Wake County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will administer oaths to new commissioners and other officials, elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming year, and consider a consent agenda with over a dozen items. Notable among them are results of a $142 million library bond referendum, an option to lease land for affordable housing at 0 Chapanoke Road, and a property acquisition for a future SCORE Academy school site. The board will also hear the annual comprehensive financial report and make various appointments.

• Results of $142 million library bond referendum (item 22)
• Option to lease for affordable housing development at 0 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh (item 17)
• WCPSS property acquisition in West Raleigh/Cary area for future SCORE Academy site (item 16)
• Award construction contract for Wake County Office Building 8th floor renovation (item 15)
• Approval of third amendment to Five County Stadium lease agreement (item 19)

The Wake County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, administering oaths of office to re-elected members and the Register of Deeds, then unanimously elected Matt Calabria as chair and Don Mial as vice-chair for one-year terms. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included transit agreements, a library bond referendum result declaration, and various appointments, and received the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Elected Matt Calabria as Chair of the Board (7-0)
• Elected Don Mial as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including GoWake Access MOUs, East Wake Microtransit Agreement, EV fleet transition plan, cybersecurity grant, deferred tax resolution, construction contract for 8th floor renovation, WCPSS property acquisition, affordable housing lease option, Raleigh funds for South Wilmington Street Center, Five County Stadium lease amendment, MOU for Bureau of Forensic Services, public official bond for Register of Deeds, library bond referendum results, 2025 meeting schedule, and tax committee recommendations (7-0)
• Received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2024 (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Capital Area Workforce Development, Fuquay-Varina boards, Historic Preservation Commission, Rolesville Planning Board, Wake Forest boards, and Water Partnership
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the minutes from the Growth and Economic Strength Committee meeting held on September 3, 2024. The meeting will also include updates on the county’s sustainability initiatives, the orphan roads program, and the Living Wage Certification Program. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes of Growth and Economic Strength Committee meeting (Sept 3, 2024)
• Sustainability Update
• Orphan Roads Update
• Living Wage Certification Program Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Wake Tech Public Safety Campus, challenges regarding increased population at the Wake County Detention Center, and a jail planning update.

• Approval of Public Safety Committee minutes from September 23, 2024
• Wake Tech Public Safety Campus discussion
• Challenges with increased population at Wake County Detention Center
• Dam Safety in Wake County discussion
• Wake County Jail Planning Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a proposed $2 increase in the Regional Transit Authority registration tax, multiple affordable housing loans and grants, and contract awards. A public hearing will be held on Ordinance Amendment OA-01-24 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also receive updates on the Register of Deeds Restrictive Covenants Project and an upcoming community survey.

• Consideration of a $2 increase in the Regional Transit Authority Registration Tax requested by GoTriangle
• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance Amendment OA-01-24 to amend the Wake County Unified Development Ordinance
• Assumption of a Housing Rehabilitation Loan for 600 Industrial Drive in Wendell
• Approve Funding Agreement for the Wake County Farmland Protection Plan and accept $16,900 in grant funding
• Authorize Funding Agreement with Alliance Health to support WakeBrook Renovations

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance Amendment OA-01-24, amending the Wake County Unified Development Ordinance, after a public hearing with no speakers. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as a $2 increase in the Regional Transit Authority registration tax requested by GoTriangle, a funding agreement for WakeBrook renovations, and several grant acceptances. A new item was added to the agenda for a preliminary feasibility study of the SCORE Academy, but no action was taken on it.

• Adopted UDO amendment OA-01-24 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including GoTriangle $2 registration tax increase (6-0)
• Authorized funding agreement with Alliance Health for WakeBrook renovations (consent)
• Approved $16,900 grant for Farmland Protection Plan (consent)
• Accepted USDOJ grant for Sheriff's Office (consent)
• Approved fourth MOU amendment with Town of Morrisville (consent)
• Extended open space funding agreement with NCDOT (consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to receive updates on One Water and the financial model. The board will also finalize legislative priorities for 2025-2026.

• One Water updates
• Financial model review
• Finalizing 2025-2026 legislative agenda priorities

The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a work session and endorsed the proposed state and federal legislative priorities for 2025-2026, including top state asks on housing affordability, foster care, and tax lien signage, and top federal asks on earmark requests, housing affordability, and EMS medication and supply challenges. The board also received updates on the One Water Plan and a new multi-year financial forecasting model, but took no formal votes on these items.

• Endorsed 2025-2026 state legislative priorities (housing affordability, foster care, tax lien signage) (unanimous thumbs up)
• Endorsed 2025-2026 federal legislative priorities (earmark requests, housing affordability, EMS medication and supply challenges) (unanimous thumbs up)

Board of Commissioners

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on county health initiatives. The session focuses on food security, Medicaid programs, and behavioral health.

• Wake County Food Security Plan Update
• Medicaid in Community Program and hospital partnerships
• 2024 Wake County Behavioral Health Summit Update

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the acceptance and appropriation of federal funds for a new North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant cycle. The board will also award a multi‑year contract for aerial imagery and approve a multi‑year license agreement for enhanced AT&T wireless services. Additional actions include affordable‑housing loan extensions and lien changes, and a budget reallocation to fund reprinting of November 2024 presidential election ballots.

