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Chair & Vice Chair Review Draft Agenda Package 12-Jan-26Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00 PM Union County, NC Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina Meeting Agenda Board Room, First Floor Board of Commissioners Chair Brian Helms Vice Chair Christina Helms Commissioner Clancy Baucom Commissioner Melissa Merrell Commissioner Gary Sides Visitor Advisory Due to construction on the first floor of the UC Government Center, the primary entrance off Main Street Plaza is closed. Throughout construction, visitors should follow signage to enter or exit the facility. For meetings of the Board of County Commissioners, two temporary entrances will be available. Meeting attendees may enter via Main Street Plaza (near the intersection of W. Crowell St. and N. Stewart St.) or via the ground floor of the Government Center (off N. Church St.). To learn more about the project or view a project map, visit ucgov.info/PardonOurProgress. 1 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 Closed Session - 5:15 PM Opening of Meeting - 6:00 PM Invocation - Vice Chair Christina Helms Pledge of Allegiance Informal Comments Public Hearing(s) Public Hearing - Rezoning Petition CZ-2025-005 Garcia26-022 INFORMATION CONTACT: Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner- Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690 ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct public hearing for proposed rezoning. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This case is requesting a revision of the Union County Zoning Map by rezoning one parcel totaling approximately 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions. The rezoning will include the following conditions: 1. Limited to approved site plan dated August 18, 2025 2. Uses limited to tow truck impound yard 3. Mitigation for unauthorized tree removal in required setbacks, specifically replanting 125% of all removed trees 12” in diameter or greater, including trees previously located in proposed stormwater pond 4. Five-year vesting of development rights 5. Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance on the date of approval The Land Use Board evaluated this proposal at its December 16 meeting and recommended denial on a 7-0 vote, noting inconsistency with adopted land use plans and adjacent land uses. No one spoke for or against the rezoning at the Land Use Board meeting, but 24 residents have emailed letters of opposition to the proposed rezoning. If the Board of Commissioners wishes to make a decision on this rezoning, it may consider the following motions. TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN) Motion Page 1 of 21 2 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 (i) Adopt the Ordinance Approving Revision to the Official Zoning Map of Union County, North Carolina, and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for approval. TO DENY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN) Motion (i) Deny rezoning petition CZ-2025-005 from Ireneo Correa Garcia; and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Staff Recognition Service Award Recognition26-015 INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869 ACTION REQUESTED: Short video will play to recognize employee service award recipients for Q4 including October, November and December. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The employee recognition program acknowledges employees for full-time continuous service at the following intervals: 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and 30 years of service. We would like to recognize the following employees for full-time continuous service with Union County Local Government. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Consent Agenda City of Monroe Request to Provide Water Service26-016 INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the request from the City of Monroe to provide water service to Parcel 08-303-016D located at 1806 Willis Long Rd. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: City of Monroe recently received a request for outside city service located at 1806 Willis Long Road (see attached supporting documentation). Parcel 08-303-016D is requesting water service to serve property. The City of Monroe has indicated that they are prepared to serve the Page 2 of 21 3 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 property with water, as outside City customer, if approval is granted from Union County. Our water and sewer service agreement with the City of Monroe prohibits the City from providing service outside the City limits without the express, written approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Union County does not have any water infrastructure in the area to serve the property. Union County Water has no objection to the City providing water service to this property. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Task Order - Sewer Repair & Rehabilitation Excavation Repairs26-028 INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Clark, Water and Wastewater Operations, Director, 704-296-4215 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: November 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-678 - Approved Contract BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Task Order is to make needed repairs on the sewer lines located in the Tallwood and Eastside sections of our system. Our contract with G.S. Construction, Inc. will be used to make these repairs to our sewer system which are allowing substantial rainwater and ground water (inflow and infiltration) to enter the sewer system, as well as to repair significant structural issues that are causing re-occurring maintenance issues. G.S. Construction, Inc. has been selected to provide Repairs Services for Contract #9916. G.S. Construction, Inc. was chosen from a list of venders previously selected from IFB No. 2025-019 Sewer Repair & Rehabilitation Excavation Repairs to provide these services for Union County Water. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of the contract with G.S. Construction, Inc. is $186,200.00. Sufficient funds are available in Capital Account Sewer Repairs Operations Budget - 6512-5381. Contract - Waxhaw North Sanitary Sewer Replacement & Rehabilitation 26-035 INFORMATION CONTACT: Page 3 of 21 4 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Award contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of $3,295,540.50, and 2) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the agreement, and iii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) March 1, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #4 - Approved WK Dickson Task Order 2021-01 for engineering field assessment and preliminary design services for the project in an amount of $104,850.00. 2) March 20, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-057 - Approved WK Dickson Task Order 2021-09 for final design, permitting, and bidding services in an amount of $135,509.00. 3) August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-530 - Adopted resolution accepting Appropriations Act (S.L. 2023-134) funding in the amount of $1,477,500.00 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure and authorized the County Manager to execute all necessary documentation related to the acceptance. 4) November 17, 2025 , Regular Meeting Agenda Item 25-698 - Adopted resolution for tentative award of the construction contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of $3,138,610.00 contingent upon North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) issuance of the Authority to Award and adopted resolution providing notice of construction of the project. BACKGROUND: The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes an annual allocation in the Wastewater Rehabilitation & Replacement Program to assess, prioritize, and rehabilitate/replace sanitary sewer collection system infrastructure. This project is Year 1 of a two-year rehabilitation project to replace the aged Septic Tank Effluent Gravity (STEG) wastewater collection system in Waxhaw. This Year 1 project consists of the replacement of approximately 4,500 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch sewer lines with 8-inch and 10-inch sewer mains in the Waxhaw downtown area on the north side of Highway 75. On November 17, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution for the tentative award of the construction contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of $3,138,610.00 pending NCDEQ’s issuance of the Authority to Award. NCDEQ’s Authority to Award was required for final award of the construction contract because NCDEQ is providing funding for the project. NCDEQ issued the Authority to Award on December 22, 2025. The Authority to Award included a five percent construction contingency in the amount of Page 4 of 21 5 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 $156,930.50 to be added to the tentative bid award amount of $3,138,610.00; therefore, the final construction contract amount for award increased to $3,295,540.50. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the adopted capital account 60185522 - STEG Assessment Waxhaw to support the construction contract amount of $3,295,540.50. Bid Award - FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B - East Lawyers Road 26-039 INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Award contract to Dawn Development Company, Inc. in the amount of $636,643.93, 2) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement with Dawn Development Company, Inc. substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the agreement, and iii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion, and 3) adopt Resolution Providing Notice of Construction of the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B - East Lawyers Road. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #40 - Approved the ranking criteria, cost share, and application period for the Short Water Line Extension Program. 2) February 7, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-011 - Approved the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program applicant selections. 3) April 4, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-178 - Approved the selection of two additional projects for the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program. 4) September 6, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-531 - Approved moving forward with the selected FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program selected projects based on applicants’ fee payments. 5) August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-490 - Approved Task Order 2020-01 with STV Engineers, Inc. for Engineering and Design services for the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B. 6) August 11, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-523 - Approved bidding the East Lawyers Road portion of the FY2022 Short Water Line Phase B project. BACKGROUND: The Short Water Line Extension Program, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), provides for the extension of water lines to serve and provide an environmental benefit to qualifying applicants in Union County. The FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program projects have been divided into four Phases (A - D). Phase B originally consisted Page 5 of 21 6 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 of two projects with approximately 3.6 miles of water lines serving 26 applicants on Haigler Road, Zebulon Williams Road, Morgan Mill Road, and East Lawyers Road. There are outstanding easements for the Haigler Road, Zebulon Williams Road, and Morgan Mill Road project that were delaying Phase B from being bid. There are no outstanding easements for the East Lawyers Road project; therefore, it was separated from the remainder of Phase B for bidding and construction. On November 17, 2025, the Procurement Department partnered with Union County Water - Engineering department to issue an Invitation for Bid IFB 2026-039 - FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B -Project 1 East Lawyers Road. On December 17, 2025, seven (7) bids for the title project were received and processed. All bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by STV Engineers, Inc. The bids ranged from $636,643.93 to $1,356,064.00; staff recommend that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Dawn Development Company, Inc., in the amount of $636,643.93. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the adopted capital account 60184128 - FY2022 Short Water Line Extensions Program to support the construction contract amount of $636,643.93. Contract - Handwheel Expansion Connectors26-043 INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy McCaskill, UC Water Utility Business Services, Director, 704-283-3508 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: UC Water brought a contract to the Board in March of 2024 for the purchase of handwheel expansion connectors necessary for water meter installations and repairs. In May of 2025 we learned that the vendor could not continue to honor its pricing due to tariffs, therefore we rebid the project. On October 7, 2025, the Procurement Department partnered with UC Water to issue Invitation for Bid #2026-013 Handwheel Expansion Connectors. On October 21, 2025, Two bids for the title project were received and processed. The bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by UC Water. The bids ranged from $430,050 to $463,740. Staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC . Page 6 of 21 7 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $107,512.50. Since this contract contains an initial two-year term with two one-year renewal options, a total of $430,050 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Contracts - Temporary Staffing Services26-045 INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Clark, Water and Wastewater Operations, Director, 704-296-4215 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Union County’s Water Department is seeking temporary staffing services to fill Field Technician positions on an as-needed basis. These temporary employees will support field crews responsible for maintaining water and sewer infrastructure throughout the County. This Contract will be used to temporary fill positions while recruitment of vacancies is being conducted. The Procurement Department partnered with the UC Water to issue Request for Proposals #2025-050 Field Tech Temporary Staffing. On August 21,2025, twenty-two proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. The top ranked three firms were invited to shortlist interview/presentations. As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with the top 2 scoring/ranked preferred offerors, SAGH Staffing, Inc. dba AtWork Franchise, LLC, and Blue Arbor, Inc., to provide Temporary Staffing Services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated annual cost for this service is $150,000. Since the contracts contain an initial term of two years with three one-year renewal options, a total of $750,000 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY2026 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Allocate Additional FTE to Register of Deeds Office26-017 Page 7 of 21 8 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal D. Gilliard, Register of Deeds, 704-283-3794 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the allocation of 0.52 FTE to convert position 418507 from non-benefited part-time to benefited full-time. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Register of Deeds office has three non-benefited part-time positions currently that are filled. The Register of Deeds office would like to convert one of the non-benefited part-time positions to a benefited full-time position. This position is needed to provide assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Register of Deeds office as well as passport services. This individual is a passport agent as well and could serve in numerous areas in the office when there is a demand in service. This individual also can help assist in preservation projects that require a “hands on” application process. This individual has over 30 years of experience and would be a great asset, especially in a full-time scenario. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No additional funding is required. Funding exists in the current FY2026 Register of Deeds budget. 2025-2026 Union County Detention Center Medical Plan26-023 INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorothy Thomas, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Finance Administrator, 704-283-3578 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the 2024-2025 Union County Detention Center Medical Plan. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: North Carolina General Statute 153A-225(a) provides for the medical care of prisoners. That statute provides that: (a) Each unit that operates a local confinement facility shall develop a plan for providing medical care for prisoners in the facility. The plan: (1) Shall be designed to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners and to avoid the spread of contagious disease. (2) Shall provide for medical supervision of prisoners and emergency medical care for prisoners to the extent necessary for their health and welfare. (3) Shall provide for the detection, examination and treatment of prisoners who are infected with tuberculosis or venereal diseases. The unit shall develop the plan in consultation with appropriate local officials and organizations, including the sheriff, the county physician, the local or district health director, and the local medical society. The plan must be approved by the local or district health director after consultation Page 8 of 21 9 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 with the area mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse authority, if it is adequate to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners. Upon a determination that the plan is adequate to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners, the plan must be adopted by the governing body. This plan is developed and signed on an annual basis by the Health Department and the Union County Sheriff's Office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company 26-030 INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Mahle, Economic Development, Director, 980-476-5279 ACTION REQUESTED: Confirm the Board’s action on February 3, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-059), involving the award of a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company in an amount not-to-exceed $2,350,000 over a five-year period was an award of such incentive grant to ATI Specialty Materials, Inc. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) February 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-049 - Public Hearing Held. 2) February 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-059 - Union County Board of Commissioners award of Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company BACKGROUND: At its February 3, 2025, regular meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners awarded a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company. The grant is in an amount not-to-exceed $2,350,000 paid over a 5-year period beginning in FY2028. The name of the company is ATI Specialty Materials, Inc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: $2,350,000 paid over a 5-year period beginning in FY2028. Union County Transportation Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan 26-032 INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa Torres, Human Services Agency, Transportation Director, 704-283-3598 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the Union County Transportation Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as presented. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. Page 9 of 21 10 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 BACKGROUND: Since July 20, 2020, the Federal Transit Agency (FTA) has required certain operators of public transportation systems, that are recipients or sub-recipients of FTA grant funds, to develop safety plans that include the processes and procedures necessary for implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS). The PTASP plan requires that transit agencies 1) designate an Accountable Executive and a Chief Safety Officer, 2) document the agency's SMS processes, 3) implement an employee reporting program, 4) create performance targets based on safety performance measures established in FTA's National Public Transportation Safety Plan (NSP), 5) create criteria to address all applicable requirements and standards set forth in FTA's Public Transportation Safety Program and the NSP, and 6) create a process and timeline for conducting an annual review and update of the safety plan. NCDOT and the FTA require the PTASP to be reviewed by staff and brought to the Board of County Commissioners for approval annually regardless of whether revisions are made. In 2024, the FTA released major updates to the PTASP which have been incorporated in the attached document. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. However, if the plan is not approved, the County’s Transportation system will be in noncompliance, which could result in financial penalties in upcoming Federal and State grant funding. Grant Application - Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) 26-033 INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil and Water Conservation District, Director, 704-438-2535 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The StRAP program through the North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation offers local Soil and Water Conservation Districts reimbursement for stream debris removal work to remove stream debris out of the 100-year floodplain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Up to $310,909 of funding will be reimbursed to the County following successful completion of the debris removal work. Page 10 of 21 11 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 Easement Acceptance - Land Preservation and Easement Program26-037 INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil and Water Conservation District, Director, 704-438-2535 ACTION REQUESTED: Accept Easement 90-2026-005 into the Union County Land Preservation & Easement Program. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Union County is currently ranked 13th in the United States for open space land loss on a per year basis according to the latest research published by the American Farmland Trust. Over the last four fiscal years, Union County has lost 3,191 acres (FY2020), 2,892 acres (FY2021), 3,625 acres (FY2022), and 2,419 acres (FY2023) from parcels enrolled in present use value (PUV) alone. According to the 2022 NCDA Census of Agriculture, Union County has 186,626 acres of farmland. In the Business-as-Usual scenario published by NC FarmLink, Union County is slated to lose 51,500 acres of current farmland by 2040. This scenario would represent approximately a 28% reduction in total farmland acreage in Union County by 2040. The Union County Land Preservation & Easement program allows landowners to sell and/or donate the development rights to their property while still obtaining ownership of the land. By selling and/or donating the development rights, open space and agricultural land will be preserved through conservation easements held by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District. The District will be responsible for monitoring and inspections of easements to maintain compliance within the program. The use of present use value (PUV) rollback funds will provide financial resources to the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District for the easement purchases and all associated transaction costs. These funds are held in a Union County budget line and all non-encumbered funds will rollover at the end of each fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Budget Amendment - Union County Land Preservation and Easement Program 26-038 INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil & Water Conservation, District Director, 704-233-1621 ext. 3 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Budget Amendment # 14 appropriating the County’s General Fund unassigned fund balance in the amount of $703,677 to be used for the purchase of conservation easements and associated transaction costs. Page 11 of 21 12 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) November 6, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-755 - Approved the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District to purchase and hold conservation easements for land preservation in Union County BACKGROUND: Union County is currently ranked 13th in the United States for open space land loss on a per year basis according to the latest research published by the American Farmland Trust. Over the last four fiscal years, Union County has lost 3,191 acres (FY2020), 2,892 acres (FY2021), 3,625 acres (FY2022), and 2,419 acres (FY2023) from parcels enrolled in present use value (PUV) alone. According to the 2022 NCDA Census of Agriculture, Union County has 186,626 acres of farmland. In the Business-as-Usual scenario published by NC FarmLink, Union County is slated to lose 51,500 acres of current farmland by 2040. This scenario would represent approximately a 28% reduction in total farmland acreage in Union County by 2040. The Union County Land Preservation & Easement program allows landowners to sell and/or donate the development rights to their property while still obtaining ownership of the land. By selling and/or donating the development rights, open space and agricultural land will be preserved through conservation easements held by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District. The District will be responsible for monitoring and inspections of easements to maintain compliance within the program. The use of present use value (PUV) rollback funds will provide financial resources to the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District for the easement purchases and all associated transaction costs. These funds are held in a Union County budget line and all non-encumbered funds will rollover at the end of each fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Budget Amendment - Additional Funding for Tuition Reimbursement26-014 INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869; Jason May, Budget & Grants Management, Director, 704-283-3760 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Budget Amendment #12 to appropriate $25,000 from Fund Balance account to Tuition Reimbursement account to cover eligible employee tuition expenses beyond the budgeted amount for FY2026. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Tuition Reimbursement program supports county employees aspiring to achieve higher education or advanced degree goals. A recent change regarding budget rollover amounts impacted anticipated funds for the Page 12 of 21 13 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 tuition reimbursement account. The fund balance transfer will provide funding to adequately cover expected tuition reimbursement applications through the remainder of the fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Adequate funding is available in Fund Balance to cover this transfer of funds. Resolution - Union County Emergency Services Complex Stormwater Agreement 26-034 INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Whitaker, Facilities & Fleet Management, Assistant Director Design and Construction, 704-420-2626 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt the Resolution for Grant of Easement to the City of Monroe and, 2) authorize the County Manager to approve and execute any and all documents as may be required to grant the Property Interest, including but not limited to the Stormwater Operation Maintenance and Escrow Agreement. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: As a condition of development of the Emergency Services Complex, the City of Monroe requires Union County to enter into a Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Escrow Agreement to provide for the operation, long-term maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement / reconstruction of the Stormwater Control Facility. This is a standard and typical agreement which grants the City of Monroe a permanent easement for right of access through the Property to the Stormwater Control Facility, as well as dedicating public right-of-way and grant of permanent public sidewalk easement as illustrated on the attached plat for the Emergency Services Complex. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Contract Amendment - Lease Extension 2630 Nelda Drive26-041 INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 16, 2010, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #11 - Lease approved (120 months) Page 13 of 21 14 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 2) February 15, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #16 - Lease extension approved (60 months) BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management department has utilized the contractual services of Ty-Par Realty, Inc. for the lease at 2630 Nelda Drive, Monroe, NC for the Probation Services Offices since March 1, 2011. Ty-Par Realty Inc has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and the department is requesting to extend the lease term for an additional thirty-six months. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated first year monthly cost for the lease is $11,250, with a 3% increase in years two and three. Therefore, a total amount of $417,272 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Contract Amendment - Lease Extension 601 Lancaster Avenue26-042 INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 6, 2018, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #11, Lease approved 2) June 7, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25, Lease extension approved (six months) 3) November 15, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #21-402, Lease extension approved (eighteen months) 4) April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-186, Lease extension approved (thirty-six months) BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management Department has utilized the contractual services of Raymond G. Smith for the lease of space at 604 Lancaster Avenue, which is used as Juvenile Justice offices, since August 1, 2018. Raymond G. Smith has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to extend the lease for an additional two years. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated first year monthly cost for the lease is $7,600.62, with a 3% increase in year two. Therefore, a total amount of $185,151 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Contract Renewal - Purchase of Bulk Fuel26-044 Page 14 of 21 15 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: March 20, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-127 - Contract approved BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management department has utilized the contractual services of James River Solutions LLC for bulk fuel purchases since March 21, 2023. James River Solutions, LLC has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional twelve months. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $200,000.00. Funding is available in the FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Tax Bill Correction Report for November 202526-036 INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Thompson, Tax Administration, Deputy Tax Administrator, 704-283-3624 ACTION REQUESTED: Tax Bill Correction Reports for November 2025 PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 102-312 and 105-325, the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to make and approve certain changes to property tax records. Approval of such changes may result in either a release, refund, or discovery of ad valorem taxes. The attached report provides detailed information on all tax bills that were modified. Included in the report for each correction is the parcel number or property key, owner name, reason for the change, original value, original tax, corrected value, corrected tax, and refund, if applicable. FINANCIAL IMPACT: November Refund amount = $560.36 Contract - Insurance Broker Services26-040 INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Morgan, Security Risk Management, Director, 407-592-7051 ACTION REQUESTED: Page 15 of 21 16 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion . PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Procurement Department partnered with the Security Risk Management Department to issue Request for Proposals #2026-019 Insurance Broker Service. On September 30, 2025, two proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project . As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with the top scoring /ranked preferred offeror, USI Insurance Services, LLC, to provide insurance brokerage services. This contract has an initial term of two years with three, one-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the County and is subject to annual budget appropriation . FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $62,500 in years one and two. Costs for years three through five are $67,500, $70,000 and $72,500, respectively. Since this contract contains a two-year initial term and three one-year renewal options, a total of $335,000 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY 2026 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation . Minutes for Approval26-020 INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Draft minutes have been provided for the Commissioners for review and approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None Information Only Wastewater Treatment Capacity - Monthly Update25-753 INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only Page 16 of 21 17 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Union County Water is closely monitoring the wastewater treatment capacities at our Water Reclamation Facilities . Permitting Capacity is evaluated using the Actual Plant Flows plus the Permitted /Obligated Flows (unconnected). Union County Water was asked to provide regular updates. Plant flow information through November 2025 is summarized in the attached table. Twelve Mile Creek ·Percent of Actual Flows = 70.1% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 89.1% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 5.254 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 6.686 Crooked Creek ·Percent of Actual Flows = 61.3% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 87.9% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 1.164 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 1.671 Olde Sycamore ·Percent of Actual Flows = 26.0% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 26.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.039 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.039 Tallwood ·Percent of Actual Flows = 44.0% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 44.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.022 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.022 Grassy Branch ·Percent of Actual Flows = 84.0% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 86.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.042 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.043 In addition to the wastewater treatment capacities, flow volumes associated with development projects that are in the planning and review process within the Twelve Mile Creek and Crooked Creek WRF service areas are provided for information as well . Development flow volumes Page 17 of 21 18 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 through November 2025 are summarized in the attached tables. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None November 2025 Union County Public Schools - Monthly Report26-002 INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Liles, Finance, Director 704-283-3675 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This is the monthly report from UCPS as required by the Budget Ordinance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Communications Monthly Report - November 202526-006 INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Cooper, Public Communications, Director, 704-283-3587 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This report provides valuable metrics and insights into communication platforms and our efforts to collaborate with all County departments to inform and engage residents, promote programs and services, and strengthen internal and external communications. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Human Resources Reports for November 202526-029 INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: These reports include all new hires, separations from service, and retirements for Union County Local Government for the month of November 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Page 18 of 21 19 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 None. Business Minor Subdivision Discussion26-031 INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Jenson, Planning, Director, 704-283-3564 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive information regarding minor subdivisions and provide direction to staff. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: November 17, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-692 - Held Public Hearing on Union County Rural Land Use Plan and Land Use Map Amendments BACKGROUND: At their November 2025 meeting, the Board requested that Planning staff bring back information regarding the impacts of potential adjustments to the number of lots that constitute a minor subdivision for Board discussion and possible direction . FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Appointment of an ETJ Member to the City of Monroe ’s Planning Board 26-019 INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Appointment of an ETJ Representative to the City of Monroe ’s Planning Board. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The term of the ETJ Representative on the City of Monroe ’s Planning Board is expiring. The City of Monroe has requested that the Board of Commissioners appoint an ETJ representative to its Planning Board . The vacancy was advertised in accordance with the Board of Commissioners ’ Rules of Procedure, and a copy of the Notice was provided to the City of Monroe. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Appointments to Land Use Board26-046 INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint regular member for an unexpired term and appoint an alternate Page 19 of 21 20 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 member PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: There are two vacancies on the Land Use Board : 1 Regular Member for an unexpired term and 1 Alternate Member. The vacancies have been advertised. FINANCIAL IMPACT: FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report26-007 INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Liles, Finance, Director, 704-283-3675 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive presentation from Cherry Bekaert, LLP audit firm and Finance Director on the fiscal year 2025 audit and annual financial comprehensive report. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Cherry Bekaert LLP, a firm of licensed certified public accountants, has issued an unmodified opinion on Union County's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. The independent auditor's report is located at the front of the financial section of this report . The audit was also designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and the State Single Audit Implementation Act . These reports are submitted separately, and include the schedules of financial assistance, findings and questioned costs, and the independent auditor's report on internal control and compliance . The following is excerpted from the Report of Independent Auditor . “In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the County, as of June 30, 2025, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof, and the budgetary comparison for the General Fund for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America”. The FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is still in draft form due to the Federal and State Single Audit Grant testing not being complete due to the Federal Government shutdown . Once the grant testing has been complete the final document will be available on the County’s website on the Finance Department ’s webpage. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None Page 20 of 21 21 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda January 12, 2026 County Manager's Comments Commissioners' Comments Adjournment Page 21 of 21 22 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-022 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Public Hearing - Rezoning Petition CZ-2025-005 Garcia INFORMATION CONTACT: Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner- Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690 ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct public hearing for proposed rezoning. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This case is requesting a revision of the Union County Zoning Map by rezoning one parcel totaling approximately 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions. The rezoning will include the following conditions: 1.Limited to approved site plan dated August 18, 2025 2.Uses limited to tow truck impound yard 3.Mitigation for unauthorized tree removal in required setbacks, specifically replanting 125% of all removed trees 12” in diameter or greater, including trees previously located in proposed stormwater pond 4.Five-year vesting of development rights 5.Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance on the date of approval The Land Use Board evaluated this proposal at its December 16 meeting and recommended denial on a 7-0 vote, noting inconsistency with adopted land use plans and adjacent land uses. No one spoke for or against the rezoning at the Land Use Board meeting, but 24 residents have emailed letters of opposition to the proposed rezoning. If the Board of Commissioners wishes to make a decision on this rezoning, it may consider the following motions. TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN) Motion (i) Adopt the Ordinance Approving Revision to the Official Zoning Map of Union County, North Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™23 File #:26-022 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 Carolina, and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for approval. TO DENY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLAN) Motion (i) Deny rezoning petition CZ-2025-005 from Ireneo Correa Garcia; and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™24 25 26 27 . . . Planning Department 500 North Main Street, Suite 70 Monroe, NC 28112 T 704.283.3565 unioncountync.gov Planning Staff Report - Rezoning Case # CZ-2025-005 Staff Contact: Bjorn Hansen, Senior Planner Summary of Request This case is requesting to rezone one parcel totaling 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B at the intersection of Faith Church and Secrest Shortcut Roads from R-20 to Light Industrial (CZ) with Amended Conditions. The rezoning will include the following conditions: 1) Limited to approved site plan dated August 18, 2025 2) Uses limited to tow truck impound yard 3) Mitigation for unauthorized tree removal in required setbacks, specifically replanting 125% of all removed trees 12” in diameter or greater, including trees previously located in proposed stormwater pond 4) Five-year vesting of development rights 5) Development will meet all requirements of the Union County Unified Development Ordinance on the date of approval 28 unioncountync.gov Owner/Applicant Owner: Enrique Tristan Chantaca and Ireneo Correa Garcia 208 Midway Drive Indian Trail, NC 28079 Applicant: Ireneo Correa Garcia 208 Midway Drive Indian Trail, NC 28079 Property Information Location: On the southern corner of the intersection of Faith Church and Secrest Shortcut Roads. Location more specifically described as tax parcel 07-063-260B. Site North of Site South of Site Opposite Site 29 unioncountync.gov Municipal Proximity: The site is inside Hemby Bridge, less than 0.2 miles east of Lake Park, and less than 0.2 miles north of Indian Trail. Existing Land Use and Development Status: The parcel is currently zoned R-20. The property is nearly fully logged but undeveloped. Environmental Features: There are no streams, floodplains or wetlands in the parcel. The site was recently logged, which may have resulted in the removal of trees that would have been protected as part of required setbacks. The number of impacted trees would be determined as part of the site plan review process, which then would be mitigated at 125% of the number removed, including trees previously located in proposed stormwater pond. 30 unioncountync.gov Utilities: Public water is available to the site. The proposed use will not require utility service. Zoning and Land Use History: The parcel site has been zoned R-20 since zoning was initiated in Union County. There have been no previous rezoning requests for this property. A downzoning from R-20 to RA-40 on 2.2 acres was approved in 1998 approximately ¼ mile south of the site. A special use permit on a parcel 0.2 miles south of the site was approved in 1984 for a musical hobby shop. There have been no other zoning actions in the immediate vicinity of the proposed rezoning. 31 unioncountync.gov Schools: Because this rezoning request is commercial in nature, UCPS was not consulted for comments. Transportation: This parcel is on the intersection of Faith Church and Secrest Shortcut Roads, both of which are NCDOT-maintained facilities. The proposed use would have access from Faith Church Road. The proposed use would have a very low traffic impact, with no discernable peak hour. There are no funded road improvement projects in the immediate vicinity of the rezoning. A Traffic Impact Analysis was not required for this rezoning. The site would include sidewalks along the frontage of both roads. 32 unioncountync.gov Planning Documents Hemby Bridge Land Use Plan: This parcel is inside the Town of Hemby Bridge. Two planning documents apply to this parcel- the Hemby Bridge Land Use Plan and the Secrest Shortcut Small Area Plan. Both plans identify this parcel as commercial as part of a small rural center. The Hemby Bridge Land Use Plan specifically says that new development in these areas should be relatively small scale and handled through the conditional rezoning process. The Plan does make recommendations for industrial areas, so the commercial designation for this area does not envision industrial uses. 33 unioncountync.gov 34 unioncountync.gov Public and Municipal Comments Public Comments: A community meeting was held November 26, 2025. One member of the public attended. Because the meeting was the night before Thanksgiving, the applicant elected to hold a second community meeting, which occurred December 8, 2025. A total of 13 residents attended the meeting, expressing concerns over the trees cut down, driveway access, and incompatible uses with nearby uses. Four residents have submitted comments opposing the rezoning, citing incompatible land use, traffic, and impacts on property values. Municipal Comments: Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, and Lake Park were contacted for comments. Each municipality provided comments. • Hemby Bridge: The Town Council took action on September 16, 2025, opposing the proposed development. • Lake Park: The Village responded stating they were not in support of changing the zoning from residential to commercial. • Indian Trail: The Town responded that they strongly oppose this request, with the following details: o The agreed upon goals in this area was to create an employment center and grow the commercial tax base. This request is not the highest and best use for the property and does not meet the goals of Union County or the Town of Indian Trail. The following information below outlines the details of why this request should be denied. o This parcel falls into the plan that was jointly adopted by Indian Trail and Union County entitled The Secrest Short Cut Road Small Area Plan. The following are a few comments after looking at this Plan with the rezoning in mind:  Parcel is shown as mixed use/commercial-retail. This request does not fit within a mixed-use type of development.  This rezoning request would not be compatible with the following goals of the Small Area Plan: • Goal 2: Accommodate commercial and retail opportunities per the recommended map to attract consumers traversing the County on the Expressway. o Strategy 2.1: Support rezoning of properties to retail uses that are well designed within the mixed-use areas to complement the mix of uses and capture retail sales in the area. o Strategy 2.2: Support service industry uses to support existing and future residents and create local jobs. • Goal 4: Create a Sense of Place in Identified Mixed Use Areas o Strategy 4.1: Encourage density and a mix of uses in identified mixed use areas. o Strategy 4.2: Require community amenities and gathering places in identified mixed use areas. 35 unioncountync.gov Staff Comments and Recommendation Land Use Board Recommendation The Land Use Board reviewed this proposed rezoning and unanimously recommended denial at its December 16, 2025, meeting, citing inconsistency with adopted land use plans and surrounding land uses. This part of Hemby Bridge is identified for limited commercial uses reviewed through the conditional rezoning process. The applicant has requested this rezoning to allow their growing business to move out of a residential area. While limited in nature and being considered through the conditional rezoning process consistent with approved plans, this request is industrial in nature and will have no employees on site. These uses are therefore inconsistent with the approved plans for the area. Because of these aspects of the development, staff recommend denial of this rezoning application. 36 For the best experience, open this PDF portfolio in Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later. Get Adobe Reader Now! 37 For the best experience, open this PDF portfolio in Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later. Get Adobe Reader Now! 38 From:Cheri Clark To:Bjorn Hansen; Brandi Deese Subject:RE: Rezoning at Faith Church and Secrest Short Cut Date:Thursday, April 17, 2025 9:39:25 AM Attachments:image001.png WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Bjorn, The Village is not in support of changing the Zoning from residential to commercial. Thank you for keeping us in the loop. Kindest Regards, Cheri Clark Village Administrator/Clerk Village of Lake Park P. O. Box 219 3801 Lake Park Road Lake Park, NC 28079 (704)882-8657x101 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law “NCGS.Ch. 132” and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Bjorn Hansen <bjorn.hansen@unioncountync.gov> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2025 10:29 AM To: Cheri Clark <cheri.clark@lakeparknc.gov>; Brandi Deese <bcd@indiantrail.org> Subject: Rezoning at Faith Church and Secrest Short Cut Cheri and Brandi, We have a proposed conditional rezoning at the corner of this intersection. It is inside Hemby Bridge. Please let me know if you have any comments. Sincerely, Bjorn Bjorn E. Hansen, AICP CTP, CZO Senior Planner – Long Range Planning | Planning Department T 704.283.3690 39 bjorn.hansen@unioncountync.gov unioncountync.gov Union County Government 500 North Main Street, Suite 70 Monroe, NC 28112 E-mail correspondence to and from this sender may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records law and may be disclosed to third parties. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please contact the sender immediately. 40 From:abaker30@aol.com To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Formal Opposition to Rezoning Petition CZ-2025-005 - Nearby Property Owners Date:Monday, December 15, 2025 2:01:16 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Department, We are writing to formally express our opposition to Rezoning Petition CZ-2025-005, submitted by Michelle Hernandez, which proposes rezoning approximately 2.027 acres (parcel 07-063-260) located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with conditions. We are nearby homeowners at 4109 Faith Church Road, and our property is generational family land. It was originally owned by our grandfather, Oscar Byrum, and has been passed down through our family. This land holds deep historical, personal, and cultural significance to us. It is not simply an asset, but a legacy that our family has stewarded for generations. As long-standing residents and property owners, we have serious concerns regarding how this proposed rezoning to Light Industrial may impact the integrity, character, safety, environmental quality, and long-term value of surrounding residential properties and the broader community. Development of this nature in close proximity to established homes threatens to fundamentally alter the rural and residential character of our area. Any zoning changes or development approvals should carefully consider the impact on existing homeowners, particularly those whose families have lived on and cared for their land for generations. We respectfully request that our opposition be formally entered into the public record and that the Land Use Board and Planning Department give full and fair consideration to the voices of long-standing residents and landowners before moving forward. We understand that the Union County Land Use Board will meet on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, Room 118, Union County Government Center, 500 North Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina, to receive comments and review this request. While we will make every effort to participate, we request that this written correspondence be included as part of the official review and consideration process regardless of our ability to attend in person. Please confirm receipt of this correspondence and advise if there are any additional steps required for our concerns to be fully included in the official record. 41 Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jeff Baker Audrey Baker Homeowners 4109 Faith Church Road Union County, North Carolina Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS 42 From:Jo-Ellen McQuade To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Fwd: Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Monday, December 15, 2025 5:15:13 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. 2nd email. Not sure 1st went through. No receipt received. Thank you. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jo-Ellen McQuade <jmcquade2@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM Subject: Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 To: <bjorn.hansen@unioncountync.gov> Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsibleeconomic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantialconcerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential NeighborhoodsThe proposed towing and vehicle-storage facility is incompatible with both the current andplanned land-use patterns for this area. The site is immediately adjacent to long-establishedresidential neighborhoods, and introducing this type of operation would undermine theircharacter, diminish residents’ quality of life, and raise legitimate concerns about safety andcommunity well-being. This operation will be a nuisance and turn the environmentsurrounding the residential areas into nothing more than a junkyard. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A storage facility for damaged or impounded vehicles would almost certainly depresssurrounding property values. Local homeowners have made significant investments in theirresidences, and placing an industrial-scale operation within a residential corridor riskscreating permanent, irreversible impacts on the stability and desirability of theneighborhood. It will be a blight of epic proportions that will be the number one cause ofthe surrounding communities demise. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations bring heavy-duty trucks in and out of the site at all hours, including lateat night. This means:• A surge of truck traffic cutting through residential streets• Disruptive noise levels that directly impact nearby homes• Increased safety risks for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of industrial activity has no place beside a residential neighborhood and isfundamentally incompatible with the community. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts 43 Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitablyintroduces invasive visual pollution. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks,runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. Again, thiswill be nothing but a junkyard and degrade the value of the surrounding residentialneighborhoods. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation is fundamentally at odds with the long-term vision for this corridor.Approving a use that directly conflicts with surrounding zoning and establisheddevelopment patterns would set a troubling precedent and weaken the integrity of UnionCounty’s entire planning framework. My Request I respectfully, and strongly, urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to denythis rezoning request. Land-use decisions must remain aligned with the establishedcharacter of this area and uphold the interests of the families who live, work, and invest inthis community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Jo-Ellen McQuade, Village of Lake Park Resident 44 From:Shannon Rose To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Fwd: Thank you for your time Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 3:49:15 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Shannon Rose <mrsroseteaches123@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM Subject: Thank you for your time To: <bjornEhansen@unioncountync.gov> Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes 45 This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Shannon Rose 46 From:Patricia Floyd To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:No rezoning for town company in Lake Park Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 11:33:16 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well- established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. 47 My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Also with new townhouses being built on the opposite end of Lake Park and doesn't seem to be any road improvements, consider looking how all this construction will impact Faith Church Road and our village. Thanks Patricia Floyd 48 From:Frances Estro To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Please Decline Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:10:15 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, We respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While we support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request 49 We respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. We ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of these concerns. Sincerely, Frank and Francie Estro Lake Park Homeowners 50 From:Kristan and Ryan Lyon To:Bjorn Hansen; ryan-lyon@live.com Subject:Please Deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 2:35:07 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, We respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts 51 Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. 6. Potential increase of crime Car part theft is a persistent problem, with criminals frequently targeting towing yards, salvage yards, and similar businesses. Establishing such a facility in this area raises serious concerns about attracting criminal activity and its impact on nearby neighborhoods. While security cameras may provide some deterrence, they cannot fully prevent crime, making this an ongoing and valid concern. Our Request: I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Kristan & Ryan Lyon 52 From:Catherine Grabova To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 7:49:16 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- 53 use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Kateryna Volostnov 54 From:Mark & Wendy Richards To:Bjorn Hansen Cc:Mark Richards Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 1:07:52 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well- established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. 55 Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. I am a resident of the Village of Lake Park. My address is 6129 Creft Circle, Lake Park NC 28079. My phone is 303-204-8949. Sincerely, Mark Richards 56 From:Giulia Savona To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:"Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005" Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 2:16:03 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, 57 work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Giulia D’Alessandro Sent from my iPhone 58 From:John Barnes To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Date:Monday, December 15, 2025 12:05:22 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. As a resident of 25 years plus of Lake Park, I would like to join with my fellow citizens in my disapproval of the proposed towing company parcel. While I have no malice towards the owners of the proposed facility, I do believe that a better location could be found. There have been many valid points made as to not approve this development, all of which are within reason and logical assumptions. The top 3 reasons that I will echo are traffic, visual aesthetics and lastly environmental concerns. As a formal councilman for the Village of Lake Park, I feel that voices from our community should have a large weight on the final decision as to, or in our case “not to” approve the re-zoning of this area. I do realize that we have no official authority of the area in question, however it would be ill- suited for us to remain silent during this time of inquiry. As such please note my voice of concern and disapproval of the rezoning action. Thank you for hearing us and for the support shown to the long time residents of our Lake Park community. Sincerely, John Barnes jbarnes2309@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone 59 From:Judy MenMart To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Peticion 2025-cz-005 Date:Saturday, December 13, 2025 2:27:20 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this 60 area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, ____________________ 61 From:Claudia Flagg To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:ReZoning petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 2:38:26 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. 6. I would like to request that a traffic impact study as well as an environmental study be done. This is already a congested intersection, and combined with the building of the approximately 200 townhouses being built at the other end of Faith Church, getting in and out of Lake Park is going to be a problem since I do not see where they are planning on making any improvements to either Faith Church Road or Secrest-Shortcut Road. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Claudia and Russ Flagg claudiaflagg@yahoo,com 5309 Creft Circle, Lake Park 62 From:Claudia Flagg To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:ReZoning petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 2:38:26 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. 6. I would like to request that a traffic impact study as well as an environmental study be done. This is already a congested intersection, and combined with the building of the approximately 200 townhouses being built at the other end of Faith Church, getting in and out of Lake Park is going to be a problem since I do not see where they are planning on making any improvements to either Faith Church Road or Secrest-Shortcut Road. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Claudia and Russ Flagg claudiaflagg@yahoo,com 5309 Creft Circle, Lake Park 63 From:Jo-Ellen McQuade To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 8:00:31 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsibleeconomic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantialconcerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential NeighborhoodsThe proposed towing and vehicle-storage facility is incompatible with both the current andplanned land-use patterns for this area. The site is immediately adjacent to long-establishedresidential neighborhoods, and introducing this type of operation would undermine theircharacter, diminish residents’ quality of life, and raise legitimate concerns about safety andcommunity well-being. This operation will be a nuisance and turn the environmentsurrounding the residential areas into nothing more than a junkyard. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A storage facility for damaged or impounded vehicles would almost certainly depresssurrounding property values. Local homeowners have made significant investments in theirresidences, and placing an industrial-scale operation within a residential corridor riskscreating permanent, irreversible impacts on the stability and desirability of theneighborhood. It will be a blight of epic proportions that will be the number one cause ofthe surrounding communities demise. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations bring heavy-duty trucks in and out of the site at all hours, including lateat night. This means:• A surge of truck traffic cutting through residential streets• Disruptive noise levels that directly impact nearby homes• Increased safety risks for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of industrial activity has no place beside a residential neighborhood and isfundamentally incompatible with the community. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitablyintroduces invasive visual pollution. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks,runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. Again, thiswill be nothing but a junkyard and degrade the value of the surrounding residentialneighborhoods. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation is fundamentally at odds with the long-term vision for this corridor. 64 Approving a use that directly conflicts with surrounding zoning and establisheddevelopment patterns would set a troubling precedent and weaken the integrity of UnionCounty’s entire planning framework. My Request I respectfully, and strongly, urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to denythis rezoning request. Land-use decisions must remain aligned with the establishedcharacter of this area and uphold the interests of the families who live, work, and invest inthis community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Jo-Ellen McQuade, Village of Lake Park Resident 65 From:Octavian Crestian To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Saturday, December 13, 2025 2:22:43 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County's Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county's planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Octavian Crestian Lake Park resident 66 From:Laura G To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Saturday, December 13, 2025 7:21:11 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- 67 use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Laura Gnatiuk - Resident of Lake Park 6509 Sybil Ct. 68 From:Melodie Marwitz To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 2:07:42 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. 69 Sincerely, . While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Melodie Marwitz 4004 Alden Street Lake Park, NC 70 From:Sabrina Locke To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 6:11:53 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request 71 I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Sabrina Locke ____________________ 72 From:Amanda Prichard To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 7:42:29 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. To the Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I am writing in to request that you DENY Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request 73 I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Amanda Prichard 74 From:Karen Faulkner To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 9:14:54 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsibleeconomic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantialconcerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential NeighborhoodsThe proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing orintended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-establishedresidential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negativelyaffected by this type of business. Also, rezoning to light commercial, for what would be anundeveloped lot makes no sense. It does, however, open the door for something even lessdesirable in the future. 2. Negative Impact on Property ValuesA facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearbyproperty values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing anindustrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversibleconsequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety ConcernsTowing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours,often late at night. This creates: This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental ImpactsEven with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitablyintroduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, andother environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning IntentThis type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approvinga use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets aconcerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My RequestI respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes 75 request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character ofthis area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Karen Faulkner 3422 Mayhurst Dr. Lake Park, NC 28079 76 From:Kurt Marwitz To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Sunday, December 14, 2025 2:00:31 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, . While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: 77 Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land- use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Kurt Marwitz 4004 Alden Street Lake Park, NC 78 From:Holly Busbee To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 2:13:38 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land- use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Holly Busbee 79 From:Donna Celentano To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 8:23:56 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: Increased truck traffic near residential streets Higher noise levels Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this 80 area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Donna Celentano ____________________ 81 From:Kara Aycoth To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 9:25:29 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 82 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Kara Aycoth Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS 83 From:I. Korniyenko To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Rezoning petition Date:Saturday, December 13, 2025 8:56:08 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 84 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Anna Korniyenko 85 From:Lynn Sharp To:Bjorn Hansen Subject:Urgent re Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005 Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 8:38:50 AM WARNING: This email originated from outside of Union County Government, be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments. Sir, Below is copied and pasted and expressly communicates our concerns in Lake Park. It is unthinkable that such a use/development would occur at the doorstep of one of Union County’s premier communities. Please ensure that appropriate measures are taken to avert this. Thank you, Lynn Sharp 6107 Eisenhower Lane to "Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005" ------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Union County Planning Staff and Commissioners, I respectfully ask you to deny Rezoning Petition 2025-CZ-005. While I support responsible economic growth within Union County, this proposed use raises several substantial concerns that directly impact residential neighborhoods, community character, and long-term planning goals. 1. Incompatibility With Surrounding Residential Neighborhoods The proposed towing and vehicle-storage operation is not consistent with the existing or intended land-use patterns for this area. This site sits directly beside well-established residential communities whose character, safety, and quality of life would be negatively affected by this type of business. 2. Negative Impact on Property Values A facility designed to store damaged or impounded vehicles is likely to diminish nearby property values. Homeowners have invested heavily in their properties, and introducing an industrial-level operation into a residential corridor creates permanent, irreversible consequences. 3. Traffic, Noise, and Safety Concerns Towing operations require heavy-duty trucks entering and exiting the site at irregular hours, often late at night. This creates: • Increased truck traffic near residential streets • Higher noise levels • Potential safety issues for families, pedestrians, and school bus routes 86 This level of activity is incompatible with neighboring homes. 4. Visual and Environmental Impacts Even with screening, a storage yard for wrecked or impounded vehicles inevitably introduces visual blight. There are also concerns about potential fluid leaks, runoff, and other environmental risks associated with storing inoperable vehicles. 5. Inconsistency With Union County’s Long-Range Planning Intent This type of operation does not align with the long-term vision for this corridor. Approving a use that conflicts with surrounding zoning and planned development patterns sets a concerning precedent and undermines the county’s planning framework. My Request I respectfully urge the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners to deny this rezoning request. I ask that land-use decisions remain consistent with the established character of this area and supportive of the families who live, work, and contribute to this community. Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Lynn Sharp 6107 Eisenhower Lane ____________________ 87 BOCC Motions for Proposed Amendment to the Union County Zoning Map (CZ-2025-005) The Union County Land Use Board recommended that the Union County Board of Commissioners deny the rezoning petition (CZ-2025-005) submitted by Ireneo Correa Garcia, requesting a revision of the Union County Zoning Map by rezoning one parcel totaling approximately 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions. TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLANS) Motion (i) Adopt the Ordinance Approving Revision to the Official Zoning Map of Union County, North Carolina, and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for approval. TO DENY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLANS) Motion (i) Deny rezoning petition CZ-2025-005 from Ireneo Correa Garcia; and (ii) adopt the consistency and reasonableness statement for denial. 88 Statements of Consistency and Reasonableness for Proposed Amendment to the Union County Zoning Map The Union County Land Use Board recommended that the Union County Board of Commissioners deny the rezoning petition (CZ-2025-005) submitted by Ireneo Correa Garcia, requesting a revision of the Union County Zoning Map by rezoning one parcel totaling approximately 2.027 acres appearing on the tax map as tax parcel 07-063-260B located on Secrest Shortcut Road in the Town of Hemby Bridge from R-20 to Light Industrial (LI) with Conditions. CONSISTENCY AND REASONABLENESS STATEMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLANS) (CZ-2025-005) Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160D-605, the Union County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) does hereby find and determine that adoption of the proposed map amendment is consistent with the currently adopted Hemby Bridge Small Area Plan (the “Hemby Bridge Plan”), the Secrest Shortcut Small Area Plan (the “Secrest Shortcut Plan”), and the Union County Comprehensive Plan (the “Comprehensive Plan”) (collectively the “Plans”). The adoption of the proposed map amendment (i) takes into account the need to amend the zoning map to meet the needs of the community, and (ii) is reasonable and in the public interest because: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the land use map uses identified for this area as set forth in the Hemby Bridge Plan and the Secrest Shortcut Plan. The Hemby Bridge Plan’s Future Land Use Map identifies this area as a Rural Center. Rural Centers are areas located at various locations throughout the Hemby Bridge Plan’s area. These are mainly areas where some commercial uses currently exist and where it is appropriate to expand. New developments should be relatively small scale and should be handled through the Conditional Rezoning Process. A rezoning to light industrial with conditions, to include a tow truck business with vehicular storage, is consistent with such uses contemplated in a Rural Center in the Hemby Bridge Plan because of its small scale. The Secrest Shortcut Plan’s Recommended Land Use Plan Map identifies this area as commercial/retail. Such areas are identified in the Secrest Shortcut Plan as commercial and retail uses recommended to balance the land use plan, but are also identified to take advantage of the opportunity the newly created regional access provides. A small-scale towing operation with vehicular storage is a business use that takes advantage of the regional access provided by the nearby Monroe Bypass. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as it allows for a light industrial use in an area generally identified within an Employment Corridor in the Comprehensive Plan that could be an economic benefit for the County. Employment Corridors are contemplated under the Comprehensive Plan to include a variety of development uses, which may include industrial uses. 89 3. The tract of land is not overly small for the general area in which it is located and is reasonable in size for the use contemplated. 4. Although the immediate surrounding properties are zoned for residential uses primarily, the property is located at an intersection and is located less than one mile from an interchange with the Monroe Expressway. The property is also located within an approximately half-mile radius of several existing commercial or industrial uses. This includes an existing auto repair use which is a similar-type use to the one proposed. 5. The benefits to the community at large, the neighbors, and the property owners of the proposed rezoning outweigh any detriments to the neighbors and others caused by the rezoning. The benefits of this rezoning include increasing business opportunities in Union County, allowing a property with nearby non-residential uses in the area to also be allowed to conduct non-residential uses on its property, and increasing access to a use and service to nearby residents. The potential detriments of the use established by this rezoning include any increased noise, light, and traffic exposure resulting from the proposed use that could affect nearby properties. 6. The use set forth under the conditions would meet Union County development standards. 90 CONSISTENCY AND REASONABLENESS STATEMENT FOR DENIAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT (THE PROPOSAL IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE CURRENT PLANS) (CZ-2025-005) Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160D-605, the Union County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) does hereby find and determine that this rezoning petition is inconsistent with the Hemby Bridge Small Area Plan (the “Hemby Bridge Plan”), the Secrest Shortcut Small Area Plan (the “Secrest Short Cut Plan”), and the Union County Comprehensive Plan (the “Comprehensive Plan”) (collectively the “Plans”),and that denial of the proposed map amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because: 1. The proposed use is inconsistent with the land use map uses identified for this area as set forth in the Hemby Bridge Plan and the Secrest Shortcut Plan. The Hemby Bridge Plan’s Future Land Use Map identifies this area as a Rural Center. Rural Centers are areas located at various locations throughout the Hemby Bridge Plan’s area. These are mainly areas where some commercial uses currently exist and where it is appropriate to expand. New developments should be relatively small scale and should be handled through the Conditional Rezoning Process. A rezoning to light industrial with conditions, to include a tow truck business with vehicular storage, is inconsistent with such uses contemplated in a Rural Center because of its industrial nature (rather than a smaller commercial use). The Secrest Shortcut Plan’s Recommended Land Use Plan Map identifies this area as commercial/retail. Such areas are identified in the Secrest Shortcut Plan as commercial and retail uses recommended to balance the land use plan, but are also identified to take advantage of the opportunity the newly created regional access provides. A towing operation with vehicular storage is a light industrial use and is not consistent with the retail or commercial uses contemplated for this area under the Secrest Shortcut Plan. 2. The proposed use is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan as continued and future allowed industrial use on the property could result in increased congestion on the roads and streets adjacent and nearby to the property, with traffic congestion being an area of concern identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The proposed rezoning will facilitate ongoing and potential future industrial uses in close proximity to existing residential uses, including residential uses in areas identified by the Plan as Agricultural. Supporting agriculture is one of the goals identified by the Comprehensive Plan. 91 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-015 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Service Award Recognition INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869 ACTION REQUESTED: Short video will play to recognize employee service award recipients for Q4 including October, November and December. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The employee recognition program acknowledges employees for full-time continuous service at the following intervals: 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and 30 years of service. We would like to recognize the following employees for full-time continuous service with Union County Local Government. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™92 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-016 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title City of Monroe Request to Provide Water Service INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the request from the City of Monroe to provide water service to Parcel 08-303-016D located at 1806 Willis Long Rd. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: City of Monroe recently received a request for outside city service located at 1806 Willis Long Road (see attached supporting documentation). Parcel 08-303-016D is requesting water service to serve property. The City of Monroe has indicated that they are prepared to serve the property with water, as outside City customer, if approval is granted from Union County. Our water and sewer service agreement with the City of Monroe prohibits the City from providing service outside the City limits without the express, written approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Union County does not have any water infrastructure in the area to serve the property. Union County Water has no objection to the City providing water service to this property. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™93 94 E!H&,' 1 0 " P V C C 9 0 0 W IL L IS L O N G R D 60 0 60 120 180 24030 Feet µ1806 Willis Long R d. Loca tion Map 95 WILLIS LONGD R I V EW A Y DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY POPLINDRIVEWAY M O N R O E D R I V E W A Y RIVERB E N D RIVERBEND RI V E R B E N D DICKSONDRIVEWAY DRIVEWAYRIVERBE N D POPLINM O N R O E M O N R O E DRIV E W A Y Union County GIS Water/Sewer Map City of Charlotte, Union County, State of North Carolina DOT, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, Intermap, NGA, USGS Road Labels Parcels 12/15/2025, 4:35:52 PM 0 0.1 0.20.05 mi 0 0.2 0.40.1 km 1:9,028 UCPW This information is presented "as is" and without warranties. Union County does not assume any responsibility for any decisions that may arise from the use of this data. The map will not be resold or 96 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-028 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Task Order - Sewer Repair & Rehabilitation Excavation Repairs INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Clark, Water and Wastewater Operations, Director, 704-296-4215 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: November 3, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-678 - Approved Contract BACKGROUND: The purpose of the Task Order is to make needed repairs on the sewer lines located in the Tallwood and Eastside sections of our system. Our contract with G.S. Construction, Inc. will be used to make these repairs to our sewer system which are allowing substantial rainwater and ground water (inflow and infiltration) to enter the sewer system, as well as to repair significant structural issues that are causing re-occurring maintenance issues. G.S. Construction, Inc. has been selected to provide Repairs Services for Contract #9916. G.S. Construction, Inc. was chosen from a list of venders previously selected from IFB No. 2025-019 Sewer Repair & Rehabilitation Excavation Repairs to provide these services for Union County Water. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost of the contract with G.S. Construction, Inc. is $186,200.00. Sufficient funds are available in Capital Account Sewer Repairs Operations Budget - 6512-5381. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™97 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-035 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract - Waxhaw North Sanitary Sewer Replacement & Rehabilitation INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Award contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of $3,295,540.50, and 2) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the agreement, and iii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1)March 1, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #4 - Approved WK Dickson Task Order 2021-01 for engineering field assessment and preliminary design services for the project in an amount of $104,850.00. 2)March 20, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-057 - Approved WK Dickson Task Order 2021-09 for final design, permitting, and bidding services in an amount of $135,509.00. 3)August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #24-530 - Adopted resolution accepting Appropriations Act (S.L. 2023-134) funding in the amount of $1,477,500.00 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure and authorized the County Manager to execute all necessary documentation related to the acceptance. 4)November 17, 2025 , Regular Meeting Agenda Item 25-698 - Adopted resolution for tentative award of the construction contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of $3,138,610.00 contingent upon North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) issuance of the Authority to Award and adopted resolution providing notice of construction of the project. BACKGROUND: The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes an annual allocation in the Wastewater Rehabilitation & Replacement Program to assess, prioritize, and rehabilitate/replace sanitary sewer collection system infrastructure. This project is Year 1 of a two-year rehabilitation project to replace the aged Septic Tank Effluent Gravity (STEG) wastewater collection system in Waxhaw. This Year 1 project consists of the replacement of approximately 4,500 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch sewer lines with 8-inch and 10-inch sewer mains in the Waxhaw downtown area on the north side of Highway 75. On November 17, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution for the tentative award of the construction contract to North American Pipeline Management, LLC in the amount of Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™98 File #:26-035 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 $3,138,610.00 pending NCDEQ’s issuance of the Authority to Award. NCDEQ’s Authority to Award was required for final award of the construction contract because NCDEQ is providing funding for the project. NCDEQ issued the Authority to Award on December 22, 2025. The Authority to Award included a five percent construction contingency in the amount of $156,930.50 to be added to the tentative bid award amount of $3,138,610.00; therefore, the final construction contract amount for award increased to $3,295,540.50. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the adopted capital account 60185522 - STEG Assessment Waxhaw to support the construction contract amount of $3,295,540.50. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™99 December 22, 2025 Brian Matthews, County Manager Union County 500 N. Main Street, Suite 600 Monroe, NC 28112 SUBJECT: Authority to Award Project No. SRP-W-134-0086 Waxhaw Sanitary Sewer Replacement & Rehabilitation Dear Mr. Matthews: The Project Bid Information documents, including the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) solicitations, have been reviewed for the subject project. The project budget is approved as follows: Project Expenses Total Amount Eligible Amount North American Pipeline Management $3,138,610.00 2,959,110.00 Planning & Design* $262,959.00 $262,959.00 Construction Phase Engineering* $132,900.00 $132,900.00 Contingency 5%* $156,930.50 $147,955.50 Total Costs $3,691,399.50** $3,502,924.50** *Subject to further review **Note: 2023-134 award is limited to $1,477,500. This document does not increase available funding. Please note that the funding amount is restricted to the eligible costs noted above. This amount may be less than the amount in the executed Funding Offer. If costs increase during construction, please contact the Division regarding the possibility of increasing funding. Increases will only be considered to cover unforeseen conditions and will not be considered for any increases to the scope. You may award the contract and issue work orders to begin construction. Please provide Pam Whitley of this office with the following: • An original executed bound contract with specifications • Notice to Proceed. The approval of contracts is not required prior to issuance of work orders, but no disbursements can be processed until the contract documents have been approved. Additionally, please note that this office will not process any payments until we receive the executed funding agreement. 100 The subcontractors in the table below, and their DBE status, are noted as part of this Authority to Award. Should any of these subcontractors not be able to perform the work noted, the selection of a new subcontractor will entail utilizing “Good Faith Efforts” again and providing this office with that evidence. Subcontractors for North American Pipeline Management TRADE SUBCONTRACTOR PRICE DBE Asphalt Paving Hux Contracting, LLC $176,434.00 Cleaning and CCTV Pipe Pros, LLC $45,510.00 All Payment requests must be supported by adequate documentation of costs. Your attention is directed to the special funding conditions included with your funding agreement regarding items that must be addressed prior to payments being made for construction costs. The assigned inspector for your project is Carrie Pickett. Please contact her prior to scheduling the preconstruction conference. She will need to attend this first meeting. Her contact information is carrie.pickett@deq.nc.gov@deq.nc.gov. Please be advised that all change orders must be forwarded to the inspector for review and a funding eligibility determination. Your construction of this project is a step forward in protecting our valuable water resources. If you have questions regarding this matter, you can contact David Smith at david.smith@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, Mark L. Hubbard, P.E. Grant Management Unit cc: Brian Matthews, County Manager, Union County (brian.matthews@unoincountync.gov) Thomas Mann, CIP Program Manager, Union County (thomas.mann@unioncountync.gov) Jake R. Berkshire, Ardurra Group, Inc. (jberkshire@ardurra.com) Caelb M. Brehm, Ardurra Group, Inc. (cbrehm@ardurra.com) Carrie Pickett, DWI (via email) Pam Whitley, DWI (via email) SRP-134 (P_ATA) Agreement ID: 2000075369 101 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-039 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Bid Award - FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B - East Lawyers Road INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Award contract to Dawn Development Company, Inc. in the amount of $636,643.93, 2) authorize the County Manager to i) negotiate and execute an agreement with Dawn Development Company, Inc. substantially consistent with this agenda item, ii) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the agreement, and iii) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion, and 3) adopt Resolution Providing Notice of Construction of the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B - East Lawyers Road. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #40 - Approved the ranking criteria, cost share, and application period for the Short Water Line Extension Program. 2) February 7, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-011 - Approved the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program applicant selections. 3) April 4, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-178 - Approved the selection of two additional projects for the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program. 4) September 6, 2022, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #22-531 - Approved moving forward with the selected FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program selected projects based on applicants’ fee payments. 5) August 14, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-490 - Approved Task Order 2020-01 with STV Engineers, Inc. for Engineering and Design services for the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B. 6) August 11, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-523 - Approved bidding the East Lawyers Road portion of the FY2022 Short Water Line Phase B project. BACKGROUND: The Short Water Line Extension Program, as adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), provides for the extension of water lines to serve and provide an environmental benefit to qualifying applicants in Union County. The FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program projects have been divided into four Phases (A - D). Phase B originally consisted of two projects with approximately 3.6 miles of water lines serving 26 applicants on Haigler Road, Zebulon Williams Road, Morgan Mill Road, and East Lawyers Road. There are outstanding easements for the Haigler Road, Zebulon Williams Road, and Morgan Mill Road project that were delaying Phase B from being bid. There are no outstanding easements for the East Lawyers Road project; therefore, it was Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™102 File #:26-039 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 separated from the remainder of Phase B for bidding and construction. On November 17, 2025, the Procurement Department partnered with Union County Water - Engineering department to issue an Invitation for Bid IFB 2026-039 - FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B -Project 1 East Lawyers Road. On December 17, 2025, seven (7) bids for the title project were received and processed. All bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by STV Engineers, Inc. The bids ranged from $636,643.93 to $1,356,064.00; staff recommend that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Dawn Development Company, Inc., in the amount of $636,643.93. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available within the adopted capital account 60184128 - FY2022 Short Water Line Extensions Program to support the construction contract amount of $636,643.93. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™103 December 29, 2025 Juan Rodriguez-Cruz, Procurement Specialist Union County North Carolina 610 Patton Avenue Monroe, North Carolina 28110 704.283.3519 December 29, 2025 Via Mail and Email Claude A. Palmer, President Dawn Development Company, Inc. 1815 North Rocky River Road Monroe, North Carolina 28110 RE: Notice to Award – Construction Services Contract Project: FY22 SHORT WATER LINE EXTENSIONS – PHASE B Union County Project No.: 2026-039 Dear Mr. Rodriguez-Cruz: On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. 610 Patton Avenue, Monroe, NC, bids for the referenced project were received, opened, and publicly read. Bids were received for Single-Prime Construction of the FY22 Short Water Line Extension – Phase B Project. A total of seven (7) bids were received from the following: Contractor Total Base Bid State Utility Contractors, Inc. $ 902,060.50* Classic City Mechanical, Inc. $ 706,970.55 Dawn Development Company, Inc. $ 636,643.93 Mainlining America LLC $ 1,356,064.00** Dallas 1 Construction LLC $696,577.94 104 Richard D. Suggs Construction LLC $ 1,109,734.50 Mountaineer Contractors, Inc. $ 964,285.00 *Total bid read as $1,022,185.50 but actually totaled $902,060.50. **Total bid read as $1,352,064.00 but actually totaled $1,356,064.00. One copy of the Bid Tabulation is included with this letter. Dawn Development Company, Inc. was the apparent low bidder at the time bids were read. Upon review of the low bidder’s current and prior work experience, as relevant to this project, STV Inc., recommends that the Single-Prime Construction Contract be awarded to Dawn Development Company, Inc. based on the total base bid of $636,643.93. The contractor receiving the award will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond, prior to executing a Construction Contract with the Union County, to ensure th at the project will be completed according to the specifications in the Construction Documents. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions or comments regarding this information or the project in general (Direct: 980-308-4487, Email: William.keaton@stvinc.com) Respectfully submitted, STV Inc. William (Bill) B. Keaton, P.E. Water Group Manager- Charlotte/Raleigh 2151 Hawkins Street, Suite 1400 | Charlotte, NC 28203 | p 704-372- 1885 | www.stvinc.com 105 Project Title FY22 Short Water Line Extensions Phase-B Project 1 East Lawyers Road Date/Time December 17, 2025, 2PM EST UC Project Number Invitation for Bid No. 2026-039 STV Project Number 4022351 Item No. Description Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price Bid Unit Price Bid Price 1C 12” DIP WATER LINE 2,795 LF $155.00 $433,225.00 $120.00 $335,400.00 $126.00 $352,170.00 $210.00 $586,950.00 $120.00 $335,400.00 $150.00 $419,250.00 $124.00 $346,580.00 1E 12” RESTRAINED JOINT WATER LINE ADDER 775 LF $35.00 $27,125.00 $134.00 $103,850.00 $126.00 $97,650.00 $220.00 $170,500.00 $139.26 $107,926.50 $160.00 $124,000.00 $138.00 $106,950.00 2C 12” GATE VALVE 3 EA $6,000.00 $18,000.00 $5,871.00 $17,613.00 $6,000.00 $18,000.00 $8,000.00 $24,000.00 $5,800.00 $17,400.00 $5,000.00 $15,000.00 $7,030.00 $21,090.00 2E 12” X 12” TAPPING SLEEVE AND VALVE 1 EA $23,000.00 $23,000.00 $21,268.00 $21,268.00 $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00 $15,007.57 $15,007.57 $20,000.00 $20,000.00 $29,100.00 $29,100.00 2G FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING GUARD 4 EA $10,000.00 $40,000.00 $8,000.00 $32,000.00 $8,500.00 $34,000.00 $10,500.00 $42,000.00 $8,871.14 $35,484.56 $9,000.00 $36,000.00 $9,500.00 $38,000.00 2H 2” AIR RELEASE VALVE 1 EA $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $6,397.70 $6,397.70 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $9,650.00 $9,650.00 3A SERVICE CONNECTION 10 EA $700.00 $7,000.00 $975.00 $9,750.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $706.56 $7,065.60 $1,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,225.00 $12,250.00 3B ¾” COPPER SERVICE (LONG SIDE, BORED) 200 LF $70.00 $14,000.00 $48.00 $9,600.00 $40.00 $8,000.00 $100.00 $20,000.00 $32.71 $6,542.00 $70.00 $14,000.00 $62.00 $12,400.00 3C ¾” COPPER SERVICE (SHORT SIDE) 21 LF $40.00 $840.00 $43.00 $903.00 $40.00 $840.00 $500.00 $10,500.00 $28.71 $602.91 $30.00 $630.00 $545.00 $11,445.00 3D METER BOX AND SETTING EQUIPMENT FOR ¾” 10 EA $650.00 $6,500.00 $975.00 $9,750.00 $1,500.00 $15,000.00 $1,500.00 $15,000.00 $795.66 $7,956.60 $1,500.00 $15,000.00 $1,850.00 $18,500.00 4D 20” DIA STEEL CASING (T=0.281”), NO CARRIER PIPE 8 LF $1,500.00 $12,000.00 $350.00 $2,800.00 $250.00 $2,000.00 $400.00 $3,200.00 $200.00 $1,600.00 $2,000.00 $16,000.00 $875.00 $7,000.00 4E FREE BORE FOR 8” WATER MAIN 100 LF $525.00 $52,500.00 $75.00 $7,500.00 $1.00 $100.00 $200.00 $20,000.00 $150.00 $15,000.00 $800.00 $80,000.00 $390.00 $39,000.00 5A GRAVEL ROAD AND DRIVEWAY 367 SY $35.00 $12,845.00 $25.00 $9,175.00 $1.00 $367.00 $90.00 $33,030.00 $20.00 $7,340.00 $30.00 $11,010.00 $30.00 $11,010.00 5B CONCRETE DRIVEWAY 50 SY $250.00 $12,500.00 $1.00 $50.00 $1.00 $50.00 $300.00 $15,000.00 $50.00 $2,500.00 $300.00 $15,000.00 $200.00 $10,000.00 5C BRICK DRIVEWAY 160 SY $260.00 $41,600.00 $1.00 $160.00 $1.00 $160.00 $300.00 $48,000.00 $50.00 $8,000.00 $500.00 $80,000.00 $230.00 $36,800.00 5D ASPHAULT DRIVEWAY 40 SY $200.00 $8,000.00 $1.00 $40.00 $1.00 $40.00 $300.00 $12,000.00 $5.00 $200.00 $200.00 $8,000.00 $232.00 $9,280.00 6A STONE UNDERCUT 50 CY $85.00 $4,250.00 $20.00 $1,000.00 $1.00 $50.00 $250.00 $12,500.00 $35.00 $1,750.00 $70.00 $3,500.00 $231.00 $11,550.00 6B REMOVAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL 100 CY $30.00 $3,000.00 $15.00 $1,500.00 $1.00 $100.00 $90.00 $9,000.00 $30.00 $3,000.00 $70.00 $7,000.00 $86.00 $8,600.00 6C SELECT BACKFILL 50 CY $50.00 $2,500.00 $20.00 $1,000.00 $1.00 $50.00 $150.00 $7,500.00 $100.00 $5,000.00 $50.00 $2,500.00 $125.00 $6,250.00 6D RESTORATION, SEEDING, AND MULCHING 2 AC $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $6,000.00 $25,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $30,100.00 $60,200.00 6E TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $25,700.00 $25,700.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $27,030.00 $27,030.00 7 EROSION CONTROL 1 LS $65,000.00 $65,000.00 $39,732.00 $39,732.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $35,453.00 $35,453.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $37,400.00 $37,400.00 8 TESTING ALLOWANCE 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 9 MOBILIZATION (MAXIMUM 4% OF BASE BID) 1 LS $38,000.00 $38,000.00 $25,740.00 $25,740.00 $23,363.08 $23,363.08 $49,000.00 $49,000.00 $24,317.62 $24,317.62 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $38,600.00 $38,600.00 10 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE (5% OF BASE BID) 1 LS $48,675.50 $48,675.50 $32,439.55 $32,439.55 $29,203.85 $29,203.85 $68,384.00 $68,384.00 $30,633.88 $30,633.88 $52,844.50 $52,844.50 $45,600.00 $45,600.00 Total Bid Price I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct (to the best of my knowledge) tabulation of bids received on December 17, 2025. 15237 S. Preston Hwy Kingwood, WV 26537 License No. 76264 Sydney Vossmer, PE STV Engineers, Inc. Charlotte, NC 28269 License No. 48533 4610 Paige Road Mt. Pleasant, NC 28214 License No. 25338 $902,060.50 $706,970.55 $636,643.93 $1,356,064.00 $696,577.94 $1,109,734.50 $964,285.00 Richard D. Suggs Construction LLCState Utility Contractors, Inc Classic City Mechanical, Inc Dawn Development Company, Inc 4417 Old Charlotte Hwy Monroe, NC 28110 Mainlining America LLC Engineer's Seal Dallas 1 Construction, LLC Mountaineer Contractors, Inc License No. 17793 PO Box 180 Winterville, GA 30683 License No. 15247 1815 North Rocky River Rd Monroe, NC 28110 License No. 50539 354 Eisenhower Prkwy, Suite 1300 Livingston, NJ 07039 License No. 79079 PO Box 480369 $1,352,064.00 $553,350.00 $1,022,185.50 $10,500.00 Sydney Vossmer Digitally signed by Sydney Vossmer DN: C=US, E=sydney.vossmer@stvinc.com, O=STV, OU=227, CN=Sydney Vossmer Date: 2025.12.19 12:58:50-05'00' Docusign Envelope ID: A65B68C5-6892-434D-9899-A9AF12CDDA44 12/22/2025 106 RESOLUTION OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROVIDING NOTICE OF FY2022 SHORT WATER LINE EXTENSION PROGRAM PHASE B – EAST LAWYERS ROAD PROJECT CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, pursuant to G.S § 153A-457, a county shall notify property owners and adjacent property owners prior to commencement of any construction project by the county; and WHEREAS, G.S. § 153A-457 provides that notice of a county construction project is deemed sufficient if notice of the construction project is given in any open meeting of the county prior to the commencement of the construction project; and WHEREAS, the Union County Board of Commissioners desires to give notice of construction of the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B – East Lawyers Road project prior to commencement of project construction as required by G.S. § 153A-457. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Union County Board of Commissioners that: 1. Union County may commence construction of the FY2022 Short Water Line Extension Program Phase B – East Lawyers Road project on property as shown on the attached map after the award date of the construction contract for the project. 2. This resolution and notice is adopted in accordance with the construction notice requirements of G.S. § 153A-457. Adopted this the 12th day of January, 2026. Attest: Lynn West Brian Helms Clerk to the Board Chair, Union County Board of Commissioners 107 108 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-043 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract - Handwheel Expansion Connectors INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy McCaskill, UC Water Utility Business Services, Director, 704-283-3508 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager’s discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: UC Water brought a contract to the Board in March of 2024 for the purchase of handwheel expansion connectors necessary for water meter installations and repairs. In May of 2025 we learned that the vendor could not continue to honor its pricing due to tariffs, therefore we rebid the project. On October 7, 2025, the Procurement Department partnered with UC Water to issue Invitation for Bid #2026-013 Handwheel Expansion Connectors. On October 21, 2025, Two bids for the title project were received and processed. The bids were tabulated, reviewed, and certified by UC Water. The bids ranged from $430,050 to $463,740. Staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $107,512.50. Since this contract contains an initial two- year term with two one-year renewal options, a total of $430,050 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™109 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT COUNTY OF UNION THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of __________________________, by and between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, whose address is 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, hereinafter “Union,” and FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC OF VIRGINIA, whose address is 5001 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28269, hereinafter “Contractor.” W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Contractor is a supplier of certain 3/4” and 1” handwheel expansion connectors, hereinafter referred to as “Goods;” and WHEREAS, Union desires to purchase such Goods from Contractor on an as-needed basis; and WHEREAS, Contractor is willing to provide such Goods to Union as described in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do each contract and agree with the other as follows: 1. GOODS PROVIDED. Contractor agrees to provide the Goods in accordance with the specifications in the “Invitation for Bid No. 2026-013 Handwheel Expansion Connectors,” including Addendum No. 1 thereto dated October 2, 2025, and Addendum No. 2 thereto dated October 9, 2025 (the “IFB”), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Contractor shall provide the Goods on an as-needed basis, upon request by Union for such Goods. Union shall provide a purchase order number to Contractor prior to any Goods being delivered. Contractor shall not be required to provide installation services pursuant to this Agreement. Union does not guarantee the purchase of any minimum amount of Goods pursuant to this Agreement. 2. FEE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Union shall pay Contractor for purchase of the Goods in accordance with the attached “Appendix A – Bid Form.” Contractor shall invoice Union for Goods after each delivery requested by Union has been completed pursuant to Section 1 herein. Contractor’s invoice must reference the purchase order number issued by Union. Payment is due within thirty (30) days of receipt of an accurate invoice by Union’s Finance Department. All payments shall be conditioned upon appropriation by the Union County Board of Commissioners of sufficient funds for each request for services. If the Agreement is renewed for additional terms in accordance with Section 4 herein, at the beginning of each renewal term, Contractor may adjust the prices listed in the attached “Appendix A – Bid Form” based on the Consumer Price Index, subject to the cost adjustment clause in Section 7.5 of the IFB and “Attachment 1-Section 7.7 Tariffs” in Addendum No. 1 to the IFB. 110 2 3. DELIVERY SCHEDULE. Contractor shall ship requested Goods described in Section 1 herein FOB destination, Freight Prepaid. Delivery of such Goods shall be subject to the delivery clauses of the IFB. 4. TERM AND TERMINATION. The Effective Date is the date of mutual execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall have a term of two (2) years (the “Initial Term”). Upon completion of the Initial Term, Union may, in its sole discretion, elect to renew this Agreement for up to two (2) additional one (1)-year terms, each a “Renewal Term,” upon written notice to the Contractor. Union may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, by notification to Contractor in writing. In the event of termination without cause, Contractor shall be paid for Goods delivered to the date of notification of termination by Union. 5. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All deliverables and any other contract documents prepared by Contractor, or any subcontractors or subconsultants under the terms of this Agreement (“the Documents”), shall be the property of Union. Contractor further acknowledges that Union is subject to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Public Records Act (the “Act”), and that this Agreement, as well as any of the Documents as defined herein, shall be a public record as defined in such Act, and as such, will be open to public disclosure and copying. 6. INSURANCE. The attached Exhibit A, Insurance Requirements, is incorporated herein by reference. 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind in connection with or arising out of this Agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. Contractor further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. 8. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. Neither federal, nor state, nor local income tax nor payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld or paid by Union on behalf of Contractor or the employees of Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the services performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. 9. NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR REGARDING ITS TAX DUTIES AND LIABILITIES. Contractor understands that Contractor is responsible to pay, according to law, Contractor’s income tax. If Contractor is not a corporation, Contractor further understands that Contractor may be liable for self-employment (social security) tax, to be paid by Contractor according to law. 10. FRINGE BENEFITS. Because Contractor is engaged in Contractor’s own independently established business, Contractor is not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee pension, health or other fringe benefit plan of Union. 111 3 11. UNION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. No workers’ compensation insurance shall be obtained by Union concerning Contractor or the employees of Contractor. Contractor shall comply with the workers’ compensation law concerning Contractor and the employees of Contractor. 12. NO AUTHORITY TO BIND UNION. Contractor has no authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of Union. This Agreement does not create a partnership or any form of agency between the parties. 13. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Union nor Contractor shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to assignment, no assignment shall release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. 14. NON-WAIVER. The failure of either party to exercise any of its rights under this agreement for a breach thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach. 15. HOW NOTICES SHALL BE GIVEN. Any notice given in connection with this agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered either by hand to the party or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the party’s address stated herein. Any party may change its address stated herein by giving notice of the change in accordance with this paragraph. 16. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties to this Agreement confer exclusive jurisdiction of all disputes arising hereunder upon the General Courts of Justice of Union County, North Carolina. 17. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the complete agreement of the parties regarding the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and there are no oral or written conditions, terms, warranties, understandings or other agreements pertaining thereto which have not been incorporated herein. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly executed by both parties, or their respective successors in interest. 18. SEVERABILITY. The provisions hereof are severable, and should any provision be determined to be invalid, unlawful or otherwise null and void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not thereby be affected unless such ruling shall make further performance hereunder impossible or impose an unconscionable burden upon one of the parties. 19. AUTHORITY. Each party warrants that it has the corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Each party further warrants that the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the party’s management and appropriate governing body. 112 4 20. E-VERIFY. E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Contractor shall ensure that Contractor and any subcontractor performing work under this Agreement: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so by North Carolina law; and (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A breach of this provision by Contractor will be considered a breach of this Agreement, which entitles Union to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, upon notice to Contractor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have hereunto set their hands and seals, and have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, this the day and year first above written. UNION COUNTY BY: _____________________________(SEAL) Brian W. Matthews, County Manager FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC OF VIRGINIA BY: _____________________________(SEAL) Approved as to Legal Form RLM This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Deputy Finance Officer 113 5 Exhibit A Insurance Requirements I. BASIC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. At Contractor’s sole expense, Contractor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer’s Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Covering all operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto II. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. The Contractor’s General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. B. Before commencement of any work or event, Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. Contractor shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). 114 6 D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by Contractor shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above-described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to Contractor’s personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self-insured retention is the sole responsibility of Contractor. F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, Contractor hereby agrees to notify County’s Risk Manager at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Water Contract #: 10061 H. Insurance procured by Contractor shall not reduce nor limit Contractor’s contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. I. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Risk Manager 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 J. If Contractor is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, Contractor shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-045 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contracts - Temporary Staffing Services INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Clark, Water and Wastewater Operations, Director, 704-296-4215 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Union County’s Water Department is seeking temporary staffing services to fill Field Technician positions on an as-needed basis. These temporary employees will support field crews responsible for maintaining water and sewer infrastructure throughout the County. This Contract will be used to temporary fill positions while recruitment of vacancies is being conducted. The Procurement Department partnered with the UC Water to issue Request for Proposals #2025- 050 Field Tech Temporary Staffing. On August 21,2025, twenty-two proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. The top ranked three firms were invited to shortlist interview/presentations. As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with the top 2 scoring/ranked preferred offerors, SAGH Staffing, Inc. dba AtWork Franchise, LLC, and Blue Arbor, Inc., to provide Temporary Staffing Services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated annual cost for this service is $150,000. Since the contracts contain an initial term of two years with three one-year renewal options, a total of $750,000 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY2026 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™145 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT COUNTY OF UNION THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of __________________________, by and between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, whose address is 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, hereinafter “Union,” and SAHG STAFFING INC. D/B/A ATWORK PERSONNEL, a North Carolina corporation, whose address is 9305 Monroe Road, Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28270, hereinafter “AtWork Personnel.” W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Union desires that AtWork Personnel provide the services of temporary employees to fill Field Technician Assistant positions in its Water & Sewer Department on an as- needed basis; and WHEREAS, AtWork Personnel is willing to provide said services, as described in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do each contract and agree with the other as follows: 1. JOBS TO BE PERFORMED. Upon request by the Director of Union’s Water & Sewer Department, or his or her duly authorized designee, AtWork Personnel shall provide the services of AtWork Personnel employees for temporary use. These employees shall work during the dates and times specified in the request in accordance with, and as further described in (i) Union’s Request for Proposals No. 2025-050, “Field Technician Water & Sewer Division Temporary Staffing Services,” including Addendum No. 1 thereto dated August 14, 2025 (the “RFP”), and (ii) AtWork Personnel’s proposal (the “Proposal”), which are each attached and incorporated herein by reference. (Any reference to SAGH Staffing on the Proposal shall refer to SAHG Staffing Inc. d/b/a AtWork Personnel.) This document (pages 1-6), the RFP, and the Proposal are collectively referred to herein as the “Agreement.” In the event of any conflict among these documents, the RFP shall govern over the Proposal, and this document (pages 1-6) shall govern over the RFP and the Proposal. Union is not financially committed by this Agreement to purchase any minimum amount of services. 2. TERMS OF PAYMENT. Union shall pay AtWork Personnel in accordance with the hourly rates set forth in the attached “Appendix A – Cost Proposal,” which is incorporated herein by reference. The rate paid shall be conditioned upon the nature of the services performed by the AtWork Personnel employee and the skill required. The requesting Director must approve the hourly rate for each employee utilized. Prior to commencement of any temporary staffing placement, the requesting Director must submit a Purchase Order (“PO”) to Union’s Finance Department, and each PO shall reference Union’s contract number 10052 for this Agreement. All payments shall be conditioned upon appropriation by the Union County Board of Commissioners of sufficient funds for each request for services. AtWork Personnel shall invoice Union’s Water & Sewer Department by the fifth day of each month for services provided the preceding month. Union shall pay the verified invoice amount within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice by Union’s Finance Department. Prior to payment, AtWork Personnel shall provide to Union its federal identification number. 146 2 It is agreed that Union shall have the right to offer permanent employment to any AtWork Personnel employee that has been placed with Union; provided, however, Union agrees to pay AtWork Personnel an amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the employee’s first year salary as a conversion fee. There would be no conversion fee for any temporary employee that has fulfilled 520 hours or more with Union. 3. TERM AND TERMINATION. The Effective Date is the date of mutual execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall have an initial term of three (3) years (the “Initial Term”). Upon completion of the Initial Term, Union may, in its sole discretion, elect to renew this Agreement for up to two (2) additional one (1) -year terms, each a “Renewal Term,” upon written notice to the AtWork Personnel. Union may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, upon provision of ten (10) days’ written notice to AtWork Personnel. In the event of termination without cause, AtWork Personnel shall be paid for services provided through the date of termination. 4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All deliverables and any other contract documents prepared by AtWork Personnel, or any subcontractors or subconsultants under the terms of this Agreement (the “Documents”), shall be the property of Union. AtWork Personnel further acknowledges that Union is subject to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Public Records Act (the “Act”), and that this Agreement, as well as any of the Documents as defined herein, shall be a public record as defined in such Act, and as such, will be open to public disclosure and copying. 5. INSURANCE. The attached Exhibit A, Insurance Requirements, is incorporated herein by reference. 6. INDEMNIFICATION. AtWork Personnel agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind, including, but not limited to, employment- related claims and/or claims arising out alleged violations of applicable state and/or federal employment law, in connection with or arising out of this Agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of AtWork Personnel, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. AtWork Personnel further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. 7. DECLARATION BY ATWORK PERSONNEL. AtWork Personnel declares that AtWork Personnel has complied with all federal, state and local laws regarding the location and operation of AtWork Personnel’s business and regarding business permits, certificates, and licenses that may be required to carry out the work to be performed under this Agreement. 8. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. Neither federal, nor state, nor local income tax nor payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld or paid by Union on behalf of AtWork Personnel or the employees of AtWork Personnel. Employees of AtWork Personnel shall not be treated as employees with Union with respect to the services performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. 147 3 9. NOTICE TO ATWORK PERSONNEL REGARDING ITS TAX DUTIES AND LIABILITIES. AtWork Personnel understands that AtWork Personnel is responsible to pay, according to law, income tax on behalf of its employees. 10. FRINGE BENEFITS. AtWork Personnel employees are not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee pension, health or other fringe benefit plan of Union. 11. UNION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. No workers’ compensation insurance shall be obtained by Union concerning AtWork Personnel or the employees of AtWork Personnel. AtWork Personnel shall comply with the workers’ compensation law concerning AtWork Personnel and the employees of AtWork Personnel. 12. NO AUTHORITY TO BIND UNION. AtWork Personnel has no authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of Union. This Agreement does not create a partnership or any form of agency between the parties. 13. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Union nor AtWork Personnel shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to assignment, no assignment shall release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. 14. NON-WAIVER. The failure of either party to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement for a breach thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach. 15. HOW NOTICES SHALL BE GIVEN. Any notice given in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered either by hand to the party or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the party’s address stated herein. Any party may change its address stated herein by giving notice of the change in accordance with this paragraph. 16. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties to this Agreement confer exclusive jurisdiction of all disputes arising hereunder upon the General Courts of Justice of Union County, North Carolina. 17. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the complete agreement of the parties regarding the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and there are no oral or written conditions, terms, warranties, understandings or other agreements pertaining thereto which have not been incorporated herein. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly executed by both parties, or their respective successors in interest. 18. SEVERABILITY. The provisions hereof are severable, and should any provision be determined to be invalid, unlawful or otherwise null and void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not thereby be affected unless such ruling shall make further performance hereunder impossible or impose an unconscionable burden upon one of the parties. 148 4 19. AUTHORITY. Each party warrants that it has the corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Each party further warrants that the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the party’s management and appropriate governing body. 20. E-VERIFY. E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. AtWork Personnel shall ensure that AtWork Personnel and any subcontractor performing work under this Agreement: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so by North Carolina law; and (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A breach of this provision by AtWork Personnel will be considered a breach of this Agreement, which entitles Union to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, upon notice to AtWork Personnel. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have hereunto set their hands and seals, and have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, this the day and year first above written. UNION COUNTY By: (SEAL) Brian W. Matthews, County Manager SAHG STAFFING INC. D/B/A ATWORK PERSONNEL By: (SEAL) Approved as to Legal Form RLM This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Deputy Finance Officer 149 5 Exhibit A Insurance Requirements I. BASIC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. At AtWork Personnel’s sole expense, AtWork Personnel shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer’s Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Covering all operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Claims Made AtWork Personnel shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. II. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. The AtWork Personnel’s General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. 150 6 B. Before commencement of any work or event, AtWork Personnel shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. AtWork Personnel shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by AtWork Personnel shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above-described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to AtWork Personnel’s personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self-insured retention is the sole responsibility of AtWork Personnel. F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, AtWork Personnel hereby agrees to notify County’s Risk Manager at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Water Contract #: 10052 H. Insurance procured by AtWork Personnel shall not reduce nor limit AtWork Personnel’s contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. I. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Risk Manager 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 J. If AtWork Personnel is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, AtWork Personnel shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT COUNTY OF UNION THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of __________________________, by and between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, whose address is 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, hereinafter “Union,” and BLUE ARBOR, INC., a North Carolina corporation, whose address is 5413 Morton Road, New Bern, NC 28562, hereinafter “Blue Arbor.” W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Union desires that Blue Arbor provide the services of temporary employees to fill Field Technician Assistant positions in its Water & Sewer Department on an as-needed basis; and WHEREAS, Blue Arbor is willing to provide said services, as described in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do each contract and agree with the other as follows: 1. JOBS TO BE PERFORMED. Upon request by the Director of Union’s Water & Sewer Department, or his or her duly authorized designee, Blue Arbor shall provide the services of Blue Arbor employees for temporary use. These employees shall work during the dates and times specified in the request in accordance with, and as further described in (i) Union’s Request for Proposals No. 2025-050, “Field Technician Water & Sewer Division Temporary Staffing Services,” including Addendum No. 1 thereto dated August 14, 2025 (the “RFP”), and (ii) Blue Arbor’s proposal (the “Proposal”), which are each attached and incorporated herein by reference. This document (pages 1-6), the RFP, and the Proposal are collectively referred to herein as the “Agreement.” In the event of any conflict among these documents, the RFP shall govern over the Proposal, and this document (pages 1-6) shall govern over the RFP and the Proposal. Union is not financially committed by this Agreement to purchase any minimum amount of services. 2. TERMS OF PAYMENT. Union shall pay Blue Arbor in accordance with the hourly rates set forth in the attached “Appendix A – Cost Proposal,” which is incorporated herein by reference. The rate paid shall be conditioned upon the nature of the services performed by the Blue Arbor employee and the skill required. The requesting Director must approve the hourly rate for each employee utilized. Prior to commencement of any temporary staffing placement, the requesting Director must submit a Purchase Order (“PO”) to Union’s Finance Department, and each PO shall reference Union’s contract number 10051 for this Agreement. All payments shall be conditioned upon appropriation by the Union County Board of Commissioners of sufficient funds for each request for services. Blue Arbor shall invoice Union’s Water & Sewer Department by the fifth day of each month for services provided the preceding month. Union shall pay the verified invoice amount within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice by Union’s Finance Department. Prior to payment, Blue Arbor shall provide to Union its federal identification number. It is agreed that Union shall have the right to offer permanent employment to any Blue Arbor employee that has been placed with Union. There would be no conversion fee for any temporary employee that has fulfilled 600 hours or more with Union. 199 2 3. TERM AND TERMINATION. The Effective Date is the date of mutual execution of this Agreement. This Agreement shall have an initial term of three (3) years (the “Initial Term”). Upon completion of the Initial Term, Union may, in its sole discretion, elect to renew this Agreement for up to two (2) additional one (1) -year terms, each a “Renewal Term,” upon written notice to the Blue Arbor. Union may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, upon provision of ten (10) days’ written notice to Blue Arbor. In the event of termination without cause, Blue Arbor shall be paid for services provided through the date of termination. 4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All deliverables and any other contract documents prepared by Blue Arbor, or any subcontractors or subconsultants under the terms of this Agreement (the “Documents”), shall be the property of Union. Blue Arbor further acknowledges that Union is subject to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Public Records Act (the “Act”), and that this Agreement, as well as any of the Documents as defined herein, shall be a public record as defined in such Act, and as such, will be open to public disclosure and copying. 5. INSURANCE. The attached Exhibit A, Insurance Requirements, is incorporated herein by reference. 6. INDEMNIFICATION. Blue Arbor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind, including, but not limited to, employment- related claims and/or claims arising out alleged violations of applicable state and/or federal employment law, in connection with or arising out of this Agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of Blue Arbor, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. Blue Arbor further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. 7. DECLARATION BY BLUE ARBOR. Blue Arbor declares that Blue Arbor has complied with all federal, state and local laws regarding the location and operation of Blue Arbor’s business and regarding business permits, certificates, and licenses that may be required to carry out the work to be performed under this Agreement. 8. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. Neither federal, nor state, nor local income tax nor payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld or paid by Union on behalf of Blue Arbor or the employees of Blue Arbor. Employees of Blue Arbor shall not be treated as employees with Union with respect to the services performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. 9. NOTICE TO BLUE ARBOR REGARDING ITS TAX DUTIES AND LIABILITIES. Blue Arbor understands that Blue Arbor is responsible to pay, according to law, income tax on behalf of its employees. 10. FRINGE BENEFITS. Blue Arbor employees are not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee pension, health or other fringe benefit plan of Union. 200 3 11. UNION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. No workers’ compensation insurance shall be obtained by Union concerning Blue Arbor or the employees of Blue Arbor. Blue Arbor shall comply with the workers’ compensation law concerning Blue Arbor and the employees of Blue Arbor. 12. NO AUTHORITY TO BIND UNION. Blue Arbor has no authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of Union. This Agreement does not create a partnership or any form of agency between the parties. 13. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Union nor Blue Arbor shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to assignment, no assignment shall release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. 14. NON-WAIVER. The failure of either party to exercise any of its rights under this Agreement for a breach thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach. 15. HOW NOTICES SHALL BE GIVEN. Any notice given in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered either by hand to the party or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the party’s address stated herein. Any party may change its address stated herein by giving notice of the change in accordance with this paragraph. 16. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties to this Agreement confer exclusive jurisdiction of all disputes arising hereunder upon the General Courts of Justice of Union County, North Carolina. 17. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the complete agreement of the parties regarding the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and there are no oral or written conditions, terms, warranties, understandings or other agreements pertaining thereto which have not been incorporated herein. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly executed by both parties, or their respective successors in interest. 18. SEVERABILITY. The provisions hereof are severable, and should any provision be determined to be invalid, unlawful or otherwise null and void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not thereby be affected unless such ruling shall make further performance hereunder impossible or impose an unconscionable burden upon one of the parties. 19. AUTHORITY. Each party warrants that it has the corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Each party further warrants that the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the party’s management and appropriate governing body. 201 4 20. E-VERIFY. E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Blue Arbor shall ensure that Blue Arbor and any subcontractor performing work under this Agreement: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so by North Carolina law; and (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A breach of this provision by Blue Arbor will be considered a breach of this Agreement, which entitles Union to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, upon notice to Blue Arbor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have hereunto set their hands and seals, and have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, this the day and year first above written. UNION COUNTY By: (SEAL) Brian W. Matthews, County Manager BLUE ARBOR, INC. By: (SEAL) Approved as to Legal Form RLM This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Deputy Finance Officer 202 5 Exhibit A Insurance Requirements I. BASIC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. At Blue Arbor’s sole expense, Blue Arbor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer’s Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Covering all operations involved in this Agreement. $2,000,000 General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $1,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit C. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit - Any Auto D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Claims Made Blue Arbor shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. II. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. The Blue Arbor’s General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. 203 6 B. Before commencement of any work or event, Blue Arbor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. Blue Arbor shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by Blue Arbor shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above-described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to Blue Arbor’s personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self-insured retention is the sole responsibility of Blue Arbor. F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, Blue Arbor hereby agrees to notify County’s Risk Manager at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: Water Contract #: 10051 H. Insurance procured by Blue Arbor shall not reduce nor limit Blue Arbor’s contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. I. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Risk Manager 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 J. If Blue Arbor is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, Blue Arbor shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-017 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Allocate Additional FTE to Register of Deeds Office INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal D. Gilliard, Register of Deeds, 704-283-3794 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the allocation of 0.52 FTE to convert position 418507 from non-benefited part-time to benefited full-time. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Register of Deeds office has three non-benefited part-time positions currently that are filled. The Register of Deeds office would like to convert one of the non-benefited part-time positions to a benefited full-time position. This position is needed to provide assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Register of Deeds office as well as passport services. This individual is a passport agent as well and could serve in numerous areas in the office when there is a demand in service. This individual also can help assist in preservation projects that require a “hands on” application process. This individual has over 30 years of experience and would be a great asset, especially in a full-time scenario. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No additional funding is required. Funding exists in the current FY2026 Register of Deeds budget. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™258 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-023 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title 2025-2026 Union County Detention Center Medical Plan INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorothy Thomas, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Finance Administrator, 704-283-3578 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the 2024-2025 Union County Detention Center Medical Plan. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: North Carolina General Statute 153A-225(a) provides for the medical care of prisoners. That statute provides that: (a) Each unit that operates a local confinement facility shall develop a plan for providing medical care for prisoners in the facility. The plan: (1) Shall be designed to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners and to avoid the spread of contagious disease. (2) Shall provide for medical supervision of prisoners and emergency medical care for prisoners to the extent necessary for their health and welfare. (3) Shall provide for the detection, examination and treatment of prisoners who are infected with tuberculosis or venereal diseases. The unit shall develop the plan in consultation with appropriate local officials and organizations, including the sheriff, the county physician, the local or district health director, and the local medical society. The plan must be approved by the local or district health director after consultation with the area mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse authority, if it is adequate to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners. Upon a determination that the plan is adequate to protect the health and welfare of the prisoners, the plan must be adopted by the governing body. This plan is developed and signed on an annual basis by the Health Department and the Union County Sheriff's Office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-030 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Mahle, Economic Development, Director, 980-476-5279 ACTION REQUESTED: Confirm the Board’s action on February 3, 2025 (Agenda Item 25-059), involving the award of a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company in an amount not-to-exceed $2,350,000 over a five-year period was an award of such incentive grant to ATI Specialty Materials, Inc. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) February 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-049 - Public Hearing Held. 2) February 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25-059 - Union County Board of Commissioners award of Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company BACKGROUND: At its February 3, 2025, regular meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners awarded a Step 4 Economic Development Incentive Grant to Confidential Company. The grant is in an amount not-to- exceed $2,350,000 paid over a 5-year period beginning in FY2028. The name of the company is ATI Specialty Materials, Inc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: $2,350,000 paid over a 5-year period beginning in FY2028. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™296 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-032 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Union County Transportation Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan INFORMATION CONTACT: Theresa Torres, Human Services Agency, Transportation Director, 704-283-3598 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt the Union County Transportation Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as presented. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Since July 20, 2020, the Federal Transit Agency (FTA) has required certain operators of public transportation systems, that are recipients or sub-recipients of FTA grant funds, to develop safety plans that include the processes and procedures necessary for implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS). The PTASP plan requires that transit agencies 1) designate an Accountable Executive and a Chief Safety Officer, 2) document the agency's SMS processes, 3) implement an employee reporting program, 4) create performance targets based on safety performance measures established in FTA's National Public Transportation Safety Plan (NSP), 5) create criteria to address all applicable requirements and standards set forth in FTA's Public Transportation Safety Program and the NSP, and 6) create a process and timeline for conducting an annual review and update of the safety plan. NCDOT and the FTA require the PTASP to be reviewed by staff and brought to the Board of County Commissioners for approval annually regardless of whether revisions are made. In 2024, the FTA released major updates to the PTASP which have been incorporated in the attached document. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. However, if the plan is not approved, the County’s Transportation system will be in noncompliance, which could result in financial penalties in upcoming Federal and State grant funding. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™297 1 Union County Transportation Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) Version 6.0 January 2026 298 1    Table of Contents  Section 1. Transit Agency Information .......................................................................................................... 4  General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 4  Section 2. Plan Development, Approval, and Updates ............................................................................... 5  Section 3. Safety Performance Targets ........................................................................................................ 6  Section 4. Safety Management Policy ......................................................................................................... 7  Safety Management Policy Statement ............................................................................................................ 7  Safety Management Policy Communication ................................................................................................. 10  Authorities, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 10  Accountable Executive (AE): .............................................................................................................. 10  Chief Safety Officer (CSO) .................................................................................................................. 11  Safety Committee ............................................................................................................................... 11  Roll of Staff to Develop and Manage Safety Management Systems (SMS) .................................................. 12  Accountable Executive ....................................................................................................................... 12  Supervisors/CSO ................................................................................................................................. 13  Employees........................................................................................................................................... 13  Key Staff .............................................................................................................................................. 13  Organization Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 13  Employee Safety Reporting Program (ESRP) ................................................................................................. 14  Immediate Action Required ............................................................................................................... 15  Delayed Action Required ................................................................................................................... 16  Role of Supervisor/Safety Officer ...................................................................................................... 16  UCT’s Responsibility ........................................................................................................................... 16  Section 5. Safety Risk Management .......................................................................................................... 17  Risk Reduction Program ................................................................................................................................. 17  Transit Employee Assaults ................................................................................................................. 18  Pedestrian Safety ............................................................................................................................... 19  Safety Hazard Identification ........................................................................................................................... 20  Personnel ............................................................................................................................................ 20  Assets .................................................................................................................................................. 20  System ................................................................................................................................................ 20  Minimizing Exposure to Infectious Diseases ................................................................................................. 21  299 2    Hazard Identification Procedure .................................................................................................................... 21  Assault on Transit Worker Identification .......................................................................................... 22  Safety Risk Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 24  Safety Risk Mitigation..................................................................................................................................... 26  Section 6. Safety Assurance ....................................................................................................................... 26  Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 27  Maintenance Standards and Procedures .......................................................................................... 27  Operator Inspections .......................................................................................................................... 27  Mileage‐Based Maintenance Inspections ......................................................................................... 27  Operations ...................................................................................................................................................... 27  Facility Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 27  Frequency ........................................................................................................................................... 27  Reporting ............................................................................................................................................ 27  Hazard Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 28  Follow‐up ............................................................................................................................................ 28  Documentation ................................................................................................................................... 28  Employee Hazard Reporting Process ............................................................................................................. 28  Loss Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 28  Route/Operations Safety ................................................................................................................... 28  Safety Events .................................................................................................................................................. 28  Accident and Incident Reporting Process .......................................................................................... 28  Notification ......................................................................................................................................... 29  At‐Scene Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 29  Investigation ....................................................................................................................................... 29  Accident Review Process ............................................................................................................................... 29  Hazard Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 30  Follow‐up ............................................................................................................................................ 30  Internal Reporting .............................................................................................................................. 30  Documentation ................................................................................................................................... 30  Continuous Improvement .............................................................................................................................. 30  Management of Change ................................................................................................................................ 31  General Process .................................................................................................................................. 31  Modification Design Review .............................................................................................................. 31  300 3    Monitoring .......................................................................................................................................... 32  Documentation ................................................................................................................................... 32  Performance Measures .................................................................................................................................. 32  Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 32  Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 32  Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 33  Section 7. Safety Promotion ...................................................................................................................... 33  Competencies and Training ........................................................................................................................... 33  Emergency Response Planning and Coordination............................................................................. 34  Safety Communication ................................................................................................................................... 34  Section 8. Definitions of Terms Used in the Safety Plan ........................................................................... 35  Section 9. Commonly Used Acronyms ....................................................................................................... 39  Section 10. Additional Information ........................................................................................................... 40                                301 4    Section 1. Transit Agency Information    General Information  Union County Transportation   Accountable Executive: Theresa Torres___  Chief Safety Officer: Matthew Smith  Address/Phone/Web: 1407 Airport Rd, Monroe, NC 28110 ● (704) 292‐2511 ●  UnionCountyNC.gov/Transportation__________________________________  Modes of Service: Demand Response_________________________  FTA Funding Sources: FTA Section 5307, 5310, 5311, 5339    Modes of Service Directly Provided:    ☐Bus (MB)    ☐Bus Rapid Transit (RB) ☐Public (PB)    ☒Demand Response (DR)  ☐Commuter Bus (CB)  ☐Trolleybus (TB)  ☐Demand Response Taxi (DT) ☐Jitney (JT)    ☐Vanpool (VP)     ☒ UCT does not provide transit services on behalf of another transit agency or entity.     ☐ UCT provides the below transit modes on behalf of the following transit agency(s) or  entity(s).   Transit Agency: ___________________________________________________________  ☐Bus (MB)    ☐Bus Rapid Transit (RB) ☐Public (PB)    ☐Demand Response (DR)  ☐Commuter Bus (CB)  ☐Trolleybus (TB)  ☐Demand Response Taxi (DT) ☐Jitney (JT)    ☐Vanpool (VP)                302 Section 2. Plan Development, Approval, and Updates Name of Entity That Drafted Union County Transportation This Plan Signature by the Signature of Accountable Executive Date of Signature Accountable Executive �Theresa Torres �I 12/17/2025 ' 1no�o.M t'511tOD Signature of Committee Chair Date of Approval Safety Committee Approval � Fred Babe�J:�I �/a.;),fo,o-ai< Name of /.ntity That Approved This Plan Date of Approval Approval by the Board of Union County Board of County Directors or an Equivalent Commissioners Authority Relevant Documentation Location Meeting minutes Entity That Certified This Plan Date of Submission NCDOT Certification of Compliance Relevant Documentation Email Version Number and Updates Record the complete history of successive versions of this plan. Version Section/Pages Affected Reason for Change Date Issued Number 2 9/7/2021 3 7,15,23, Update PT ASP to include staff & procedure changes 10/17/2022 4 6,7,8, 11, 15,27,33-37 See pg. 2 11/6/2023 5 6 See pg. 2 11/18/2024 6 All Updated Requirements 12/17/2025 Annual Review and Update of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan UCT's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, also referred to as Agency Safety Plan (ASP), will be reviewed bythe Safety Committee. Any changes made to the ASP will need to be approved by the Safety Committee prior to approval by Union County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). 5 303 6    Along with annual updates, UCT may update the plan if UCT:  Determines its approach to mitigating safety deficiencies is ineffective.  Makes significant changes to service delivery.  Introduces new processes or procedures that may impact safety.  Changes or re-prioritizes resources available to support Safety Management Systems (SMS) and the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).  Changes are made to facilities, equipment, or rolling stock with potential to impact safety.  