062713ssm - 2013/2014 budget adoptionHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Special Session
June 27, 2013
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Thursday, June 27, 2013,
in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Jim Burgin, Chairman
Gary House, Vice Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
C. Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Tommy Bums, County Manager
Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager
Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Interim Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Springle led the pledge
of allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda.
Mr. Burns requested the addition of the Airport Administrator's request for approval of the
Barnhill Construction Contract for the Runway Rehabilitation Project at the Harnett Regional
Jetport. Mr. Burns also requested the addition of Emergency Service's request for approval of
the Harnett County Fire Protection Service District Service Providers and Property Tax Rates.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman House moved to approve the items listed on the revised consent agenda.
Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1. Budget Amendments:
538 Dunn Erwin Corrective Project Fund — SW1301
Code 583-8300-461.45-74 Capital Outlay
583-0000-370.82-13 Special Obligation Bonds
539 General Fund
Code 110-8702-470.86-25
110-8702-470.86-26
110-0000-356.80-05
110-0000-399,00-00
2012B QSCB
2012A LOB/Limited Obligation
Federal Reimb-2012 QSCB Debt
Fund Balance Appropriated
30,000 increase
30,000 increase
629,507 increase
12,750 increase
525,907 increase
116,350 increase
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542 Airport Over Lay Zoning District CP 1004
Code 398-8360-465.45-20 Legal
398-8360-465.45-30 Engineering
398-8360-465.46-01 Residual Equity
398-8360-465.45-01 Construction
398-8360-465.74-71 Capital Outlay
2,172 increase
107,700 increase
5 decrease
34,370 decrease
75,497 decrease
548 Employee Clinic Fund
Code 904-9802-410.33-50 Contracted Services — Miscellaneous - 225,000 increase
Employee Clinic
904-0000-353.98-05 Employee Clinic 225,000 increase
549 Group Insurance Fund
Code 902-9802-410.21-05
902-9802-410.21-02
902-9802-410.21-04
902-0000-353.98-05
902-0000-353.98-02
902-0000-353.98-03
902-0000-351.00-00
551 Social Services
Code 110-7710-441.80-25
110-7710-441.89-50
110-7710-441.80-65
110-7710-441.80-70
110-7710-441.80-85
110-0000-330.77-08
110-0000-353.06-00
110-0000-330.77-01
Employee Clinic
HRA
HAS
Employee Clinic
Group Insurance
HRA
Miscellaneous Expense
Medical Transportation
Elderly Assistance Donations
Title IV -E Foster Care
State Foster Care R & B
Progress Energy Neighbors
Medical Transportation
Social Services Donations
Social Services Administration
110-0000-330.77-03 Foster Care IV -E
110-0000-334.77-02 Foster Care SFHF
110-00-399.00-0 Fund Balance Appropriated
225,036 decrease
18,797 increase
127,140 increase
265,036 decrease
20,037 increase
165,262 increase
638 increase
50,000 increase
272 increase
24,800 increase
30,000 increase
683 increase
50,000 increase
272 increase
683 increase
20,336 increase
15,000 increase
19,464 increase
2. Airport Administrator requested approval of the Block Grant 36237.25.14.1 funding
agreement with the NC Department of Transportation/Division of Aviation for the
Runway, Apron & Taxiway Rehabilitation Project at Harnett Regional Jetport.
3. Cooperative Extension requested approval of a time extension of current contract with the
Pesticide Container Recycling Program scheduled to end June 30, 2013. The
Amendment will allow our Pesticide Container Recycling program to continue until
August 31, 2013 in order to spend remainder of funds to purchase paint to be applied to
the deck, framing, doors and metal siding attached to the rear side of the Pesticide
Container Unit.
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4. Finance Officer requested approval of a lease purchase agreement with US Bank in the
amount of $739,763 for the purchase of a wheel loader and compactor for the landfill.
Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
Amy Hunnington requested that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners support a
Harnett County Veteran's Court. Mr. Hunnington said the Veteran's Court would
provide treatment instead of jail time for our veterans who find themselves in our court
system charged for misdemeanors. She said veterans would be able to get comprehensive
help for those who have been diagnosed or treated for any mental health or substance
abuse issues. Ms. Hunnington said veterans are unique and want this court. She noted
that Amy Noel with the Veteran's Council was present and could verify that veterans
want this court.
