Township; SR # 1810 (Stewart Road). •PLAN2505-0002 Proposed Text Amendment Article VII, Section 6.4.1 "General Fire Hydrant Requirements" Applicant: Harnett County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney, stated they have been working with Development Services on proposed text amendment language regarding Vape Shops. We do not have anything formal as it is meant to be just a discussion. It will go through the normal process of going through the Planning Board and then come back before you all with the official text amendment but just wanted to have a discussion here today on some proposed language. First off, we wanted to define what we are talking about here. It would be a new use, as it is not currently defined. It would be tobacco, vape, CBD, hookah, and similar establishments. Definition would be a specialized retail establishment used primarily for the sales, storage, or consumption of tobacco products, electronic smoking, vaping devices, kratom, CBD, hemp derived delta 8 and related accessories. These products may include but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, vaping devices, e-liquids, and vaping accessories. Specifically, this definition does not include bars, nightclubs, or other establishments allowing on-site consumption of tobacco, or grocery stores, convenience stores, or similar retain uses that sell tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia as an ancillary sale. So, we make it clear that we are talking about the primary sale of these products, not ancillary sale. We were looking at other counties and municipalities that have added zoning amendments, so we took some from them, with a lot of it having to do with how far away it should be from other establishments. So, what we have discussed so far is, shall not be located within 250 ft. from any residential zoning districts; shall not be within 1,000 ft. from a school, church, daycare, youth facility, community center, recreational facility, county park or hospital; shall not be within another 1,000 ft. from another tobacco, vapor, CBD, hookah or similar establishment. Some other language would be to comply with all other federal, state and local rules. Meet required site plans including the 1500 ft. measure for proposed hookah, tobacco, vape and similar establishments. All wall and ground mounted and window signs shall be in accordance with the sign requirements already in the UDO. Due to down zoning, we cannot outright ban these and we do have to make a statement regarding HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 4 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 3 of 6 current vape shops so we added “in accordance with 160D-601D, the provision does not apply to these establishments that are legally existing on the effective date of this and such uses may continue to operate, expand or renovate subject to other requirements. Additional discussion included what they are selling, and restrictions or limitations on products. Attorney Apel stated there is a state statute much like taxes, that says that local government shall not pass any local ordinances that govern the use of any vape product whether it be synthetic or natural. It must be regulated on a state level. Chairman Nicol stated I would encourage the board to consider a resolution to send up to the state legislature. Mr. Trout shared the legislature has been considering some changes related to the hemp law and some of those things. We can work up a resolution as it relates to opposing synthetic production and sale. Mr. Trout asked if a current vape shop closed, would another be able to reopen in its space. Ms. Arbour stated they would have a period of 6 months, so if the use was discontinued for 6 months, it would now have to come back into compliance. Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer, introduced Dakota McAveney and Patrick Mulhearn with Ripple Fiber. Commissioner Morris stated I have a couple of questions, these fiber crews, I think there’s about 3 lines in the county that they hadn’t bored a hole through. We are not being paid for, which means the taxpayers are paying for it. I am assuming this company has a geographical region they are responsible for. Mr. Hall stated correct. Commissioner Morris stated what I would like to know from Mr. Burns is how much damage we have had in that region and who is going to pay for it before we make any final payments. Mr. Hall stated Coats was their target point, that seemed to be their major pain point. Hopefully, we can resolve all of that, Mr. Burns and I had a conversation right before the meeting around that. Coley Price, Deputy County Manager, shared Representative Penny and all of the town managers will be meeting next week to talk about this. It is a big issue. We are all for broadband being put into the rural areas, to make things better for data. Mr. Burns shared close to $600,000 for waterlines being hit in this county. Mr. Trout stated technically, if the line has been located and they hit it, the repair of that line can be billed to the fiber company, the contractor doing that work. Commissioner McKoy stated there should be some consideration on where they are putting these lines. Mr. Hall stated I am excited that we have completed this project; based on everything I have, Ripple completed this project before June 2026 and have met our milestones. Mr. Hall stated Dakota and I have worked closely together in conjunction with Coats because yes Coats was a major hit point. I think from my understanding from both sides that was resolved. Dunn and other areas, Ripple is not in. Mr. Hall shared Ripple is just one of probably six providers in our county. Mr. McAveney provided an update to the Board of Commissioners regarding the completion of Ripple Fiber Phase 2. Mr. McAveney shared information regarding Ripple Fiber and presented the following information: • Expanded Ripple Fiber’s fiber infrastructure throughout the County to provide reliable, high- speed broadband service. • Deployed a fiber-to-the-premises network capable of supporting symmetrical, gigabit-speed service. • Ripple Fiber’s network provides the capacity and reliability needed to support the County’s future growth. • Constructed approximately 109 of Ripple Fiber infrastructure, passing 3,823 locations. • 3,198 locally invested passings • 625 GREAT grant funded passings • Communities Impacted HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 5 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 4 of 6 o Broadway o Bunnlevel o Coats o Lillington o Sanford o Spring Lake Mr. McAveney also shared information regarding packages available. Mr. McAveney stated if you have a couple of those examples of those strikes, I would be more than glad to run them down from Ripple’s side, because like Ira mentioned we did have some strikes in Coats, but I am not aware of any outstanding invoices. Commissioner Morris made a motion to table this item for two weeks. Vice Chairman Nicol seconded for discussion. Discussion included review of the contract. Commissioner Morris amended his motion to table the item until the August 17th meeting; Vice Chairman Nicol seconded the amended motion. Motion carried unanimously. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 6 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 5 of 6 Tommy Burns, Harnett Regional Water (HRW) Director, reviewed a request for the approval of a Sole Source letter for IDEXX Distribution Inc. who is a wholly owned subsidiary of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. and the sole supplier of products that are used for Utility, Public Health and Private labs performing environmental testing. HRW recommends this vendor for sole-source procurement of specialized or proprietary equipment and associated services to maintain compatibility with existing systems and reliable operation and maintenance. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the Sole Source letter for IDEXX Distribution Inc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morris and carried unanimously. Anna Quinones, Administrative Assistant, Workforce Development, reviewed a request for the approval of the FY2026/2027 contract with Mid Carolina Workforce Development Board, which administers the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) federal grant. This grant provides funding for employment and training services to the citizens in Harnett County for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and NextGen Youth Programs. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the FY2026/2027 contract with Mid Carolina Workforce Development Board for the administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) federal grant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. Brent Trout, County Manager, stated our next America’s 250 NC event is September 19th. We are going to have a living history day. We are looking at demonstrations on musket firing, cannon firing, and calvary on the Patterson Farm. More information to come. Harnett County received the “Best Place To Work” and the “Best Pediatrician” by the Daily Record. The 3 rd Cohort of our Harnett Management Academy has started. A shoutout to the Legal Department, July 1st – July 31st Legal has reviewed 462 contracts, completed over 330 during that period. It is a very busy time for Legal and Finance. You received a copy of the Mid-Year Report. Commissioner Morris made a motion to approve the budget amendments as requested by the Finance Officer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. (Attachment 2) Commissioner Morris made a motion to authorize the Chairman execute the Harnett County Schools Facility Needs Survey identifying anticipated needs for new construction, additions, and renovations in accordance with N.C.G.S. 115C-521(a). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Nicol recognized Representative Joe Pike and shared the Chairman is under the weather today. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Morris thanked everyone for being there today. Thank you to the staff for all the hard work they have put in so far this year. We appreciate it. Commissioner McKoy thanked all the different departments and agencies in Harnett County. Some of these agencies I am involved in serving on their boards and I have to give a shoutout to the Health Department. They are doing an excellent job. Ainsely is doing a great job in providing big benefits to the citizens. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 7 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 6 of 6 Commissioner Matthews stated I will echo Commissioner McKoy’s comments and give a word of thanks to your leadership, to all of our county employees and the hard work they do each and every day for our citizens. I appreciate the highlights for the first half of the year. There are so many things that go on and come before us and cross our plates, that sometimes it is hard to remember. It’s good have the opportunity to reflect back on those successes. Just like Workforce Development that I mentioned earlier today. A lot of really good things have taken place, and we are so thankful for the hard work of all our employees. Commissioner McKoy stated Coley Price is an excellent manager. Thank you for how hard you work. Vice Chairman Nicol stated I will echo the same sentiments. We have a lot to be thankful for. I have been here for 6 years and now while everything has not been accomplished exactly how I wanted it, there are so many things we have accomplished. We have plans, we have goals, We have a distance and direction that we are all traveling together. This is a different atmosphere than what I was used to before. I feel very blessed. We have an amazing staff and involved citizens that jump in and help when they can. I appreciate everybody. Commissioner Morris made a motion to go into closed session for the following purpose: consultation with and instructions to the County Legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation, namely, the following cases: A.James Reginald Peterson, Jr. v Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, et al; US District Court for the Eastern District of NC, Case File No. 5:25-cv-3238-D3 B.Wayne Evertte Johnsdon v. The Este of Christopher Shayne Johnson, et al; Harnett County Superior Court, Case File No. 26 CV 002095-420 C.Krystal Jackson v. Jonathan Andrew Edwards, et al; US District Court for the Eastern District of NC, Case File No. 5:26-cv-00535-D D.Harnett County v. NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Veterinary Division, Animal Welfare Section and to discuss certain personnel matters. