Wake County public meetings in 2020

Board of Commissioners

The meeting agenda consists solely of a COVID-19 press conference held remotely. No other business or items are listed in this document.

• COVID-19 press conference

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The agenda includes reviewing the annual financial report and approving various board appointments. The board will also consider construction contracts and tax committee recommendations.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms
• $587,150 contract for Southeast Raleigh High School generator replacement
• Funding for Early Voting Worker COVID stipends
• Presentation of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Technical correction to courthouse electrical switchgear contract

The board administered oaths to newly elected commissioners, elected Matt Calabria as chair and Vickie Adamson as vice-chair, and approved the consent agenda including a $587,150 contract for a generator replacement at Southeast Raleigh High School. The board also accepted state funding for early voting worker COVID stipends and made several board appointments. The meeting included a presentation of the FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a closed session with no action taken.

• Elected Matt Calabria as Chair of the Board (5-0)
• Elected Vickie Adamson as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $587,150 contract for Southeast Raleigh High School generator replacement (7-0)
• Accepted and appropriated one-time state Board of Elections funding for early voting worker COVID stipends
• Approved appointments to Human Services Board, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Water Partnership, and Yates Mill Park Advisory Board
• Moved United Arts Grants Panels appointments to March
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule and budget calendar
• Approved 2021 committee structure and assignments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a news conference and press announcement. The focus is on preventing the spread of COVID-19 during the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday.

• COVID-19 prevention news conference
• Press announcement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for courthouse renovations and electrical switchgear replacements. The meeting also includes discussions on affordable housing developments and land acquisitions in Holly Springs. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for the FY 2022 Community Transportation Program.

• $669,900 construction contract for Wake County Courthouse Family Court and Clerk of Court renovation
• $661,600 contract for electrical switchgear replacements in the Wake County Courthouse
• $237,279 in grant funds for automated fingerprint identification systems for CCBI
• Affordable housing agreements for property at 1317 N. Main St., Holly Springs
• Land acquisition of 41.150 acres on Rex Road in southwestern Wake County

The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved appropriating $71,813,121 in remaining Coronavirus Relief Funds for COVID-19 response costs, including offsetting public safety payroll and reimbursing municipalities. The board also unanimously approved a $4 million additional commitment for the Healing Transitions Men's and Women's Campus expansion and renovation, after an amendment increased the recommended amount from $3.5 million. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Appropriated $71,813,121 in Coronavirus Relief Funds for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
• Committed an additional $4,000,000 for Healing Transitions campus expansion (unanimous, amended from $3.5M)
• Approved consent agenda including land disposition for affordable housing at 1317 N. Main St., Holly Springs (unanimous)
• Approved $2,928,231 for land acquisition on Rex Road for WCPSS (unanimous)
• Awarded $669,900 construction contract to Lomax Construction for courthouse renovation (unanimous)
• Awarded $661,600 contract to Nationwide Electrical Services for switchgear replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $752,376 grant application for FY 2022 Community Transportation Program (unanimous)
• Appointed Todd Wright, Tisha Buelto, Tonya Minngia, and Jessica McClure to various boards (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a remote work session to discuss the Wake Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also included updates regarding economic development and the Upper Neuse River Basin Alliance.

• Wake Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Wake County Economic Development Update
• Upper Neuse River Basin Alliance update

The Board of Commissioners endorsed the public review draft of PLANWake, the county's comprehensive plan, and directed staff to gather public input. The board also received updates on economic development and the Upper Neuse River Basin Alliance, with a recommendation to approve a joint compliance approach for Falls Lake water quality at a future meeting. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Endorsed PLANWake public review draft for public release and comment
• Directed project team to gather public input on PLANWake draft
• Received economic development update; no formal action taken
• Received Upper Neuse River Basin Alliance update; joint compliance approach to be considered Nov. 16

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a remote work session to review two items. The meeting includes an update on the 2019-2020 Behavioral Health Update and results from the Open Space and Greenways RFP process.

• 2019-2020 Behavioral Health Update
• Results from Open Space and Greenways RFP Process

The board reached consensus to move forward with recommended greenway projects in Apex, Cary, and Raleigh, and open space acquisitions from landowners, Wendell, and TLC. It also agreed to lift the three-mile restriction on recreation land dedication funds, allowing county-wide use. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Consensus to move forward with greenway projects (Apex, Cary, Raleigh) totaling 3.2 miles
• Consensus to move forward with open space acquisitions (41 parcels, 2,140 acres)
• Consensus to lift 3-mile restriction on recreation land dedication funds
• Staff to prepare agenda item for lifting restriction

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only meeting logistics and a notice for a WakeSUPPORTS press announcement. No specific decisions, proposals, or ordinances are detailed in the text.

Board of Commissioners

The agenda consists of a single press announcement. This item is a press conference regarding the Take Your Shot flu vaccine.