Significant changes to UCT’s organizational structure. Upon adoption by the (BoCC), revisions will be communicated to UCT’s staff. Section 3. Safety Performance Targets      VSM = Vehicle Service Miles  S&S Major Events: Total number of reportable major safety and security events and rate per total  vehicle service miles, by mode. (Event, as defined in NTD’s S&S 40 and S&S 50)  Collision Rate: A vehicle accident in which there is an impact of a transit vehicle with: (divided by VSM)  Another transit vehicle   A non‐transit vehicle   A fixed object   A person(s) (suicide/attempted suicide  included)  •   An animal  •   A rail vehicle  •   A vessel  •   A dock  Pedestrian Collision Rate: Includes all collisions “with a person” as defined by NTD divided by mode VSM  Vehicular Collison Rate: Includes all collisions “with a motor vehicle” as defined by NTD divided by VSM  Fatalities: Total number of reportable fatalities and rate per total vehicle service miles, by mode  Transit Worker Fatality Rate: Includes all transit worker fatalities as defined by the NTD, including the  categories “Transit Employee,” “Transit Vehicle Operator,” and “Other Transit Staff,” divided by VSM  Injuries: Total number of reportable injuries and rate per total vehicle service miles, by mode  Transit Worker Injury Rate: includes all transit worker injuries as defined by the NTD, including the  categories “Transit Employee,” “Transit Vehicle Operator,” and “Other Transit Staff,” divided by VSM  304 7    Physical Assaults on Transit Workers: includes all physical assaults on transit workers as defined by the  NTD  Physical Assaults on Transit Workers Rate: includes all physical assaults on transit workers as defined by  the NTD divided by mode VSM  Non‐Physical Assaults on Transit Workers: includes all non‐physical assaults on transit workers as  defined by the NTD  Non‐Physical Assaults on Transit Workers Rate: includes all non‐physical assaults on transit workers as  defined by the NTD divided by mode VSM  System Reliability: Mean (or average) distance between major mechanical failures, by mode, defined as  failures that result in the vehicle being unable to complete a scheduled run.  To be considered a major  mechanical failure, the problem must begin after a revenue vehicle departs from base or a maintenance  facility.  Safety Performance Target Coordination Describe the coordination with the State and Metropolitan Planning Organization(s) (MPO) in the selection of State and MPO safety performance targets. Union County Transportation shares safety performance targets with Charlotte MPO annually as part of  our continued coordination of transit data.   Targets Transmitted to the State State Entity Name Date Targets Transmitted North Carolina DOT Annually on OpStats – last day in August Targets Transmitted to the Metropolitan Planning Organization(s) Metropolitan Planning Organization Name Date Targets Transmitted Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Annually in mid-January, starting with FY26. Annually in mid-November for prior FYs. FY25 was transmitted 11/13/25. Section 4. Safety Management Policy  Safety Management Policy Statement  Union County Transportation (UCT) strives to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, and innovative  transportation options to every community member. The Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan  (PTASP) has been developed to integrate safety into all UCT system operations. By using the procedures  contained in the PTASP, UCT can continue to improve the safety and security of UCT’s operations and  services.  This PTASP describes the policies, procedures, and requirements to be followed by management,  maintenance, and operations personnel to provide a safe environment for UCT employees, customers,  and the general public. This program aims to eliminate the human and fiscal cost of avoidable personal  injury and vehicle accidents.  305 8    Each department has a responsibility under the PTASP. The Director and supervisors shall provide the  continuing support necessary to achieve the PTASP objectives. A key to the success of this effort is for  employees to be aware that they are accountable for safely performing the requirements of their  position. The success of the program also depends on all employees actively identifying potential  hazards and making a commitment to the safety of others.  UCT must be aware that decisions and actions often affect the safety of those in other operations. By  following the processes described in the PTASP, UCT will continue to improve performance and the  system's safety while creating a culture of safety.  UCT’s commitment is to:   Support the management of safety through the provision of appropriate resources that will  result in an organizational culture that fosters safe practices, encourages effective employee  safety reporting and communication, and actively manages safety with the same attention to  results as the attention to the results of the other management systems of the organization.   Integrate the management of safety among the primary responsibilities of all managers and  employees, including the development and annual review of this plan in cooperation with the  UCT Safety Committee.   Clearly define for all staff, managers, and employees alike their accountabilities and  responsibilities for the delivery of the organization’s safety performance and the performance of  UCT’s safety management system.   Establish and operate hazard identification and analysis and safety risk evaluation activities‐‐ including an employee safety reporting program as a fundamental source for safety concerns  and hazard identification‐‐to eliminate or mitigate the safety risks of the consequences of  hazards resulting from UCT operations or activities to a point which is consistent with an  acceptable level of safety performance.   Ensure that no action will be taken against any employee who discloses a safety concern  through the employee safety reporting program unless disclosure indicates, beyond any  reasonable doubt, an illegal act, gross negligence, or a deliberate or willful disregard of  regulations or procedures.   Comply with, and wherever possible exceed, legislative and regulatory requirements and  standards.   Ensure that sufficient skilled and trained human resources are available to implement safety  management processes.   Ensure that all staff are provided with adequate and appropriate safety‐related information and  training, are competent in safety management matters, and are allocated only tasks  commensurate with their skills.   Establish and measure safety performance against realistic and data‐driven safety performance  indicators and safety performance targets.   Continually improve safety performance through management processes that ensure that  appropriate safety management action is taken and is effective; and   Ensure externally supplied systems and services to support operations are delivered, meeting  established safety performance standards.   Build a culture of safety through development, adoption, and implementation of Safety               Management Systems (SMS) and modify this document to improve safety and manage risk.  306 307 10    Safety Management Policy Communication    UCT realizes the importance of ensuring its employees and riders are aware of UCT safety management  policies and procedures to effectively manage the system’s day‐to‐day operations. To do this, UCT relies  on several forms of effective communication.   Employees: UCT constantly evaluates existing policies and procedures to verify their effectiveness. To do  this, UCT seeks input from all staff to determine if a change is necessary based on trends, data analysis,  operational changes, or new assets. Several methods are used to communicate policy and/or procedure  changes, including:   Employee memorandums   Bulletin board notices   Employee email notification   Departmental meetings   Safety Committee meeting minutes    Aladtec    UCT includes a training element for safety management policies impacting safety or service delivery, and  is conducted before the policy effective date. New policies and procedures are also incorporated into  orientation training for new employees.   Depending on the importance of the policy or procedure change, an acknowledgment signature is  required of each employee verifying their understanding of the change.   Riders: If a rider policy is changed or added, UCT notifies riders through the following methods:   Union County Website   Social media    Notices on revenue vehicles and public transit facilities   Public meetings   County Board Meetings    Authorities, Accountabilities, and Responsibilities    As mentioned in the Safety Policy Statement, the ultimate authority for the success of this PTASP falls to  the Accountable Executive (AE). The Chief Safety Officer (CSO), the administration and management  team, as well as employees fulfilling their commitment to safety on a day‐to‐day basis support the AE.  Accountable Executive (AE): The Accountable Executive will determine, based on feedback from senior  staff, and safety risk mitigation recommended by the Safety Committee, the level of Safety Management  System principles to maintain to ensure a safe work environment, rider experience, and community  safety. UCT’s AE is committed to providing employees with the tools and training needed to be  308 11    successful and safe in their roles with UCT. The AE will continually strive to create a culture of safety  among the employees, and UCT expects each employee to play a role in maintaining a safe workplace.   UCT’s AE is accountable for ensuring that the agency’s SMS is effectively implemented throughout the  agency’s public transportation system. The AE is accountable for ensuring action is taken, as necessary,  to address substandard performance in the agency’s SMS. They may delegate specific responsibilities,  but the ultimate accountability for the transit agency’s safety performance cannot be delegated and  always rests with the AE.  The current AE, Theresa Torres, is also the Transportation Director and has ultimate responsibility for  carrying out the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; responsibility for carrying out the agency’s  Transit Asset Management Plan; and control or direction over the human and capital resources needed  to develop and maintain both the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, in accordance with  49 U.S.C. § 5329(d), and the agency’s Transit Asset Management Plan in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §  5326.  Chief Safety Officer (CSO): UCT has concluded one CSO will be sufficient to manage the day‐to‐day  adherence to this Plan and, while in this role, report directly to the AE. As CSO, this individual will  monitor safety and security throughout the organization. All departments have been notified of the  CSO’s role and the established reporting requirements relating to safety‐related matters. The CSO has  been adequately trained for this role and has the authority and responsibility for day‐to‐day  implementation and operation of UCT’s SMS. Along with CSO responsibilities, the CSO is also the  Transportation Safety Officer.  UCT’s CSO will be responsible for the following:   Developing and maintaining SMS documentation.   Directing hazard identification and safety risk assessment.   Monitoring safety risk mitigation activities.   Providing periodic reports on safety performance.   Briefing the Accountable Executive and Transportation Advisory Board on SMS implementation  progress; and    Planning or coordinating safety management training.   Interfacing with UCT Safety Committee for meetings, annual PTASP review, and other SMS  responsibilities.   Monitoring risk identified by AE, County Departments, NCDOT, Peers and FTA.    Safety Committee  The UCT Safety Committee approves the Agency Safety Plan (ASP) and any updates to the ASP. This  approval occurs before the agency’s BoCC approves the ASP‐See Section 2.  The Safety Committee is responsible for, at a minimum: (1) identifying and recommending risk‐based  mitigations or strategies necessary to reduce the likelihood and severity of consequences identified  through the agency's safety risk assessment; (2) identifying mitigations or strategies that may be  ineffective, inappropriate, or were not implemented as intended; and (3) identifying safety deficiencies  for purposes of continuous improvement.  309 12    Safety Performance Measures (SPM) will be developed by the Safety Committee in response to  identified hazards and as part of the Risk Reduction Program. The SPM’s may support SPT’s required as  part of UCT’s annual National Transit Database (NTD) requirements. The following Safety Committee  SPT’s are required of all Large Urbanized Area (UZA) providers and are based on a three‐year rolling  average and won’t begin until three years of data has been collected and submitted to NTD.  Safety Performance Measures for the Safety Risk Reduction Program  1. Major Events 6 5. Injuries 12  2. Major Event Rate <=1.0 6. Injury Rate <=2.0  3. Collisions 4 7. Assault on Transit Workers 5  4. Collision Rate <=1.0 8. Assault on Transit Workers Rate <=1.0  The Safety Committee may develop additional Safety Performance Measures in the future as risks are  identified through the SMS process.   The Committee will meet monthly or as needed and will include a scribe to take minutes and record  Committee decisions. Those minutes will be made available to all employees and records kept for a  minimum of three years. Copies will be made available for oversight agencies or their agents upon  request. A list of Committee members and their positions are located in Appendix 2.  Frontline Committee members will serve a one‐year term with elections each year. Frontline members  may only serve two consecutive years. The CSO will manage the meetings, assign a scribe, develop the  agenda and advertise the meetings.  Committee members will receive training once elected and will not  receive any additional compensation for committee participation, but operations schedules will be  modified as necessary to ensure full participation by all members of the committee.   The Committee may include outside agencies or subject matter experts to assist in their role in the Risk  Reduction Program. Those agencies may include consultants, North Carolina DOT or FTA. On occasion an  arbiter may be brought in from an outside agency to manage disputes. The arbiter will not be the AE.  Information developed by manufacturers, transit associations, and peers may also be included in  assisting the committee in their deliberations of safety mitigation actions.  Roll of Staff to Develop and Manage Safety Management Systems (SMS)  Accountable Executive  The Accountable Executive (AE), who also serves as Transportation Director, will work with the Chief  Safety Officer (CSO) and administrative staff to adjust the PTASP as needed based on staff feedback,  trends, and data analysis. The AE is vested with the primary responsibility for the activities of the transit  system and overall safety performance. The AE fulfills these responsibilities by providing the resources  necessary to achieve PTASP goals and objectives by exercising the approval authority for system  modifications as warranted. The AE also sets the agenda and facilitates the cooperative decision making  of the management team.    Chief Safety Officer (CSO)                                                                                                                                          For purposes of managing the SMS and PTASP, the CSO will report directly to the AE to determine  310 13    strategy, policy, and goals for maintaining safety and security for passengers, employees, and the  general public. The CSO will monitor day to day operations and work with staff to identify and mitigate  risk through evaluation, feedback, and data analysis.     Supervisors/CSO  Supervisors/CSO are responsible for the safety performance of all personnel and equipment under their  supervision. They are responsible for the initial investigation of all accidents and incidents, and for  reporting these accidents and incidents to the Transportation Management and other internal county  departments as needed.  Employees  All UCT personnel are responsible for performing their work safely and for following established safety‐ related rules, procedures, and work practices. This includes reporting all accidents, incidents, and  hazards to their Supervisor/CSO per established requirements for the protection of themselves, co‐ workers, customers, facilities, and equipment.   Key Staff          UCT staff will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, and security.  The Employee Safety Reporting Program (ESRP) will define the employees’ role to identify and mitigate  risk through open communication to superiors including the CSO and AE. Administrative staff will be  instrumental in ensuring action is taken to reduce risk and the whole system is continuously monitored  to ensure actions are effective and appropriate.   UCT staff will be involved with updates, modifications and implementation of the PTASP. Each staff  member brings a valued perspective to the development of policies and procedures he or she will be  expected to implement. Every opportunity will be given for employees and riders to provide input to  increasing safety at UCT. Those opportunities include quarterly safety meetings, driver board meetings,  customer and employee surveys, and an open‐door policy with access to all management staff.  Organization Chart               311 14    Employee Safety Reporting Program (ESRP)    As stated in the Safety Management Policy Statement, UCT is determined to provide a safe working  environment for its employees, customers and the general public. To ensure success, UCT has developed  an ESRP to enable employees to report any risk or perceived risk to a supervisor, CSO, or member of  administration without reprisal unless disclosure indicates participation in illegal activity, gross  negligence or deliberate disregard or policies and procedures.   All hazards reported through the Employee Safety Reporting Program go straight to the CSO for review,  assessment, investigation, mitigation and follow‐up and summary for the Safety Committee. If the  hazard directly impacts the working relationship between two or more employees, the CSO will ensure  no retaliation or hostile work environment will take place. UCT will ensure that no action will be taken  against any employee who discloses a safety concern through the respective Employee Safety Reporting  Program unless the employee engaged in the following:    Willful participation in illegal activity, such as assault or theft.   Gross negligence, such as knowingly utilizing heavy equipment for purposes other than  intended such that people or property are put at risk; or    Deliberate or willful disregard of regulations or procedures, such as reporting to work  under the influence of controlled substances.    The ESRP allows each employee to report detailed information and observations whether they are a  driver in service, maintenance staff, or other on‐duty employees. The CSO will report any safety risks  identified through this process to the Safety Committee as part of the Risk Reduction Program.   UCT’s Employee Safety Reporting Program encourages employees who identify safety concerns in their  day‐to‐day duties to report them to senior management in good faith without fear of retribution.   Employees should report safety conditions directly to CSO/Supervisor/Manager, or Director.   Examples of information typically reported include:   Safety concerns in the operating environment (for example, county or city road conditions  or the condition of facilities or vehicles);   Policies and procedures that are not working as intended (for example, insufficient time to  complete pre‐trip inspection);   Even information that senior managers might not otherwise know about (for example,  near misses); and   Information about why a safety event occurred (for example, radio communication  challenges).  This program dovetails with other methods currently in place to proactively identify hazards or threats.  These methods include but are not limited to the following:   Pre/Post Trip Inspections   Preventive Maintenance Inspections   Employee Evaluations   Facility Maintenance Plan  312 15     Service Evaluation and Planning Program   Training Program   Rider and Public Complaint/Compliment Process   Safety and Employee Meetings   Incident/Accident Policies   Identified hazards by manufacturer vendors, subject matter experts and oversight agencies to  include but not limited to NCDOT, FTA, OSHA, and CDC.    Safety Committee   Safety Assurance Process   Hazard Report Form    Hazard Reporting Process  UCT has developed a Hazard Report Form used to identify and provide information about hazards  observed by UCT employees while on‐duty. The form identifies vital information to assist employees in  determining an action to mitigate the threat or hazard. This form is not meant to replace accident forms  currently being used but instead used in conjunction with the accident forms. It is a proactive reporting  method to identify a perceived threat or hazard, potentially endangering employees, riders or the  general public. The form is located in Appendix 1 of this Plan.  Effective July 20, 2020 all UCT employees will receive training on the procedures associated with the  Hazard Report Form. The training will cover the following areas:   Locations of blank Hazard Report Form   When to use a Hazard Report Form   Capturing critical information on the form   Notification process depending on the hazard   Proper assessment of the reported hazard   Levels of likelihood of repeat   Supervisor and CSO role in completing the form   Follow‐up process to determine effectiveness of mitigation  The following process is used as part of the ESRP.   Immediate Action Required  If an UCT employee has identified a hazard which is perceived to be a risk to the employee, fellow  employees, passengers, or the public the employee must report it immediately to the on‐duty  Supervisor/Dispatcher/Safety Officer. Once reported, the employee must determine if immediate action  is necessary to prevent additional risk. If so, communication to Supervisor/Safety Officer is needed  before taking action, if time allows. Once action has been taken to mitigate the potential harm, results  of actions are reported to Supervisor/Safety Officer. A report of the event is required as soon as the  employee is able to do so and additional mitigations may be implemented.   An example of immediate action or primary mitigation would be setting up hazard barricades around an  area of water caused by a pipe leaking. The initial action does not mitigate the hazard, but reduces the  risk of someone slipping on the slick surface. Additional mitigation steps would include cleaning up the  water, fixing the pipe and repairing any damage from the water leak or repair.   313 16    Delayed Action Required  Once a hazard has been identified, the UCT employee should assess if the hazard requires immediate  action to reduce the risk of if delayed action can be taken. If the employee determines delayed action is  appropriate a full report must be completed using the Hazard Report Form and submitted to the  Operations Supervisor/CSO/Manager.   Role of Supervisor/Safety Officer  The on‐duty Supervisor/Safety Officer is responsible for advising the employee on immediate action or  delayed action to mitigate a hazard. The Supervisor/CSO must then review the Hazard Report Form to  ensure all information is included and adding additional information as needed. Once the form is  complete it must be reviewed by the CSO to determine action necessary, investigate root cause of  hazard and follow‐up.   The CSO is responsible for determining the status of each hazard reported. In some cases, hazards may  be identified and are not able to be resolved but actions are taken to reduce the risk of the hazard. It is  UCT’s goal to eliminate all identified hazards if possible. Some hazards may require continuous  monitoring to ensure the hazard does not elevate to an action level.   All hazard reports will be documented and integrated into current performance measures and data  collection to include Safety Committee safety performance data collection. The CSO will track each  hazard to completion and recommend policy or procedural changes if needed as a result of the hazard  mitigation.   UCT’s Responsibility  UCT takes every hazard report seriously and investigates each one to determine if it’s an isolated case,  or emerging trend requiring evaluation of policies and procedures or service modifications. Employees  reporting hazards will not face disciplinary action unless that employee contributed to the hazard. UCT  wants to encourage all employees to report any hazard or threat they observe and help make the UCT  system as safe as possible for its employees, riders, and the general public. Employees may report the  hazard to their immediate supervisor or go directly to the CSO to submit and discuss their report.                       314 17    The following process chart illustrates the steps taken as part of the SMS process through the ESRP.      Section 5. Safety Risk Management  UCT provides training to all personnel in the identification of hazards and security threats while also  providing tools to enable personnel to report these risks. Once the risk has been identified UCT conducts  an assessment of the risk to determine the necessary response and response time. The response may  include further investigation or monitoring, action(s) to mitigate the hazard or security threat and  follow‐up assessment to ensure action taken is appropriate and effective.   Risk Reduction Program  The Risk Reduction Program is meant to improve safety performance by reducing the number and rates  of safety events, injuries and assaults on transit workers.   UCT has taken steps through its Risk Reduction Program to use the SMS elements described in the ASP  to provide additional focus to increase safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries,  and assaults on transit workers based on data submitted to the National Transit Database (NTD) under  section 5335 to include:  315 18     A reduction of vehicular and pedestrian accidents involving buses that includes measures to reduce  visibility impairments for bus operators that contribute to accidents, including retrofits to buses in  revenue service and specifications for future procurements that reduce visibility impairments; and   The mitigation of assaults on transit workers, including the deployment of assault mitigation  infrastructure and technology on buses, including barriers to restrict the unwanted entry of  individuals and objects into the workstations of bus operators when a risk analysis performed by the  safety committee of the system determines that such barriers or other measures would reduce  assaults on transit workers and injuries to transit workers.  Additional Safety Performance Targets have been developed by the Safety Committee and added to the  existing systemwide SPT’s to include:  1. Major Events (total): Based on safety and security major events as defined by the NTD.  2. Major Event Rate: Based on safety and security major events as defined by the NTD, divided by  VSM.  3. Collisions (total): Based on collisions reported to the NTD.  4. Collision Rate: Based on collisions reported to the NTD, divided by VSM.  5. Injuries (total): Based on injuries as defined by the NTD.  6. Injury Rate: Based on injuries as defined by the NTD, divided by VRM.  7. Assaults on Transit Workers (total): Based on assaults on transit workers as defined by the NTD.  8. Rate of Assaults on Transit Workers: Based on assaults on transit workers as defined by the NTD,  divided by VSM.  Transit Employee Assaults   Bus Operator Assaults Defined   Defined as “a circumstance in which an individual knowingly, without lawful authority or  permission, and with intent to endanger the safety of any individual, or with a reckless disregard  for the safety of human life, interferes with, disables, or incapacitates a transit worker while the  transit worker is performing the duties of the transit worker.”   Frontline personnel must interact with passengers and the public on a daily basis. All UCT employees are  trained to be professional, respectful, and safe. All frontline employees at UCT are provided training on  de‐escalation techniques, emergency response, and security awareness as part of the UCT on‐boarding  and refresher training program. See Section 7  The UCT AE and CSO are constantly reviewing policies, processes, passenger incidents, and safety events  to determine if current mitigation strategies are effective at keeping transit employees safe.  Additionally, by monitoring safety performance measures, soliciting frontline employee feedback, and  conducting route and service evaluations, UCT is able to identify potential trends impacting employee  safety and develop mitigation strategies. Those strategies often include information exchange with local  authorities.   UCT has or is planning to take the following steps to reduce transit employee assaults:    Continuous refresher training to include latest trends.   Police training exercises with public transit vehicle, employees or facility.  316 19     Discussion and guidance from professionals on triggers and response to mental health issues.   Conduct assessments of passenger and pedestrian interaction with the transit system to  identify situational risks that may impact the transit systems safety and security.   Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) system has been installed on each vehicle to assist dispatch  in knowing the exact location of every vehicle.  Pedestrian Safety  Passenger boarding and alighting may be unpredictable in their path to and from the bus. UCT  employees are trained to be aware of passenger’s location prior to moving the vehicle to ensure no  passenger or pedestrian are at risk of being struck. Along with continuous training on pedestrian safety,  UCT takes other steps to reduce pedestrian collisions including:    Daily pre‐trip inspections of each vehicle to include evaluating windshields, side windows,  transit doors, sider view mirrors, and backing cameras for condition and cleanliness;   Work with proper agency on areas of pedestrian safety concerns that might require additional  safety infrastructure like lighting, crosswalks, signalization, bus stop modifications, audible  traffic light warnings or other pedestrian safety measures;   Documentation and examination of near misses;   Discussions with front line personnel on a regular basis (safety meetings, periodic evaluations,  ESRP)  The Safety Committee using the SPT’s along with 3 years of historic NTD submitted safety data, will be  able to make recommendations of technology, physical barrier modifications, or new procurement  specifications to reduce the risk of accidents from reduced visibility and operator assaults.   All recommendations from the Safety Committee concerning existing, modified, and new mitigation are  considered for inclusion in changes to ASP and associated policies, practices, and training. The  Committee will be responsible for addressing safety performance targets not met as part of the Risk  Reduction Program and help determine recommended changes for continuous improvement. As  mentioned earlier, the Safety Committee will approve the ASP annually prior to the BoCC approval. The  committee will share documents, investigations, and decisions.   In addition, UCT will conduct periodic and random reviews of driver safety training programs to ensure  proper education is being provided to new and existing operators on the line‐of‐sight challenges for  each vehicle they may operate, and methods of de‐escalating and conflict resolution with disruptive  passengers. Each review of a safety training program will be documented by the CSO with review results  shared with the Safety Committee and training subject matter experts to determine if change is  necessary to increase operator safety.  Pedestrian safety events will be investigated for causal factors and like all safety events recorded in a  Safety Assessment Index to include mitigation steps impacting infrastructure, training, policy, or  modification to the vehicle. The Safety Committee and CSO will monitor all mitigations and performance  targets and track them for effectiveness, making changes as needed.   