Wake County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The agenda includes a public hearing for a Forge Battery, Inc. grant and a proposed $25,000,000 bond issuance for Tryon Station.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• $25,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Tryon Station
• Business Development Grant Agreement for Forge Battery, Inc.
• Three-year agreement with Dell Inc. for Microsoft Nonprofit Licensing for Libraries
• Amendments to Wake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 92 Noise

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review changes to Chapter 70 of the Fire/Emergency Management County Ordinance. The committee will also receive updates on the Wake Reentry Program, gun violence prevention, and key strategic actions.

• Fire/Emergency Management County Ordinance Chapter 70 changes
• Wake Reentry Program update
• Gun Violence Prevention update
• Public Safety Key Strategic Actions status updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several funding items for affordable housing and social services. The agenda includes a construction contract for an EMS station and public hearings regarding road renaming and business development grants.

• $3,999,538 construction contract for Apex Main EMS Station to G&G Builders of Wendell, Inc
• Affordable housing funds for 601 Method Road in Raleigh, NC
• Affordable housing funds for Tryon Station in Garner, NC
• Public hearing to consider renaming a portion of Morrisville Carpenter Road
• Public hearing and consideration of Business Development Grant Agreement for Indivior, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and policy items. Topics include remarks from the new WCPSS Superintendent and discussions regarding business development grant policies.

• Remarks by New WCPSS Superintendent
• Marbles Spoke Study
• Business Development Grant Policies
• Finalizing 2024 State Legislative Priorities
• Bonus Sick Leave

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing for noise ordinance amendments and several property matters. Items include a repaving contract, open space acquisitions, and affordable housing dispositions.

• Award $717,930 construction contract for Rural Center Repaving Project to Ruston Paving Company, Inc.
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Wake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 92 Noise
• Acquisition of the Herndon Heirs Property through the Open Space Program
• Disposition of 434 East Juniper Avenue in Wake Forest for affordable housing
• Appropriation of funds for Town of Cary municipal runoff and March primary elections

Board of Commissioners

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from the October 2, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes updates regarding Familiar Faces, the Regional Center, and Key Strategic Actions.

• Approval of October 2, 2023, committee minutes
• Familiar Faces update
• Regional Center update
• Key Strategic Actions Update Memorandum review

Board of Commissioners

The Growth & Sustainability Committee will discuss sustainability and transit updates. This includes overviews of CAMPO, GoTriangle, and RaleighBRT. The committee will also review the Key Strategic Actions Memo.

• Approval of September 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Sustainability update
• Wake Transit Update including CAMPO, GoTriangle, and RaleighBRT overviews
• Key Strategic Actions Memo update

Board of Commissioners

The Great Government Committee met to approve minutes from September 5, 2023. The agenda included discussions on modernizing the Board's rules of procedure and reviewing news conference decision processes.

• Approval of September 5, 2023, committee minutes
• Discussion regarding modernizing Board rules of procedure
• Review of news conference decision process
• Updates on Key Strategic Actions for Great Government

Board of Commissioners

The Education Committee meeting includes remarks from the Board of Education. The committee will also review an Out of School Time Survey and receive updates on ARPA Pilot Projects.

• Remarks from the Board of Education
• Out of School Time Survey
• ARPA Pilot Project Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Economic Strength Committee will review the minutes from its August 28, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes updates on Wake Tech programs and recommendations regarding the Wake County Business Incentive Policy.

• Wake Tech Program Updates
• Wake County Business Incentive Policy Recommendations
• Status Updates for Economic Strength Key Strategic Actions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of 2024 real property revaluation rules and transportation funding. Public hearings are also scheduled for Unified Development Ordinance amendments and a community transportation grant application.

• Adoption of schedules and rules for 2024 County-wide Real Property Revaluation
• Construction management method for Wake County Western Regional Center Project
• Funding for GoWake SmartRide NE Program microtransit service
• Public hearing on proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendment
• Approval of FY2025 Community Transportation Program grant application

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to recap the year 2023 and establish legislative advocacy priorities. The meeting also includes discussion regarding amendments to the Wake County Noise Ordinance.

