Wake County public meetings in 2021
62 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The meeting includes public hearings on ordinance amendments and the HOME-American Rescue Plan allocation.
- $1,223,450 contract for HVAC replacement at Firearms Education Training Center
- Affordable Housing Loan Adjustments for Rock Quarry Landing in Raleigh
- Allocation of ARPA funds to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- Public hearing on ordinance amendment OA-02-21 regarding public system connections
- SAS Machine Learning Model contract for residential property revaluation
Board of Commissioners
The Human Services Committee will discuss the roles of facilities, schools, and the local health department in the COVID-19 response. The meeting also includes discussions regarding child welfare management and health and human services integration.
- Roles of facilities, schools, and local health department in COVID-19 response
- Child Welfare Management System discussion
- Health & Human Services integration
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee will receive a clean energy update and review Phase I Local Wastewater rules. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Kellam Wyatt Farm master plan, Triangle Bikeway, and Swift Creek Greenway.
- Clean Energy Update
- Phase I Local Wastewater Rule Review/Revision
- Kellam Wyatt Farm Master Plan Update
- Triangle Bikeway and Swift Creek Greenway discussions
- South Wake Landfill renewable natural gas conversion discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Board of Commissioners will review several land acquisitions for open space and a future school. The agenda includes the use of opioid settlement funds and federal funding for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also hold public hearings on road improvements and landmark designations.
- Land acquisition of 53.093 acres on New Hill Olive Chapel Road for a future school
- Proposed $23,500,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Rock Quarry Landing
- Acceptance of $46,583 in federal funds for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office
- MOU with Fuquay-Varina for an EMS station at Fire Station #4
- Public hearing on West Oaks Subdivision road improvements
Board of Commissioners
This work session includes updates on the Wake Works and Wake Invests in Women programs. The board will also discuss transitioning community organization funding and capital funding recommendations.
- Wake Works and Wake Invests in Women program updates
- Transitioning community organization funding
- Community capital funding recommendations
- Public donation opportunities
Board of Commissioners
The Public Safety Committee will conduct a worksession regarding the Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research Initiative. The committee will also receive an update on EMS service demands. Approval of the August 23, 2021 meeting minutes is also scheduled.
- Worksession on pretrial reform
- Update on EMS service demands
- Approval of August 23, 2021 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding census-based adjustments to commissioner residence districts. The agenda also includes a resolution to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations and employment, as well as approvals for affordable housing requests and an EMS station lease.
- Public hearing on census-based adjustments to commissioner residence districts
- Resolution to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations and employment
- Ground lease for a Wake County EMS Station at the Timber Drive Elementary School site
- Affordable housing development requests from DHIC
- Appropriation of federal relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a remote work session to discuss several topics. The agenda included an ordinance prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations and employment, as well as bonds for parks and greenways. The board also reviewed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
- Ordinance Prohibiting Discrimination in Public Accommodations and Employment
- Bonds for Parks, Greenways, Recreation and Open Space
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding
- Upward Mobility: Partnership Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a contract to administer the Affordable Housing Preservation Fund and receive updates on COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes approving construction contracts for the North Regional Library Renovation.
- Construction contract for North Regional Library Renovation
- $304,266 federal grant for Wake County Sheriff’s Office positions
- Contract to administer the Affordable Housing Preservation Fund
- Three additional staff positions for the CCBI DNA Laboratory
- Software licensing agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee is reviewing minutes from its August 16, 2021 meeting. The committee will also receive updates regarding Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD), the 100,000 Tree Initiative, and PLANWake.
- Approval of the August 16, 2021, meeting minutes
- Voluntary Agricultural Districts (VAD) and Enhanced VAD update
- 2021 VAD Statute Update
- 100,000 Tree Initiative update
- PLANWake update
Board of Commissioners
The Arts & Culture Committee will review a presentation regarding the 2027 World University Games bid and consider updates to the Public Art Policy. The meeting also includes United Arts updates and a report on board goals.