Paul Long of 601 Old Buies Creek Road in Lillington said he heard the presentation for
the Veteran's Court at a recent work session. He said it was a great presentation and they
need seed money for a pending grant application. Mr. Long spoke in support of the
Veteran's Court saying it was a small amount of money to help folks in need.
John Finger with the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 74 said we really have to have
this Veteran's Court. He said there are over 12,500 veterans in Harnett County and we
need to take care of them for insuring our freedom.
Chairman Burgin called to order a public hearing on the FY 2013-2014 Proposed Budget Plan
and opened the meeting for comments from the public.
Paul Long of 601 Old Buies Creek Road shared his concerns regarding the proposed
budget including the need for economic development in the County, reducing the number
of cars the Sheriffs Office is requesting, the use of General Fund balance and Public
Utilities Fund balance to balance the budget and funding for Good Hope. He said there is
no contingency fund, capital reserve or money to build schools included in the budget
which he said would only take a $.02 increase in sales tax.
Jaysen Yochim of 50 Ticonderoga Road, who said his daughter now has to ride an hour
to school, spoke about the growth issues in the western part of the county. Mr. Yochim
said he wanted to set the record straight that the Department of Education is responsible
for federal impact aid and that it's the responsibility of this Board of Commissioners to
provide funding for schools, not the Department of Defense, and when the Department of
Defense does get supplemental funding this body must provide them information.
Joe Langley of 298 Kirk Adams Road in Angier asked if the audited annual report,
according to MOU with Good Hope, was provided for the current financial year.
Christine Perry of 130 Pine Street West in Lillington asked the Board to approve the
Animal Control position that was previously requested.
Seeing no one else move, Chairman Burgin closed the public hearing. Commissioner Miller said
he could not support the proposed budget which doesn't include money to build schools.
Commissioner Miller spoke about the growth in the County and the need to provide education
for each child. Chairman Burgin said he would support a 1/4 cent sales tax increase which he
feels is the fairest tax.
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Commissioner Springle said he supports the proposed budget. He said you do a budget trying to
get a road map of where you want to go but you may deviated and adapt to situations as they
come along. Commissioner Springle said we are trying to change how we operate as a county
and need to have conversations with the School Board and Administration about where we are
and where we need to go with a lot of options that need to be discussed.
Vice Chairman House spoke of the overcrowding in schools and his idea to start a capital reserve
fund for school construction, renovations and repairs that would be funded by the money
departments turn back in at the end of each fiscal year which could be as high as $2 million.
Vice Chairman House said he has some serious issues with school funding and wants to know
that the School Board has gone in and made some of the same cuts as the County and that they
have really studied year round schools, charter schools and other options and suggestions. Vice
Chairman House also said he thinks we have an engineer in the County capable of overseeing
enterprise funds. He said he could not vote to spend County money on a lawsuit that has false
allegations all over it and asked to vote on the Public Utilities budget separately.
Commissioner Hill said she could not vote on this budget and asked how did Harnett County get
where it is today without some increases in tax and how is it going to continue without some
slight increase in tax. Commissioner Hill said there are over $2 Million tax dollars out there now
that has not been collected. She also said she is concerned that a Board member insures five fire
departments and she feels a Board member should not be involved with fire departments that are
getting tax dollars.
Chairman Burgin mentioned the recent Rooms To Go announcement which would create close
to 400 jobs in Harnett County. He said the County is putting more emphasis on economic
development today than ever. Chairman Burgin said we need to be able to keep our tax rate the
same or lower, sales tax is the fairer tax, and we need to be competitive to bring more
development to the county. He noted the General Fund balance is close to $15 Million today
which we don't plan on spending. He feels they have done a good job on the budget and the
county has a fantastic management team with the County well suited to grow and prosper.
Vice Chairman House moved to accept the proposed budget as presented with the modification
of adding a Capital Reserve Fund to be funded with the excess revenues over expenditures, and
pulling out the Public Utilities Fund to vote on separately. Commissioner Springle seconded the
motion which passed 3 to 2 with Commissioners Miller and Hill opposing. Commissioner
Springle moved to adopt the Public Utilities budget as presented. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which passed 4 to 1 with Vice Chairman House opposing.
Commissioner Miller noted staff had put together a budget under extreme circumstances. He
said this had been a great learning experience for him and thanked the staff. Vice Chairman
House and Commissioner Hill said we need the community's help, particularly the military, to
get the word out and contact people in Washington that can help us.