• 2023 Recap and Setting Legislative Advocacy Priorities
• Wake County Noise Ordinance Amendments

Board of Commissioners

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several program updates. Discussion topics include workforce development and the 2023 Food Security Plan. The committee will also address the Wake County Emergency Assistance Program.

• Approval of June 5, 2023, committee minutes
• Workforce Development Update
• Wake County Food Security Plan 2023 Update
• Wake County Emergency Assistance Program (Expanded Energy Assistance)
• Key Strategic Actions Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 real estate revaluation standards. The agenda includes several items related to affordable housing, property acquisitions, and construction contracts.

• Construction contract for South Wilmington Street Center Renovation Project
• Acquisition of COVENOVA LLC property via Open Space Program
• Property conveyance for Bowling Road ES and Fuquay Varina MS school projects
• Affordable housing funds for 919 at Cross Link in Raleigh, NC
• Additional affordable housing funds for Tryon Station in Garner, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Growth and Sustainability Committee is meeting to review updates regarding the Upper Neuse River Basin Association, tree canopy data, and the Wake One Water Plan. The committee will also receive status updates for key strategic actions.

• Upper Neuse River Basin Association (UNRBA) discussion
• Tree Canopy presentation
• Wake One Water Plan review
• Growth and Sustainability Key Strategic Actions update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes the submission of standards for the 2024 county-wide real property revaluation.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance Amendment OA-01-23 (Unified Development Ordinance)
• Submission of 2024 County-wide Real Property Revaluation standards
• Construction Contract GMP #5 for the Public Health Center Project
• Award Contract for Human Capital Management (HCM) Software
• Donation funds for Wake County Sheriff’s Office Peer Support and Project Lifesaver

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss road safety regarding reckless and impaired driving. The agenda includes updates on JCPC and gun violence interruption. Members will also review status updates for public safety key strategic actions.

• Discussion on road safety regarding reckless and impaired driving
• JCPC update
• Gun violence interruption discussion
• Status updates for Public Safety Key Strategic Actions
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding tobacco use. The agenda also includes discussion of the Community Capital Competitive Process.

• Proposed Tobacco Use Amendment to UDO
• Community Capital Competitive Process

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and establish legislative advocacy priorities. Members will also receive updates on DEI initiatives and key strategic actions.

• Approval of May 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Setting Legislative Advocacy Priorities
• Update on DEI Initiatives
• Key Strategic Actions Updates

Board of Commissioners

The Education Committee will review the results of a Wake Tech faculty salary study. The meeting also includes updates on WCPSS CTE programs and legislative discussions.

• Wake Tech Faculty Salary Study Results
• WCPSS CTE Program Update
• Education-Related Legislative Update and Discussion

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including grant positions for housing services and a groundwater monitoring agreement. The agenda also includes tax committee reports and updates on the Fall 2023/2024 Fire Academy.

• Establish 3 Grant Positions to Expand Housing Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS
• Approve Easements along Old Holly Springs Road in Apex
• Five-Year Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for groundwater monitoring
• Funding Agreement with UNC Health Care System and Alliance Health for WakeBrook behavioral health services
• FAA Grant Funds for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering groundwater monitoring, behavioral health funding, and airport grants. They also approved several board appointments for September. No action was taken during the closed session regarding economic development.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Accepted and appropriated NCHHS funds for asbestos and lead abatement (6-0)
• Established 3 grant positions for HIV/AIDS housing services (6-0)
• Approved easements along Old Holly Springs Road in Apex (6-0)
• Approved five-year groundwater monitoring agreement with USGS (6-0)
• Approved funding agreement with UNC Health Care System and Alliance Health for WakeBrook behavioral health services (6-0)
• Approved FAA grant funds for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (6-0)
• Approved September board appointments, including Sue Holaday and Rita Lawerence to Capital Area Workforce Development (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review the State of Housing Annual Report and the NC-507 Continuum of Care Update. Members are also scheduled to discuss Key Strategic Actions and approve minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• State of Housing Annual Report review
• NC-507 Continuum of Care Update
• Key Strategic Actions Update

Board of Commissioners

The Economic Strength Committee will discuss a site study, pathway to entrepreneurship, and digital equity. The committee will also review status updates for economic strength key strategic actions.