• Accept and appropriate federal funds for a new North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) grant cycle
• Award of a multi‑year contract for aerial imagery
• Approval of a multi‑year license agreement for enhanced AT&T wireless services
• Affordable housing loan extension and lien position changes for Commons at Highland Village (Cary) and The Cottages of Idlewild (Raleigh)
• Reallocate general fund balance to reprint ballots for the November 2024 presidential election

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included accepting federal highway safety grants, awarding a multi-year aerial imagery contract to EagleView, and approving affordable housing loan actions. The board also approved a $175,000 settlement in an Industrial Commission case. All votes were 6-0, with Commissioner Adamson excused.

• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including federal grants, aerial imagery contract, and housing loan actions (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 settlement in Industrial Commission file 23-012356 (6-0)
• Approved National Adoption Month proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Operation Green Light resolution (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners Education Committee is meeting remotely to review specific educational programs. The discussion focuses on student support initiatives and school funding updates.

• Wake Tech Supported Initiatives for Select Student Populations
• Title I Schools (Wake County Public School System)
• Angel Fund Update

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Affordable Housing Committee will convene to discuss an update on unsheltered homelessness and review the committee's fiscal year performance. The meeting is held remotely.

• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting
• Unsheltered homelessness update
• Review of fiscal year performance data

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve various funding appropriations and land acquisitions. The agenda includes public hearings on fire protection districts, road renaming, and a business development grant. The board will also address emergency funding for Hurricane Helene response.

• Appropriation of emergency funds for Hurricane Helene response
• Acquisition of the Gehrke Property via Open Space Preservation Program
• Public hearing for Business Development Grant Agreement for Weatherby Locums, Inc.
• Appropriation of $28,575 in federal funds for public libraries
• Public hearing to consider renaming a portion of James Slaughter Road

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $100,000 appropriation from the General Fund balance for costs related to Hurricane Helene response, with reimbursement expected from FEMA. The board also held public hearings and approved annexing parcels into the Wake County Fire Protection Service Tax District, renaming a portion of James Slaughter Road to Spainhour Lane, and approving a business development grant agreement with Weatherby Locums, Inc. All votes were 5-0 with two excused.

• Approved $100,000 emergency appropriation for Hurricane Helene response (5-0)
• Approved annexation of parcels into Wake County Fire Protection Service Tax District (5-0)
• Approved renaming 0.14 mile of James Slaughter Road to Spainhour Lane (5-0)
• Approved Business Development Grant Agreement with Weatherby Locums, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including WIC funds, historic preservation grant, library grant, open space acquisition, and other items (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Safe Wake initiative and to receive an update on the Smart Start early‑education program. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Safe Wake program discussion
• Smart Start program update

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and took two actions. Commissioners unanimously agreed to place the Safe Wake violence prevention charter on the next regular meeting agenda for formal approval, with a position in the County Manager's office expected in January/February. The Board also approved Smart Start's request to expand Pre-K eligibility to families earning up to 85% of the State Median Income if the child has an additional risk factor, without changing the current budget.

• Added Safe Wake Charter to next regular Board meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Smart Start Pre-K eligibility expansion to 85% State Median Income with risk factors (unanimous)
• Maintained current FY25 funding formula and 1,532 Pre-K slots

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county's 2025-2030 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan. The meeting also includes a hearing on the FY 2026 NC DOT Community Transportation Program grant application, and several contract awards, including a $730,900 contract for a Sanderson High School emergency shelter generator and a $769,500 contract for HVAC renovation at the Board of Elections office.

• Award construction contract for Sanderson High School Emergency Shelter Generator – $730,900
• Award construction contract for Wake County Board of Elections Office HVAC renovation – $769,500
• Accept and appropriate supplemental state funding for public health services
• Public hearing on 2025-2030 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Public hearing on FY 2026 NC DOT Community Transportation Program unified grant application

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 million settlement in the lawsuit Williamson and Speight v. Gerald Baker, subject to terms acceptable to the County Attorney, and authorized the County Manager to sign documents. The board also approved a $912,345 grant application for the FY 2026 Community Transportation Program, held a public hearing on the 2025-2030 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan, and approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for a Sanderson High School emergency shelter generator and Board of Elections HVAC renovation. All votes were 5-0 with two commissioners excused.

• Approved $1M settlement in Williamson and Speight v. Gerald Baker (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Community Transportation Program grant application of $912,345 (5-0)
• Held public hearing on 2025-2030 Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan
• Approved consent agenda including $730,900 Sanderson High School generator contract
• Approved consent agenda including $769,500 Board of Elections HVAC renovation contract
• Approved $85,000 sub-recipient grant from City of Durham for Sheriff's Office drug enforcement
• Approved Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Energy Advisory Commission, Fire Commission, and other boards

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners' Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from its June 17, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive an update from the U.S. Department of Justice on protecting North Carolina residents. It will discuss the EMS Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program and review a needs assessment for a northern Wake County fire station, including service district requirements. An update on the fire academy will also be provided.