• Take Your Shot Flu Vaccine Press Conference

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a first reading for a 41.150-acre land acquisition on Rex Road. The board will also consider several fund allocations related to the CARES Act and COVID-19 response. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions regarding childcare subsidies and library leasing.

• First reading for a 41.150-acre land acquisition on Rex Road in Holly Springs
• Lease agreement for the Duraleigh Road Community Library at 5800-105 Duraleigh Road
• CARES Act fund allocations for the Board of Elections and COVID response
• Launch of the WakeSupports Childcare Subsidy Program
• MOU between Wake County, Sheriff’s Office, and CCBI

The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting $1,619,695 in federal CDBG-CV funds for COVID-19 housing response, $280,000 in CARES funds for election costs, and $110,386 for flu outreach. They also approved a lease for a new library, a loan assumption for affordable housing at 907 Method Road, and a memorandum of understanding transferring fingerprinting services to the Sheriff's Office. A land acquisition for a future elementary school on Rex Road was presented as a first reading with no vote.

• Approved $280,000 CARES supplemental funds for Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved $1,619,695 in CDBG-CV funds for COVID housing response (unanimous)
• Approved $110,386 for new influenza activities and outreach (unanimous)
• Approved $151,320 for intensive intervention services (unanimous)
• Approved 84-month lease for Duraleigh Road Community Library (unanimous)
• Approved loan assumption for 907 Method Road affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved MOU transferring fingerprinting services to Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• First reading only: Rex Road land acquisition for elementary school (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a remote work session. The agenda includes updates regarding Wake Tech initiatives and the WakeSupports program.

• Update on Wake Tech initiatives
• WakeSupports update

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review Wake Tech initiatives and the WakeSupports program. Chairman Ford committed the county to serve as a beta tester for the Wake Invests in Women Corporate Challenge. No formal votes were recorded for the presented updates.

• Committed Wake County to be a beta testing participant for the Wake Invests in Women (WIIW) Corporate Challenge

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider several grant appropriations, including CARES Act funds for GoWake Access and funding for the November 2020 General Election. The agenda also includes an amendment to the Tri-Party Agreement regarding PNC Arena.

• CARES Act Grant Funds from NC DOT to Human Services GoWake Access
• Grant funding for the November 2020 General Election
• 6th Amendment to the Tri-Party Agreement Regarding PNC Arena
• Operational support agreement for Strategic National Stockpile receipt

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included accepting a $1,000,000 grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life for COVID-19-related 2020 election preparations, a $283,306 CARES Act grant from NCDOT for rural transportation, and a $10,000 grant from the National League of Cities. The board also approved the 6th Amendment to the Tri-Party Agreement regarding PNC Arena, authorized a contract for Strategic National Stockpile operations, and made appointments to the Fire Commission and WakeMed Board of Directors. All votes were unanimous. The meeting included a recognition of Emergency Operations Center staff for the COVID-19 response and a closed session on an economic development item, after which no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including multiple grants and agreements (unanimous)
• Accepted $283,306 CARES Act grant from NCDOT for rural transportation services (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 grant from National League of Cities Local Democracy Initiative (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000,000 grant from Center for Tech and Civic Life for 2020 election COVID-19 preparations (unanimous)
• Authorized county manager to sign multi-year contract with NC Public Health for Strategic National Stockpile operations (unanimous)
• Approved 6th Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement regarding PNC Arena (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Commission appointment and reappointments (unanimous)
• Approved WakeMed Board of Directors appointment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The agenda for the September 29, 2020, meeting contains only information regarding a virtual press conference and press announcement. No legislative or administrative items are listed in the provided text.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a remote work session to discuss several funding topics. This includes the use of Wake ABC funds and CARES Act funding for childcare subsidies.

• Proposed approach to Use of Wake ABC Funds
• CARES Act Funding and Childcare Subsidies
• Healing Transitions Capital Project Request
• Fellowship Home Expansion Project

The Board held a work session to review proposals for restructuring the use of excess ABC funds and implementing CARES Act childcare subsidies. No formal votes were taken, but commissioners expressed support for several funding shifts and community capital projects.