- Approval of April 12, 2021 minutes
- 2027 World University Games Bid presentation
- Public Art Policy update and refinement considerations
- United Arts updates
- Board Goals update
Board of Commissioners
This agenda pertains to a joint meeting of the Affordable Housing and Human Services Committees held remotely. The provided document contains no specific discussion items or decisions.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a business development grant for Apple Inc. and a community transportation program grant application. The agenda also includes approvals for various construction contracts and schematic designs for public safety facilities.
- Public hearing for Apple Inc. business development grant agreement
- Construction contract award for Oak City Center Expansion Project
- Schematic design approval for McCullers Public Safety Facility
- Construction contract award for Wake County 2021 Multi-Site Solar PV Project
- Amendment to fee schedule for sedimentation and erosion control plan reviews
Board of Commissioners
The committee is meeting to discuss outcomes from Phase I of the HouseWake! Strategic Plan and receive an update on Phase II. Members will also review progress regarding data collection and research efforts. Additionally, the group will discuss the design and next steps for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
- HouseWake! Strategic Plan: Phase I outcomes and Phase II update
- Data collection and research progress and new efforts
- Design and next steps for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the Facility Naming Policy. The meeting also included reviews of schematic designs for the Garner Main Regional EMS Station and the McCullers Public Safety Station.
- Facility Naming Policy
- Schematic Design for Garner Main Regional EMS Station
- Schematic Design for McCullers Public Safety Station
- Community Engagement and Outreach
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several housing revenue notes and bonds totaling over $56 million. The agenda also includes land acquisition for a new EMS station in Cary and grant agreements for Amgen Inc. Additionally, the board will review funding for library replacements and body-worn cameras.
- Land acquisition of +/- 2.49 acres at 819 and 821 Kildaire Farm Road for a new EMS station
- $30,800,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Chandler Ridge Apartments
- $26,100,000 in multifamily housing revenue notes for The Sussex
- $200,000 BJA grant funds for WCSO body-worn cameras
- $143,400 municipal reimbursement for Eva Perry Regional Library replacements
Board of Commissioners
The Great Government Committee is meeting to discuss broadband digital literacy and affordability. The agenda also includes an update on the WakeUP! Initiative and community organization funding.
- Update on WakeUP! Initiative
- Broadband: Digital Literacy and Affordability discussion
- Community Organization Funding: A New Path discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Public Safety Committee is meeting to review progress on public safety related board goals. The committee will also address reentry services.
- Reentry Services
- Public Safety Related Board Goals - Progress and Planning
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss Alliance Health FY21 performance indicators. The committee will also receive a COVID-19 update.
- Review of Alliance Health FY21 Performance Indicators
- COVID-19 update
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee will discuss a rowing facility at Harris Lake County Park. The meeting also includes reviews of the Northeastern Wake County Rural Microtransit Service Plan and an update to the Wake County One Water Plan.
- Rowing Facility at Harris Lake County Park
- Northeastern Wake County Rural Microtransit Service Plan
- Wake County One Water Plan Update
- Approval of June 21, 2021 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various funding allocations and grant acceptances. This includes items related to COVID-19 vaccine activities and rental assistance. The agenda also covers capital improvement plans for Wake Tech and Wake County Public Schools.
- $4,000,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- $504,830 construction contract for North Wake Landfill improvements
- $75,000 in supplemental funding for COVID-19 vaccine activities
- Wake Tech land conveyance for affordable housing
- Multi-year contract with Stafford Transport of NC for the East Wake Transfer Station
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several items. The agenda includes updates on the Wake County Behavioral Health Plan, 2021 Board Goals, and the Landlord Engagement Unit.
- Wake County Behavioral Health Plan
- 2021 Board Goals Update
- Landlord Engagement Unit
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider land acquisition for a new EMS station in Apex and a construction contract for Historic Yates Mill County Park. The agenda also includes reviewing grant awards and various committee appointments.