• Site Study
• Pathway to Entrepreneurship
• Digital Equity
• Status Updates for Economic Strength Key Strategic Actions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several funding requests, including a $607,000 contract for courthouse water system repairs. The agenda also includes appropriations for school capital programs and discussions regarding affordable housing in Raleigh. Additionally, the board will address conservation easements and various committee appointments.

• $607,000 construction contract for Courthouse Condenser Water System Repair Project
• Affordable housing funds for Parkside Apartments and The Terrace at Rock Quarry in Raleigh
• Wake County Public School System FY 2024 Capital Improvement Program appropriations
• Acquisition of a conservation easement for the Oaky Grove Property in Wendell
• Approval of FAA grant funds for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)

The Board approved a National Senior Citizens Day proclamation and passed a consent agenda including affordable housing funds and a courthouse repair contract. The Board also received a $17.5M revenue presentation from the Wake County Board of Alcoholic Control.

• Adopted National Senior Citizens Day proclamation (7-0)
• Approved $607,000 contract for Wake County Courthouse Condenser Water System Repair Project
• Approved affordable housing funds for Parkside Apartments in Raleigh
• Approved additional affordable housing funds for The Terrace at Rock Quarry in Raleigh
• Approved three-year Microsoft licensing agreement with Dell Inc.
• Approved FY 2024 Annual Capital Improvement Program Appropriations for Wake County Public School System
• Approved FY 2024 Capital Reallocation for Parkside Middle
• Approved FAA grant funds for the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority (RDU)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss several items. Topics include recommendations for the hospitality tax and an update on the Continuum of Care. The board will also review health and dental plans for the 2024 plan year.

• Hospitality Tax Recommendations
• Continuum of Care (CoC) Update
• Plan Year 2024 Health and Dental

The Board held a work session to review proposed recommendations for the use of hospitality tax revenues. The presentation detailed funding for arena enhancements, a new indoor sports facility, and convention center expansions. No formal votes were taken during this session; a vote is scheduled for August 21.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider staffing positions for Medicaid expansion and a construction contract for the Public Health Center Project. The agenda also includes FTA funding for GoWake Access and various board appointments.

• Construction Contract GMP #4 for the Public Health Center Project
• Additional positions to implement Medicaid expansion
• FTA Relief Funding and Appropriation of Funds to Wake County/GoWake Access
• Donation funds for the Wake County Sheriff’s Canine Unit
• Quit Claim Title of Cemetery Property back to Wakefield Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved the creation of 74 full-time positions to manage Medicaid Expansion and the end of the Public Health Emergency. The board also approved a consent agenda covering transit funds, public health construction, and property titles.

• Established 74.0 full-time positions for Medicaid Expansion (6-0)
• Appropriated $3,817,428 in NC DHHS revenues and $1,311,553 in County match funds (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Public Health Center construction contract (6-0)
• Approved Federal Transit Administration Relief Funding for GoWake Access (6-0)
• Authorized Quit Claim Title of cemetery property to Wakefield Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved donation funds for Wake County Sheriff’s Canine Unit (6-0)
• Authorized Sheriff’s Office to apply for NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant (6-0)
• Approved amended agenda and minutes from June meetings (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider land acquisition for a future elementary school and hold a public hearing on the Middle Creek Area Plan. The agenda also includes approvals for housing loans and high school generator contracts.

• $1,651,451.00 construction contract for emergency generators at Heritage and Middle Creek High Schools
• Land acquisition of 21.589 acres on Louisburg Road for a future elementary school
• Public hearing on the Middle Creek Area Plan amendment
• Affordable housing loans for Maynard Road Apartments in Cary and Hollenden Place Apartments in Raleigh
• FY 2024 funding agreement with Alliance Health for Behavioral Health Services

The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the PLANWake comprehensive plan to adopt the Middle Creek Area Plan. The board also approved a series of consent agenda items including housing loans and a construction contract for school generators.

• Adopted Middle Creek Area Plan amendment to PLANWake (7-0)
• Approved Vitiligo Awareness Month Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved $1,651,451.00 contract for Heritage and Middle Creek High Schools emergency shelter generators (7-0)
• Approved affordable housing loan for Maynard Road Apartments in Cary (7-0)
• Approved loan modification and additional funding for Hollenden Place Apartments in Raleigh (7-0)
• Approved land acquisition of 21.589 acres on Louisburg Road for a future landbank elementary school (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024 County Funding Plan for Home and Community Care Block Grant (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 Funding Agreement with Alliance Health for Behavioral Health Services (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several topics. The agenda includes state legislative updates, retiree health insurance, and an update on ARPA-funded programs.