• Proposed increasing annual operating budget for ABC funds by $2M starting FY 2022
• Proposed using excess ABC revenues to fund a Community Capital competitive process
• Proposed allocating up to $5M in CARES Act funds for school-aged childcare subsidies
• Requested staff evaluate making childcare subsidies retroactive to August 17, 2020
• Discussed $4.5M additional funding request for Healing Transitions capital campaign
• Consensus reached to evaluate a $500,000 funding request for Fellowship Home women's facility

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a proposed issuance of up to $26,100,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Sussex. The agenda also includes land acquisition in Apex and various funding appropriations for COVID-19 prevention and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Proposed issuance of up to $26,100,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds (The Sussex)
• Land acquisition of 28.811 acres on S. Salem Street in Apex
• Acceptance of NC DHHS funds for COVID-19 infection prevention support
• Appropriation of Edward Byrne Memorial JAG funds for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office
• Contract with United Arts Council to mitigate COVID-19 operational disruptions

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the issuance of up to $26.1 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for The Sussex, a new affordable housing development on North Rogers Lane in Raleigh. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including land acquisition, COVID-19 funding, and grant acceptances. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved resolution for $26.1M housing revenue bonds for The Sussex (unanimous)
• Approved land acquisition on S. Salem Street for up to $3,927,278 (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,187,939 in COVID-19 infection prevention funds from NC DHHS (unanimous)
• Accepted $540,000 grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (unanimous)
• Authorized $33,477 JAG grant for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy agreement for Harris Nuclear Plant emergency support (unanimous)
• Approved $1M contract with United Arts Council for COVID-19 relief (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners scheduled a remote media briefing for September 16, 2020. The agenda was limited to a press announcement concerning the 2020 Census.

• 2020 Census press announcement

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a remote work session to discuss the Wake County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and South Wake Landfill odor control. The agenda also includes updates on PNC Arena long-term planning and COVID-19 small business support.

• Wake County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
• South Wake Landfill Odor Control and Management Plan
• PNC Arena Long-Term Planning and Tri-Party Agreement Update
• COVID-19 Small Business Support Update

The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a work session with presentations on the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, odor control at the South Wake Landfill, PNC Arena long-term planning, and the COVID-19 small business relief program. No formal votes or decisions were made; the board received information and directed staff to follow up on several items, such as sharing the solid waste report and contacting town managers about tipping fees.

• No formal votes taken; work session only
• Directed staff to share solid waste report with board
• Requested presentation on solid waste to Growth and Sustainability committee
• County Manager to contact town managers about tipping fees
• Discussed preliminary approval to amend NC Rural Economic Development Center contract (future action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a first reading for the acquisition of 28.811 acres on S. Salem Street in Apex. The agenda also includes text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and updates regarding COVID-19 funding.

• Land acquisition of 28.811 acres on S. Salem Street in Apex
• Text amendments regarding Tree and Vegetation Protection Zones and Bona Fide Farm Exemptions
• Acceptance of NC DHHS funds for COVID-19 epidemiology and laboratory capacity
• Professional services contract for the Wake County/GoWake Access Micro-Transit Service Plan
• Relocation of graves from 9833 Sauls Road to Oakwood Cemetery

The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting $2,156,722 from NC DHHS for COVID-19 surveillance and lab capacity, approving a $140,000 transfer to the Fire Tax District Fund for Eastern Wake Fire & Rescue dissolution costs, and accepting $9,000 for a food security AmeriCorps VISTA program. The board also approved a $278,500 contract with KFH Group for a micro-transit service plan in northeastern Wake County, and received a first reading on a proposed land acquisition for a school site in Apex. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $2,156,722 COVID-19 detection funds (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 to Fire Tax District Fund for Eastern Wake Fire & Rescue dissolution (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 for NC Cooperative Extension food security VISTA program (unanimous)
• Approved $278,500 contract with KFH Group for micro-transit service plan (unanimous)
• Approved disinterment and relocation of 7 graves from Sauls Road to Oakwood Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendments OA-01-20 and OA-02-20 (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-2021 Housing Action Plan amendment for CARES Act funds (unanimous)
• Received first reading on 28.811-acre land acquisition for school site in Apex (no action)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing CARES Act funds for public health and protective services. The meeting also includes public hearings on land use amendments and a grave relocation request. Additionally, the board will consider various property transfers and contract awards.

• Authorization of six new full-time employees for COVID-19 response
• Public hearing on tree and vegetation protection zone amendments
• Construction contract award for ESEC Ambulance Training Space Project
• CARES Act funding for Adult and Child Protective Services
• Property transfer to the Board of Education for Swift Creek Elementary School

The Board of Commissioners approved significant funding for pandemic response, including $15M for Wake County Public School System. The Board also increased pay for 2020 election workers and approved several land transfers and zoning amendments.

• Appropriated $59,448,900 in Coronavirus Relief Funds for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
• Approved $11 per hour minimum wage for 2020 election workers and appropriated $144,700 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $98,506,000 for Wake Technical Community College capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $6,881,956 FAA grant for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Awarded $615,912 construction contract to Riggs-Harrod Builders, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendments regarding Tree and Vegetation Protection Zones and Bona Fide Farm Exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 409 SF of property to Wake County Board of Education (unanimous)
• Authorized six new FTEs in Public Health Division for COVID-19 response (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a remote work session to discuss several operational topics. Agenda items include updates on the 2020 Board Goals, the CARES Act Funding Plan, and Wake Transit. The board will also review fall election preparations and staffing.