• Approve minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting (June 17, 2024)
• DOJ update on protecting North Carolina residents
• EMS Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program
• Northern Wake County fire station needs assessment & service district extension requirements
• Update on fire academy

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Health and Human Services Committee will approve the March 4, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss a Public Health Workforce Infrastructure Grant and updates on the Alliance Wake County School‑Based Mental Health Team, Student Engagement Teams, and Medicaid expansion. No decisions beyond the minutes approval are indicated.

• Approval of the Minutes of the Health & Human Services Committee on March 4, 2024
• Public Health Workforce Infrastructure Grant
• Alliance Wake County School‑Based Mental Health Team
• Student Engagement Teams
• Medicaid Expansion Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a business development grant for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company. The body is also reviewing affordable housing loans and the disposition of property for affordable housing. Other items include health and dental rates for 2025.

• Rezoning of 27.85 acres on Eddie Howard Road to Residential-30
• Business Development Grant Agreement for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
• Disposition of 109 West Barbee Street for affordable housing
• Second Round 2024 Tax Credit Recommendations and AHDP Loans for multifamily rental housing
• Land lease at Randleigh Farm to Flatiron Corporation

The Board of Commissioners approved $9.36 million in loans for three affordable family housing developments in Raleigh, contingent on tax credits and other approvals. The board also approved a rezoning on Eddie Howard Road, a business development grant for Jewelers Mutual Insurance, schematic design for Marbles Kids Museum expansion, and a $175,000 settlement in a workers' compensation case.

• Approved $3.36M loan for Moore Square Apartments (7-0)
• Approved $3M loan for Maple Ridge Apartments (7-0)
• Approved $3M loan for Strickland Apartments (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 27.85 acres on Eddie Howard Road to Residential-30 (7-0)
• Approved Business Development Grant Agreement with Jewelers Mutual Insurance (7-0)
• Approved schematic design for Marbles Kids Museum West Courtyard Enclosure & Expansion (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 settlement in IC File No. 23-014091 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including GoWake Access supplemental funds, ARPA funding, fire tax district resolution, land lease, and health/dental rates (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss legislative advocacy and the Digital Inclusion Plan. The meeting also includes an update on the ARPA program.

• Legislative advocacy recap
• ARPA program update
• Digital Inclusion Plan

The Wake County Board of Commissioners held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on legislative advocacy priorities, the ARPA program's spending status, and a draft Digital Inclusion Plan. Staff recommended a set of top state and federal legislative priorities for the upcoming cycle, and the board discussed additions such as broadband access and childcare.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed recommended Top 3 State priorities: Housing Affordability, Foster Care, Tax Lien Signage
• Discussed recommended Top 3 Federal priorities: Earmark Requests, Housing Affordability, EMS Medications
• Chair requested adding broadband access to State and Federal Opportunity lists
• Chair requested adding childcare to Opportunity lists
• ARPA update: $216M allocated, $132.9M spent, $54.8M remaining to be contracted by Dec 31, 2024
• Digital Inclusion Plan presented with goals for broadband access, devices, and digital skills

Board of Commissioners

The Growth and Economic Strength Committee is meeting to review several reports and projects. The body will discuss the living wage and the status of track-out and summer programs. The meeting also includes a discussion on Jordan Lake One Water (JLOW).

• Living Wage discussion
• Track-out and Summer Programs Status Report
• Jordan Lake One Water (JLOW)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda item to accept $398,700 in Digital Equity Champion Grant funding for libraries. The meeting also includes a second reading for a land acquisition in Eastern Wake County and a resolution to designate banks as official county depositories.

• Accept $398,700 Digital Equity Champion Grant for Libraries
• Designate banks as official depositories of county funds
• Second reading: Land acquisition for future landbank elementary school
• Second reading: Multi-year operating lease of school facility at 931 Durham Road
• Approve FAA grant funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding making Wake County the lead agency for the local Continuum of Care, a HUD-required role to coordinate homeless services. The board also approved consent agenda items including grant funding, a school facility lease, land acquisition, and FAA grants. Two proclamations were adopted recognizing Sickle Cell Awareness and Cancer Awareness months.

• Approved MOU making Wake County lead agency for Continuum of Care (7-0)
• Approved $398,700 Digital Equity Champion Grant for Libraries (consent)
• Approved multi-year operating lease for school facility at 931 Durham Road (consent)
• Approved land acquisition of 35.447 acres in Wendell for future elementary school (consent)
• Approved FAA grant funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (consent)
• Approved adjustment to purchase of drop-in shelter facility (consent)
• Recognized September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month (7-0)
• Recognized September as Cancer Awareness and Education Month (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Education Committee is meeting to receive updates from Wake Tech and discuss supporting students with disabilities within the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).

• Wake Tech updates
• WCPSS discussion on supporting students with disabilities

Board of Commissioners

The Affordable Housing Committee is meeting to review updates from the Wake County and Raleigh Housing Authorities. The body will discuss the launch of a Major Repair Program and a mid-program analysis of Bridge to Home.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Wake County Housing Authority update
• Raleigh Housing Authority update
• Major Repair Program launch
• Bridge to Home mid-program analysis

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the acquisition of 35.447 acres for a future landbank elementary school and a facility for drop-in shelter operations. The meeting includes several affordable housing loan extensions and grant applications for the Sheriff's Office.