Staff Attorney Jennifer Slusser requested to withdraw Emergency Service's request for approval
of the Harnett County Fire Protection Service District Service Providers and Property Tax Rates
given the fact that the FY 2013-2014 Budget passed which included setting the tax rates.
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Mr. Burns reminded the group of the following upcoming meetings:
July 1' regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was cancelled
Special Session at 9:00 am on July 9th
Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 7:00 pm on July 15th
Special Session with the Board of Education at 9:00 am on July 23rd
Mr. Burns also told commissioners that Mr. Jim Roberts with Campbell University had extended
an invitation for them to meet at and tour the new Osteopathic Medical School. Mr. Bums said
the Rooms To Go project was a collaborated effort by a lot of people. He noted an upcoming
meeting with Research Triangle Partnership to reestablish that relationship which he feels is a
vital link for our region for economic development.
Mr. Burns agreed that the budget is a road map that will need to be adjusted throughout the year.
He assured the Board and the citizens that department heads are very conscious of the budget
which is reflected every year-end. Mr. Burns said he was proud that the Board had talked
through about 18 key points to take to the School Board which are viable opportunities for new
construction and renovations projects. Mr. Bums thanked the Board, on behalf of the staff, for
working with them through this budget.
Chairman Burgin called for any new business. Chairman Burgin moved to ask the County
Manager and Interim Finance Officer to look at bringing in a CPA or team to audit the County's
contracts to make sure we were charged properly. Chairman Burgin said the County doesn't pay
this group; they only get paid a portion of what they find which the contractors would have to
pay back. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Springle. Vice Chairman House
requested to amend the motion to include asking the Board of Education to do the same thing.
Both Chairman Burgin and Commissioner Springle supported the amendment and the motion
passed unanimously.
There was no need for closed session.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pry. 11
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Harnett
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BUDGET ORDINANCE
FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, in accordance with G.S. 159-13 of the North Carolina General
Statutes, that:
SECTION 1
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the county government and its activities for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for the County:
Expenditures
General Fund:
Governing Body $ 180,524
Administration 288,657
Legal Services 110,034
Engineering 0
Human Resources 269,691
Board of Elections 390,189
Finance 844,315
Clerk of Court - Facilities Fees 84,124
Tax 1,777,745
General Services 443,491
Transportation 1,100,038
Transportation - Administration 219,109
Public Buildings 3,650,583
Register of Deeds 808,328
Information Technology 1,312,631
GIS 440,076
Sheriff 10,555,506
Sheriff - Campbell Deputies 471,357
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Sheriff - Harnett Criminal Justice Partnership Program 100,029
Sheriff - Sheriff's Department Grants 0
Child Support Enforcement 76,872
Governor's Highway Safety 0
Sheriff - Communications 1,335,844
Sheriff - Jail 4,666,795
Emergency Services 756,903
Emergency Services Grant 46,000
Emergency Medical Service 7,389,591
Emergency Medical Service Transport 1,399,917
Animal Control 444,687
Medical Examiner 50,000
Public Safety Appropriations 64,767
Emergency Telephone System 280,815
Emergency Telephone System Radio System 405,500
Harnett Regional Jetport 173,221
Soil & Water 127,688
Environmental Protection Appropriations 14,000
Forestry Program 114,849
Economic & Physical Development Appropriations 470,500
Industrial Development 753,609
Planning & Inspections 1,394,065
Community Development 2,050
Cooperative Extension 416,748
Cooperative Extension - Child Care Resource & Referral 47,774
After School Programs - CCR&R - United Way 2,800
Cooperative Extension - Parents as Teachers 258,283
Cooperative Extension - Adolescent Parenting 59,095
Cooperative Extension - CCR&R Smart Start 0
Cooperative Extension - 4-H Teen Court & At Risk 35,935
Cooperative Extension - Child Care Youth Training 0
Aging 311,543
Family Caregiver Support 62,446
Aging - Retired Seniors Volunteer Program 72,569
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Aging - Community Alternatives Program 351,417