• CARES Act Funding Plan
• Wake Transit Update
• Fall Election Preparations and Staffing
• Update on 2020 Board Goals

The Board reviewed progress on 2020 goals, CARES Act funding allocations, and fall election preparations. No formal votes were taken during this work session; substantive budget amendments and pay increases were deferred to the August 17 meeting.

• Tabled Wake Transit update to the next work session
• Deferred decision on increasing election day worker pay to August 17 meeting
• Deferred approval of $58.5M CARES Act budget amendment to August 17 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only one item regarding the launch of a Utility Relief Program. No other business or specific details are listed in the document.

• Utility Relief Program Launch

Board of Commissioners

This remote work session includes a conversation with the Sheriff. The Board will also discuss community organization funding.

• Conversation with the Sheriff
• Community Organization Funding

The Board conducted a dialogue with the Sheriff regarding systemic racism and police training. A second session regarding community organization funding ended without consensus on final allocations.

• Held open dialogue with Sheriff Baker regarding systemic racism and training
• Discussed potential use of ABC funds for addiction and behavioral health organizations
• Tabled final community organization funding allocations due to lack of consensus

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider various CARES Act funding allocations for homeless populations and election updates. The agenda also includes a land acquisition near Apex Friendship Schools and affordable housing developments in Holly Springs.

• Land acquisition of 5.762 acres near Apex Friendship Schools
• CARES Act funding for homeless populations and transit
• Affordable housing development in Holly Springs
• Public hearing for Bandwidth, Inc. Business Development Grant Agreement
• Adoption of Juneteenth as a paid county holiday

The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a paid county holiday effective January 1, 2021. The board also approved a $189 million school capital appropriation and a $3.3 million CARES Act transit grant. In a split 4-3 vote, the board confirmed Option B community organization funding allocations, which removed three organizations and redirected funds to Marbles and the Symphony.

• Adopted resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth as paid county holiday effective Jan 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $189,070,585 WCPSS capital appropriations and reallocations (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,347,971 CARES Act transit funding and GoWake Access agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,709,995 CARES Act emergency solutions grant for homeless populations (unanimous)
• Approved $649,685 land purchase adjacent to Apex Friendship Schools (unanimous)
• Confirmed Option B community organization funding allocations (4-3)
• Reappointed Marcus Kinrade as Tax Administrator at $185,000 salary (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and personnel authorization ordinances. The agenda also includes an update on the county's COVID-19 response and CARES Act funding.

• Adoption of FY 2021 Operating Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects
• Land acquisition of 5.762 acres near Apex Friendship Schools campus
• Update on Wake County’s COVID-19 response
• CARES Act funding update
• Subordination of an affordable housing loan for Granite Falls Apartments in Rolesville

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2021 operating and capital budgets without a tax increase. The board also allocated $14.1 million in CARES Act funds to the school system for distance learning costs.

• Adopted FY 2021 General Fund appropriation of $1,466,080,000 (7-0)
• Allocated $14.1M in Coronavirus Relief Funds to WCPSS for distance learning (7-0)
• Approved $600 sale of .12 acres of surplus property along Old Cascade Drive (7-0)
• Authorized up to $16.7M and $10.7M funding agreements with Alliance Health (7-0)
• Approved $6.57M FY 2021 operating budget for Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (7-0)
• Approved three-year risk management contract with Sedgwick (7-0)
• Approved $1.3M increase for Community Organizations in FY 2021 budget (7-0)
• Approved $11.9M increase to WCPSS operating appropriation (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

This budget work session includes a presentation of the recommended FY 2021 budget. The Board will also review hospitality tax updates and recommendations for the 22nd Amendment. Additionally, there is an update regarding community organization funding.

• FY 2021 Recommended Budget presentation
• Hospitality Tax Updates and 22nd Amendment Recommendations
• FY 2021 Community Organization Funding Update

The Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed FY 2021 budget adjustments, hospitality tax revenue losses due to COVID-19, and school funding options. No final votes were taken; the board is scheduled to vote on the budget on June 15, 2020.

• Proposed $1.2M for community organizations, with $500k earmarked for food organizations
• Proposed $12M for WCPSS per-pupil funding by reducing cash allocation to the schools' capital program
• Agreed to use ABC funds strictly according to statute for alcohol and substance abuse programs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the County Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The agenda also includes other business.

• Public hearing on the County Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the County Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. No budget was adopted during this meeting; the Board scheduled a work session for June 8 and a budget adoption meeting for June 15, 2020.

• Approved holding a public hearing on the County Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. The meeting also includes several appointments to various local boards and commissions. The budget hearing process will continue at a reconvened session on June 2, 2020.