• First reading of land acquisition for 35.447 acres in the Wendell area for a future elementary school
• Acquisition of a facility for drop-in shelter operations
• Appropriation of $1,000,916 in Workforce Investment & Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding
• Affordable housing loan extensions for Weatherstone Spring Apartments in Cary and Southeast Raleigh Promise Scattered-Site Rentals
• Request for funding of a multi-year operating lease for a school facility at 931 Durham Road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved authorizing the County Manager to execute contracts to purchase 5010 Second Street for $1,900,000 to operate a men's emergency drop-in shelter. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting WIOA funding, authorizing sheriff's office grant applications, and various housing and administrative items. Several items, including land acquisition for a future school and a school facility lease, were presented as first readings with no vote taken.

• Approved $1.9M purchase of 5010 Second Street for men's drop-in shelter (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including WIOA funding, sheriff's grants, and housing loans (7-0)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• First reading only: land acquisition for future elementary school in Wendell area
• First reading only: multi-year lease of 931 Durham Road for school facility
• Approved appointments to boards including Capital Area Workforce Development and Library Commission (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are meeting to receive updates on specific school and county initiatives. The agenda focuses on sustainability, nutrition, and safety.

• Sustainability Update
• Child Nutrition Services
• School Safety Update

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners holds a work session to receive an update on opioid settlement funding and review educational materials for a potential public libraries bond referendum. They also receive an overview of extra-territorial planning jurisdiction.

• Update on Opioid Settlement Funding
• Public Libraries Bond Referendum Educational Materials
• Extra-Territorial Planning Jurisdiction: An Overview

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to review educational materials for a November library bond referendum and receive updates on opioid settlement fund allocations. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed outreach strategy and materials for the November library bond referendum
• Discussed inclusion of Southgate library and Peace and Justice Memorial in bond materials
• Received overview of Extra-Territorial Planning Jurisdiction (ETJ) processes
• Reviewed first wave of 13 community partners selected for opioid settlement funding

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed $142 million general obligation bond for Wake County Public Libraries. The meeting also includes discussions on various affordable housing projects, grant agreements, and park master plans.

• Public hearing on proposed $142 million library bond referendum
• Proposed issuance of up to $42,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds
• Business development grant agreement for Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies North Carolina, Inc.
• Agricultural Conservation Easement at Williamson Preserve in Wendell
• Adoption of the Master Plan for Lake Myra County Park

The Board of Commissioners approved a bond order and resolution for a $142 million public library referendum to be held on November 5, 2024. Other key actions included approving a business development grant for Fujifilm and financing for affordable housing rehabilitations.

• Approved $142M library bond referendum for Nov 5, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Business Development Grant Agreement with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (7-0)
• Approved issuance of up to $42M in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for seven affordable housing developments (7-0)
• Adopted Master Plan for Lake Myra County Park (7-0)
• Approved Residential Healthcare Plan for Wake County Detention Facilities (7-0)
• Approved Agricultural Conservation Easement at Williamson Preserve in Wendell (7-0)
• Approved transfer of County property to Fellowship Home of Raleigh (7-0)
• Recognized July as Disability Pride Month and August 4, 2024 as BAPS Day (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss strategies for implementing state legislative mandates regarding the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. The committee will also receive an overview of 9-1-1 call processing in Wake County and review a new proposed OSHA rule.

• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council implementation strategies
• Overview of 9-1-1 Call Processing in Wake County
• Discussion of new proposed OSHA rule

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will review funding agreements, construction contracts, and fiscal year budget revisions. A proposed $142 million general obligation bond referendum for public libraries is scheduled for November 5 if approved by voters. The library bond would fund future public library projects if residents approve it. The board will also vote on lease extensions for local facilities and mutual aid agreements with three neighboring counties.

• Award construction contract for Wells Fargo IMAX Theater roof replacement for $986,000 to Triad Roofing Company, Inc.
• Award construction contract for South Wake Landfill Gas Collection System Expansion Project for $684,206.25
• Approve a twenty-year lease extension for Oberlin Regional Library with Columbia Village District, LLC
• Propose $142 million general obligation bond referendum for Wake County Public Libraries on November 5, 2024
• Modify easement for Carolina Springs Development previously conveyed to the Town of Holly Springs

The Board of Commissioners approved the initial steps to place a $142 million library bond referendum on the November 5, 2024 ballot. They also approved a wide range of funding agreements, construction contracts, and executive salary adjustments.

• Introduced $142M Library Bond Order and scheduled public hearing for July 8 (7-0)
• Approved Juneteenth Proclamation (6-0)
• Awarded $986,000 roof replacement contract for Wells Fargo IMAX Theater
• Awarded $684,206.25 contract for South Wake Landfill Gas Collection System Expansion
• Approved $12M FAA Grant for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
• Approved 20-year lease extension for Oberlin Regional Library
• Set County Manager salary at $425,000, County Attorney at $338,500, and Clerk at $128,100 (Unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreements with Chatham, Lee, and Harnett Counties

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss transit, jail health, and potential new roles within the Continuum of Care. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed in this agenda.