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3) & (6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. Following a motion to come out of closed session, Vice Chairman Nicol called the meeting back to open session. Commissioner Morris made a motion to adjourn at 10:48 am. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. ____________________________________ ___________________________________ Matthew B. Nicol, Vice Chairman Melissa Capps, Clerk HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 8 FY2026 QUARTER 4 TEAM HARNETT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE August 11, 2026 Attachment 1 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 9 Status of Key Strategic Actions and Critical Projects for 4th Quarter FY 2026 •For FY2026 The TEAM Harnett initiative is monitoring 41 Key Strategic Actions and Other Strategic Actions aligned with the Harnett County Strategic Plan •Status as of March 31, 2026, Quarter 3: 3 items (7%) are pending action or not started 26 items (63%) are In-Process 12 items (29%) are Completed •Status as of June 30, 2026, Quarter 4: 3 items (8%) are pending action 23 items (56%) are In-Process 15 items (37%) are Completed HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 10 The Story This Quarter •Overall Plan Completion increased from 76% (Q3) to 82% (Q4). •41 strategic initiatives tracked: 15 complete, 23 in progress, 3 not started. •Five strategic goals continue advancing across all service areas. •Top Goal: Informed & Engaged Citizens reached 95% completion. •Economic Strength 73% | Organizational Excellence 71% | Superior Education69% | Healthy & Safe Community 68%. •Focus for FY2027: Complete remaining initiatives and sustain measurableresults for residents. 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HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 12 Attachment 2 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 13 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 14 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 15 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 16 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 17 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 18 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 19 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 20 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 21 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 22 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 23 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 24 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 25 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 26 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 27 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\8.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2606_0003EC1634LLC_IND.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2606-0003, Requested Rezoning from the RA-20M, Residential and Agricultural Zoning District, to the Industrial Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Rural Center Land Use Classification to the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: EC 1635 LLC/Mauldin-Watkins Surveying PA; 1.75 +/- acres; Pin #’s 0636-80-6643.000 & 0636-80-6408.000; From RA-20M to Industrial Zoning District; Buckhorn Township; SR # 1403 (Cokesbury Road). Development Services staff is recommending approval of the requested rezoning from the RA-20M Zoning District to the Industrial Zoning District, and of the amendment to the Land Use Classification from the Rural Center Classification to the Employment Growth Area Classification. Through evaluation, staff found the request to be compatible with the adjacent industrial uses located to the east of the property in the Duncan Industrial Park. Additional Information: At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the requested rezoning from the RA-20M zoning district to the Industrial zoning district, and to amend the Future Land Use Classification to Employment Growth Area. The Board found that the requested rezoning was compatible with the surrounding industrial land uses. There was no opposition to the proposed rezoning. Item 8 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 28 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\8.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2606_0003EC1634LLC_IND.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 29 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 30 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 31 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 32 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 9 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2606-0003 Sarah Arbour, Long Range Planner sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: August 3, 2026 County Commissioners: August 17, 2026 Rezoning Request: From the RA-20M, Residential and Agricultural Zoning District to the Industrial Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment to the Employment Growth Area land use classification Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: EC 635 LLC Name: Mauldin-Watkins Surveying, PA Address: 6312 Lauraca Lane Address: P.O. Box 444 City/State/Zip: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 City/State/Zip: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Property Description PIN(s): 0636-80-6643.000; 0636-80-6408.000 Acreage: 1.75 Address/SR No.: 6940 & 6970 Cokesbury Rd., Fuquay -Varina Township: Johnsonville Lillington Neill’s Creek Stewart’s Creek Upper Little River Anderson Creek Averasboro Barbecue Black River Buckhorn Duke Grove Hectors Creek Vicinity Map HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 33 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 9 Physical Characteristics Site Description The rezoning request consists of two adjacent parcels of land, 6970 and 6940 Cokesbury Rd. The properties are adjacent to Duncan Industrial Park. 6970 Cokesbury Rd. 6970 Cokesbury Rd. is currently used for residential purposes, and a manufactured home is located on the property. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 34 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 9 6940 Cokesbury Rd. The property is currently used as a commercial storage facility. The property is split-zoned, RA -20M and Industrial. If approved, the rezoning will place the property under a single, unified Zoning District. Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses consist of industrial, residential, and agricultural land uses. Duncan Industrial Park HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 35 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 9 Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: Transportation Annual Average Daily Traffic counts: Cokesbury Rd. : 2,397 (AADT, 2025) Site Distances: Good HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 36 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 9 Zoning District Compatibility Current RA-20M Requested IND Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X & SUP Institutional X X Commercial Services SUP X Retail X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X 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. Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE Industrial Rural Center Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated X Manufactured Homes X Multi-Family X Institutional X X Commercial Service X X Retail X X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X The above is a summary list of potential uses. For all applicable uses for each Zoning district, please refer to the UDO’s Table of Uses. Future Land Use Classification Compatibility: Employment Growth Area HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 37 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 9 These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Growth Areas include but are not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and development, “tech flex”, medical, energy, and distribution. Residential development is appropriate only when not in conflict with existing or future industry or commercial uses or focal development areas. Site Photographs Site Street View South North HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 38 STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 9 Across Road Evaluation Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Both properties are adjacent to properties located within the Industrial Zoning District. Additionally, one property is partially located within the Industrial zoning district. Reclassification of the site to the Industrial Zoning District would place the site under a single, unified zoning district. Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group. The uses permitted under the Industrial Zoning District would be in the interest of the general public due to compatibility with the surrounding land uses. Yes No C. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) The uses in the area would be compatible with the adjacent industrial land uses. Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by the uses permitted in the requested zoning district. The uses permitted in the Industrial zoning district are compatible with the nearby non-residential land uses. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 39 STAFF REPORT Page 8 of 9 Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The requested zoning district is not fully compatible with the land use classification, Rural Center. If the request to rezone the properties to the Industrial zoning district is approved, the land use classification must be amended to “Employment Growth Area”. This land use classification encourages industrial land uses to support economic development efforts. Procedure for Amending the Future Land Use Classification When in Conflict with the Requested Zoning District Pursuant to G.S. 160D-605(a): Land Use Plan Amendments Made in Conjunction with Zoning Map/Change Amendments Where a proposed zoning change petition conflicts with the Land Use Plan, the Planning Staff may also request a Land Use Plan amendment, to be considered simultaneously with the zoning district change request, as outlined herein. A. In such a case, the Planning Board and County Board of Commissioners shall consider the plan amendment proposal and the zoning change petition separately and shall vote separately on the two (2) items (though the votes may occur simultaneously). B. The Planning Board shall submit its report and recommendation regarding the Land Use Plan amendment to Board of Commissioners at the same time it submits its report and recommendation regarding the zoning change petition. C. For the purposes of this Section, Land Use Plan amendments will automatically be advertised in conjunction with the zoning district change request. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency (Staff concludes that…) As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Industrial is reasonable. The requested rezoning would not negatively impact the surrounding community based on compatibility the surrounding land uses. Therefore, staff recommends that the proposed change of zoning to the Industrial zoning district is APPROVED, and that the future land use classification be AMENDED to the Employment Growth Area future land use classification. Additional Information At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the requested rezoning and land use classification amendment due to compatibility with the surrounding in There was no one present to speak in opposition. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 40 STAFF REPORT Page 9 of 9 Standards of Review and Worksheet TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small scale rezoning HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 41 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\9.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2607- 0001_Stewart_RA30_rezoning.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2607-0001, Requested Rezoning from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30 Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification amendment from the Employment Growth Area Land Use Classification to the Low Density Residential Land Use Classification REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Landowner / Applicant: Rodney Stewart; .95 +/- acres; Pin # 1528-92-9072.000; From Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District; Averasboro Township; SR # 1810 (Stewart Road). Development Services staff is recommending approval for the request to rezone to the RA-30 zoning district, and for the amendment of the Future Land Use Classification to Low Density Residential based on compatibility with the surrounding land uses and the adjacent parcels zoned RA-30. Additional Information: At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the requested rezoning and the land use classification amendment. The Board found the requests were compatible with the surrounding land uses. There was no opposition to the proposed rezoning. Item 9 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 42 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\9.1 AgendaForm_PLAN2607- 0001_Stewart_RA30_rezoning.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 43 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 44 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 45 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 46 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 47 STAFF REPORT Page 1 of 10 REZONING STAFF REPORT Case: PLAN2607-0001 Sarah Arbour, Planner II sarbour@harnett.org Phone: (910) 814-6414 Fax: (910) 814-8278 Planning Board: August 3, 2026 County Commissioners: August 17, 2026 Requested Rezoning from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30, Residential / Agricultural Zoning District, and a Land Use Classification Amendment to Low Density Residential land use classification Applicant Information Owner of Record: Applicant: Name: Rodney Stewart Name: Rodney Stewart Address: 1296 NC HWY 50 N. Address: 1296 NC HWY 50 N. City/State/Zip: Benson, NC 27504 City/State/Zip: Benson, NC 27504 Property Description PIN(s): 1528-92-9072.000 Acreage: +/-.95 of +/-4.43 Address/SR No.: Stewart Rd. & Jesse Stewart Ln., Dunn Township: Johnsonville Lillington Neill’s Creek Stewart’s Creek Upper Little River Anderson Creek Averasboro Barbecue Black River Buckhorn Duke Grove Hectors Creek Vicinity Map HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 48 STAFF REPORT Page 2 of 10 Physical Characteristics Site Description The rezoning request is to rezone approximately .95 acre of the +/-4.43 acre property located on Jesse Stewart Lane and Stewart Rd. The site is currently vacant. The property is currently split-zoned, RA-30 and Industrial. Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding land uses consist of agricultural activities and residential uses. Background  Zoning was adopted in the Averasboro township in 1988. A search of the county records indicated that the property has likely been zoned Industrial since zoning was first adopted in this section of the county.  A plat to recombine the section of the property to be rezoned with the 1-acre property located to the south has been submitted to the Planning Division for review. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 49 STAFF REPORT Page 3 of 10 Services Available Water: Public (Harnett County) Private (Well) Other: Unverified Sewer: Public (Harnett County) Private (Septic Tank) Other: Transportation Annual Average Daily Trips (2025) Stewart Rd. : 1,160 Site Distances Good HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 50 STAFF REPORT Page 4 of 10 Zoning District Compatibility Current Industrial Requested RA-30 Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, (with design criteria) X SUP Manufactured Homes SUP Multi-Family SUP Institutional X SUP Commercial Services X SUP Retail X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X 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 Zoning Compatibility: INDUSTRIAL : The site is currently zoned Industrial, which is established to promote and protect both existing industrial activities and potential sites which are considered suitable for industrial use, and prohibit uses of land which would substantially interfere with the continuation of uses permitted in the district, and to promote the operation of well-planned and maintained Industrial facilities. RA-30: The RA-30 Residential/Agricultural District (RA-30) is established as primarily a single family residential and agricultural district but includes occasional two-family and multifamily structures. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 51 STAFF REPORT Page 5 of 10 Land Use Classification Compatibility ZONING LAND USE RA-30 Employment Growth Area Parks & Rec X X Natural Preserves X X Bona Fide Farms X X Single Family X Manufactured Homes, Design Regulated SUP Manufactured Homes SUP Multi-Family SUP Institutional X X Commercial Service SUP X Retail X Wholesale X Industrial X Manufacturing X Future Land Use Classification Compatibility: Employment Growth Area These areas are located along major thoroughfares and include prime locations for economic development opportunities. Uses encouraged in the Employment Growth Areas include but are not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and development, “tech flex”, medical, energy, and distribution. Residential development is appropriate only when not in conflict with existing or future industry or commercial uses or focal development areas. Low Density Residential Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide follow density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 52 STAFF REPORT Page 6 of 10 Site Photographs Site Road View HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 53 STAFF REPORT Page 7 of 10 Across Street Evaluation Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. The subject property is adjacent to RA-30-zoned parcels, and the adjacent uses are consistent with those permitted in the RA-30 zoning district. Surrounding land uses consist of single-family homes and agricultural activities, which are permitted uses in the RA-30 zoning district. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 54 STAFF REPORT Page 8 of 10 Yes No B. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the interest of the general public and not merely the interest of the individual or small group. The uses permitted under the proposed zoning classification are in the interest of the general public because the permitted uses within the proposed zoning classification are more compatible with the adjacent and surrounding land uses than those permitted under the current zoning classification, Industrial. Yes No C. There is a convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved) All uses permitted within the RA-30 zoning district are compatible with the surrounding residential and agricultural land uses. Yes No D. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. There is a convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by the uses permitted in the requested zoning district. The uses permitted in the RA-30 zoning district are more compatible with the adjacent land uses and zoning classification than the uses permitted in the Industrial zoning district. Uses permitted in the current zoning district have the potential to adversely affect the neighborhood. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. Sound Planning Practices The proposed change from the Industrial Zoning District to the RA-30 zoning district is in accordance with sound planning practices for the following reasons: -The uses permitted in the current zoning classification, Industrial, are incompatible with the surrounding residential and agricultural land uses; however, all of the permitted uses in the RA-30 zoning district are compatible with the surrounding lands uses. -The absence of available infrastructure does not support industrial use or development of the land. A zoning change to the RA-30 would preclude this type of development and instead support more appropriate residential uses. Harnett County Future Land Use Map The proposed rezoning to the RA-30 Zoning district is not compatible with the current land use classification, Employment Growth Area. Approval of the proposed rezoning to the RA-30 zoning district will automatically amend the future land use classification to the “Low Density Residential” Land Use Designation”. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 55 STAFF REPORT Page 9 of 10 Low Density Residential Single family detached residential intended to remain predominately suburban in character and provide follow density single-family residential development. Gross densities of 1-2 dwelling units per acre depending on zoning, utilities, soils, and character of adjacent development. Smaller lot sizes could be permitted as part of Compatibility Development, which would also include a higher amount of open space to preserve sensitive environmental areas. Procedure for Amending the Future Land Use Classification When in Conflict with the Requested Zoning District Pursuant to G.S. 160D-605(a): Land Use Plan Amendments Made in Conjunction with Zoning Map/Change Amendments Where a proposed zoning change petition conflicts with the Land Use Plan, the Planning Staff may also request a Land Use Plan amendment, to be considered simultaneously with the zoning district change request, as outlined herein. A. In such a case, the Planning Board and County Board of Commissioners shall consider the plan amendment proposal and the zoning change petition separately and shall vote separately on the two (2) items (though the votes may occur simultaneously). B. The Planning Board shall submit its report and recommendation regarding the Land Use Plan amendment to Board of Commissioners at the same time it submits its report and recommendation regarding the zoning change petition. C. For the purposes of this Section, Land Use Plan amendments will automatically be advertised in conjunction with the zoning district change request. 