• Public Hearing on the County Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
• Multi-year agreement with Advanced Imaging Systems, Inc. for WCSO permit file management
• Waiver of building permit fees for Operation Coming Home Project
• MOU between NC Association of Fire Chiefs and Wake County
• Tax Committee recommendations for value adjustments and penalty waivers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a remote budget work session to discuss school system requests. The agenda included reviews of the FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the FY 2020-2021 County Operating Request.

• Wake County Public School System FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
• Wake County Public School System FY 2020-2021 County Operating Request
• Board of Commissioner Budget Question Follow-Up

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review the Wake County Public School System's FY 2021 operating and capital improvement requests. No formal votes were taken. Commissioners discussed restoring funding for legacy organizations (Eastern Wake Education Foundation, Marbles, NC Symphony, United Arts) and agreed not to raise taxes to do so, with some supporting use of fund balance or ABC funds.

• Heard WCPSS FY 2021 operating budget request and FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (no vote)
• Discussed restoring legacy organization funding to last year's levels using fund balance or ABC funds (no vote)
• Commissioners agreed not to raise taxes to fund legacy organizations
• Commissioner Hutchinson requested reinstatement of funding for Eastern Wake Education Foundation, Marbles, NC Symphony, and United Arts
• Commissioner Holmes opposed using ABC funds for legacy organizations, supported fund balance
• Commissioner Calabria requested staff explore all funding options for legacy organizations except a tax increase
• Chairman Ford asked staff to bring legacy funding information to the next budget work session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an agreement with the NC Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. This agreement would allow the center to administer a Wake County Small Business Loan Program. This meeting is a continuation of the May 18 regular meeting held remotely.

• Public hearing on an agreement with the NC Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. to administer a Wake County Small Business Loan Program

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The meeting includes discussions on appropriating emergency funds and CARES Act funds for COVID-19 response. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding an agreement for a small business loan program.

• Presentation of the FY 2021 recommended budget
• Appropriation of emergency funds associated with COVID-19
• Public hearing on a Small Business Loan Program agreement
• Acceptance of CARES Act funds for Ryan White Part C medical services
• Funding agreement for repairs to the Knightdale High School track

The Wake County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a budget amendment accepting and appropriating $62,731,100 in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds for COVID-19 response costs, replacing a $10.8 million fund balance appropriation. The board also approved several smaller funding items, including $374,109 for a track repair at Knightdale High School and multiple grants. A public hearing was held on a proposed small business loan program, with a final vote scheduled for the next day.

• Approved $62,731,100 CARES Act appropriation for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
• Approved $374,109 for Knightdale High School track repair (unanimous)
• Approved $18,779.03 Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Tier II Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $113,696 Ryan White Part C funds (unanimous)
• Approved $551,988 NC DHHS COVID-19 funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2019-2020 Housing Action Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on small business loan program; vote scheduled for May 19

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider CARES Act grant funds for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority and housing services. The agenda also includes discussions on small business assistance and a potential EMS station in Garner. Additionally, the Manager will provide updates on COVID-19 and the 2020 Census.

• CARES Act grant funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)
• MOU for a potential EMS station at Timber Drive Elementary School in Garner
• Acceptance of additional CARES Act funds for housing-related services
• Three-year agreement with SHI International Corporation for Microsoft licensing
• Consideration of small business assistance

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved several items on May 4, 2020, including accepting $2,018,246 in federal CARES Act funds for housing and related services to prevent and respond to COVID-19, and approving a $49.6 million CARES Act grant for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. The board also approved a 39-month Microsoft licensing agreement with SHI International and a no-interest payment plan, and authorized a $125,000 settlement in an Industrial Commission case. Public comments were summarized, with 848 citizens signed up, and the board received updates on COVID-19 response and the 2020 Census.

• Approved agenda and minutes of April 20, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with Wake County Board of Education to study EMS station co-location at Timber Drive Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-2025 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Citizen Participation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved RDU Authority's acceptance of $49,591,593 in CARES Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Committee recommendations for value adjustments, penalty waivers, etc. (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,018,246 in additional federal CARES Act funds for housing and related services (unanimous)
• Approved 39-month Microsoft licensing agreement with SHI International and no-interest installment payment plan (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special remote work session to discuss the fiscal year 2021 budget outlook. No other items were listed on the agenda.

• FY2021 Budget Outlook

The Board of Commissioners held an informational work session to review the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the FY2021 budget. Staff presented various revenue shortfalls and proposed expenditure reduction strategies, including personnel cuts and capital project delays. No formal decisions were made during this session.

• No decisions were made; meeting was an informational opportunity

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review COVID-19 updates and discuss faith-based restrictions. The agenda also includes decisions on affordable housing loans and land acquisition in Cary.