• State Legislative Update
• Retiree Health Insurance
• Update on ARPA-Funded Programs

The Board conducted a work session to review state legislative priorities, including Medicaid expansion and school funding. Staff presented a proposal to modify Personnel Ordinance 31.14 regarding retiree health insurance guidelines. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee will meet remotely to discuss Wake County EMS ambulance user fees and receive an update on violence interruption. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 20, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Update on Violence Interruption
• Wake County EMS Ambulance User Fees

Board of Commissioners

The Health and Human Services Committee will review the final report for the Wake County Behavioral Health Crisis System Assessment. The committee will also receive a status update on Medicaid expansion strategic actions and approve minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting.

• Presentation of the Wake County Behavioral Health Crisis System Assessment final report
• Medicaid Expansion Key Strategic Actions status update
• Approval of March 6, 2023, committee minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and position authorization ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions regarding land acquisitions for future elementary schools.

• Adoption of FY 2024 operating budgets and capital improvement projects
• Land acquisition of 43.112 acres on Old Bunn Road for a future school
• Acceptance of $25,000 DOJ grant for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office
• Land acquisition of 21.589 acres on Louisburg Road for a future school
• Construction contract award for East Wake Transfer Station Repair Project

The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budgets, capital improvement projects, and position authorization ordinances. The budget includes a 2.25-cent property tax increase in the General Fund and a 1.00-cent increase for Wake Tech and WCPSS capital programs, totaling a tax rate of 65.2 cents.

• Adopted FY 2024 Operating Budgets and Capital Improvement Projects
• Approved property tax rate of 65.2 cents
• Approved Consent Agenda including financial software and recycling contracts
• Approved construction contract for East Wake Transfer Station Repair Project
• Approved acquisition of 43.112 acres on Old Bunn Road for future elementary school
• Adopted LGBT+ Pride Month Proclamation
• Adopted Juneteenth Proclamation
• Adopted National Hunger Awareness Proclamation and resolution honoring Conen Morgan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session regarding the status of the FY 2024 budget process. Discussion includes operating updates from Wake County Public School System and Wake Technical Community College. The session also covers technical updates to the recommended budget presented on May 1, 2023.

• FY 2024 budget process status overview
• Wake County Public School System operating update and discussion
• Wake Technical Community College operating update and discussion
• Technical updates to the recommended May 1, 2023 budget
• Overview of budget adoption requirements and ordinances

The Board of Commissioners conducted a budget work session to review the FY 2024 process and receive operating updates from the Wake County Public School System and Wake Technical Community College. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget public hearing at Zebulon Town Hall. This session is listed as Budget Hearing 4.

• Budget Public Hearing (Zebulon Town Hall)

Board of Commissioners

The Affordable Housing Committee will review updates regarding homelessness and the AHAWG. The committee will also receive the 2023 Annual Housing Report and a Key Strategic Actions update. Minutes from the February 6, 2023 meeting are up for approval.

• Approval of February 6, 2023, committee minutes
• Affordable Housing Advisory Workgroup (AHAWG) update
• Homelessness in Wake County update
• Review of the 2023 Annual Housing Report
• Key Strategic Actions update

Board of Commissioners

The Wake County Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget public hearing. The hearing pertains to the Commons Building.

• Budget Public Hearing - Commons Building

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the County Manager’s recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda also includes a first reading for the acquisition of 43.112 acres on Old Bunn Road for a future elementary school.