Aging - Volunteer Center 0
Aging - Nutrition For Elderly 439,163
Health 6,915,997
Mental Health 605,679
Social Services 10,134,132
Social Services - Public Assistance 8,617,114
Veterans Services 180,562
Youth Services - Restitution 113,802
Human Services Appropriations 129,635
Library 1,053,285
Cultural & Recreational Appropriations 100,000
Parks & Recreation 392,427
Education 21,451,411
Interfund Transfers 36,667
Debt Service 15,434,888
Capital Reserve 0
Contingency 0
Total General Fund $ 110,237,472
Special Revenue Funds:
Harnett County Memorial Fund $
Automation Enhancement Fund 75,000
Employment Transportation Fund -
Work First Development (WIA) - Youth Program 311,843
Work First Development (WIA) - Adult 379,302
Work First Development (WIA) - Dislocated Worker 398,684
Green Jobs -
Emergency Telephone 911 Fund 725229
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Special Districts Fund:
Special School District 269,368
Anderson Creek Fire District 999,483
Angier/Blackriver Fire District 616,411
Averasboro Fire District 911,069
Benhaven Fire District 585,932
Benson Banner Fire District 35,096
Boone Trail Fire District 290,944
Buies Creek Fire 361,938
Grove Fire District 384,918
Crains Creek Volunteer Fire 38,443
Circle V Fire District (Cypress Creek) 34,261
Erwin Fire Department 170,811
Flat Branch Fire Department 333,751
Flatwoods Fire Department 119,896
Godwin -Falcon Fire Department 3,333
Northwest Harnett Fire District 425,852
Spout Springs Fire Department 1,287,965
Summerville/Bunnlevel Fire District 371,525
West Area Fire District 24,185
Subtotal Special Districts 7,265,181
Concealed Weapon Permit Fund 100,000
Abandoned Manufactured Mobile Home Fund 44,715
American Recovery ARRA
Emergency Response Planning Fund 122,703
Total Special Revenue Funds 9,422,657
Public Utilities Fund
Administration/CSR & Meter Services 12,862,488
Water Treatment 4,363,981
Wastewater treatment 2,322,760
South Harnett Wastewater Treatment 2,220,983
Distribution 4,176,329
Collections 2,856,474
Subtotal Public Utilities Fund 28,803,015
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Northeast Metro Water & Sewer District 493,958
Buies Creek Water & Sewer District
South Central Water & Sewer District 1,054,408
West Central Water & Sewer District 165,928
Northwest Water & Sewer District 194,395
Southwest Water & Sewer District 648,513
Bunnlevel Riverside Water & Sewer District 9,732
Southeast Water & Sewer District 91,069
East Central Water & Sewer District 231,794
Riverside Water & Sewer District 69,131
Solid Waste 5,329,390
Worker's Compensation Internal Service Fund 1,000,000
Group Insurance Internal Service Fund 956,638
Fleet Management Internal Service Fund 576,773
Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund 265,036
Total Expenditures - All Funds $ 159,549,909
Revenues
General Fund
Current Year's Property Tax $ 52,672,479
Prior Year's Taxes 1,080,000
Tax Penalties & Interest 565,000
Other Revenues 53,519,993
Fund Balance Appropriated 2,400,000
Total General Fund 110,237,472
Harnett County Memorial Fund
Automation Enhancement Fund 75,000
Employment Transportation Fund
Work First Development 1,089,829
Green Jobs
Emergency Telephone 911 Fund 725,229
Special Districts Fund 7,265,181
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Concealed Weapon Permit Fund 100,000
Abandoned Manufactured Mobile Home Fund 44,715
American Recovery ARRA
American Recovery ARRA - Health -
Emergency Response Planning Fund 122,703
Public Utilities 28,803,015
Northeast Metro Water & Sewer District 493,958
Buies Creek Water & Sewer District
South Central Water & Sewer District 1,054,408
West Central Water & Sewer District 165,928
Northwest Water & Sewer District 194,395
Southwest Water & Sewer District 648,513
Bun nlevel Riverside Water & Sewer District 9,732
Southeast Water & Sewer District 91,069
East Central Water & Sewer District 231,794
Riverside Water & Sewer District 69,131
Solid Waste 5,329,390
Worker's Compensation Internal Service Fund 1,000,000
Group Insurance Internal Service Fund 956,638
Fleet Management Internal Service Fund 576,773
Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund 265,036
Total Revenues - All Funds $ 159,549,909
SECTION 2
Board of Commissioners
The following is the salary schedule for the Harnett County Board of Commissioners for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 20, 2013 as
in accordance with G.S. 153A-28 and G.S. 153A-92:
Chairman $ 8,994 per year $410 per month (Travel)
Vice Chairman $ 8,359 per year $410 per month (Travel)
Commissioner $ 7,728 per year $410 per month (Travel)
In addition, the Board shall receive $35 per special meeting as defined in the Board's Rules of Procedures.