• $3,939,900 construction contract for Community Services Center Renovation Project - Phase II
• Land acquisition of +/- 3.4 acres at 151 High House Road, Cary, NC
• Affordable Housing Development Program (AHDP) loans for multifamily rental housing
• Three-year external auditing services contract with Elliott Davis, PLLC
• N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant submittal for Beech Bluff County Park

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved $10.2 million in loans for six affordable housing developments totaling 784 new units, including 174 permanent supportive housing units. The board also awarded a $3,939,900 construction contract for the Community Services Center Renovation Phase II, approved $3.5 million in school capital reallocations, and authorized a $1 million land purchase at 151 High House Road in Cary for a future Western Regional Center. Commissioners received updates on the COVID-19 response, including a Stay-at-Home order extended to April 30, and on hospitality tax revenue projected to be $29.8 million below prior estimates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10.2M in affordable housing loans for 6 developments (784 units, 174 supportive) (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,939,900 construction contract to MLB Construction Services for Community Services Center Renovation Phase II (unanimous)
• Appropriated and reallocated $3,500,000 in WCPSS Capital Improvement Program contingency funds (unanimous)
• Reallocated $3,888,494 in Wake Tech Community College Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,000,000 land acquisition of +/- 3.4 acres at 151 High House Road, Cary for Western Regional Center (unanimous)
• Authorized Open Space Funding Agreement with NCDOT (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application for Beech Bluff County Park (unanimous)
• Approved three-year external audit services contract with Elliott Davis, PLLC for FY2020-2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget retreat session. The agenda includes discussions regarding the FY 2021 operating budget, debt and capital updates, and fire tax district updates.

• FY 2021 Operating Budget
• Debt/Capital & CIP Update
• Fire Tax District Update

The Board held a budget retreat to review FY 2020 revenue shortfalls and FY 2021 projections impacted by COVID-19. Staff presented various spending reduction scenarios and fire tax options for board feedback; no formal votes were taken on the proposed budgets.

• Implemented hiring freeze on vacant positions effective April 1, 2020
• Removed proposed 3% pay increase for FY 2021
• Directed staff to identify 7% reductions in department base budgets
• Reached general consensus in favor of Fire Tax Scenario 2 (reduces merit pay and operating expansions)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the county's COVID-19 response and consider appropriating emergency funds related to the pandemic. The agenda also includes bond sale amendments and budget reallocations.

• Appropriation of emergency funds associated with COVID-19
• Amendment to $77,000,000 general obligation refunding bonds
• Land acquisition of 19.59 acres off S. Main Street in Southern Wake County
• Waterline easement conveyance to the City of Raleigh for Wendell Falls Public Safety Facility
• WakeMed and Wake County MOU regarding prescription pricing for vulnerable populations

The Board of Commissioners approved additional emergency funding for the COVID-19 response and authorized several land and grant transactions. The board also dissolved the Wake County Commission for Women.

• Appropriated $8.8M from fund balance for COVID-19 response costs (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 19.59 acres in Fuquay-Varina area not to exceed $771,921 (unanimous)
• Approved waterline easement conveyance to City of Raleigh for Wendell Falls Public Safety Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending bond sale approach for Series 2020A and 2020B GO Refunding Bonds up to $77M (unanimous)
• Appropriated $39,581 NC DHHS grant for maternal child health and established 5 FTEs (unanimous)
• Appropriated $150,746 NCDPS funding for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU with WakeMed regarding prescription pricing for vulnerable populations (unanimous)
• Dissolved the Wake County Commission for Women effective April 6, 2020 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting agenda is limited to items regarding COVID-19. The Board will provide a COVID-19 update and an announcement starting at 3:30 PM.

• COVID-19 Update
• COVID-19 Announcement (starting at 3:30 PM)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the county's response to COVID-19 and consider appropriating emergency funds. The agenda also includes land acquisitions, human services office relocation, and a public hearing regarding housing revenue bonds.

• Appropriation of emergency funds associated with COVID-19
• Land acquisition of 4.2319 acres at 2205 Walnut Street
• Lease agreement at Somerset Park for Human Services relocation
• $34,191.01 grant from the City of Raleigh for South Wilmington Street Center
• Public hearing on up to $4,850,000 in bonds for Crestfield Apartments

The board unanimously approved $2 million in emergency funds for COVID-19 response, including food programs, housing assistance, and employee support. It also approved a $5,047,981 land purchase for a future STEM high school, a 15-year lease for human services offices, and a $300,000 lawsuit settlement. The board chose limited obligation bonds to fund school capital projects for FY2022-2023.

• Appropriated $2M for COVID-19 response (unanimous)
• Approved $5,047,981 for 4.23-acre land purchase for STEM high school (unanimous)
• Authorized 15-year lease for 52,741 SF office at 4401 Bland Road (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 settlement in Sahoo vs. Wake County (unanimous)
• Approved use of limited obligation bonds for FY22-23 school capital program (unanimous)
• Amended jail medical plan to reimburse Medicaid for inpatient expenses (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Greater Triangle Commuter Rail project (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 Board Goals, Objectives and Initiatives (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the South Wake Landfill and the future relationship structure with Marbles Kids Museum. The meeting also includes an update on the FY 2021 Community Organization Funding Process.