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 based on compatibility with the surrounding land uses and the adjacent parcels with a RA-30 zoning classification. Therefore, it is recommended that the proposed change of zoning to the RA-30 zoning district is APPROVED, and that the future land use classification be AMENDED to the Low Density Residential future land use classification. Additional Information At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the requested rezoning and the land use classification amendment. The Board found that the requests were reasonable as the uses permitted within the RA-30 zoning district are more compatible with the surrounding land uses than the uses permitted under the existing zoning classification. There was no one present to speak in opposition. Standards of Review and Worksheet HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 56 STAFF REPORT Page 10 of 10 TYPICAL REVIEW STANDARDS The Planning Board shall consider and make recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners concerning each proposed zoning district. The following policy guidelines shall be followed by the Planning Board concerning zoning districts and no proposed zoning district will receive favorable recommendation unless: Yes No A. The proposal will place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. Yes No B. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. Yes No C. There is convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) Yes No D. There is convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. Yes No E. The proposed change is in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. GRANTING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to grant the rezoning upon finding that the rezoning is reasonable based on All of the above findings of fact A-E being found in the affirmative and that the rezoning advances the public interest. DENYING THE REZONING REQUEST Motion to deny the rezoning upon finding that the proposed rezoning does not advance the public interest and is unreasonable due to the following: The proposal will not place all property similarly situated in the area in the same category, or in appropriate complementary categories. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be in the general public interest and not merely in the interest of the individual or small group. There is not convincing demonstration that all uses permitted under the proposed district classification would be appropriate in the area included in the proposed change. (When a new district designation is assigned, any use permitted in the district is allowable, so long as it meets district requirements, and not merely uses which applicants state they intend to make of the property involved.) There is not convincing demonstration that the character of the neighborhood will not be materially and adversely affected by any use permitted in the proposed change. The proposed change is not in accordance with the comprehensive plan and sound planning practices. The proposed change was not found to be reasonable for a small -scale rezoning HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 57 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\10.1 Agenda_Form_PLAN2505- 0002_ArtVII_Sec6.4.1_Hydrant_Requirements.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: PLAN2505-0002, Proposed Text Amendment to Article VII., Section 6.4.1, "General Fire Hydrant Requirements" REQUESTED BY: Sarah Arbour, Development Services REQUEST: Harnett County Development Services; Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article VII, Section 6.4.1, "General Fire Hydrant Requirements". On behalf of the Fire Marshal's office, Development Services staff is requesting approval of a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Article VII, Section 6.4.1 "General Fire Hydrant Requirements". If approved, all newly installed fire hydrants will be required to have Storz connection and caps. The change from hydrants with National Pipe Thread connections to a Storz connection and cap is requested in order to save time when connecting to a hydrant and increase public safety. Development Services staff found the proposed text amendment to be consistent with the Harnett Horizons 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan because it is the opinion of the Fire Marshal that hydrants with Storz connections and caps will ensure compliance with fire protection industry standards and best practices that advance public safety. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment, with a revision that added item 5. The purpose of item 5 is to clarify that existing hydrants are not required to come into compliance with the new Storz connection requirement. Additionally, the Planning Board stated concerns that requiring Storz technology for new hydrants could be construed as a retroactive mandate to replace all existing hydrants in the County. Based on the Planning Board’s recommendations and concerns, staff drafted language to set an effective date for Storz connection requirements, specified the circumstances requiring Storz hydrant installation, and clarified when existing hydrants shall be replaced. Item 10 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 58 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\10.1 Agenda_Form_PLAN2505- 0002_ArtVII_Sec6.4.1_Hydrant_Requirements.docx Page 2 of 2 Item 5: The requirement to install fire hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall become effective upon the adoption of this ordinance amendment, August 17, 2026. The Storz connection requirement applies only to hydrants required for new subdivision development, non-residential new construction, and expansions. Replacement of existing hydrants with hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall only be required when the existing hydrants can no longer be feasibly maintained and replacement is necessary. There was no one present to speak in opposition to the proposed text amendment. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 59 Page 1 of 3 TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM (Internal) Development Services 420 McKinney Pkwy. P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Case: PLAN2505-0002 Planning Board: August 3, 2026 County Commissioners: August 17, 2026 Applicant Information Applicant: Name: Harnett County Development Services Address: 420 McKinney Pkwy. City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546 Phone: 910-893 -7525, x2 Type of Change New Addition Revision Ordinance: Unified Development Ordinance Article: VII. Section: 6.4.1 Current Text: 6.4 Fire Protection 6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements Adequate fire protection shall be provided to all new subdivision developments and nonresidential new construction and expansions. The developer or subdivider shall install fire hydrants in such a manner that the development is afforded adequate fire protection as provided in this Ordinance. The regulations contained herein are intended to facilitate proper installation of required fire protection measures. A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities and Fire Code Official approved, in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 1. No fire hydrant shall be installed on less than a 6 inch (6”) main. 2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2 ½”) and one (1) four and one half inch (4 ½”) connections with threads of the National Pipe Thread (NPT) type. 3. The upper hydrant operation stem within the bonnet shall be sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or grease bath, unless otherwise approved. The operating nut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and one half inch (1 ½”) from point to flat. Hydrants shall open left. 4. All hydrants shall be furnished with barrel and stem extensions as required for the final field location. Nominal minimum bury will be a depth of three and one half (3 ½) feet. All hydrants at finish grade shall measure 18 inches (18”) from ground to center of steamer cap. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 60 Page 2 of 3 Proposed Text: 6.4 Fire Protection 6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements Adequate fire protection shall be provided to all new subdivision developments and nonresidential new construction and expansions. The developer or subdivider shall install fire hydrants in such a manner that the development is afforded adequate fire protection as provided in this Ordinance. The regulations contained herein are intended to facilitate proper installation of required fire protection measures. A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities and Fire Code Official approved, in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 1. No fire hydrant shall be installed on less than a 6 inch (6”) main. 2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2 ½”) and one (1) four and one half inch (4 ½”) connections with threads of the National Pipe Thread (NPT) type five-inch (5 ”) Storz connection and cap. 3. The upper hydrant operation stem within the bonnet shall be sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or grease bath, unless otherwise approved. The operating nut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and one half inch (1 ½”) from point to flat. Hydrants shall open left. 4. All hydrants shall be furnished with barrel and stem extensions as required for the final field location. Nominal minimum bury will be a depth of three and one half (3 ½) feet. All hydrants at finish grade shall measure 18 inches (18”) from ground to center of steamer Storz cap. The Storz cap shall be street-facing. 5. The requirement to install fire hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall become effective upon the adoption of this ordinance amendment, August 17, 2026. The Storz connection requirement applies only to hydrants required for new subdivision development, non-residential new construction, and expansions. Replacement of existing hydrants with hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall only be required when the existing hydrants can no longer be feasibly maintained and replacement is necessary. Reason for Requested Change: The Harnett County Development Services and Emergency Services Departments are requesting an amendment to Article VII., Section 6.4.1., General Fire Hydrant Requirements, to ensure compliance with fire protection industry standards and best practices in the interest of public safety Additional Information At the August 3, 2026 Planning Board meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment, with a revision that added item 5. The purpose of item 5 is to clarify that existing hydrants are not required to come into compliance with the new Storz connection requirement. Additionally, the Planning Board stated concerns that requiring Storz technology for new hydrants could be construed as a retroactive mandate to replace all existing hydrants in the County. Based on the Planning Board’s recommendations and concerns, staff drafted language to set an effective date for Storz connection requirements, specified the circumstances requiring Storz hydrant installation, and clarified when existing hydrants shall be replaced. Item 5: HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 61 Page 3 of 3 The requirement to install fire hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall become effective upon the adoption of this ordinance amendment, August 17, 2026. The Storz connection requirement applies only to hydrants required for new subdivision development, non -residential new construction, and expansions. Replacement of existing hydrants with hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall only be required when the existing hydrants can no longer be feasibly maintained and replacement is necessary. There was no one present to speak in opposition of the proposed text amendment. Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that…) The requested Text Amendment is consistent with the Harnett Horizons 2040 Land Use Plan and enhances public safety. Therefore, the Text Amendment is Approved. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 62 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HARNETT COUNTY UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County adopted the UDO on October 17, 2011 for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the county residents; and WHEREAS, this ordinance was adopted under authority granted by the General Assembly of the State of North Carolina, particularly G.S. 153A-340; and WHEREAS, the UDO contains provisions for amending said ordinance and those provisions have been followed; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County Planning Board has reviewed the amendment to the article of the UDO as listed below and recommends the adoption of the following amendment. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA that Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance Article VII Development Design Guidelines, Use Regulations, Section 6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements, A. 2., 4., and 5. ; shall be amended to read as indicated in “Attachment”. “Attachment” is filed with the Unified Development Ordinance in the Clerk to the Board’s Office. Duly adopted this 17th day of August 2026 and effective upon adoption. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________ Duncan Edward Jaggers, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ Melissa D. Capps, Clerk HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 63 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 ATTACHMENT Article VII. 6.4 Fire Protection 6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements Adequate fire protection shall be provided to all new subdivision developments and nonresidential new construction and expansions. The developer or subdivider shall install fire hydrants in such a manner that the development is afforded adequate fire protection as provided in this Ordinance. The regulations contained herein are intended to facilitate proper installation of required fire protection measures. A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities and Fire Code Official approved, in accordance with the requirements of this Section. 1. No fire hydrant shall be installed on less than a 6 inch (6”) main. 2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2 ½”) and one (1) five-inch (5 ”) Storz connection and cap. 3. The upper hydrant operation stem within the bonnet shall be sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or grease bath, unless otherwise approved. The operating nut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and one half inch (1 ½”) from point to flat. Hydrants shall open left. 4. All hydrants shall be furnished with barrel and stem extensions as required for the final field location. Nominal minimum bury will be a depth of three and one half (3 ½) feet. All hydrants at finish grade shall measure 18 inches (18”) from ground to center of Storz cap. The Storz cap shall be street-facing. 5. The requirement to install fire hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall become effective upon the adoption of this ordinance amendment, August 17, 2026. The Storz connection requirement applies only to hydrants required for new subdivision development, non-residential new construction, and expansions. Replacement of existing hydrants with hydrants equipped with Storz connections and caps shall only be required when the existing hydrants can no longer be feasibly maintained and replacement is necessary. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 64 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 65 Text Amendment: Fire Hydrant Storz Connection & Cap Requirement August 11, 2026 Board of Commissioners for August 17, 2026 Public Hearing Development Services, Fire Marshal Division, and Harnett Regional Water – PLAN2505-0002 Unified Development Ordinance Article VII, Section 6.4.1 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 66 Request Amend the Unified Development Ordinance to require Storz connections on all newly installed and replacement fire hydrants Requested by the Harnett County Fire Chiefs Association & Fire Marshal’s Office HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 67 Purpose Standardize hydrant connections with Storz fittings to enhance protection of life and property Reduces hydrant connection time Increases fire suppression capabilities Modernizes equipment and practices HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 68 Purpose Standardize hydrant connections with Storz fittings to enhance protection of life and property Reduces hydrant connection time Increases fire suppression capabilities Modernizes equipment and practices HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 69 Purpose Standardize hydrant connections with Storz fittings to enhance protection of life and property Reduces hydrant connection time Increases fire suppression capabilities Modernizes equipment and practices HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 70 Proposed Text NPT Fire Hydrant Storz Fire Hydrant HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 71 Applicability  Will result in a Gradual transition to hydrants equipped with Storz technology Does not require replacement of existing hydrants until maintenance is no longer feasible Effective only for new hydrants installed on or after adoption date Applies to hydrants installed for new subdivision development, non-residential new construction, and expansions HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 72 Planning Board August 3, 2026 Recommendations & Concerns – Verified that the NTP and Storz hydrants are visually distinguishable from one another Recommended an effective date Recommended text to state the existing hydrants are not required to come into compliance, and should only come into compliance when replacement is unavoidable HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 73 Questions for Staff Development Services Sarah Arbour, Long Range Planner (910) 814-6414 sarbour@harnett.org Fire Marshal Division Rodney Daniels, Fire Marshal (910) 893-0743 rdaniels@harnett.org Harnett Regional Water Tommy Burns, Director of Harnett Regional Water (910) 814-3042 tburns@harnett.org Seann Byrd, Assistant Director of Harnett Regional Water (910) 814-3041 sbyrd@harnett.org HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 74 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\11A.1 agendaform2026 Ripple Phase 2 completed.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 11, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Ripple Fiber Phase 2 Completed and final Payout Approval Request REQUESTED BY: Ira Hall - CIO, Information Technology Department REQUEST: As of June 2026, Ripple Fiber has completed the fiber installation in the Town of Coats and the western part of Harnett County. Ripple is requesting payouts for completion of the project. Milestone 5. 2,500 Homes passed - 10% of agreement = $200,000 Milestone 6. Final Review - 10% of agreement = $200,000 Total for these Milestones = $400,000 Total paid to Ripple Fiber for the completion to Phase 2 is $800,000. Total pay out for the phase 2 project is $2,000,000 since November 2023. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 11A HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 75 1 ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT This ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT (this “Instrument”) is effective as of the day of the last signature below (the “Effective Date”), by and among CloudWyze, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (“Seller”), Ripple Fiber ENC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Purchaser”), and the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the “County”). All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in that certain Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024, by and among Seller, Purchaser and Glass Routes Holdco LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as it may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified, the “Purchase Agreement”). WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement and the terms of that certain Transition Services Agreement dated as of September 24, 2024 by and between Seller and Purchaser (the “TSA”), Purchaser has agreed to purchase the Acquired Assets from Seller; WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of an Irrevocable Power of Attorney Coupled With an Interest dated December 13, 2024, Seller irrevocably appointed Purchaser as Seller’s true and lawful attorney-in- fact to execute, acknowledge and deliver as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Seller, all agreements, instruments and documents necessary or desirable to consummate the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement; WHEREAS, Seller is a party to that certain Broadband Services Agreement – Phase 2 by and between Seller and the County, dated as of October 16, 2023 (the “Grant Agreement”), attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, Purchaser and Seller desire to execute and deliver this Instrument for the purpose of effecting the transfer, conveyance, assignment and delivery of the Grant Agreement as contemplated in the Purchase Agreement and in the TSA (the “Assignment”); and WHEREAS, the County wishes to consent to the Assignment subject to the terms herein. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises herein made, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. Assignment. Seller, for good and valuable consideration, does hereby absolutely and unconditionally assign and transfer to Purchaser, all of Seller’s rights, obligations, title, equity or economic ownership, interests, claims and causes of action in the Grant Agreement. Purchaser, subject to Section 2 below, hereby accepts such assignment and assumes and agrees to pay, perform and discharge all of Seller’s duties and obligations under the Grant Agreement that are to be paid, performed and discharged from and after the Effective Date. 2. Amendment. As an inducement to Purchaser to accept the assignment and assumption of the Grant Agreement, the County hereby consents to the Assignment and agrees to amend the Grant Agreement as follows: The below Payment Dates referenced in Section 2 of Exhibit A shall be modified to read: PHASE 2 $2,000,000 Docusign Envelope ID: E9125F5D-0484-4BF5-9EE6-486977BFB23D HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 76 2 Anticipated Activity Payment Payment Date Agreement – 10% $200,000 11/1/2023 Project Kickoff – 50% $1,000,000 11/15/2023 500 Homes Passed – 10% $200,000 Four months after the Effective Date 1,500 Homes Passed – 10% $200,000 Seven months after the Effective Date 2,500 Homes Passed – 10% $200,000 Eleven months after the Effective Date Final Review / Acceptance by Harnett County – 10% $200,000 One year after the Effective Date 3. Further Assurances. The parties hereby further undertake that they will execute such documents and take such actions as may be reasonably required in order to confirm and further effectuate the assignment and assumption of the Grant Agreement, as necessary. 