• Wake Transit Update
• Jail Health Plan
• Wake County Continuum of Care (CoC) - Preview of New Potential Roles

The Board of Commissioners approved a draft Resident Healthcare Plan for the county detention facilities. Commissioners also received updates on the Wake Transit Plan and a proposal for the county to assume a lead role in the Continuum of Care homelessness response system.

• Approved draft Resident Healthcare Plan

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review the minutes from the March 18, 2024 meeting. Discussion items include a lease proposal for Lake Crabtree and sustainability practices for county building construction.

• Lake Crabtree Lease Proposal
• Sustainability Practice in Design and Construction of County Buildings
• Track-out and Summer Programs Status Report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and position authorization ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on affordable housing funds for Cottages of Idlewild in Raleigh and various multi-year service contracts.

• Adopt FY 2025 Operating Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects
• Affordable Housing Funds for Cottages of Idlewild in Raleigh, NC
• Funding from Research Triangle Park for the Triangle Bikeway Project
• Multi-year agreement with Truist Bank for Lockbox and E-Box services
• Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau's FY 2025 Operating Budget

The Board adopted the FY 2025 operating and capital budgets, increasing the property tax rate to 51.35 cents per $100 of valuation. The budget includes a $58.345 million year-over-year increase for the Wake County Public School System. The Board also approved a loan for affordable housing in Raleigh.

• Adopted FY 2025 budgets and set property tax rate at 51.35 cents per $100 (6-0)
• Approved loan up to $910,000 for Cottages of Idlewild affordable housing (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including recycling and hazardous waste contracts (6-0)
• Approved Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2025 Operating Budget (6-0)
• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Reappointed members to Agricultural Advisory, Library, and Fire Commissions

Board of Commissioners

The Affordable Housing Committee is meeting to review updates on local housing production. The agenda includes a report on the Cottages of Idlewild project by the Raleigh Area Land Trust and an overview of homeownership programs.

• Review of March 4, 2024, committee minutes
• Wake Housing Production Update
• Raleigh Area Land Trust - Cottages of Idlewild report
• Discussion of Wake County Homeownership Programs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget work session. The agenda includes an update from the Wake County Public School System and discussions regarding county ARPA pilots.

• Wake County Public School System operating update
• County ARPA Pilots discussion
• Budget adoption requirements and ordinances overview

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on May 23, 2024, receiving a presentation from Wake County Public Schools on its proposed 2024-25 budget and discussing county ARPA pilot programs and budget adoption requirements. No budget was adopted; staff outlined next steps with commissioner adjustments due May 29 and adoption scheduled for June 3. The minutes record discussion and questions only, with no substantive decisions or votes taken.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the County Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The agenda also includes several consent items involving fund appropriations and capital improvement reallocations.

• Public Hearing on the County Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Proposed $142 Million General Obligation Bond Referendum for Wake County Public Libraries
• Wake County Public School System Capital Improvement Program Reallocations FY24
• Wake Technical Community College Capital Improvement Program Reallocations
• GoApex Route 1 Bus Stop Improvements Project funding from The Town of Apex

The Board of Commissioners approved a $142 million general obligation bond referendum for public libraries. The Board also approved a series of consent agenda items including affordable housing plans and capital reallocations for schools and community college.

• Approved $142 million general obligation bond referendum for public libraries (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Affordable Housing Annual Action Plan (7-0)
• Approved WCPSS Capital Improvement Program reallocations (7-0)
• Approved Wake Technical Community College Capital Improvement Program reallocations (7-0)
• Approved updated CAMPO Membership Memorandum of Understanding (7-0)
• Approved donation funds for Wake County Sheriff’s Office General Fund (7-0)
• Approved NC Department of Public Safety funding for Local Emergency Planning Committee (7-0)
• Approved additional Town of Apex funds for GoApex Route 1 Bus Stop Improvements (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session focused on budget presentations. This agenda contains only procedural items and no specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Budget work session presentations

The Board held a budget work session to review the recommended FY25-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan. Staff presented funding strategies and project updates for the county, public schools, and Wake Technical Community College. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive a presentation of the County Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The agenda also includes several consent items regarding property acquisitions and funding appropriations.

• Presentation of the FY2025 Recommended Budget
• $2,392,669 construction contract for West Regional Library Renovation to Riggs-Harrod Builders, Inc.
• Acquisition of Beaverdam property for Open Space Program
• Acquisition of Midway Forest property for Open Space Program
• Approval of FAA Grant Funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)

The Wake County Board of Commissioners received County Manager David Ellis's recommended Fiscal Year 2025 budget and approved a process for public comment, two public hearings (May 20 and May 21), budget work sessions (May 13 and May 23), and consideration for adoption on June 3. The Board also approved the 7th Amendment to the Tri-Party Agreement with the Centennial Authority and City of Raleigh regarding PNC Arena enhancements, and approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,392,669 construction contract for the West Regional Library renovation and open space property acquisitions. All votes recorded were unanimous, 7-0.