- Land acquisition at 7001 Apex Barbecue Road for a new EMS station
- $3,940,000 construction contract for the Aquatic Propagation Facility
- FY2022 funding agreement with UNC Health and Alliance Health
- Electric utility easement to Duke Energy Progress, LLC in Wendell
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee met to discuss several infrastructure and property updates. Agenda items included updates on Complete 540, the Triangle Bikeway, B.W. Wells, and the RDU 286 property. The committee also reviewed minutes from the April 19, 2021 meeting.
- Complete 540 Update
- Triangle Bikeway Update
- B.W. Wells
- RDU 286 Property Update
- Approval of April 19, 2021 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings regarding a $584,065,000 installment financing agreement and land use amendments at 900 Knotts Hill Place. The agenda also includes the appropriation of federal COVID-19 relief funds for emergency rental assistance.
- Public hearing on $584,065,000 installment financing agreement
- Rezoning of 10.08 acres at 900 Knotts Hill Place
- Proposed $171,900,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Note
- Appropriation of federal COVID-19 relief funds for emergency rental assistance
- Disposition of three county properties for affordable housing
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The agenda also included the Community Capital Competitive Process and a funding request for North Carolina Freedom Park.
- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 discussion
- Community Capital Competitive Process review
- North Carolina Freedom Park funding request
Board of Commissioners
The Human Services Committee met remotely to discuss developing strategies for economic mobility and inclusive prosperity. The agenda also included an open discussion period.
- Developing Strategies for Economic Mobility & Inclusive Prosperity
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider adopting Fiscal Year 2022 operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and personnel authorization ordinances. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding the Unified Development Ordinance and a business development grant for Gilead Sciences, Inc.
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 operating budgets and capital improvement projects
- Proposed installment financing agreement not to exceed $584,065,000
- Five-year contract with GFL Environmental for the solid waste convenience center program
- Business development grant agreement for Invitae Corporation
- Relocation of two cemeteries from Durant Road to Oakwood Cemetery
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a remote budget work session. Superintendent Moore is scheduled to present topics related to the FY2022 budget.
- Budget presentation from Superintendent Moore regarding FY2022 budget topics
Board of Commissioners
The Public Safety Committee agenda for May 17, 2021, provides limited detail on its scheduled topics. The meeting includes the approval of April 6, 2021 minutes and items regarding a local reentry council, a DNA lab, and arrestee photographs.
- Approval of April 6, 2021 meeting minutes
- Wake County Local Reentry Council
- DNA Lab
- Arrestee Photographs
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings regarding the FY2022 recommended budget and a request to relocate two cemeteries from Durant Road to Oakwood Cemetery. The agenda also includes the appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act funds and business development grants.
- Public hearing on the FY2022 recommended budget
- Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act federal relief funds
- Business Development Grant Agreement for Invitae Corporation
- Cemetery relocation request for 12801 and 12841 Durant Road
- Approval of EMS Deputy Medical Director services contract
Board of Commissioners
This is a remote budget work session for the Wake County Board of Commissioners. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Sales Tax and the Community Organization Funding Process.
- Fiscal Year 2021 Sales Tax
- Community Organization Funding Process
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the County Manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2022 and receive an update on the COVID-19 response. The agenda also includes consideration of ordinance amendments and several lease agreements.
- Business Development Grant Agreement for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.
- Amendments to building regulations and historic preservation ordinances
- Lease extension for the Southgate Library Facility at 1601 Crosslink Road
- Approval of the Wake County 2021 Annual Action Plan
- New lease approval for Capital Area Workforce Development at 5942 Six Forks Road
Board of Commissioners
The provided agenda contains only a notice for a remote press conference. No other meeting items or discussions are documented in the text.
Board of Commissioners
The April 26, 2021, Affordable Housing Committee agenda consists only of procedural items. The meeting is limited to receiving updates and adjournment.