• South Wake Landfill discussion
• Future relationship structure with Marbles Kids Museum
• FY 2021 Community Organization Funding Process update
• Consideration of change to Recording Committee Minutes

The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 9, 2020, to discuss South Wake Landfill odor mitigation efforts, a potential new ownership structure and funding agreement for Marbles Kids Museum, and proposed updates to the 2020 Board Goals. The board also reviewed the FY 2021 community organization funding process, reached a consensus to summarize future committee meeting minutes, and approved moving forward with staff research on civic engagement and pre-approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) building plans.

• Reached consensus to summarize future committee meeting minutes
• Approved moving forward with staff research on civic engagement and policy workflow items

Board of Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only committee meeting materials and procedural information. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Board of Commissioners

The Growth & Sustainability Committee will discuss the potential expansion of Lake Crabtree Park, the Triangle Trails Initiative, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Potential expansion of Lake Crabtree Park
• Triangle Trails Initiative
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the Draft 2020-2025 Wake County Consolidated Plan and a land use plan amendment between Angier and Fuquay-Varina. The agenda also includes the first reading for property acquisition at 2205 Walnut Street and proposed bond refunding up to $77,000,000.

• Proposed Series 2020A and 2020B general obligation refunding bonds not to exceed $77,000,000
• Public hearing for the Draft 2020-2025 Wake County Consolidated Plan
• Land use plan amendment between the Towns of Angier and Fuquay-Varina
• Acquisition of a building and 4.2319 acres at 2205 Walnut Street
• Contract for construction of public access amenities at Procter Farm Preserve

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a series of items on its consent agenda, including authorizing up to $77,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds and committing up to $2.36 million per year for up to 25 years of room occupancy and prepared food and beverage tax revenues to support an indoor multipurpose sports facility with the Town of Cary. The board also awarded a $2,007,900 construction contract to McQueen Construction for public access amenities at Procter Farm Preserve and authorized a Use Agreement with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to operate the Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center for public access, with a proposed reopening date of March 15, 2020. Public hearings were held on the Draft 2020-2025 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan and Land Use Plan Amendment 01-20, with no speakers coming forward; both were adopted unanimously. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $77,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2020A not to exceed $59,600,000; Series 2020B not to exceed $17,400,000) (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,007,900 construction contract to McQueen Construction for Procter Farm Preserve public access amenities; appropriated $2,304,310 (unanimous)
• Committed up to $2.36 million per year of room occupancy and prepared food and beverage tax revenues for up to 25 years for an indoor multipurpose sports facility with the Town of Cary (unanimous)
• Authorized Use Agreement with NC Wildlife Resources Commission to operate the Firearms Education and Training Center for public access; proposed reopening March 15, 2020 (unanimous)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Amendment 01-20 adjusting the Short Range Urban Services Area boundary between Angier and Fuquay-Varina (unanimous)
• Held public hearing and approved Draft 2020-2025 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Citizen Participation Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting NCDOT acquisition of the S-Line and SA-Line (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Transit Planning Advisory Committee on Draft FY 2021 Wake Transit Work Plan (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee will discuss long-range planning for the Wake County Fire Tax District. The committee will also identify topics for future meetings.

• Wake County Fire Tax District Long-Range Planning
• Future Public Safety Committee Meeting Topics

Board of Commissioners

This work session includes updates on the Firearms Education Training Center and Wake Transit. The board will also review the Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex RFP and Board Travel Policy.

• Firearms Education Training Center update
• Wake Transit update
• Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex RFP
• Board Travel Policy

The Board held a work session to review updates on the Firearms Education Training Center, commuter rail feasibility, and the FY 2021 Wake Transit Work Plan. Members discussed a proposal for a $193M indoor sports complex in Cary and reached a consensus on updated travel reimbursement guidelines.

• Agreed that County Manager will provide updates as the Firearms Training Center MOU is finalized
• Reached consensus that Chair approval is not needed for commissioner travel if expenses are within budget
• Proposed $193M Town of Cary sports complex recommended for funding of up to $2.36M annually for 25 years

Board of Commissioners

The meeting is a board retreat for the Wake County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes presentations and a review of the 2019 Initiatives Worksheet.

• Review of 2019 Initiatives Worksheet
• Board presentations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land acquisitions for school sites and property in the Raleigh, Cary, and Fuquay-Varina areas. They will also hold a public hearing regarding the relocation of graves to Oakwood Cemetery. Additionally, the board will review funding for juvenile crime prevention and Wake Tech capital improvements.