The Risk Reduction Program incorporates other SMS elements like Transit Worker Safety Reporting  Program, Safety Risk Assessment, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. Any safety risk mitigation  recommended by the Safety Committee unrelated to the safety risk reduction program will be  317 20    submitted to the AE for review and decision. If the mitigation is not implemented, the AE will provide a  written statement to the Safety Committee or equivalent entity.  If UCT finds the Risk Reduction Program is failing to meet performance targets for the above SPTs the  system will allocate 0.75 percent of safety related project funding in the next fiscal year to projects that  are reasonably likely to assist in meeting the performance targets.    Safety Hazard Identification:   Hazard and security threats are identified through different methods of monitoring the system. This  includes system, employee, and asset assessments conducted daily and on incremental basis.  Additionally, UCT communicates with peers across the state, FTA, and NCDOT to identify common  hazards impacting multiple systems. UCT conducts the following routine and random evaluations of the  system in the following departments:  Personnel   Each UCT employee is evaluated annually to ensure they are performing their job to the expectations of  the Agency. As part of their orientation process the employee is provided training and tools to perform  their job while not receiving permanent status until completing 1 year of employment (part time  employee can be released at will). During the first year period, the employee is evaluated to determine  if they are properly prepared to perform their job.   Additional evaluations of the employee are conducted throughout the year through spot‐checks of some  aspects of their job function. If, through spot‐checks or annual evaluations, it is determined the  employee’s performance does not meet expectations or training standards, remedial training will be  provided, and additional evaluations will take place to ensure remedial training was effective.  Assets  Rolling stock, facilities, and equipment are monitored through a vigorous preventive maintenance plan  aimed at identifying hazards and deficiencies as part of daily and scheduled inspections. Operations and  Maintenance Departments coordinate the preventive maintenance program including daily Inspection  reports, incremental, and annual inspections.   UCT updates the FTA required Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan annually with data relevant to  each asset to include a condition assessment, miles (with rolling stock and non‐revenue vehicles), and  age as to whether the asset is in a State of Good Repair (SGR). The TAM Plan allows UCT management to  plan asset replacement or rehabilitation for future years.   System  All front‐line staff have been trained to note any changes to service which may be considered a hazard  or security threat and through the ESRP, notify their supervisors/Safety Officer immediately or upon  return to UCT depending on the severity of the hazard.   Safety Assurance activities will play a vital role in identifying hazards in a proactive manner by  monitoring safety trends and performance measure; conducting periodic evaluations of the system, its  employees and its assets; and monitoring threats or hazards identified by other transit agencies, NCDOT,  FTA or other oversight entities.  318 21    Minimizing Exposure to Infectious Diseases    Defined  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Emerging and  Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs (such as  bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body, multiply, and can cause an infection.   Some infectious diseases are contagious (or communicable), that is, spread from one person to  another.   Other infectious diseases can be spread by germs carried in air, water, food, or soil. They can  also be spread by vectors (like biting insects) or by animals.    UCT makes every effort to minimize risk to employees, passengers, and the community from infectious  diseases through proactive monitoring of various information sources and emergency alerts. Once a  potential threat has been identified, UCT takes immediate steps to minimize risk by implementing  appropriate mitigation strategies outlined by CDC and State of North Carolina Department of Health and  Human Services. Those steps may include the following actions:   Communication of threat to employees and passengers.   Temporary, long‐term, or permanent policy changes.   Immediate training of all employees in proper mitigation and health precautions.   Coordination with Union County Public Health Department response and prevention methods.   Based on threat level, activate staff to implement transit’s mission in the Local, County, or  Statewide Emergency Management Plan.   Make necessary risk reducing modifications to assets to possibly include protective barriers,  reduction of available seats for social distancing.   Modify existing asset cleaning procedures as needed and,   Follow emergency response plan for modified service levels.     Hazard Identification Procedure  Any employee seeing something through inspection or observation they deem to be a hazard are  instructed to immediately report that hazard to the immediate Supervisor/Safety Officer regardless of  the perceived level of threat. Depending on the situation, either the immediate Supervisor/Safety  Officer or the employee will complete a Hazard Report Form and submit it to the CSO.   If the hazard requires immediate mitigation, the employee will be instructed on steps to take to reduce  the risk which may or may not alleviate the risk completely. Additional actions may be taken once the  immediate risk mitigation has been taken. Some hazards may not pose an immediate risk but are still  reported and the CSO will be responsible for risk assessment, investigation, and mitigation strategy.   In some cases, a passenger or member of the general public may call UCT with a complaint about a  front‐line employee which may rise to the level of hazardous behavior or actions. UCT currently  documents all customer complaints/compliments and takes appropriate action to investigate any  319 22    complaints. Complaints deemed hazardous will trigger immediate action by on‐duty Supervisors/Safety  Officer.   Hazard Report Forms are accessible online for UCT Staff, Fleet/Facilities Departments and Security Risk  Management. A copy of the form is located in Appendix 1.  The Hazard Report Form will require the employee to briefly describe the hazard noting date, time of  day, location, and other pertinent information. The form includes a section for the CSO or immediate  supervisor to document immediate action taken to reduce risk, a risk assessment chart prioritizing the  risk, and a section for additional follow‐up action. All forms will be processed by the CSO and  summarized periodically for trend analysis and included in safety performance measures.  Assault on Transit Worker Identification  Assault on a transit worker, as defined under 49 U.S.C. 5302, means a circumstance in which an  individual knowingly, without lawful authority or permission, and with intent to endanger the safety of  any individual, or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life, interferes with, disables, or  incapacitates a transit worker while the transit worker is performing the duties of the transit worker.  Physical assault is the assault  on a transit worker in which the  attack involves physical contact  with the transit worker. This  could include any physical  contact with the victim from a  weapon, a projectile, or other  item.   Examples of a physical assault  include    • A transit rider strikes a station  agent with a metal bar.   • A passenger intentionally spits  on a bus operator.   • A passenger intentionally shoves a transit worker.    Non‐physical assault is the assault on a transit worker in which the attack involves no physical contact  with the transit worker which could include verbal threats, intimidation, harassment, or other  interference with a transit worker’s duties.  49 CFR part 673.5   Hazard means any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death; damage to or  loss of the facilities, equipment, rolling stock, or infrastructure of a public transportation system; or  damage to the environment. Hazards are conditions.  320 23    Examples of a non‐physical assault include  • A transit rider attempts to strike a supervisor with a metal bar but makes no physical contact.   • A train cleaner accidentally  brushes a passenger’s foot. The  passenger threatens the cleaner  with bodily harm. The cleaner is  not transported for medical  attention.   • A passenger verbally threatens  a transit worker.  The assault on transit worker  identification process offers UCT  the ability to identify assaults  and potential consequences in  the operation of our system.   Assaults can be identified  through a variety of sources,  including:    Employee Safety Reporting Program   Comments from drivers, passengers, and third parties   Safety committee and staff meetings    Assault assessments   Incident reports   Video surveillance footage   Supervisor or employee observation    Assault Identification Procedure  When an assault on a transit worker is identified, whatever the source, it is reported to UCT Chief Safety  Officer or designee. Procedures for reporting assaults on a transit worker are reviewed during new hire  orientation and at the employee safety meetings. The Chief Safety Officer or designee may conduct  further analyses of assaults and consequences to collect information and identify additional  consequences and to inform which assaults should be prioritized for safety risk assessment. In following  up on identified assaults, the Chief Safety Officer or designee may:    Reach out to the reporting party, if available, to gather all known information about the  reported  assault    Conduct interviews with witnesses that were present during the incident to collect potentially  relevant information on the reported assault    Review any documentation associated with the assault (employee incident reports, interview  notes, etc.)    Contact other departments that may have association with or technical knowledge relevant to  the reported assault (example law enforcement officers)  321 24     Review any past reported assaults of a similar nature    Evaluate tasks and/or processes associated with the reported assault to determine potential  cause for the assault.    The CSO or designee will prepare an agenda to discuss identified assaults and consequences during the  next Safety Committee meeting.  Any identified assaults that pose a real and immediate threat to life,  property, or the environment must immediately be brought to the attention of the Accountable  Executive and addressed through the Safety Risk Management process for safety risk assessment and  mitigation. This means the Chief Safety Officer believes immediate intervention is necessary to preserve  life or prevent major property destruction. Otherwise, the UCT Safety Committee will prioritize hazards  for further Safety Risk Management activity.  Safety Risk Assessment  UCT assesses safety risk associated with identified safety hazards using its safety risk assessment  process.  This includes an assessment of the likelihood and severity of the consequences of hazards,  including existing mitigations, and prioritizing hazards based on safety risk.  All UCT’s staff have been provided with training appropriate for their positions within the organization.  UCT expects its employees to respond to hazards or threats with professional judgement as sometimes  there might not be time to contact a Supervisor/Safety Officer to prevent a safety event. In cases where  the hazard can be reported without immediate risk, the employee will make an initial assessment of the  risk as part of their report.   Once received by the CSO, the initial risk assessment may be amended requiring immediate, short, or  long‐term response using the following scale.  Level 1 ‐ Immediate: A deficiency, threat, or hazard requiring immediate attention to mitigate risk either  temporarily until further action can be taken or complete mitigation.  Level 2 ‐ Short Term: Action is needed within seven days to mitigate an identified deficiency, threat or  hazard. The deficiency, threat or hazard does not pose immediate danger, but if no action is taken, it  could elevate to an Immediate level risk.   Level 3 ‐ Long Term: A deficiency, threat, or hazard has been identified and does not pose a threat  currently, but could at a later time. Continued monitoring and awareness are required.       322 25    Additionally, the CSO or Supervisor will conduct an additional risk assessment to determine the level and  timeline of mitigation response using the Risk Assessment Matrix below. The matrix allows UCT to  further define the initial assessment as well as modify mitigation strategies as appropriate. In some  cases, complete risk removal may not be achieved but reduced to the point of safe operation with  routine monitoring of the risk.   The Risk Assessment Matrix below includes four levels of consequence severity and five levels of  likelihood of the risk/hazard repeating. For example, broken glass at a bus stop shelter may be the result  of an isolated incident with a “Occasional” chance of repeating, but the consequence of not mitigating  the broken glass may have “Critical” level of severity if not mitigated resulting in a “Medium” level of  response. Initial mitigation actions might include sending a notice to all passengers through web and  social media outlets indicating the stop is closed until further notice; place safety tape around the stop;  instruct all drivers on the route of the hazard; remove all remnants of broken glass. Additional actions  would be to schedule glass repairs or shelter replacement.   The CSO, in coordination with staff, will investigate each identified hazard, assess the risk, and take  appropriate action to mitigate the risk. Additional mitigation may be needed based on follow‐up  monitoring of the action taken.     323 26    Safety Risk Mitigation  UCT’s Accountable Executive and Chief Safety Officer review current methods of safety risk mitigation  and establish methods or procedures to mitigate or eliminate safety risk associated with specific hazards  based on recommendations from the Safety Committee.   UCT can reduce safety risk by reducing the likelihood and/or severity of potential consequences of  hazards.  In response to all identified and assessed hazards, UCT will take steps to mitigate the hazard  and reduce or eliminate the risk to employees, customers, and public. Mitigation strategies will be  dependent on results of investigation into the elements contributing to the risks. The investigation may  include more than one department and may include interviews outside of the transit system with  subject matter experts.   Actions to mitigate risk will include all employees, customers, and public who may be impacted by either  the hazard or the actions to reduce or alleviate the risk. UCT will communicate actions to appropriate  staff through methods appropriate based on risk assessment. In some cases, immediate communication  through two‐way communications (dispatch system, text burst, email, or web alert) may be necessary.  In other cases, bulletin board notices or memorandum posting may be appropriate.   Once a risk mitigation strategy has been implemented UCT Safety Committee will monitor the actions to  determine if full mitigation is possible and if not, is additional action necessary to alleviate the risk or is  stepped up monitoring necessary. Some risks may not be completely mitigated but awareness to the risk  is a top priority.   All actions taken to mitigate risk will be responsibility of the CSO, documented and linked to the initial  deficiency, threat, or hazard identification step.  Mitigation steps include a comprehensive staff training  program for all employees, including frontline, operations support staff, maintenance, and  administrative staff that includes onboarding safety training upon hire, continuing safety education and  training, and de‐escalation training.  Section 6. Safety Assurance  Safety assurance involves the continual monitoring of the transit agency’s activities to understand safety  performance. Through these efforts, UCT can determine whether it is meeting its safety objectives and  safety performance targets, as well as the extent to which it is effectively implementing Safety  Management Systems (SMS).  UCT is constantly striving to maintain the highest level of safety through its monitoring methods to  include adherence to policies and procedures, safety and maintenance plans, and system and employee  evaluation processes. These methods allow UCT to determine the need to make changes to improve  policies, employee training and service delivery.   The CSO will monitor operations daily through observation, data analysis, communication and safety  updates to identify mitigation strategies that may be ineffective. If mitigation actions are found to be  ineffective, additional strategies will be developed through key and impacted staff feedback.     324 27    Maintenance    Maintenance Standards and Procedures. Standards and procedures are included in the UCT Vehicle  Maintenance Plan. In general, maintenance procedures are designed to ensure that the maintenance  recommendations of the manufacturer are met, maximum efficiency in performance and operation is  obtained, and maximum bus life and condition are maintained. Daily bus inspections, an active  Preventive Maintenance Program, and careful monitoring are included in procedures to ensure the  safety of buses and adequacy of the Fleet Maintenance Plan.  In addition, maintenance employees are trained to perform maintenance functions based on industry  standards, manufacture guidelines, and safety standards established by Federal, State, and local  regulatory agencies. Maintenance services on UCT assets are essential to managing risk and also support  an effective transit asset management program.  Operator Inspections. All operators are required to perform a pre‐trip and post‐trip inspection to  ensure that the vehicle is safe and in good operating condition. If any defects are noted by the operator,  a service appointment is obtained and, depending on the severity and extent of the defect, the vehicle  may be repaired or taken out of service until a repair can be made. In the case of a defect that develops  or is noted once a vehicle is in service, the operator is required to communicate the problem to  Operations, who will then notify Maintenance.  Mileage‐Based Maintenance Inspections. All buses receive preventive maintenance inspections (PM)  at designated mileage intervals. Mileages are determined by vehicle and subcomponent manufacturers  and real‐world experience. A description of the schedule and type of inspection and service performed  for each bus series is included in the UCT Maintenance Plan.  Operations  Facility Monitoring  Formal facility inspections of all UCT facilities and grounds are conducted by Union County Security Risk  Management Department. The purpose of the inspections is to perform a safety walk through to  identify any unsafe or unhealthy conditions which may exist. Each facility is also visually inspected for  compliance with OSHA and local fire codes.  Any guests to UCT’s administration facility must check in through a secured process requiring check‐in  and validation of visit purpose. Employees are trained on procedures for visitors in the workplace and  facility access is limited through security systems.   Frequency  The Security Risk Management Department handles inspections annually.  Reporting  When deficiencies are noted during inspections, they are documented and reported to the proper  contact in the Facilities Department.  Additionally, the Director of the department in which the safety  hazard is located will be notified if the issue might affect the employees working in that building.   Identified deficiencies are also reported to the CSO.  325 28    When safety hazards are noted by non‐scheduled observation, they must be reported by the observer to  a supervisor/CSO. The CSO will complete the Hazard Report Form, evaluate the concern and, when  necessary, propose a resolution.  Hazard Resolution  The primary purpose of facility inspections and hazard reporting is to identify conditions that could lead  to accidents and losses. In view of this, it is crucial that all departments and employees be involved in  the Facility Inspection and the Hazard Identification and Resolution processes. Hazard resolution is  related to the severity of the hazard and the probability and severity of a negative consequence of the  hazard.    Follow‐up  Corrective action for a confirmed hazard that has been identified by any established process is the  responsibility of the Facilities Department, Director of the department area in which the hazard exists,  or the CSO. This includes arranging for the services of other UCT departments or outside parties, as  necessary, to eliminate or control the hazard.  Documentation  Hazards that have been identified, proposed resolutions, and corrective actions are recorded in hard  copy by the Safety Committee and maintained by CSO.  All front‐line personnel are responsible for monitoring safety and security as part of their respective  positions. If a hazard is identified through observation or interaction with customers or the general  public, it is reported to the immediate supervisor as well as following UCT’s hazard reporting process.   Employee Hazard Reporting Process  Loss Reports  Employees can fill out a Hazard Report Form which is turned into the effected department and the CSO,  talk with a supervisor or the Operations Manager. Depending on the severity/risk of the hazard  identified, immediate action may be taken, or the input will be brought to the Safety Committee/CSO  for discussion. Feedback will be provided to the employee on what action, if any, will be taken. All  employees follow the Employee Hazard Reporting.  Route/Operations Safety   Employees can fill out a Hazard Report Form or discuss suggestions for making the system/route safer.  UCT encourages employees to be advocates for safety while also suggesting methods of increasing  performance. Management has an open‐door policy and makes clear the importance of both positive  and negative employee feedback.   Safety Events  Accident and Incident Reporting Process  All accidents and loss incidents are to be investigated. UCT’s safe driving standards require professional  safe performance of all operators. To ensure better than average safety performance, UCT employs the  TAPTCO and CTAA PASS guidelines to determine if a collision or onboard incident could have been  prevented. All personnel operating any UCT vehicle are held to this standard.  326 29    The UCT Procedures Manual includes procedures and responsibilities for accident/incident reporting.  The manual establish procedures for accident notification and response.  Most accidents and incidents involving UCT are relatively minor in severity and are investigated by the  Safety Officer. Since most accidents involve buses, this section focuses on bus accidents. However, all  non‐bus accidents and incidents are also investigated.  Notification  Bus Operators are to notify the Operations Supervisor/Safety Officer anytime an UCT vehicle might have  been damaged, anytime an UCT vehicle and another vehicle come into contact, or anytime an instance  occurs in where a customer may have been injured. An Operations Supervisor/ Safety Officer may be  directed to the scene. Police and ambulance will be dispatched, if necessary.  At‐Scene Procedures  Bus Operators will adhere to the following procedures defined in the UCT Emergency Response  Guide/Emergency Protocol:    Assist the injured.   If blocking traffic, set out reflective triangles.    Do not move the vehicle unless required to do so by an operations supervisor, fire or  police order, or impending danger from traffic.   Obtain names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses.  Safety Officer/Supervisor is responsible for conducting investigations of accidents and incidents.  Depending on the severity and the nature of the event, various mechanisms will be used for preserving  transient evidence. These may include digital photography, bus video, interviews, and observations.  Investigation  An attempt is made to complete the investigation of most accidents within a timely manner. The Safety  Officer will work with the bus operator to complete a General Liability/Vehicle Incident Report. The  report is filed electronically and depending on the severity of the event, it is submitted to the state.  An Employee Injury Form must be completed if an employee suffers an injury or illness as a result of an  accident or incident.   Accident Review Process  Accidents and Incidents are classified as Preventable or Non‐Preventable.   Preventable accidents are defined as those accidents that could have been reasonably avoided if the  operator had followed all defensive driving techniques as established by our operations procedures,  policies and training.  After reviewing all related documents and evidence, the investigating CSO/Risk Manager makes an  independent determination of whether the accident was preventable.  The CSO investigation may include reviews of accident and injury reports, vehicle condition reports,  witness statements, employee interviews, bus videos, physical evidence, training manuals, and accident  site visits. Employees who are not in agreement with the determination can appeal directly to the Safety  Committee by providing additional evidence and testimony. If the employee is not in agreement with  327 30    the appeal results, he or she can make a second and final appeal to the Accountable Executive. The AE  may review all relevant information, interview the employee making the appeal, interview Safety  Committee members, and confer with any available person or resource he or she considers valuable to  his or her deliberation.  Hazard Resolution  The primary purpose of the Accident Investigation process is to determine the cause(s) of accidents so  that they may be prevented or mitigated in the future. To this end, it is crucial that all relevant  departments be appropriately involved in the process. A serious attempt is made to use lessons learned  through the investigatory process to incorporate hazard resolutions into future procedures, designs,  construction, modifications, training, and procurements.  Follow‐up  Follow‐up in the form of corrective actions is the responsibility of the employee’s director. The  responsibility may be delegated to the employee’s manager, supervisor or CSO.  Any disciplinary action will be assessed using Union County’s Personnel Resolution. Disciplinary  consequences for accidents may include warnings, suspensions, and discharge.  Training will be provided, in most cases, for employees who have been involved in preventable  accidents.  Internal Reporting  The CSO is responsible for ensuring that all accident reports are completed and filed with Risk  Management. Risk Management may advise on the history of the employee if a pattern of safety events  is evident. Internal reporting includes all elements used to monitor the system for safety and security  trends that may indicate a need for action to mitigate a trend. To support SMS, performance measures  are used to provide summary data relating to safety, maintenance, and operations. Review of the  reporting process is part of the annual review of the ASP. This process includes reporting process,  reporting forms, data management, and data review.   Documentation  CSO/Risk Manager maintain the accident investigation documentation and it is kept on file for a  minimum of three years past the safety event date. Results of investigations are available upon request  from the CSO/Risk Manager. Information beneficial from the investigation will be shared with  employees through one of the various communication formats mentioned earlier in the Plan. All safety  related documentation will be made available to oversight agencies including NCDOT and FTA, upon  request through the AE.   Continuous Improvement  UCT manages and evaluates performance annually for all performance measures listed in the following  section. Some measures are monitored monthly and/or quarterly to identify safety trends that require  immediate action versus those that can be addressed annually. In collaboration with the Safety  Committee, UCT identifies deficiencies in the SMS program through comparison of safety performance  measures at least annually prior to approval of this ASP.   328 31    Evaluating performance measures related to maintenance, operations, and safety is the responsibility of  the UCT management team. Additional coordination with area peers, NCDOT and the MPO take place  annually as part of the ASP update process. If trends showing increased risk are identified through this  process, mitigation response(s) will be developed and implemented under the direction of the AE.    Management of Change    As mentioned earlier as part of the mitigation of risk, any new mitigation strategy introduced as a  solution to alleviate or reduce risk will be evaluated by the Safety Committee, CSO, Management team  and AE to determine if the solution will include new or additional risk. Additionally, UCT will evaluate the  anticipated impact of safety performance with risks associated with mitigation strategies using its risk  assessment process.   General Process  The UCT bus system is regularly modified in response to operational experience, the addition of new  types of service, and changes in service design and levels. UCT’s philosophy is to use appropriate new  technologies to benefit the environment and the community it serves. The challenge is to review any  proposed modification adequately before it is approved. Any proposed modification should be  evaluated to ensure it is compatible with existing systems and does not introduce new hazards to the  system or reduce the effectiveness of existing hazard controls.  Equipment modifications may be proposed by any employee of any department that uses the  equipment. Changes may also occur from an analysis of reliability performance, historical data, and  available improvements in equipment design and components.  Modification Design Review  A review of any modification in equipment design shall be made by the director and  managers/Supervisors/CSO of the department responsible for the equipment. The impact on the safety  of all designs and specifications should be identified and evaluated before the change is approved. Some  of the areas to be considered include but are not limited to:   Hazardous Materials (handling and use)   Motor Vehicle Safety   Human Factor   Occupational Health and Safety   Materials Compatibility   Fire Protection   Lighting   Braking systems   Mirrors   Warning Devices   Operator Visual Obstructions    Testing may be performed to evaluate the safety of the proposed modification.   329 32    Monitoring  Once a modification is put in place, feedback from the operating department may be solicited to  evaluate the performance of the modification. Unsolicited input from the operating department and its  employees (end users) is also encouraged.   Documentation  Facilities and Fleet Management is responsible for documenting any facility or vehicle modifications.  Documentation may include changing diagrams, schematics, manuals, service bulletins, service intervals,  and/or standard operating procedures, etc. Security Risk Management is responsible for updating any  Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on the County database based on input from other County departments  regarding product manufacturers for materials they have purchased or store at County facilities.  The  CSO maintains the Safety Data Sheets for materials purchased by UCT, which is also provided to Safety  and Risk Management for maintaining the County database.   UCT may look to peers, vendors, oversight agencies, FTA or subject matter experts to help determine  the associated risk with a particular change to policy, process or infrastructure.  Performance Measures  Through a series of performance measures relative to operations, maintenance, and safety, UCT can  monitor the system’s safety by identifying trends and gaps in policies, procedures, training, and  monitoring efforts. The following performance measures are on a daily, monthly, quarterly and/or  annual basis.   Maintenance    Preventive Maintenance On‐time Inspection Percentage – determines the effectiveness of the  maintenance department to ensure all inspections are conducted per manufacturing and UCT  mileage intervals.   