• Public hearing on the FY 2024 recommended budget
• Land acquisition of 43.112 acres on Old Bunn Road for a future school
• Multi-year contract for Sheriff’s Office scheduling software
• Waterline easement to the City of Raleigh for Knightdale South Fire & EMS Station
• Resolution of support for the 2029 World University Games

The Board approved a consent agenda including a software contract for the Sheriff's Office and a waterline easement for the City of Raleigh. Commissioners held a public hearing to receive resident testimony regarding the County Manager's Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Accepted and appropriated NC Department of Public Safety funding for local emergency planning
• Approved multi-year contract for Sheriff’s Office scheduling software
• Approved conveyance of waterline easement to City of Raleigh for Knightdale South Fire & EMS Station
• Authorized extension of Open Space Funding Agreement with NCDOT
• Approved Resolution of Support for 2029 World University Games
• Approved Proclamation for May 15, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a single budget public hearing regarding Wake Tech RTP. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Public Hearing: Wake Tech RTP

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session. The meeting includes an overview of the FY24 - FY30 Capital Improvement Plan and updates on capital plans for the Wake County Public School System and the County.

• FY24 - FY30 Capital Improvement Plan Overview
• Wake County Public School System Capital Improvement Plan Update
• County Capital Improvement Plans

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review the FY2024-2030 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $4.028 billion. No decisions or votes were taken; the session was informational only, with presentations from county staff and Wake County Public School System on capital projects.

Board of Commissioners

The Great Government Committee will discuss a new sick leave proposal regarding recruitment and retention. The meeting also includes discussions on litter mitigation, community survey follow-up, and updates on board goals.

• New sick leave proposal for recruitment and retention
• Wake County's role in litter mitigation
• Follow-up on community survey
• Updates on Board Goals and Key Strategic Actions

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. Agenda items include updates on tree canopy, water partnerships, and the South Wake Landfill. Status updates for key strategic actions are provided for information only.

• Approval of March 6, 2023 minutes
• Tree Canopy update
• Water Partnership update
• Beyond the South Wake Landfill discussion
• Strategic Action status updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the County Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The agenda also includes items to accept funds from the City of Raleigh and federal agencies, as well as approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing.

• Presentation of the FY2024 recommended budget
• Acceptance of funds from the City of Raleigh for Capital Area Workforce Development
• Establishment of 13 positions using federal funds from HHS and CDC
• Approval of the 2023 Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing
• Budget amendment to move FY2022 positive variance to the OPEB Trust Fund

Board of Commissioners

The committee will receive updates on WakeWorks, the Student Engagement Team Pilot, and Neighborhood Networks. The agenda also includes an education legislative update and approval of February 6 minutes.

• Approval of February 6 Affordable Housing Committee minutes
• WakeWorks update
• Student Engagement Team Pilot update
• Neighborhood Networks update
• Education Legislative update

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider tax credit recommendations and loans for affordable multifamily rental housing. The agenda also includes several construction contract awards and budget amendments.

• $3,389,484 contract for South Wake Landfill project
• $1,502,500 contract for Garner Magnet High School generator
• 2023 Tax Credit Recommendations and AHDP loans
• $391,788 in federal funds for public libraries
• Acquisition of Food Lion property via Open Space Program

The Board approved a consent agenda including construction contracts for a landfill cover and a school generator, as well as land acquisitions and budget amendments. The Board also adopted proclamations for Nepal Day and Fair Housing Month.

• Approved $3,389,484 contract for South Wake Landfill Exposed Geomembrane Cover Construction (6-0)
• Approved $1,502,500 contract for Garner Magnet High School Emergency Shelter Generator (6-0)
• Adopted Nepal Day Proclamation (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Food Lion property acquisition and FY2023 Hospitality Tax funding (6-0)
• Appropriated $391,788 in federal funds for public libraries (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget amendment for positive variance (6-0)
• Approved WCPSS Capital Improvement Program reallocations (6-0)
• Approved multi-year contract with Spatialest Inc. for real property sales mapping tools (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items. The agenda includes a disparity study, the historic designation of Richard B. Harrison Library, and community survey results.

• Disparity Study
• Historic Designation of Richard B. Harrison Library
• Community Survey Results

The Board held a work session to review a Disparity Study on minority-owned business contracting and community survey findings. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on discussion and staff presentations.

• Discussed Disparity Study findings and recommendations for minority-owned business contracting
• Requested analysis of pros and cons regarding the historic designation of Richard B. Harrison Library
• Reviewed community survey results regarding county priorities and resident satisfaction

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a budget work session. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 through 2030 Capital Improvement Program and an update on debt and capital.

• FY 2024 - FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Debt and Capital Update

The Board held a budget work session to review the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvement Program and debt models. Staff proposed reinvesting $18.75 million in net fund balance for capital and one-time operating costs. No formal votes were taken; the Board will consider a budget amendment for these funds on April 17.