Board of Commissioners
The Great Government Committee met to discuss language-based assistance in human services, board support services, and the community organization funding process. The committee also reviewed minutes from its February 22, 2021 meeting.
- Human Services Language-based Assistance and Supports
- Board Support Services
- Community Organization Funding Process
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee is meeting to discuss transit, land conservation, and stormwater management. The agenda includes the GoPass program for school system employees and the Williamson Preserve project. The committee will also receive an update on stormwater management.
- GoPass for Wake County Public School System Employees
- NextGen: Williamson Preserve
- Comprehensive Storm Water Management Update
- Rollback Taxes for Open Space
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a business development grant for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc. and affordable housing rental loans. The agenda also includes discussions on road improvements for Mallard Crossing Subdivision and updates to building and historic preservation ordinances.
- Business Development Grant Agreement for FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., Inc.
- Affordable housing rental development loans
- Amendments to Building Regulations and Historic Preservation ordinances
- Acquisition of Tippett and Mitchell properties through the Open Space Program
- Road improvement assessments for Mallard Crossing Subdivision
Board of Commissioners
The Arts and Culture Committee met to discuss the Wake County Public Art Project and United Arts updates. The committee also reviewed arts and culture goals, metrics, and a work plan.
- Approval of June 17, 2019 meeting minutes
- Wake County Public Art Project update
- United Arts update
- Review of arts and culture goals, metrics, and work plan
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several topics. These included follow-up discussions on Pre-K funding and the Wake County Housing Preservation Fund. The agenda also addressed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
- Follow-up discussion on Pre-K funding
- Wake County Housing Preservation Fund
- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Board of Commissioners
The Public Safety Committee will review public safety goals, metrics, and a work plan. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Fire Tax District.
- Approval of February 10, 2020, meeting minutes
- Review of public safety goals, metrics, and work plan
- Fire Tax District Public Safety Committee update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a remote budget retreat to discuss long-term financial planning. The meeting included discussions regarding the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and a debt and capital update.
- Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program discussion
- Debt and Capital Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the PLANWake Comprehensive Plan and several property donations for open space. The agenda also includes a joint use plan with the Town of Morrisville and updates on COVID-19 emergency food response.
- Approval of Wake County Comprehensive Plan - PLANWake
- Donation of Bluffs at West Oaks HOA Property for open space and greenway connection
- MOU amendment with the Town of Morrisville regarding Convenience Center #3
- Acquisition of Wake Equity LLC property through the Open Space Program
- Tax Committee recommendations for value adjustments and tax relief
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget retreat. The agenda includes discussions regarding the FY 2022 operating budget and an update on the Fire Tax District.
- FY 2022 Operating Budget
- Fire Tax District Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting. The agenda included an overview of Wake County PreK programs and a COVID-19 update.
- Overview of PreK Programs in Wake County
- COVID-19 Update
Board of Commissioners
The Human Services Committee, chaired by James West, will discuss proposed committee priorities. The meeting includes briefings on strategies CHV 1.1, CHV 3.1, and CHV 4.1.
- Overview of Proposed Committee Priorities
- Briefing and overview of Strategies CHV 1.1, CHV 3.1, and CHV 4.1
Board of Commissioners
The Board will conduct a public hearing to consider the PLANWake Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes reviewing rights-of-way closures near Wake Tech's Southern Campus and building inspection agreements with several towns.
- Public hearing for the PLANWake Comprehensive Plan
- Closure of Tech Road and Daffodil Drive rights-of-way near Wake Tech’s Southern Campus
- Building inspection interlocal agreements with Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell, and Zebulon
- Funding agreement with the City of Raleigh for Crabtree Creek West Greenway
- Appropriation of funds associated with COVID-19 response
Board of Commissioners
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and standard meeting items. No specific business topics or decisions are listed.
Board of Commissioners
This remote work session includes updates regarding Pre-K and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. The agenda also covers economic development and committee reports.