• Received County Manager's FY2025 recommended budget; set public hearings May 20 and May 21, work sessions May 13 and May 23, adoption consideration June 3 (7-0)
• Approved 7th Amendment to Tri-Party Agreement with Centennial Authority and City of Raleigh for PNC Arena enhancements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,392,669 West Regional Library renovation contract to Riggs-Harrod Builders, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11 and March 25, 2024 work sessions (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several funding appropriations and land acquisitions. Items include a land acquisition for a future elementary school in the Apex area and an opioid settlement funding plan.

• Land acquisition of 21.54 acres in Western Wake County/Apex for a future Landbank Elementary School
• Approval of Wake County Opioid Settlement Funding Plan FY 2025
• Construction contract for Agricultural Services Building renovations and mechanical replacements
• Waiver of building permit fees for Operation Coming Home Project
• Public hearing for the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Grant Competition

The Board approved funding for seven affordable housing projects to create 461 new units. The Board also adopted the county's new Vision Statement and Strategic Plan Goals. A public hearing was held regarding a HUD grant for manufactured housing, though no program was approved at this time.

• Approved $11.15M in loans for 7 affordable housing projects (7-0)
• Approved Wake County Vision Statement and Strategic Plan Goals (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 settlement for Industrial Commission file 21-023089 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Safe Routes to School and WIOA funding (7-0)
• Approved Agenda (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget work session covering capital improvements and debt models. The meeting also includes an update regarding opioid settlement funding.

• Capital Improvement Program Update
• Debt and Capital Model Update
• Update on Opioid Settlement Funding

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 8, 2024, receiving presentations on the Capital Improvement Program, debt and capital model, and opioid settlement funding. No votes were taken; the session was informational. Staff outlined a requested county capital plan of $901 million over seven years, proposed education capital funding of $2.8 billion for WCPSS and $419.4 million for Wake Tech, and a recommended $7.5 million FY2025 opioid settlement allocation. The Board is scheduled to approve the opioid funding plan on April 15 and adopt the FY25 budget and CIP on June 3.

• No substantive decisions were made; work session only, no votes recorded
• Staff presented $901M requested County Capital Plan over seven years
• Proposed WCPSS 7-year capital program of $2.8 billion discussed
• Proposed Wake Tech 7-year capital program of $419.4 million discussed
• Fall 2024 library bond of $142 million discussed; Board to approve bond amount and wording in May 2024
• FY2025 opioid settlement plan recommends allocating $7.5 million; Board approval scheduled for April 15
• Next steps: Manager presents recommended FY25 budget on May 6; Board adopts FY25 budget and FY25-31 CIP on June 3

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review various public safety initiatives. Discussion topics include the Wake County Sheriff's Office priorities, the detention center health plan, and EMS recruitment.

• Introduction of EMS Director
• 2024 Priorities of the Wake County Sheriff's Office
• Wake County Detention Center Health Plan
• EMS Recruitment Initiatives
• Wake County Fire Academy Update

Board of Commissioners

The Education Committee meeting includes discussions regarding resources for students and families experiencing homelessness. The agenda also covers 9th grade success resources and a Smart Start update.

• Resources for Students and Families Experiencing Homelessness
• 9th Grade Resources for Success
• Smart Start Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider acquiring 21.54 acres in Western Wake County for a future Landbank Elementary School. The agenda also includes accepting $2,000,000 in federal funds for the New Public Health Center and discussing stormwater improvements at Northern Fire Station #2.

• $2,000,000 in federal funds for equipment at the New Public Health Center
• Land acquisition of 21.54 acres in Apex for a future elementary school
• Public hearing on the Lower Neuse Area Plan amendment
• Non-emergency ambulance franchise request from Providence Transportation, Inc.
• Stormwater improvements at Northern Fire Station #2

The Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution amending the Wake County Comprehensive Plan, PLANWake, related to the Lower Neuse Area Plan, following a public hearing. The board also approved a non-emergency ambulance franchise for Providence Transportation, Inc. effective April 15, 2024 for five years, and approved a consent agenda that included $2,000,000 in federal funds for equipment at a new public health center and a stormwater improvement project at Northern Fire Station #2. A first reading was held on acquiring 21.54 acres in western Wake County for a future landbank elementary school; no vote was recorded. The meeting also included proclamations, appointments, and a closed session.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved Earth Day proclamation (voice vote, no tally recorded)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0), including $2,000,000 HRSA federal funds for public health center equipment, stormwater improvements at Northern Fire Station #2, affordable housing loan extension for Lennox Chase Apartments, updated 2024 meeting schedule, April proclamations, and tax committee recommendations
• Adopted resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan (PLANWake) for the Lower Neuse Area Plan (7-0)
• Granted a five-year non-emergency ambulance franchise to Providence Transportation, Inc. effective April 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Held first reading on acquiring 21.54 acres in western Wake County for a future landbank elementary school (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Strategic Plan.