• Proposed appropriation of $16.9M fund balance for capital projects (pending April 17 meeting)
• Proposed commitment of $1.85M fund balance for one-time FY2024 operating uses (pending April 17 meeting)
• Identified $118.7M gap where County Capital requested uses exceed available funding sources

Board of Commissioners

The Economic Strength Committee will discuss digital equity and United Arts cultural planning. The committee will also consider Wake County business incentive policy and review status updates for strategic actions.

• Approval of the February 6, 2023, meeting agenda
• Digital equity discussion
• United Arts cultural planning
• Wake County business incentive policy considerations
• Status updates for Economic Strength Key Strategic Actions

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will hold a joint meeting to discuss budget priorities for Wake County Government and WCPSS. The agenda also includes updates on pre-school services and the Joint Facilities Core Team.

• Budget priorities for Wake County Government and WCPSS
• Update from Joint Facilities Core Team
• Update on Pre-School Services

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the operating budget. The provided agenda does not include specific details or dollar amounts for this discussion.

• Operating Budget Work Session

The Board of Commissioners conducted a budget work session to review economic outlooks, revenue projections, and funding priorities for FY2024. No formal votes or final budget approvals were made during this session.

• Discussed FY2024 revenue projections, including a projected 3% increase
• Reviewed labor market challenges and recruitment/retention strategies
• Discussed potential $1.4M new funding request for Wake ThreeSchool slots
• Reviewed Wake Tech Community College request for $8,938,588 in additional funding
• Discussed FY2024 WCPSS funding considerations and inflation adjustments

Board of Commissioners

The Public Safety Committee will discuss 2023 priorities for the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Office, and CCBI. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Wake County EMS Ambulance User Fees.

• Approval of October 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• 2023 priorities for the District Attorney's Office
• 2023 priorities for the Sheriff's Office
• CCBI goals and priorities
• Wake County EMS Ambulance User Fees

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider construction contracts for the courthouse and Knightdale South Fire & EMS Station. They will also review resolutions related to opioid settlement funding and hold a public hearing on development ordinance amendments.

• $4,197,697 appropriation for Agricultural Conservation Easements
• Construction contracts for courthouse HVAC replacement and Knightdale South Fire & EMS Station renovation
• Purchase of ADA-compliant ballot marking devices and ElectionWare software
• Resolutions regarding Opioid Settlement Funding and a new behavioral health position
• Public hearing on proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendment OA-03-22

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Food Security Plan and amended the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify dam assessments for small subdivisions. The Board also approved several construction contracts and the purchase of new election equipment via a consent agenda.

• Adopted 2023 Food Security Plan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amendment OA-03-22 to update dam assessment requirements and repeal criminal penalties for UDO violations (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including HVAC replacement for Wake County Courthouse, Knightdale South Fire & EMS Station renovation, and Public Health Center project GMP #3 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of ADA-compliant ballot marking devices and ElectionWare tabulation software (7-0)
• Appropriated $4,197,697 for Agricultural Conservation Easements (7-0)
• Established one new full-time position in Behavioral Health for Familiar Faces (7-0)
• Approved opioid settlement funding resolutions and one new full-time Behavioral Health position (7-0)
• Adopted Annual Funding Policy for the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on Medicaid expansion and the implementation of the nondiscrimination ordinance. The session also includes discussions regarding hospitality tax small projects funding, a new food security plan, and violence interruption.

• Medicaid expansion update
• Hospitality Tax Small Projects Funding
• New Food Security Plan
• Nondiscrimination Ordinance Implementation update
• Violence Interruption update

The Board held a work session to review updates on Medicaid expansion, violence interruption, and the Non-Discrimination Ordinance. Commissioners expressed support for a new Food Security Plan and reviewed funding recommendations for hospitality tax projects, with final decisions deferred to future meetings.

• Supported funding request for the new Food Security Plan
• Reviewed hospitality tax funding recommendations for 6 projects (final decision set for April 3, 2023)
• Discussed Medicaid expansion staffing needs, estimating 30-40 new full-time employees
• Reviewed 2022-2023 Non-Discrimination Ordinance report showing 24 total complaints
• Discussed proposed Project Safe Neighborhoods violence interruption framework

Board of Commissioners

The Health and Human Services Committee met to discuss maternal and child health updates and the opioid settlement funding plan. The committee also reviewed minutes from a meeting held on October 24, 2022.