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SECTION 3
Tax Levy
There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of seventy-two and one-half cents (.725) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed as of January
1, 2013, for the purpose of raising revenue listed as Ad Valorem Tax — Current Year in the Harnett County General fund in Section 1 of this ordinance.
The rate of tax, for the purpose of taxation is based upon an estimated total valuation of property $7,462,937,353, a projected levy of $54,106,296. The
estimated collection rate of 97.35 percent will produce $52,672,479 for budgeted Ad Valorem taxes .
The Tax Collector of Harnett County is hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office
of the Harnett County Tax Department in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien
upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Harnett, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require, and
enable the Tax Collector to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accordance with law,
Special Averasboro School District
There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of two cents (.02) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2013
located within the Special Averasboro School District for the raising of revenue for said Special School District. This rate of tax, for the purpose of
taxation, is based upon an estimated total valuation of property of $1,177,236,696 a projected levy of $235,447 and an estimated collection rate of
approximately 97.35 percent.
There is appropriated to the Special Averasboro School District the sum of $269,368 to be used by the Special School District in such manner and for such
expenditures as permitted by law from the proceeds of this tax and any other revenue otherwise accruing to said Special School District. The actual net
proceeds from the taxes (current and prior years) shall constitute the appropriation from said tax levy.
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Special Fire District Tax Levy
There is hereby levied the following tax rates per hundred dollars ($100) valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2013, located within the
Special Districts indicated below for the purpose of providing revenue for said Fire Districts. The actual net proceeds from the tax shall constitute the
appropriation from the said tax levy. All net taxes including sales tax shall be distributed to the appropriate unit.
Anderson Creek Fire District
Angier/Blackriver Fire District
Averasboro Fire District
Benhaven Fire District
Benson Banner Fire District
Boone Trail Fire District
Buies Creek Fire
Coats - Grove Fire District
Crains Creek Volunteer Fire
Circle V Fire District (Cypress Creek)
Erwin Fire Department
Flat Branch Fire Department
Flatwoods Fire Department
Godwin -Falcon Fire Department
Northwest Harnett Fire District
Spout Springs Fire Department
Summerville/Bunnlevel Fire District
West Area Fire District
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0.12
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0.08
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SECTION 4
Transfer of Appropriations
The designated department or agency Budget Managers as specified in Section 12 of this Ordinance may transfer line item appropriations between cost
centers under their jurisdiction with the approval of the County Manager, and the County Manager is hereby authorized to approve such transfers. The
Finance Officer is hereby authorized to approve the transfer of appropriations between line items in cost centers with the exception that transfers may
be made from capital outlay or salary and wage accounts only with the approval of the County Manager. These changes should not result in the increase
of salary obligations. Appropriations from Contingency or between funds require the specific approval of the Board of Commissioners. In the event of a
disaster, the Budget Officer (County Manager) may transfer appropriations between cost centers in a fund as long as such transfers do not change total
fund appropriations. AU budget transfers as referenced herein above will be reported at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners as in
accordance with G.S. 159-15.
SECTION 5
Board of Education
A. Current Expense and Capital Outlay; The appropriations to the Board of Education shall be made from any funds which are dedicated to the use of the
schools from general County revenues to the extent necessary, Projects utilizing county funds shall be approved by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners,
B. School Debt: Funds to continue to retire the debt for our public schools have been included. The amounts are as follows:
COPS 2002
COPS 2007 1,441,332
COPS 2007 (2000) Refunding 238,250
COPS 2009 2,387,850
COPS 2010 (COPS 2000 & Angier Elementary) 2,840,466
QZA B's 238,330
COPS 2011 (COPS 2002 Refunding) 2,980,972
20126 Qualified School Construction Bonds 2,822,229
2012A Limited Obligation Bonds 27,650
Total School Debt Payments $ 12,977,079
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SECTION 6
Periodic Financial Reports
A report comparing budgeted and actual revenues and expenses by line item account shall be presented to the County Finance Officer for each agency or
department funded by the County where accounting is not done by the County (i.e. Harnett County School System, Central Carolina Community College,
Health Department by program). The County Finance Officer shall be notified of any changes in the budget presented to the Board of Commissioners
immediately or within thirty days of the change by any agency having authority to change its line items. Approved payments may be delayed pending
receipt of timely financial information. The report shall be made monthly, except under special circumstances, the report may be quarterly. No expense
report to a State or Federal agency is to be released until it is reconciled with the official records of accounting which are those of the Finance Officer.