4. Indemnification. Each of Seller and Purchaser agrees to protect, defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the other party, its subsidiaries, and its and their respective successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates (the “Indemnity”) from and against all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, settlements, judgments, costs, and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs (collectively, “Claims”), directly or indirectly, arising out of or related to Buyer’s obligations under the Grant Agreement, provided, however, Seller agrees to provide the Indemnity to Purchaser in connection with any Claims arising prior to the Effective Date (the “Indemnity Date”) and Buyer agrees to provide the Indemnity to Seller in connection with any Claim arising on or following the Effective Date. 5. Miscellaneous. This Instrument may be executed in counterparts, including by facsimile or pdf, each counterpart of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Instrument shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of North Carolina or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of North Carolina. Headings in this Instrument are for the purposes of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. This Instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Docusign Envelope ID: E9125F5D-0484-4BF5-9EE6-486977BFB23D HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 77 [Signature Page to Assignment Agreement] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Assignment Agreement to be duly executed effective as of the date first written above. SELLER: PURCHASER: CLOUDWYZE, INC. RIPPLE FIBER ENC, LLC By: RIPPLE FIBER ENC, LLC, Attorney-in-Fact By: ___________________________________ Name: Joshua Runyan By: _____________________________________ Title: Chief Legal Officer Name: Joshua Runyan Date: March 19, 2025 Title: Chief Legal Officer Date: March 19, 2025 COUNTY: COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA By: ___________________________________ Name: _________________________________ Title: __________________________________ Docusign Envelope ID: E9125F5D-0484-4BF5-9EE6-486977BFB23D 3/20/2025 County Manager Brent Trout HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 78 EXHIBIT A GRANT AGREEMENT [See attached.] Docusign Envelope ID: E9125F5D-0484-4BF5-9EE6-486977BFB23D HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 79 RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION ON ROADWAY BOUNDARAY SIGNS WHEREAS, Campbell University (“University”) is a significant educational, cultural, economic, and community institution located in Harnett County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the University welcomes students, faculty, staff, visitors, prospective students, families, and members of the public to Harnett County from throughout North Carolina and beyond; and WHEREAS, "Welcome To" signs help orient the traveling public, support tourism and economic development, and enhance the County's public image as travelers cross into the County on major highway corridors; and WHEREAS, N.C. 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Stat. § 136-30 vests the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") with the authority to control all signs within the right-of-way of highways in the State Highway System, and to erect signs directing persons to roads and places of importance; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to formally express its support for the University's request that NCDOT evaluate and approve appropriate “Welcome To” county signs identifying Campbell University at suitable locations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners as follows: 1.The Board of Commissioners hereby expresses its strong support for the placement of “Welcome To” county signs recognizing Harnett County as the “Home of Campbell University” on State- maintained roadways serving the University. 2.The Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that the North Carolina Department of Transportation review and approve the University's request for appropriate roadway signage identifying Harnett County as Home of Campbell University. 3.The Board supports signage using the University's official name, Campbell University, or such abbreviated wording as NCDOT and Campbell University determine appropriate under its applicable signing standards. ADOPTED, this the 17th day of August, 2026. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By:___________________________________________ Duncan Edward Jaggers, Attest: Chairman of the Board of Commissioners _______________________________ Melissa Capps, Clerk Item 11B HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 80 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\11C.1 BOC Agenda - E Humphrey 8-17- 26.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Special Aviation Service Organization (SASO) Agreement to Operate at Harnett Regional Jetport REQUESTED BY: Brad Abate, HRJ Director REQUEST: Review and condsider Elayne Humphrey to operate as a Designated Pilot Examiner, DPE, at HRJ pursuant to a HC Special Aviation Service Organization agreement. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 11C HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 81 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\11C.1 BOC Agenda - E Humphrey 8-17- 26.docx Page 2 of 2 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 82 1 NORTH CAROLINA, SPECIALIZED AVIATION SERVICE OPERATION AGREEMENT HARNETT COUNTY THIS SPECIALIZED AVIATION SERVICE OPERATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF HARNETT, a body politic and corporate of the State of North Carolina, (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”), and ELAYNE HUMPHREY, DPE (hereinafter referred to as the "Operator"). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of an airport known as the Harnett Regional Jetport (hereinafter referred to as the “Jetport”) located in the eastern part of Harnett County, between the Village of Buies Creek and the Town of Erwin, south of U.S. #421 and lying between S.R. #1769 and the Cape Fear River, about one mile, more or less, west of the Village of Buies Creek; and WHEREAS, Operator is a Designated Pilot Examiner (“DPE”) who is authorized to conduct practical tests for pilot certifications and ratings; and WHEREAS, Operator desires to provide FAA pilot examination at the Jetport, and Owner agrees subject to this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Owner does hereby agree to allow said Operator to provide the below described services, all upon the following terms and conditions, to wit: 1.Use of Premises by Operator- It is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto that the premises shall be used for the purpose of conducting the business of a Special Aviation Service Organization (“SASO”) with rights as defined and provided for herein, and for no other purpose. The Operator shall have use of the Jetport premises during the term of this HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 83 2 Agreement, inclusive of the ingress and egress to and from the Jetport, subject only to such rules and regulations which have been or may be adopted by county ordinance for the subject Jetport, and those conditions and limitations hereafter specifically stipulated. The location of the business for the purposes of this Agreement will be 615 Airport Rd., Erwin, North Carolina 28339. 2. Permissive Services- The Operator shall be limited to the following aeronautical activities, all of which shall be performed in accordance with published minimum standards: FAA pilot examination in accordance with DPE appointment. Operator agrees that the Jetport shall be used for aviation-related purposes only. Operator agrees that it and its employees have and will maintain all proper permitting and certification for the said use of the Jetport. Operator agrees to observe and obey all rules and regulations with respect to the use of the leased hanger space and the Jetport and those of the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as all local, state and Federal ordinances and laws. Failure to meet the requirements of this paragraph will result in a breach of this Agreement. The nature of the Operator’s business is as follows: Designated Pilot Examiner appointed in accordance with 14 CFR section 183.23. 3. Certification Requirement- The Operator shall hold a valid, active Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) certification issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or any successor authority at all times during the term of this Agreement. Operator shall provide proof of active certification to the Owner upon request. Suspension, revocation, expiration, or failure to maintain the DPE certification constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Notwithstanding Paragraphs 17 and 21, below, the Owner holds the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the Operator, effective as of the date of the certification loss or receipt of notice. 4. Use by the Public, Rates, Charges, Etc.- The Operator agrees to furnish all HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 84 3 services on a fair, equal, and nondiscriminatory basis to all users thereof, and to charge fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory prices for each unit of service. The Owner agrees that rates and charges for such activities and services shall be fixed by the Operator and such rates and charges shall be reasonable. All services offered by the Operator shall be performed with promptness and courtesy. 5. Rights Not Exclusive- It is expressly understood and agreed that nothing herein contained shall be construed to grant or authorize the granting of exclusive rights within the meaning of Section 308 (a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended. 6. Hours of Operation- The Operator agrees to provide the above-mentioned services during regular business hours, Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. office use inside terminal; Twenty-four (24) Hours a day, seven (7) days a week for airside operations. Operator’s use of space in the Jetport terminal is non-exclusive and does not grant Operator any leasing rights to the terminal. Operator is not guaranteed to have access to any specific room, office, materials, or equipment that is not owned by Operator and may only use such space in the Jetport terminal upon request. 7. Duty to Clean, Etc. by Operator- The Operator shall at all times keep the Jetport clean and free from rubbish and in a neat and presentable manner. 8. Utilities, Taxes- Operator shall pay any and all taxes and assessments which may be levied or assessed by any governmental authority against any business or property the Operator may operate or own upon the Jetport under this Agreement, and Operator agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from any such taxes or assessments. 9. Insurance- The Operator shall maintain a Special Aviation Service Organization airport liability insurance policy in limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) bodily injury and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) property damage, and General Liability insurance with limits HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 85 4 not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) aggregate. Operator shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, its employees, elected officials, volunteers, officers, and agents from and against all loss, cost, damage, expense and liability caused by accident or other occurrence resulting in bodily injury, including death and disease, to any person or damage or destruction to property, real or personal, arising directly or indirectly from operations, products, or services rendered under this Agreement. Operator shall also indemnify the Owner, its employees, elected officials, volunteers, officers, and agents against any and all claims brought against Operator and/or Owner for bodily injury and property damage or death claims arising out of any automobile accident. Owner will not waive sovereign immunity. The Operator shall provide Owner with a current and valid Certificate of Insurance and add Owner and Owner’s employees, as additional insureds, upon execution of this Agreement. Owner shall maintain necessary fire, theft, and comprehensive insurance to cover its fixed assets. Property owned by Operator shall be insured by it and Owner shall have no responsibility for loss to any such property. Operator shall maintain all required insurance necessary to function as an aircraft maintenance facility and provide this information to Owner upon execution of this Agreement. 