• Maternal and Child Health Update
• Opioid Settlement Update
• FY23 FY24 Wake National Opioid Settlement Funding Plan
• Approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The committee will review meeting minutes from October 24, 2022. Discussion items include Quality of Place planning and an update on One Water and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI).

• Approval of October 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Quality of Place Planning discussion
• One Water and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding $175,500,000 in 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds. The agenda also includes reviewing schematic designs for Kellam-Wyatt Farm and approving several property acquisitions through the County’s Open Space Program.

• Public hearing on $175,500,000 in 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds
• Approval of schematic design for Kellam-Wyatt Farm
• Property acquisitions through the County’s Open Space Program
• Lease agreements for Wake County Public School System sites
• Affordable housing loan refinance for Franklin Woods I and II in Raleigh

The Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of bonds for public school improvements and a new Public Health Center. The Board also approved the schematic design for the Kellam-Wyatt Farm project and several land acquisitions through the Open Space Program.

• Authorized 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds not to exceed $175.5M (7-0)
• Approved $108.5M in bonds for Public School improvements (7-0)
• Approved $67M in bonds for a Public Health Center (7-0)
• Approved schematic design for Kellam-Wyatt Farm project (7-0)
• Approved acquisition of Adkins, Hester, Kirk, and Liles properties via Open Space Program (7-0)
• Approved $120,000 settlement for Industrial Commission file no. 20-000364 (7-0)
• Adopted Girl Scout Week and Women's History Month proclamations (7-0)
• Approved lease agreements for Wake County Public School System on Departure Drive and 2445 Reliance Avenue (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Great Government Committee agenda includes the approval of minutes from November 11, 2022. The committee will also receive a human resources update and discuss the Personnel Code of Ordinances and a transparency portal.

• Approval of November 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Human Resources update
• Personnel Code of Ordinances
• Transparency Portal

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider WCPSS requests for office space leases in Raleigh and Apex. The meeting also includes the approval of the Apex Main EMS Station Project schematic design and 2023 board goals.

• Approval of schematic design for Apex Main EMS Station Project
• WCPSS request for lease agreement on Departure Drive in Raleigh
• WCPSS request to amend office space lease on Reliance Avenue in Apex
• Multi-year contract with BMS Direct for document production and distribution services
• Resolution creating the 2023/2024 Board of Equalization and Review

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Board Goals and Key Strategic Actions and the schematic design for the new Apex Main EMS Station. The Board also held first readings for two Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) lease requests. Other items approved via the consent agenda included HIV services funding and a document production contract.

• Approved 2023 Board Goals and Key Strategic Actions (7-0)
• Approved schematic design for Apex Main EMS Station Project (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including HIV services funding and BMS Direct contract (7-0)
• Approved resolution for 2023/2024 Board of Equalization and Review (7-0)
• Approved resolution for advertisement of tax liens (7-0)
• Received first reading for WCPSS lease at 5805-120 Departure Drive (7-0)
• Received first reading for WCPSS lease amendment at 2445 Reliance Ave (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive updates on several county services. The agenda includes reports on the Public Health Center, Behavioral Health, and the Fire Academy. Additionally, officials will discuss state legislative updates and living wage certification.

• State Legislative Update
• Public Health Center Update
• Behavioral Health Update
• Living Wage Certification
• Fire Academy Update

The Board held a work session to receive updates on the new Public Health Center and behavioral health strategies. Commissioners expressed support for the Living Wage Certification concept and additional funding for the Fire Academy. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting was a work session.

• Approved Living Wage Certification concept for procurement process
• Supported request for $1.5M in ARPA funds for FY24 Fire Academy
• Supported hiring in-house staff for Opioid management and Familiar Faces program

Board of Commissioners

The Affordable Housing Committee will review minutes from the October 31, 2022 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to receive updates on the Affordable Housing Plan and Development Program. Additionally, members will discuss the Unsheltered Homeless Facility Study.