The Finance Officer shall provide monthly expense and revenue reports to all departments and agencies for which it does their accounting.
SECTION 7
Mileage Reimbursement
Reimbursement for use of privately awned vehicles by County employees for official County business will be made in accordance with the latest
Standard Mileage Rate as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, mileage will be
reimbursed at a rate of fifty-six and one-half cents (.565) per mile - the rate may change in January of each year according to the Internal Revenue
Service approved rate.
SECTION 8
Fees
The Board of Commissioners hereby declare that all fees that the County has authority to charge on July 1, 2013 to be in effect during Fiscal Year 2013--
2014 as set forth in Attachment A. Ambulance fees may change during the year to match the current Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement schedule.
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SECTION 9
Authorized Positions
The Board of Commissioners has authorized the following number of full-time positions budgeted by department.
Governing Body
Legal Services
Human Resources
Finance
General Services
Transportation - Admin
Register of Deeds
GIS
Campbell Deputies
Child Support Enforcement
Communications
Emergency Services
EMS -Transport
Emergency Telephone
Industrial Development
Cooperative Extension
Parents As Teachers
Teen Court & At Risk
Family Caregiver Support
Aging - CAP
Nutrition for Elderly
Social Services
Youth Services Restitution
Parks & Recreation
Abandoned Mfg Home
Public utilities
Fleet Management
Total Positions Budgeted
5 Administration
3 Engineering
4 Elections
15 Tax
1,5 Transportation
3 Public Buildings
10 Information Technology
6 Sheriff
5 CJPP
1 Governor's Highway Safety
21 Jail
8.4 EMS
14.8 Animal Control
3,5 Soil & Water
Q Planning & Inspections
2 CCR&R
5 Adolescent Parenting
1 Aging
1 RSVP
5 Aging Volunteer Center
1 Health
164 Veteran's Services
1.5 Library
2 Workforce Development
0.5 Emergency Response Planning
106 Solid Waste
2.65 Health Clinic
825
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SECTION 10
Personnel and Compensation
The Board of Commissioners has authorized the Fiscal Year 2013 — 2014 Budget to include:
A. County contribution of 5% of sworn law enforcement officers' salary, regardless of employee contribution, as required by G.S. 143-166.50(e).
B. The County shall pay the individual cost of hospitalization insurance of all regular full-time active employees. The employee pays the cost of the
family additions. The monthly rates for full time active employees are:
Health Insurance Plan Total Cost County Share Employee Share
Individual $ 445.05 $ 445.05 $ -
Employee + 1 $ 622.56 $ 445.05 $ 177.51
Family $ 825.15 $ 445.05 $ 380.10
C. The County will transfer up to $1,000 to a Health Savings Account (HSA) for all eligible full-time employees on the County's Health Insurance plan.
This account will be funded as follows: An initial transfer of $500 will be made in July, and then $250 in September and an additional $250 on January 2,
2014 upon the successful completion of a physical and a biometric screening. All requirements must be met by December 31, 2013 for employee
eligibility. This plan follows the IRS guidelines and will be administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC through Mellons Bank. Employees hired after July
15, 2013 will receive a prorated contribution for the initial transfer, physical and biometric screening based upon their month of employment.
Employees with an "insurance effective date" after December 31, 2013 will not be eligible to receive benefits for the physical or biometric screening.
D. The County will transfer to the Group Insurance Internal Service Fund — Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - $1,000.00 for each eligible full-time
employee and retiree with the County Health Insurance Plan that is not eligible for a Health Savings Account. The unspent funds will roll over into the
next fiscal year as long as the employee is actively employed or on the retiree health plan. Employees eligible for the HRA plan hired after July 15, 2013
will be given a pro -rated amount of the annual $1,000 contribution. Employees eligible for an HRA have the option to participate in a Flexible Spending
Account (FSA). The County does not contribute to the FSA.