- Pre-K update
- Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau update
- Economic Development Update
- Committee Reports and Policy Workflow Items
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the closure of rights-of-way on Tech Road and Daffodil Drive. The meeting also includes reviewing tax committee recommendations and approving various committee appointments. Additionally, the board will receive an update on the county's COVID-19 vaccine response.
- Public hearing on the closure of Tech Road and Daffodil Drive near Wake Tech’s Southern Campus
- Authorization for Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau to use designated reserves
- Amendment to funding agreement for Forestville Road Athletic Park in Knightdale
- Renaming of Cameron Village Regional Library to Village Regional Library
- Sole source contract for a module for the County’s ERP system
Board of Commissioners
The meeting agenda focuses on progress and updates regarding affordable housing. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances were listed for discussion.
- Affordable Housing progress and updates
Board of Commissioners
The Great Government Committee will discuss a hair policy proposal and the demographics of board appointments. The committee is also scheduled to address board support services.
- Hair Policy Proposal
- Demographics of Board Appointments
- Board Support Services
Board of Commissioners
The provided agenda for the February 17, 2021, meeting is limited to a notice for a press conference. No other legislative items or discussions are listed in the text.
Board of Commissioners
The Growth & Sustainability Committee will address the RDU 286 Property and a Comprehensive/Integrated Stormwater Management Plan. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the February 17, 2020 meeting.
- RDU 286 Property
- Comprehensive/Integrated Stormwater Management Plan
- Approval of February 17, 2020 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposal for up to $218,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The agenda also includes contract awards for infrastructure projects and the establishment of 92 new full-time positions in the EMS Department.
- Proposed $218,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
- $544,000 contract for Marbles Kids Museum Campus chiller replacements
- $2,398,797.70 contract for RTP South Reclaimed Waterline Project
- Establishment of 92 full-time positions in the EMS Department
- Sale of 736 Hunter Street to the Town of Apex
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Board of Commissioners is holding a remote work session. The meeting includes discussions on the S-Line rail opportunity, revisions to board goals, and an update on COVID response funding.
- S-Line rail expansion opportunity
- Board goals final revisions
- COVID response funding update
Board of Commissioners
The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a remote retreat on January 29, 2021. The agenda focused on discussing a recap and framework.
- Review of recap and framework
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a large-scale bond proposal and several land use amendments. The agenda also includes votes on ambulance franchise renewals and funding agreements for watershed property purchases.
- Public hearing for $377,185,000 in proposed 2021 Limited Obligation Bonds
- Rezoning of approximately 227 acres south of Tryon Road to R-40 Watershed
- Funding agreements for Boling/Singletary and Old Creedmoor Road property purchases
- Amendment to allow hardware stores and veterinary services in R-40 Watershed districts
- Requests for the relocation of graves on White Oak Road and South Franklin Street
Board of Commissioners
This remote work session includes discussions regarding the South Wake Landfill Odor Management and Control Plan and services provided to veterans in Wake County. The board will also discuss Downtown South and 2021 board agendas and processes.
- South Wake Landfill Odor Management and Control Plan
- Services Provided to Veterans in Wake County
- Downtown South
- Board Agendas and Process in 2021
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a remote retreat on January 8, 2021. The agenda included a discussion regarding proposed changes to the board's goal structure.
- Proposed goal structure changes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a remote retreat to review specific materials. The agenda included a demographics presentation and an item titled 'Stronger Together'.
- Demographics Presentation
- Stronger Together
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider bond proposals and funding requests for apartment projects in Apex and Garner. The agenda includes a construction contract award for election office renovations and public hearings for ambulance franchises. The board will also receive an update on the COVID-19 response.
- Proposed 2021 Limited Obligation Bonds up to $377,185,000
- $3,348,300 construction contract for Board of Elections Renovations, Phase II
- $60,000 Alliance Health funding for EMS data sharing project
- Funding requests for Broadstone Walk Apartments and Pine Ridge Apartments
- Public hearings for non-emergency ambulance franchise renewals