• Approval of October 31, 2022, meeting minutes
• Affordable Housing Plan Update
• Affordable Housing Development Program Update
• Unsheltered Homeless Facility Study

Board of Commissioners

The Economic Strength Committee met to review minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussions on Living Wage Certification and Business Incentive Grant Policy Considerations.

• Approval of November 9, 2022, meeting minutes
• Living Wage Certification
• Business Incentive Grant Policy Considerations

Board of Commissioners

The Education Committee met to review minutes from its November 21, 2022, meeting. The agenda also included discussions regarding student wellbeing at WCPSS and a SmartStart update.

• Approval of the November 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion on student wellbeing at WCPSS
• SmartStart update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing proposals for 2023 general and limited obligation bonds. The agenda includes a construction contract for the RTP South Reclaimed Water Line Project and land acquisition near future schools in Fuquay-Varina. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding the relocation of graves from Green Level Church Road.

• $3,554,595 construction contract for RTP South Reclaimed Water Line Project
• Proposed 2023 General Obligation Bonds up to $444,275,000
• Proposed 2023 Limited Obligation Bonds up to $175,500,000
• Land acquisition of 0.15 acres near future Bowling Road Elementary and Fuquay-Varina Middle School sites
• Public hearing on relocating approximately 19 graves from Green Level Church Road

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is the third day of the 2023 Winter Planning Retreat. The agenda contains no specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances for discussion or decision.

• Winter Planning Retreat 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing and a 10-acre rezoning request. The agenda also includes land acquisition near school sites in Fuquay-Varina and several construction contracts for county facilities.

• Rezoning of 10 acres at Mitchell Mill Road and Rolesville Road
• Public hearing for the 2023 Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing
• Construction contracts for courthouse elevator modernization and HVAC replacement
• Land acquisition near future school sites in Fuquay-Varina
• Acceptance of $21,500 from the National Environmental Health Association

The Board approved a rezoning request for a veterinary office with equestrian therapy and the schematic design for the Cary Main Regional EMS Station. The Board also approved several construction contracts and grant funds via the consent agenda. A first reading was held for a small land acquisition for schools in Fuquay-Varina.

• Approved rezoning of 10-acre parcel at Mitchell Mill Rd and Rolesville Rd for a veterinary office (7-0)
• Approved schematic design for Cary Main Regional EMS Station (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including construction contracts for Courthouse elevators, Public Safety Center HVAC, and Public Health Center (7-0)
• Approved $21,500 in grant funds from the National Environmental Health Association (7-0)
• Approved extension of MOU for Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Project (7-0)
• Approved MOU between the Sheriff of Wake County and the County of Wake (7-0)
• Received information on $7,500 land acquisition for schools in Fuquay-Varina (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual Action Plan for Affordable Housing public hearing (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several items. These include an update on the US 401 Corridor Study and background information on hospitality taxes. The board will also review priorities for federal advocacy and a policy workflow request.

• Update on US 401 Corridor Study
• Background on Hospitality Taxes
• Priorities for Federal Advocacy
• Policy Workflow Request

The Board held a work session to review transportation studies, hospitality tax models, and federal advocacy priorities. The only formal action taken was a vote to exceed the 4-hour rule to allow staff to research the historic site designation of the Richard B. Harrison Community Library.

• Approved request to exceed 4-hour rule for research on Richard B. Harrison Community Library historic designation

Board of Commissioners

This agenda covers the second day of a winter planning retreat. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The agenda includes consideration of construction contracts for public safety and office building renovations. Additionally, the Board will hold public hearings regarding business development grants and transportation program applications.

• Construction contract for Public Safety Center Deck Security Enhancement Project
• Construction contract for Wake County Office Building renovation
• Re-subordination and refinance for Highland Village and Madison Glen Apartments
• Public hearing for Business Development Grant Agreement for Berk-Tek
• Approval of FY2024 Community Transportation Program grant application

The Board approved a Business Development Grant for Berk-Tek's manufacturing expansion and a $492,471 grant application for rural transportation. The Board also received the FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which showed a General Fund balance of $563 million.

• Approved Business Development Grant for Berk-Tek (7-0)
• Approved $492,471 FY2024 Community Transportation Program grant application (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including construction contracts and affordable housing funding (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from November 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Received FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report