• FY25 Operating Budget
• Strategic Plan

The Board held a work session to review the draft FY25 Operating Budget and the draft Strategic Plan. No final budget or strategic plan was approved; staff presented economic data, revenue projections, and draft goals for commissioner feedback. The Board agreed to move the final consideration of the Strategic Plan from April 1 to April 15.

• Reviewed draft FY25 Operating Budget preview (no vote)
• Reviewed draft Strategic Plan goals and stretch targets (no vote)
• Agreed to move Strategic Plan final consideration to April 15
• Staff directed to adjust green space preservation goal from 5,000 to 1,000 permanent acres
• Staff directed to provide additional data on poverty and income sub-groups

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive updates regarding PROS and the Wake County Orphan Road. The meeting is scheduled to be held remotely.

• Approval of October 23, 2023, and November 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• PROS Update
• Wake County Orphan Road Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading for land acquisition near Wendell Elementary School. The agenda also includes approval of the schematic design for the Wake County Western Regional Center.

• Land acquisition of ±1.083 acres across from Wendell Elementary on West Academy Street
• Approval of schematic design for Wake County Western Regional Center
• Funding for the EMS Ambulance Strike Team via the Capital Regional Advisory Committee
• Conveyance of utility easement for electrical service at the new Public Health Center
• Update on Little River Reservoir planning

The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the schematic design for the new Western Regional Center off High House Road in Cary, with a 7-0 vote. The board also approved the agenda, the minutes of the February 5 and February 19 regular meetings, and the consent agenda, all by 7-0 votes. The consent agenda included funding for the EMS Ambulance Strike Team, a utility easement for the new Public Health Center, and land acquisition near Wendell Elementary School. The board received an update on Little River Reservoir planning and held a closed session under GS 143-318.11(4)(A) with no action taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5 and February 19, 2024 regular meetings (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0), including EMS Ambulance Strike Team funding, Duke Energy easement at new Public Health Center, and land acquisition near Wendell Elementary
• Approved schematic design for Western Regional Center off High House Road in Cary (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:50 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review several upcoming items. Discussions include the 2024 Library Bond Projects and capital and debt considerations. The board will also receive a report on community outreach and engagement.

• 2024 Library Bond Projects
• Capital and Debt Considerations
• Community Outreach and Engagement: Inventory Project Report
• B.W. Wells Property

The Board held a work session to review a community outreach inventory and capital debt considerations. Members discussed a proposed list of library bond projects and a concept plan for B.W. Wells Park, though no final votes were recorded for these items.

• Agreed to move the Peace and Justice Memorial to the current library project list

Board of Commissioners

The Affordable Housing Committee will meet remotely to review departmental resources. The agenda includes a review of the Housing Department budget and programming.

• Approval of minutes from the August 29, 2023 meeting
• Review of Housing Department Budget Resources
• Review of Housing Department Programming

Board of Commissioners

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on several initiatives. Discussions include Medicaid expansion, behavioral health vision planning, and the county opioid settlement.

• Medicaid Expansion Update
• Behavioral Health Vision Planning
• Opioid Settlement Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a land acquisition near Wendell Elementary School and several appointments to local boards. The agenda also includes consent items regarding interlocal agreements, affordable housing loans, and federal public health funds.

• Land acquisition of ±1.083 acres on West Academy Street in Wendell
• Interlocal Agreement between Wake County and the Town of Morrisville for Church Street Park
• Subordination of Deed of Trust for a Wake County Affordable Housing Development Loan
• Appropriation of funds for Agricultural Conservation Easements
• Acceptance of Federal Funds for Public Health Infrastructure and two full-time positions

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included funding for agricultural conservation easements and public health infrastructure. A first reading was held for the acquisition of 1.083 acres adjacent to Wendell Elementary School. Several board appointments and recommendations were presented.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Town of Morrisville for Church Street Park (7-0)
• Approved subordination of Deed of Trust for affordable housing development (7-0)
• Approved funds for Agricultural Conservation Easements (7-0)
• Approved federal funds for Public Health Infrastructure and two full-time positions (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 WCPSS Purpose and Function Realignment (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Community Capital Competitive Process and funds (7-0)
• Approved Tax Committee recommendations for gross receipts penalty and refunds (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several strategic and operational topics. Discussion items include the Strategic Plan, Community Capital Recommendations, and Jail Capacity Planning.

• Strategic Plan discussion
• Community Capital Recommendations discussion
• Jail Capacity Planning discussion

The Board reached a unanimous consensus to move forward with staff recommendations to award approximately $7M in grants to various nonprofits. Commissioners also reviewed draft goals for the County's Strategic Plan and evaluated two options for expanding jail capacity to address bed shortages.

• Consensus reached to proceed with $6.67M in Community Capital and $330,300 in Impact Fund recommendations
• Tabled prioritization of 24 strategic plan outcome statements until Wednesday deadline
• Tabled decision on jail expansion options pending debt model analysis for April 8 session

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several affordable housing matters and budget reallocations. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the issuance of limited obligation bonds.