10. Review of Coverage Limits- Owner reserves the right to review all insurance minimum coverage limits and require Operator to adjust such minimum coverage limits as recommended by the Airport Administrator based upon the permissive services of the operator and approved by the Harnett County Legal and Risk Management Department. Operator must give written notice to Owner when permissive services as defined in Paragraph 2 above, change or if Operator is requesting new additional services. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 86 5 11. Term- This Agreement shall commence on August 17, 2026 and expire three years later on August 16, 2029. The location of the SASO will be: 615 Airport Rd., Erwin, North Carolina 28339. 12. Other Special Aviation Service Organizations- The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not prevent the Owner from executing agreements with other Special Aviation Service Organizations as well as the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or other federal agencies pertaining to governmental use of the Jetport. 13. Force Majeure- Neither party shall be deemed to be in default of its obligations hereunder if and so long as it is prevented from performing such obligations as a result of events beyond its reasonable control, including without limitation, fire, power failures, any act of war, hostile foreign action, nuclear explosion, riot, strikes or failures or refusals to perform under subcontracts, civil insurrection, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or other catastrophic natural event or act of God. Furthermore, if during this Agreement, the United States Government or any governmental agency acquires possession of the Jetport by virtue of any laws now in effect or which may become effective during the term of this Agreement, then this Agreement, at the option of the Operator, may be terminated or may be suspended for the period the Operator is deprived of use of the Jetport ; and, thereafter, the Operator may resume his tenancy and the Agreement shall continue until the full term thereof has been enjoyed by the Operator. 14. Alteration, Additions, or Improvements- Operator must first obtain the approval of the Owner before making any alterations, additions, or improvements to or on any premises leased by the Operator by separate agreement or the Jetport. However, Operator shall not be permitted to make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Jetport terminal. 15. Effect of Other Agencies- Operator shall not enter into any transaction which would deprive the Owner of any of the rights and powers necessary to perform any covenants of HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 87 6 the grant agreements or other obligations under various types of agreements now or hereafter in effect. It is understood by the Operator that this Agreement is subordinate to the terms and conditions of all deeds and agreements between the Owner and the United States and/or the State of North Carolina relative to operations, maintenance, construction, and control of the Jetport. 16. Assignment and Subletting- This Agreement may not be assigned or sublet by the Operator without the prior written consent of the Owner. 17. Breach- Should either party violate any term or provision of this Agreement, the party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement, as provided for in Paragraph 21. 18. Lease Payments-The Operator agrees to pay Nine Hundred and no/100 Dollars (USD) ($900.00) per year, to be paid quarterly. The first quarterly payment of Two Hundred Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($225.00) will be due upon execution of this Agreement. 19. Discrimination Prohibited- The Operator for itself, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that it will not discriminate upon the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. That in the event of a breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenant, Owner shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Operator agrees to immediately vacate the Jetport. 20. Owner / Jetport Committee / County Manager / Operator Relationships- Owner has a duly appointed Jetport Committee and a County Manager. Operator agrees to deal with the Owner concerning daily operations through the Airport Administrator. Alterations, additions, or improvement recommendations for any space leased in a separate agreement by the Operator at the Jetport should go through the following channels: first, through the Jetport Committee when practicable; second, through the Airport Administrator; and third, through the Harnett County HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 88 7 Board of Commissioners. All alterations, additions, or improvement recommendations are subject to the limitations and provisions made in the budget ordinance for the County of Harnett, and shall be subject to specific approval by the County Manager. 21. Termination- For any violation of the provisions of Paragraph 17, this Agreement shall terminate as provided for therein; otherwise, this Agreement shall terminate upon breach of any other condition of this Agreement by either party which remains uncured for more than thirty (30) days after written notification of breach is given by the party not in default, or immediately upon bankruptcy of the Operator, or upon expiration, whichever first occurs. Provided, however, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon more than one breach of the same conditions in this Agreement during any 12-month period. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Operator agrees to immediately vacate the Jetport. 22. Notices- Notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be sufficient if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or via facsimile to such addresses as the parties may designate from time to time in writing. At the time of the execution of this Agreement, the addresses of the parties are as follows: Owner: County of Harnett Attn: Bradley Abate, Jetport Director County of Harnett Harnett Regional Jetport 615 Airport Road Erwin, North Carolina 28339 Operator: Elayne Humphrey, DPE 7509 Wilkins Drive Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 23. Integration of Understandings- This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the parties. No prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 89 8 subsequent renewal, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or affect unless embodied herein in writing signed by both parties. 24. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue- This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The place of the Agreement, its situs and forum, shall be Harnett County, North Carolina, where all matters, whether sounding in Contract or in tort, relating to its validity, construction, interpretation and enforcement shall be determined. Parties agree and submit, solely for matters relating to the Agreement, to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of North Carolina, and stipulates that Harnett County shall be the proper venue for all matters. 25. Mediation- Any claim, dispute or other matter in question arising out of or related to this Agreement may be subject to mediation as a condition precedent to the institution of legal or equitable proceedings by either party. If the parties agree to engage in mediation, it will be conducted and governed by the North Carolina Rules Implementing Statewide Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court Civil Actions and the North Carolina General Statutes. The parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. The mediation shall be held in Harnett County, unless another location is mutually agreed upon. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 26. Severance Clause- In the event any provision of this Agreement is adjudged to be unenforceable or found invalid, such provision shall be stricken and the remaining provisions shall be valid and enforceable. HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 90 9 EXECUTED, this the _____day of August, 2026. COUNTY OF HARNETT ________________________________ Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________ Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board (SEAL) OPERATOR _________________________________ Elayne Humphrey, Operator STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HARNETT I, __________________________, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Duncan E. Jaggers personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he is Chair of Harnett County Board of Commissioners, and that by authority duly given and as an act of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, the foregoing instrument was signed by its Chair. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal, this _____ day of __________________, 2026. ______________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ___________ [SEAL] HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 91 10 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF _________________ I, ______________________________, a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Elayne Humphrey, personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that she signed the foregoing document for the purposes stated therein. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal, this _____ day of __________________, 2026. ______________________________ Notary Public My Commission Expires: ___________ [SEAL] HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 92 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\11D.1 agendaform2026 Generator 2.7M.docx Page 1 of 2 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: August 17, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Vendor Selection and Award Bid for Generator Project - Harnett County Sheriff's Office REQUESTED BY: Captain Jeff Armstrong REQUEST: Sheriff’s Office requests the vender approval and award of bid to the National Electrical Services Inc. for the acquisition and installation of new generator for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office. The National Electrical Services Inc. is recommended over other vendors for their competitive pricing to install the generator and replacing the MDP. The funds used to facilitate this purchase are from OSMB23 grant (S.L. 2023-134, Sec. 2.2) for $2.7 million. Their proposed cost for the project is $2,704,000, which includes $2,436,000.00 for the generator and $268,000.00 (alternate 1) for the replacement of the MDP. The replacement of the MDP allows for an automatic switch to be put into place that will allow transfer of power back to the building once power is restored. The current switch is a manual one. The total cost for this project is estimated to be $2,914,000.00. The overage is due to the addition of the MDP. See below for cost breakdown of funds allocated for this project: Grant Award $ 2,700,000.00 Dewberry Contract for Engineering & Project Management $ 210,000.00 Nationwide Electrical Inc. Bid $ 2,436,000.00 Available Funding Over / (Under) $ 54,000.00 Alternate 1 $ 268,000.00 Available Funding Over / (Under) $ (214,000.00) The additional funds in the amount of $214,000.00 will be funded by Harnett County funds from Capital Outlay Reserve. Item 11D HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 93 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\081726\11D.1 agendaform2026 Generator 2.7M.docx Page 2 of 2 FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 94 Page 1 of 1 June 26, 2026 Mr. Gary McNeill, Major Administration Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center 175 Bain Street Lillington, NC 27546 Project: Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center Generator Project Dewberry Project#: 50190536 RE: Bid Results Letter Dear Major McNeill, Enclosed is the Certified Bid Tabulation Summary and copies of the Contractor’s Bid Proposals for the referenced project. After reviewing the bids, Dewberry Engineers Inc declares that Nationwide Electrical Services, Inc is the apparent low bidder on both the base bid and the base bid plus the alternate. Nationwide’s bid amounts are shown below: Base Bid: $2,436,000.00 Alternate No. 1 Replace the MDP $268,000.00 Dewberry recommends Harnett County proceed with the award of the contract to the apparent low bidder, Nationwide Electrical Services, Inc. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to me at (252) 904-9469 or dsherk@dewberry.com Sincerely, David Sherk, PE, Senior Associate, Senior Project Manager HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 95 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 96 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 97 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 98 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 99 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 100 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 101 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 102 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 103 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 104 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 105 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 106 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 107 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 108 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 109 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 110 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 111 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 112 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 113 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 114 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 115 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 116 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 117 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 118 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 119 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 120 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 121 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 122 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 123 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 124 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 125 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 126 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 127 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 128 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 129 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 130 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 131 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 132 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 133 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 134 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 135 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 136 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 137 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 138 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 139 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 140 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 141 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 142 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 143 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 144 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 145 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 146 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 147 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 148 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 149 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 150 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 151 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 152 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 153 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 154 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 155 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 156 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 157 AUGUST 17, 2026 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES We have received an application from Adrienae Bell. She would like to be considered for reappointment. She currently serves as the District 1 representative. HARNETT COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH We have received a resignation from Victoria Hall. She serves as the District 5 representative. Item 11E HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 158 From:2023 Harnett County (Board of Commissioners) To:webboards Subject:Application to Serve on a Board Date:Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:18:32 AM Board:Harnett County Public Library Board of Trustees Voting District: District 1 Name:Adrienae Bell Address:1054 Shawtown Rd City:Lillington Zip Code: 27546 Telephone: Email:adrienaeb2@gmail.com Years of Formal Education:16 Civic and fraternal organizations: 1st Board of Habitat, NAACP, Board of PAL of Lillington, Love Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Leading Ladies of Harnett County Why you would like to serve:It is very informative and I like serving in my county Electronic Signature:Adrienae Bell Agreement: I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance. Submitter: 192.168.19.247 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 159 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 160 Item 12AHCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 161 July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TOTAL AVG. Front Desk - Check-in Appointments 937 937 937 Health Clinics Adult Women Wellness Clinic 6 6 6 Care Coordination for Children (CC4C)194 194 194 Child Health - Sick Clinic 147 147 147 Child Health - Well Clinic 143 143 143 County Employee Health Clinic 77 77 77 Family Planning 131 131 131 Immunizations 186 186 186 COVID Vaccines 0 0 0 Maternity (Prenatal Clinic)175 175 175 OB Care Management (OBCM)127 127 127 Postpartum Home Visits 0 0 0 Refer/Repeat Pap 0 0 0 STD Services 84 84 84 TB Services 78 78 78 Welcome Baby Home Visits 0 0 0 Total Services 1348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1348 1348 Reportable Disease Cases Tuberculosis 0 0 0 HIV - (Quarterly report)0 0 0 AIDS - (Quarterly report)0 0 0 SYPHILIS - (Quarterly report)4 4 4 OTHER STD's 66 66 66 Other (salmonella, campylobacter, etc)54 54 54 Total Services 124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 124 Health Education Outreach 403 403 403 Laboratory Laboratory Tests 1434 1434 1434 HIV Tests 140 140 140 WIC Active Participation 0 0 Vital Statistics Births In County 3 3 3 Births Out of County X 0 0 Deaths 70 70 70 Environmental Health Applications Received 179 179 179 Permits Issued 97 97 97 Completions Issued 115 115 115 Repair Permits Applied 12 12 12 Permits Denied 0 0 0 Site Visits 102 102 102 Food and Lodging Establishments Inspected/Reinspected 74 74 74 Visits /Construction/Critical 87 87 87 Complaints 6 6 6 Private Water Supplies Well Applications Received 4 4 4 updated 7/08/2022 updated 08-05-2026 Activities Summary Harnett County Department of Public Health Item 12B HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 162 July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TOTAL AVG. Front Desk - Check-in Appointments 1116 1130 1494 1143 856 1004 998 917 1095 936 868 899 12456 1038 Health Clinics Adult Women Wellness Clinic 3 3 1 6 0 0 2 3 4 3 3 5 33 2.75 Care Coordination for Children (CC4C)143 133 128 121 129 122 129 117 132 133 120 118 1525 127.08 Child Health - Sick Clinic 127 167 172 178 131 178 179 170 214 130 148 123 1917 159.75 Child Health - Well Clinic 163 161 143 107 106 106 119 115 158 138 90 129 1535 127.92 County Employee Health Clinic 108 114 128 112 100 132 139 134 120 154 104 99 1444 120.33 Family Planning 151 116 127 139 104 125 127 110 130 127 92 110 1458 121.5 Immunizations 259 308 1219 587 197 160 202 167 179 156 157 121 3712 309.33 COVID Vaccines 0 0 0 23 27 9 1 3 0 1 1 0 65 5.4167 Maternity (Prenatal Clinic)199 170 190 174 147 173 150 149 186 173 172 156 2039 169.92 OB Care Management (OBCM)182 203 183 187 172 169 173 207 221 180 179 196 2252 187.67 Postpartum Home Visits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Refer/Repeat Pap 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 7 0.5833 STD Services 100 76 83 87 63 75 61 56 90 62 74 109 936 78 TB Services 60 55 62 59 46 47 37 54 47 56 73 82 678 56.5 Welcome Baby Home Visits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total Services 1495 1506 2437 1781 1223 1296 1319 1286 1482 1315 1213 1248 17601 1466.8 Reportable Disease Cases Tuberculosis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 11 0.9167 HIV - (Quarterly report)1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 5 0.4167 AIDS - (Quarterly report)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SYPHILIS - (Quarterly report)7 6 3 5 6 3 3 5 17 5 15 7 82 6.8333 OTHER STD's 26 14 15 6 9 45 54 52 52 63 66 69 471 39.25 Other (salmonella, campylobacter, etc)11 9 18 11 7 4 12 8 4 13 34 33 164 13.667 Total Services 45 29 36 23 22 52 69 65 74 82 125 111 733 61.083 Health Education Outreach 325 457 411 435 236 440 195 339 335 385 470 550 4578 381.5 Laboratory Clients 1383 1391 1573 1612 1145 1239 1369 1506 1629 1364 1416 1490 17117 1426.4 Laboratory Tests 821 799 795 704 423 691 720 766 867 712 802 846 8946 745.5 HIV Tests 127 116 130 146 92 99 105 97 129 106 127 144 1418 118.17 WIC Active Participation 3716 3725 3745 3800 3674 3606 3598 3610 3751 3778 3743 3800 44546 3712.2 Vital Statistics Births In County 3 2 3 0 3 4 2 3 2 3 3 2 30 2.5 Births Out of County X X X X X X X X X X X X 0 0 Deaths 52 58 65 66 45 72 72 59 53 64 62 71 739 61.583 Environmental Health Applications Received 119 100 103 93 106 95 130 159 120 212 146 162 1545 128.75 Permits Issued 80 64 74 67 43 89 73 63 127 74 110 97 961 80.083 Completions Issued 130 111 120 107 71 57 63 70 82 105 86 115 1117 93.083 Repair Permits Applied 12 7 9 7 8 5 6 5 14 18 9 12 112 9.3333 Permits Denied 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Site Visits 162 141 114 114 75 84 102 96 109 96 206 199 1498 124.83 Food and Lodging Establishments Inspected/Reinspected 60 73 47 74 47 47 65 89 103 99 89 79 872 72.667 Visits /Construction/Critical 78 101 62 64 49 53 69 83 81 64 68 100 872 72.667 Complaints 8 4 6 3 3 6 6 3 7 5 6 7 64 5.3333 Private Water Supplies Well Applications Received 9 4 4 4 4 3 6 3 3 5 4 4 53 4.4167 updated 7/08/2022 updated 08-05-2026 Activities Summary Harnett County Department of Public Health HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 163 Item 12D HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 164 Item 12E HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 165 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 166 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 167 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 February 18, 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. The Cape Subdivision Waters edge 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 Item 12F HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 168 HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 169 strong roots • new growth 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. The Cape Subdivision •Waters Edge Drive Duly adopted this 17th day of August, 2026. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS _______________________________ Duncan E. Jaggers, Chairman ATTEST: _________________________________ Melissa D. Capps, Clerk HCBOC 081726 revised Pg. 170