E. Dental insurance is available for eligible full-time employees to purchase as an elected deduction — the County is not participating in the cost.
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F. The County will transfer $25.00 per employee per month to the Employee Clinic Internal Service Fund to fund the employee health clinic. The
County will contract with a third party to provide the service for employees, their dependents, and retirees. The employees will not be required to use
leave while receiving treatment at the clinic nor pay a co -pay for services.
G. The Budget does not contain a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2013 - 2014 fiscal year.
SECTION 11
Salary Grade Table
The Board of Commissioners has authorized the Fiscal Year 2013 —2014 Salary Grade Table as set forth in Attachment C.
SECTION 12
Budget Officer, Finance Officer and Budget Managers
The County Manager is designated as the Budget Officer of the County. The following budget titles are designated department or agency Budget
Managers for cost centers indicated:
Budget Manager: County Manager
Dept/Agency Responsibilities: Governing Body; Administration; and Capital Projects
Budget Manager: Finance Officer
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Finance; Debt Service; Debt Setoff; Internal Service
Department Manager: Board of Elections Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Board of Elections
Department Manager: Deputy County Manager
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Tax Administration; Revaluation; Tax Collection
Department Manager: Register of Deeds
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Register of Deeds
Department Manager: Clerk of Court
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Courts
Department Manager: Economic Developer
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Economic Development
Department Manager: Sheriff
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Sheriff's Department; Detention Facility; Communications
Department Manager: Health Director
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Department/Agency Responsibilities: Health Programs; Aging Programs
Department Manager: Planning & Development Services Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Planning; Inspections; Zoning; CDBG; Central Permitting; AMPI, Airport
Department Manager: Public Utilities Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Public Utilities
Department Manager: General Services Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: General Services; HARTS; Youth Services Restitution; Animal Control, Airport; CDBG
Department Manager: Cooperative Extension Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Cooperative Extension Programs
Department Manager: Soil Conservation District Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Soil & Water
Department Manager: Library Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Libraries
Department Manager: Social Services Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Social Services Programs, Public Assistance; Workforce Investment Youth Program
Department Manager: Veterans Service Officer
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Veterans Services
Department Manager: Emergency Services Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Fire Marshal/Emergency Management; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Response
Planning, Fire and Rescue liaison
Department Manager: Parks and Recreation Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Parks and Recreation Programs
Department Manager: IT Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Information Technology; GIS/Land Records; E-911 Addressing/Emergency Communications
Department Manager: Senior Staff Attorney
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Legal
Department Manager: Human Resources Director
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Manager: County Engineer
Department/Agency Responsibilities: Public Buildings, Solid Waste, Engineering, Fleet Maintenance
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SECTION 13
Budget Policy
It will be the policy of this Board that it shall not absorb any reduction in State and Federal funds/ that any increase shall be absorbed in the budget of
the agency by either reducing personnel or program expenditures to stay with the County appropriation authorized.
The policy is extended to any agency that is funded by the County and receives State or Federal funds. This shall remain in effect until otherwise
changed or amended by the Board of Commissioners, The County Manager is hereby directed to indicate this to each of the agencies that may be
involved.
SECTION 14
Fiscal Control Act
The County Manager and the Finance Officer are hereby directed to make any changes in the budget or fiscal practices that are required by the Local
Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. This shall extend to permitted consolidations of funds and "Single Tax Levies" permitted in the Fiscal Control
Act.
Any changes made by this authorization shall be reported to the Board of Commissioners as they are made and approved by the Board. The known
changes that follow shall in no way be a limitation to the County Manager and Finance Officer in complying with said Act.
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A. As provided by G.S. 159-25(b), the Board has authorized dual signatures for each check or draft that is made on County funds. The signatures of
the County Manager or the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and the Finance Officer following proof or warrant, shall be the authorized
signatures of the County.
B. Changes in this budget will be made by amendment only.
C. The County Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the Board of Commissioners any contract, change order, purchase order or other
instrument incurring any obligation which is specifically approved by the Board of Commissioners.
D. The County Manager may authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in settlement of any liability claims against the County or against
any of its officers or employees
SECTION 15
Document Availability
Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Budget Officer, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and to the Finance Officer to be kept on
file by them for their direction in the disbursement of funds.
Adopted this 27th day of June, 2013.
ATTEST:
argaret Regi: Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Tommy R. Burns,