• Proposed 2024 General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $337,000,000
• Public Hearing on 2024 Limited Obligation Bonds not to exceed $137,000,000
• Lease extension and expansion at 221 S. Rogers Lane in Raleigh
• Sale of County property to the Town of Wendell
• Affordable housing funds for Habitat for Humanity developments in Raleigh and Wendell

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including general obligation bonds up to $337M and authorized limited obligation bonds up to $137M to refinance school improvements. The Board also received a presentation on a new peer-led adult behavioral health crisis respite program.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2024 General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $337,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Limited Obligation Bonds not to exceed $137,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved lease extension and expansion at 221 S. Rogers Lane (7-0)
• Approved sale of County property to the Town of Wendell (7-0)
• Approved affordable housing funds for Habitat for Humanity in Raleigh and Wendell (7-0)
• Approved affordable housing interest transfer for Dacian Glen, LLC (7-0)
• Approved affordable housing lien position change for Tryon Station in Garner (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several financial and land use items, including a proposed $137,000,000 limited obligation bond. Discussion includes funding for child care assistance, fire engine replacements, and property easements for Beech Bluff County Park.

• Proposed 2024 Limited Obligation Bonds not to exceed $137,000,000
• Acceptance of funds for emergency replacement of Wendell Fire Engine
• Additional funds for Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program and three full-time positions
• Acceptance of $5,625.00 in direct federal grant funds from NEHA
• Easement dedication for Beech Bluff County Park development

The Board approved a consent agenda including funding for subsidized child care, a Wendell fire engine replacement, and library tutoring services. The Board also adopted a Black History Month proclamation and discussed a new peer-led behavioral health crisis program.

• Adopted Black History Month Proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including child care funding and 3 new full-time positions (6-0)
• Approved $5,625 in federal grant funds from National Environmental Health Association (6-0)
• Approved funds for emergency replacement of Wendell Fire Engine (6-0)
• Approved multi-year contract for library online tutoring services (6-0)
• Approved multi-year contract for health and safety activity management software (6-0)
• Approved right of way and utility easement for Beech Bluff County Park (6-0)
• Approved amendments to County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70 and 72 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 real property revaluation results and hold a public hearing for the 2024 Housing Annual Action Plan. The agenda includes several land acquisitions through the Open Space Preservation Program and various grant appropriations.

• $125,161 in Federal Grant Dollars for Wake County Sheriff’s Office
• $5,000 donation from E. Boyd Family Foundation, Inc. to Sheriff’s Office
• Acquisition of Angell, Gower, JL Perry, and Seley properties via Open Space Preservation Program
• Public hearing for 2024 Housing Annual Action Plan
• Public hearing for Business Development Grant Agreement for Audemars Piguet

The Board approved a business development grant for luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet to relocate its North American Service center to Raleigh. The Board also authorized a $220,000 settlement regarding Wall vs. Wake County and approved several open space property acquisitions.

• Approved Business Development Grant for Audemars Piguet (6-0)
• Approved $220,000 settlement between Wall Recycling, Wake County, and TTE company (Unanimous)
• Approved renaming a 0.14-mile portion of Fleming Road to Fleming Woods Lane (6-0)
• Approved first reading of amendments to Building and Fire Code Ordinances (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation from E. Boyd Family Foundation for Sheriff’s Office (6-0)
• Approved $125,161 federal grant from NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program (6-0)
• Approved acquisitions of Angell, Gower, JL Perry, and Seley properties for Open Space Preservation (6-0)
• Approved FAA grant funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review several county updates. Topics include the future of RTP, library bond projects, parks capital projects, and the elections process.

• Planning RTP's Future
• Public Libraries 2024 Bond Projects
• Update on Parks Capital Projects
• Update on Elections Process
• 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities

The Board of Commissioners approved a 'top three' list of federal legislative priorities and an opportunity list for 2024. The meeting also included work session updates on Research Triangle Park planning, proposed library bond projects, and parks capital projects.

• Approved 2024 federal legislative priorities top 3 list
• Approved 2024 federal legislative opportunity list, including accessibility for disability

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a winter retreat. The agenda consists of procedural materials for review, including strategic plan and background documents.

• Winter Retreat agenda
• Review of strategic plan materials
• Review of background materials

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several items including a District 5 appointment and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The agenda includes various consent items regarding grants, housing funds, and ordinance modifications.

• $85,138 in Federal Grant Funds for Wake County Sheriff’s Office
• Affordable Housing Funds for Battle Bridge Apartments in Raleigh, NC
• Business Development Grant Agreement for Indivior, Inc.
• Amendment of the Wake County Personnel Code regarding sick leave benefits
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

The Board appointed Tara Waters to fill the vacant District 5 seat. The Board also approved a business development grant for Indivior, Inc. and passed several consent agenda items including federal grant funds for the Sheriff's Office.

• Appointed Tara Waters to District 5 Board of Commissioners seat (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Business Development Grant Agreement with Indivior, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $85,138 in federal grant funds for Wake County Sheriff’s Office (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University for Cooperative Extension Services (7-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Funds for Battle Bridge Apartments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution to modify Fire Insurance District Boundaries (7-0)
• Approved Tax Committee recommendations for Gross Receipts Penalty and refund requests (7-0)