• Land acquisition for a 27.83-acre school site on Creedmoor Road
• Public hearing on relocating seven graves from Mt. Vernon Church Road to Oakwood Cemetery
• Refinance and rehabilitation funding for Avery Square Apartments in Garner, NC
• Appropriations for the Wake Technical Community College Capital Improvement Program
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding from the NC Department of Public Safety

The Board unanimously approved a $44,271,400 appropriation and $45,447,220 reallocation for Wake Tech's capital improvement program, including a new Eastern Wake campus. It also approved land acquisitions for school sites totaling over $16 million, a $350,000 loan for affordable housing rehabilitation, and a grave relocation request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $44,271,400 appropriation and $45,447,220 reallocation for Wake Tech CIP (unanimous)
• Approved $2,655,625.15 for Creedmoor Road school site acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $13,194,531 for Piney Plains Road school site acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $228,545 for S. Main Street school site acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 loan to CASA for Avery Square Apartments rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 from NC DPS for Capital Area Workforce Development (unanimous)
• Approved disinterment and relocation of ~7 graves to Oakwood Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved $255,994 additional JCPC funding from NC DPS (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land acquisitions for school sites in North, Central, and Southern Wake County. The agenda also includes discussions on school system capital improvements and a memorandum of understanding with Wake Technical Community College. Additionally, the Board will review housing action plan amendments and grant approvals.

• Land acquisition for a 27.83-acre school site on Creedmoor Road
• Land acquisition of 28.9316 acres on Piney Plains Road
• Land acquisition of 1.26 acres on S. Main Street
• $15,000 grant from the Association of Food and Drug Officials
• Wake County Public School System capital improvement appropriations

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $103.2 million capital improvement appropriation for school construction and program needs, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Wake Technical Community College for the Wake Works Apprenticeship Program. The board also accepted grant funds, approved an additional appropriation for the Duke Energy emergency services agreement, amended housing action plans, and adopted the 2020 committee structure. All votes were 6-0 with Commissioner Holmes absent.

• Approved $103,226,337 school CIP appropriation and reallocations (6-0)
• Approved Wake Works Apprenticeship MOU with Wake Tech (6-0)
• Accepted $15,000 AFDO grant funds (6-0)
• Appropriated additional $42,000 for Duke Energy emergency services agreement (6-0)
• Amended housing action plans to reprogram CDBG funds (6-0)
• Adopted 2020 Board committee structure (6-0)
• Approved Passage Home CSBG application resolution (6-0)
• Granted merit increases: 3% manager, 1.5% clerk and attorney (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive updates on several county initiatives. This included information on the Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center and the Proposed Wake Works Initiative. The agenda also featured an emergency operations briefing and an update on the PlanWAKE Comprehensive Plan.

• Update on Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center
• Update on the Proposed Wake Works Initiative
• Emergency Operations Briefing
• Update on the PlanWAKE Comprehensive Plan

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and affirmed that the Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center (FETC) will remain a joint-use facility for the public and law enforcement. They directed staff to proceed with negotiations with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for interim management of the public portion of the range, while the Sheriff's Office continues to manage law enforcement scheduling. The board also received updates on the Wake Works apprenticeship initiative, emergency operations, and the PLANWake comprehensive plan, but took no formal votes on these items.

• Affirmed FETC as joint-use facility for public and law enforcement
• Directed staff to negotiate interim management of public range with NC Wildlife Resources Commission
• Suspended public use of firing range effective January 15, 2020
• Continued law enforcement training schedule (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) under Sheriff's Office
• Directed staff to retain consultant for long-term FETC operating recommendations

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding a business development grant for Microsoft Corporation and road improvements for Crooked Creek Subdivision. The agenda also includes a presentation on the results of the 2020 Real Property Reappraisal.

• Microsoft Corporation Business Development Grant Agreement public hearing
• 2020 Real Property Reappraisal results presentation
• Crooked Creek Subdivision Road Improvements public hearing
• Resolution to modify fire insurance district boundaries
• Review of Wake County septic system rules

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Business Development Grant Agreement with Microsoft Corporation for a software engineering and development facility, creating 500 new jobs with an average salary of $125,000 and an estimated $50 million investment. The grant totals $1,441,400, paid as 50% of new tax growth over 8 years. The board also approved a resolution consenting to refugee resettlement in Wake County under Executive Order 13888, and received the FY 2019 Wake Transit Annual Report.

• Approved $1,441,400 Business Development Grant for Microsoft (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution consenting to refugee resettlement (unanimous)
• Approved final assessment resolution for Crooked Creek road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved septic system rules referral to Human Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved $49,566 DHHS grant for drug overdose prevention and tobacco use (unanimous)
• Approved $669,227.22 ROAP grant application to NCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to 8 boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Received FY 2019 Wake Transit Annual Report (unanimous)