Vehicles Removed from Revenue Service – tracks vehicles removed from service due to a  mechanical defect developed while in service, requiring immediate service either on‐site of  failure or once returned to the facility.  Mechanical defects are failures that prevent the vehicle  from completing a scheduled run.  To be considered a mechanical failure, the problem must  begin after the run was accepted and the vehicle departed the pullout location.   System Reliability – (also a Safety Performance Target) – serves as an indicator of maintenance  performance based on vehicle service miles between major mechanical breakdowns and  monitored annually. Major mechanical defects are failures that prevent the vehicle from  completing a scheduled run.  To be considered a mechanical failure, the problem must begin  after the run was accepted and the vehicle departed the pullout location.  Operations   Customer Complaints Quarterly– tracks all customer complaints to identify areas of deficiency  with vehicle, driver, or other UCT areas. Safety‐related complaints are immediately routed to a  supervisor on duty or the CSO for investigation, mitigation, and response. Complaints may be a  result of phone calls, websites, or UCT public forums.   On‐time Performance – serves as an indicator to issues with time management, environmental  factors, scheduling, and vehicle and driver performance.    Surveys –allows UCT to receive rider feedback about operations, customer service, and vehicle  safety.   330 33    Safety   Fatalities ‐ total number of reportable fatalities and rate per total vehicle service miles by mode.   Transit Worker Fatality Rate – transit worker reportable fatalities rate per total vehicle service  miles by mode.   Injuries ‐ total number of reportable injuries and rate per total vehicle service miles by mode.   Transit Worker Injuries ‐ total number of reportable transit worker injuries and rate per total  vehicle service miles by mode.   System Reliability ‐ mean distance between major mechanical failures by mode.   Transit Worker Assaults ‐ total number of reportable assaults on transit employees and rate per  total vehicle service miles by mode.    Major Events – total number of major safety events and rate by mode per total vehicle service  miles.   Collisions Rate –reportable collisions rate per total vehicle service miles by mode.   Pedestrian Collisions Rate ‐ reportable pedestrian collisions rate per total vehicle service miles  by mode.   Vehicular Collision Rate ‐ reportable vehicle collisions rate per total vehicle service miles by  mode.   Section 7. Safety Promotion  Competencies and Training  Safety promotion ensures that UCT employees are aware of policies and procedures related to agency  operation’s safety, and specifically as related to their areas of work. UCT’s comprehensive safety training  program applies to all UCT employees directly responsible for safety, including:    Bus vehicle operators    Dispatchers   Maintenance technicians    Managers and supervisors    Agency Leadership    Chief Safety Officer   Accountable Executive   Training has been developed for each designated position throughout the agency, appropriate to the  position’s safety‐related job responsibilities and role in the SMS. This training includes instruction and  testing to verify individuals in positions are adequately trained, and refresher training and recertification  requirements to ensure employees remain current on the agency’s policies and procedures.   Operations safety‐related skill training includes the following:    New hire bus operator classroom and hands‐on skill training; Bus operator refresher training.    De‐escalation training for all front‐line employees.   Near miss, unsafe conditions and hazard reporting   Employee Safety Reporting Program (ESRP)   Drug and Alcohol Program  331 34     Bloodborne Pathogen    ADA Safety and Sensitivity   Classroom and on‐the‐job training for transit service supervisors at the time of external hire or  internal promotion; and    Safety Committee Training  Emergency Response Planning and Coordination  Details are contained in Emergency Response/Protocol and COOP Plan.  Safety Communication  UCT conveys all safety information to employees, vendors, visitors, and passengers through various  methods depending on the risk assessment process. By using the SMS process, UCT can identify, assess,  and mitigate risk. Through this process, communication with employees is essential to the mitigation  steps.   Hazard and threat assessments will result in scaled mitigation that may require immediate sharing of the  assessment results or periodic updates on hazards with minimal consequences or likelihood of  happening. Risk identified through Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance and Safety Promotion will  be communicated with all staff and passengers through various methods.   Communication methods vary depending on threat and condition assessments. High priority  communications require immediate notifications and may be tied to weather events, security events, or  other situations where immediate alerts are necessary. These alerts may be conveyed using the  following methods:   Text burst to all or certain employees   Two‐way radio transmissions with or without 10 codes   Tablet notification alert   Email notification  Lower priority communications will be conveyed through the following methods:  • Posted bulletin  • Email or company memorandum  • Training element/handout  • Company meeting announcement  In accordance with UCT’s SMP statement, UCT actively encourages the open sharing of information on  all safety issues throughout our organization. To ensure effective communication throughout the  agency, UCT has established formal processes and approaches, including:    Dissemination of safety and safety performance information throughout UCT’s organization. The  communication of safety performance information follows the top‐down, agency wide model of  the agency’s SMS. The CSO is responsible for reporting on the agency’s safety performance to  the Accountable Executive. These reports may include, but not limited to, performance relative  to the agency’s safety performance targets, updates related to mitigation monitoring plans, and  unusual events.  332 35      According to guidance distributed by the CSO, leadership throughout the agency (including senior  executives, directors, managers, and supervisors) is responsible for communicating safety performance  information with their teams.     The CSO is responsible for using the safety log to develop regular status reports on safety risk  mitigations for dissemination to the Safety Committee for discussion.     The CSO also issues reports to the Safety Committee on UCT’s safety performance and progress in  meeting the safety objectives outlined in the SMP statement throughout the agency.      Communication of information on hazards and safety risk relevant to employees' roles and  responsibilities throughout the agency. As part of new‐hire training, UCT distributes safety  policies and procedures, included in the UCT Procedure Manual and PTASP, to all employees.  UCT provides training on these policies and procedures and discusses them during safety talks  between supervisors and bus operators. For newly emerging safety issues or safety events at  the agency, UCT’s CSO issues bulletins or messages to employees that are reinforced by  supervisors in group discussions with employees.      The CSO works with UCT’s Director, Safety Committee, and management teams (representing all  appropriate functions) to define specific, safety‐related information that UCT needs to  communicate to different employee groups. UCT also uses multiple approaches to communicate  pertinent safety information to the TAB, management, and individual employees across all UCT  functions, as appropriate.      Explaining actions taken in response to employee reporting. UCT provides targeted  communications to inform employees of safety actions taken in response to reports submitted  through the ESRP, such as emails, handouts and flyers, safety talks, updates to bulletin boards,  and one‐on‐one discussions between employees and supervisors.     The CSO works to ensure that all SMS and safety communication‐related activities take place as  scheduled. The CSO also maintains documentation of communication processes and procedures and  records of safety communications.     UCT’s CSO is responsible for maintaining the Agency’s documents, which set forth its PTASP, including  those documents related to the implementation of its SMS, and results from SMS processes and  activities. The ASP and SMS documents include in whole, or by reference, the programs, policies, and  procedures that UCT uses to carry out its ASP. All ASP and SMS documents are maintained for a  minimum of three years after they are created.     For reviews, investigations, audits, or other purposes, any ASP or SMS related documents will be made  available upon request by FTA, NCDOT, and other Federal and State entities having jurisdiction.   Section 8. Definitions of Terms Used in the Safety Plan  UCT incorporates all of FTA’s definitions that are in 49 CFR § 673.5 of the Public Transportation Agency  Safety Plan regulation.  333 36    Accountable Executive means a single, identifiable person who has ultimate responsibility for carrying  out the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan of a transit agency; responsibility for carrying out the  transit agency's Transit Asset Management Plan; and control or direction over the human and capital  resources needed to develop and maintain both the transit agency's Public Transportation Agency  Safety Plan, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5329(d), and the transit agency's Transit Asset Management  Plan in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5326.   The transit agency must identify an Accountable Executive. The Accountable Executive is accountable for  ensuring that the agency’s SMS is effectively implemented throughout the agency’s public  transportation system. The Accountable Executive is accountable for ensuring action is taken, as  necessary, to address substandard performance in the agency’s SMS. The Accountable Executive may  delegate specific responsibilities, but the ultimate accountability for the transit agency’s safety  performance cannot be delegated and always rests with the Accountable Executive. (per § 673.23(d)(1)  Assault On a Transit Worker means, as defined under 49 U.S.C. 5302, a circumstance in which an  individual knowingly, without lawful authority or permission, and with intent to endanger the safety of  any individual, or with a reckless disregard for the safety of human life, interferes with, disables, or   incapacitates a transit worker while the transit worker is performing the duties of the transit worker.   CDC means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health  and Human Services.  Chief Safety Officer means an adequately trained individual who has responsibility for safety and  reports directly to a transit agency’s chief executive officer, general manager, president, or equivalent  officer. A CSO may not serve in other operational or maintenance capacities, unless the CSO is employed  by a transit agency that is a small public transportation provider as defined in this part, or a public  transportation provider that does not operate a rail fixed guideway public transportation system.  Equivalent Entity means an entity that carries out duties similar to that of a Board of Trustees for a  recipient or subrecipient of FTA funds under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, including sufficient authority to  review and approve a recipient or subrecipient’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. (per § 673.5)  Hazard means any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death; damage to or loss  of the facilities, equipment, rolling stock, or infrastructure of a public transportation system; or damage  to the environment. Hazards are conditions. (per § 673.5)  Investigation means the process of determining the causal and contributing factors of a safety event, or  hazard, for the purpose of preventing recurrence and mitigating safety risk. (per § 673.5)  Joint Labor‐Management Process means a formal approach to discuss topics affecting transit workers  and the public transportation system.   Large urbanized area provider means a recipient or subrecipient of financial assistance under 49 U.S.C.  5307 that serves an urbanized area with a population of 200,000 or more as determined by Census data.  National Public Transportation Safety Plan (NPTSP) means the plan to improve the safety of all public  transportation systems that receive Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53.  Near‐miss means a narrowly avoided safety event.  334 37    Operator of a Public Transportation System means a provider of public transportation.   Performance Measure means an expression based on a quantifiable indicator of performance or  condition that is used to establish targets and to assess progress toward meeting the established  targets. (per § 673.5)  Performance Target means a quantifiable level of performance or condition, expressed as a value for  the measure, to be achieved within a time period required by the FTA. (per § 673.5)  Potential Consequences means the effect of a hazard. (per § 673.5)  Public transportation means, as defined under 49 U.S.C. 5302, regular, continuing shared‐ride surface  transportation services that are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public  defined by age, disability, or low income; and does not include:    intercity passenger rail transportation provided by the entity described in 49 U.S.C. chapter 243  (or a successor to such entity);    intercity bus service;    charter bus service;    school bus service;    sightseeing service;    courtesy shuttle service for patrons of one or more specific establishments; or    intra‐terminal or intra‐facility shuttle services. (per § 673.5)    Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (or Agency Safety Plan) means the documented  comprehensive Agency Safety Plan for a transit agency that is required by 49 U.S.C. 5329 and Part 673.  (per § 673.5)  Rail Fixed Guideway Public Transportation System means any fixed guideway system, or any such  system in engineering or construction, that uses rail, is operated for public transportation, is within the  jurisdiction of a State, and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Railroad Administration. These  include but are not limited to rapid rail, heavy rail, light rail, monorail, trolley, inclined plane, funicular,  and automated guideway.  Recipient means a State or local governmental authority, or any other operator of a public  transportation system, that receives financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. chapter 53.   Roadway means land on which rail transit tracks and support infrastructure have been constructed to  support the movement of rail transit vehicles, excluding station platforms.  Safety Assurance means processes within a transit agency’s SMS that function to ensure the  implementation and effectiveness of safety risk mitigation, and to ensure that the transit agency meets  or exceeds its safety objectives through the collection, analysis, and assessment of information. (per §  673.5)  Safety Committee means the formal joint labor‐management committee on issues related to safety that  is required by 49 U.S.C. 5329 and this part.   335 38    Safety Event means an unexpected outcome resulting in injury or death; damage to or loss of the  facilities, equipment, rolling stock, or infrastructure of a public transportation system; or damage to the  environment.  Safety Management Policy means a transit agency’s documented commitment to safety, which defines  the transit agency’s safety objectives and the accountabilities and responsibilities for the management  of safety. (per § 673.5)  Safety Management System (SMS) means the formal, organization‐wide approach to managing safety  risk and assuring the effectiveness of a transit agency’s safety risk mitigation. SMS includes systematic  procedures, practices, and policies for managing hazards and safety risks. (per § 673.5)  Safety Management System (SMS) Executive means a CSO or an equivalent. (per § 673.31). The  Accountable Executive must designate a CSO or SMS Executive who has the authority and responsibility  for day‐to‐day implementation and operation of an agency’s SMS. The CSO or SMS Executive must hold  a direct line of reporting to the Accountable Executive. A transit agency may allow the Accountable  Executive to also serve as the CSO. (per § 673.23(d)(2))  Safety Performance Target means a performance target related to safety management activities. (per §  673.5)  Safety Promotion means a combination of training and communication of safety information to support  SMS as applied to the transit agency’s public transportation system. (per § 673.5)  Safety Risk Assessment means the formal activity whereby a transit agency determines Safety Risk  Management priorities by establishing the significance or value of its safety risks. (per § 673.5)  Safety Risk means the composite of predicted severity and likelihood of a potential consequence of a  hazard.  Safety Risk Management means a process within a transit agency’s Agency Safety Plan for identifying  hazards and analyzing, assessing, and mitigating the safety risk of their potential consequences. (per §  673.5)  Safety Risk Mitigation means a method or methods to eliminate or reduce the severity and/or  likelihood of a potential consequence of a hazard.   Safety Set Aside means the allocation of not less than 0.75 percent of assistance received by a large  urbanized area provider under 49 U.S.C. 5307 to safety related projects eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307.   Small Public Transportation Provider means a recipient or subrecipient of Federal financial assistance  under 49 U.S.C. 5307 that has one hundred (100) or fewer vehicles in peak revenue service across all  non‐rail fixed route modes or in any one non‐fixed route mode and does not operate a rail fixed  guideway public transportation system.  State Safety Oversight Agency means an agency established by a State that meets the requirements and  performs the functions specified by 49 U.S.C. 5329(e) and (k) and the regulations set forth in 49 CFR part  674.  336 39    Subrecipient means an entity that receives Federal transit grant funds indirectly through a State or a  direct recipient.   Transit Agency means an operator of a public transportation system that is a recipient or subrecipient of  Federal financial assistance under 49 U.S.C. 5307 or a rail transit agency.  Transit Asset Management Plan means the strategic and systematic practice of procuring, operating,  inspecting, maintaining, rehabilitating, and replacing transit capital assets to manage their performance,  risks, and costs over their life cycles, for the purpose of providing safe, cost effective, and reliable public  transportation, as required by 49 U.S.C. 5326 and 49 CFR Part 625.  Transit Worker means any employee, contractor, or volunteer working on behalf of the transit agency.   Urbanized Area means, as defined under 49 U.S.C. 5302, an area encompassing a population of 50,000  or more that has been defined and designated in the most recent decennial census as an “urbanized  area” by the Secretary of Commerce.  Serious injury means any injury which: (1) Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing  within 7 days from the date when the injury was received; (2) Results in a fracture of any bone (except  simple fractures of fingers, toes, or noses); (3) Causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon  damage; (4) Involves any internal organ; or (5) Involves second or third‐degree burns, or any burns  affecting more than 5 percent of the body surface.  Transit agency means an operator of a public transportation system.  Transit Asset Management Plan means the strategic and systematic practice of procuring, operating,  inspecting, maintaining, rehabilitating, and replacing transit capital assets to manage their performance,  risks, and costs over their life cycles, for the purpose of providing safe, cost effective, and reliable public  transportation, as required by 49 U.S.C. 5326 and 49 CFR Part 625.  Section 9. Commonly Used Acronyms  Acronym  Word or Phrase  ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990  AE Accountable Executive  ASP Agency Safety Plan (also referred to as a PTASP in Part 673)  BoCC Board of County Commissioners  CDC Centers for Disease Control  CFR Code of Federal Regulations  CRTPO Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization  CSO Chief Safety Officer  CT County Transit  DR Demand Response  ESRP Employee Safety Reporting Program  FTA Federal Transit Administration  IMD Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT)  MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization  337 40    NCDOT North Carolina Department of Transportation  OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration  Part 673 49 CFR Part 673 (Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan)  PM Preventive Maintenance  PTASP Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan  SRM  Safety Risk Management  SMS Safety Management System  SSP  System Safety Plan  TAB Transportation Advisory Board  TAPTCO Transit & Paratransit Company  UCT Union County Transportation  U.S.C. United States Code  UZA Large Urbanized Area  VRM Vehicle Revenue Miles  VSM Vehicle Service Miles  Section 10. Additional Information  This PTASP was developed from information in other UCT documents, policies and procedures and  manuals. Some of the documents are listed below:    UCT Procedures Manual   COOP   Vehicle Maintenance Plan    338 F: UNION �COUNTY Hazard Report Form Union County Transportation Instructions: It is the responsibility of all UCT employees to immediately report possible hazards to their supervisor. After the hazard has been reported, either the supervisor or the employee must fill out this form and turn it into the Safety Officer. If a hazard requires immediate attention, please take the necessary steps to reduce the risks before reporting, as long as doing so will not put you in danger. This form could also be used to make suggestions. Section 1: Hazard Reporting Form Reporting Employee (type none if you would like to remain anonymous):*(?) Reporting Date* Date will be captured on form submission Hazard Date* Type of Hazard: (Check all that apply)* D Vehicle D Facility D Weather Related D Secmity D Assault -Physical D Other County Vehicle# (if applicable) Describe the potential incident/hazard/concern: * Describe actions taken (if any) to mitigate hazard: * Reporting Time: * Time will be captured on form submission Hazard Time* �--------------� D Passenger D Employee D Road Condition D Near Miss D Assault -Non-Physical Client Name (if applicable) https://imageproc.unioncountync.gov/Forms/form/new/379[ 12/12/2025 11: 11 :52 AM] � Appendix 1 339 340 341 342 343 . . . 1 Appendix 2 Safety Committee Office UCT Director Safety Officer  Operations Manager Human Services  Supervisor Dispatch One Dispatcher Drivers 4 Drivers 344 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-033 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Grant Application - Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil and Water Conservation District, Director, 704-438-2535 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to submit the associated grant application and make necessary assurances and certifications associated with the grant application as substantially consistent with this agenda item, which includes the authorization to execute documents related to award of the grant and budget funds as appropriate. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The StRAP program through the North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation offers local Soil and Water Conservation Districts reimbursement for stream debris removal work to remove stream debris out of the 100-year floodplain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Up to $310,909 of funding will be reimbursed to the County following successful completion of the debris removal work. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™345 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-037 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Easement Acceptance - Land Preservation and Easement Program INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil and Water Conservation District, Director, 704-438-2535 ACTION REQUESTED: Accept Easement 90-2026-005 into the Union County Land Preservation & Easement Program. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: Union County is currently ranked 13th in the United States for open space land loss on a per year basis according to the latest research published by the American Farmland Trust. Over the last four fiscal years, Union County has lost 3,191 acres (FY2020), 2,892 acres (FY2021), 3,625 acres (FY2022), and 2,419 acres (FY2023) from parcels enrolled in present use value (PUV) alone. According to the 2022 NCDA Census of Agriculture, Union County has 186,626 acres of farmland. In the Business-as-Usual scenario published by NC FarmLink, Union County is slated to lose 51,500 acres of current farmland by 2040. This scenario would represent approximately a 28% reduction in total farmland acreage in Union County by 2040. The Union County Land Preservation & Easement program allows landowners to sell and/or donate the development rights to their property while still obtaining ownership of the land. By selling and/or donating the development rights, open space and agricultural land will be preserved through conservation easements held by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District. The District will be responsible for monitoring and inspections of easements to maintain compliance within the program. The use of present use value (PUV) rollback funds will provide financial resources to the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District for the easement purchases and all associated transaction costs. These funds are held in a Union County budget line and all non-encumbered funds will rollover at the end of each fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™346 347 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-038 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Budget Amendment - Union County Land Preservation and Easement Program INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Aldridge, Soil & Water Conservation, District Director, 704-233-1621 ext. 3 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Budget Amendment # 14 appropriating the County’s General Fund unassigned fund balance in the amount of $703,677 to be used for the purchase of conservation easements and associated transaction costs. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) November 6, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-755 - Approved the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District to purchase and hold conservation easements for land preservation in Union County BACKGROUND: Union County is currently ranked 13th in the United States for open space land loss on a per year basis according to the latest research published by the American Farmland Trust. Over the last four fiscal years, Union County has lost 3,191 acres (FY2020), 2,892 acres (FY2021), 3,625 acres (FY2022), and 2,419 acres (FY2023) from parcels enrolled in present use value (PUV) alone. According to the 2022 NCDA Census of Agriculture, Union County has 186,626 acres of farmland. In the Business-as-Usual scenario published by NC FarmLink, Union County is slated to lose 51,500 acres of current farmland by 2040. This scenario would represent approximately a 28% reduction in total farmland acreage in Union County by 2040. The Union County Land Preservation & Easement program allows landowners to sell and/or donate the development rights to their property while still obtaining ownership of the land. By selling and/or donating the development rights, open space and agricultural land will be preserved through conservation easements held by the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District. The District will be responsible for monitoring and inspections of easements to maintain compliance within the program. The use of present use value (PUV) rollback funds will provide financial resources to the Union County Soil & Water Conservation District for the easement purchases and all associated transaction costs. These funds are held in a Union County budget line and all non-encumbered funds will rollover at the end of each fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™348 BUDGET REQUESTED BY FISCAL YEAR DATE INCREASE DECREASE Description Description 703,677 Payments to Other Governmental Units 703,677 Explanation: Appropriate fund balance for Union County Soil & Water Conservation District to purchase & hold conservation easements for land preservation in Union County. DATE APPROVED BY DEBIT CREDIT Code Account Amount Code Account 10115410-5630-11115 Payments to Other Gov Units 703,677 10115410-4991-11115 Fund Balance Appropriated 703,677 Total 703,677 Total 703,677 Prepared By JP Posted By Date Number 14 Bd of Comm/County Manager Lynn West/Clerk to the Board FOR POSTING PURPOSES ONLY Fund Balance Appropriation BUDGET AMENDMENT General Fund Alan Aldridge FY 2026 January 12, 2026 349 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-014 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Budget Amendment - Additional Funding for Tuition Reimbursement INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869; Jason May, Budget & Grants Management, Director, 704-283-3760 ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Budget Amendment #12 to appropriate $25,000 from Fund Balance account to Tuition Reimbursement account to cover eligible employee tuition expenses beyond the budgeted amount for FY2026. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Tuition Reimbursement program supports county employees aspiring to achieve higher education or advanced degree goals. A recent change regarding budget rollover amounts impacted anticipated funds for the tuition reimbursement account. The fund balance transfer will provide funding to adequately cover expected tuition reimbursement applications through the remainder of the fiscal year. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Adequate funding is available in Fund Balance to cover this transfer of funds. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™350 351 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-034 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Resolution - Union County Emergency Services Complex Stormwater Agreement INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Whitaker, Facilities & Fleet Management, Assistant Director Design and Construction, 704-420- 2626 ACTION REQUESTED: 1) Adopt the Resolution for Grant of Easement to the City of Monroe and, 2) authorize the County Manager to approve and execute any and all documents as may be required to grant the Property Interest, including but not limited to the Stormwater Operation Maintenance and Escrow Agreement. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: As a condition of development of the Emergency Services Complex, the City of Monroe requires Union County to enter into a Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Escrow Agreement to provide for the operation, long-term maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement / reconstruction of the Stormwater Control Facility. This is a standard and typical agreement which grants the City of Monroe a permanent easement for right of access through the Property to the Stormwater Control Facility, as well as dedicating public right-of-way and grant of permanent public sidewalk easement as illustrated on the attached plat for the Emergency Services Complex. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™352 RESOLUTION FOR GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF MONROE WHEREAS, Union County owns an approximately 26.68-acre parcel of real property on Concord Avenue at the intersection with Highway 601 in Monroe, NC, as such property may be more particularly referenced as Union County Tax Parcel #09180003S (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, in compliance with the City of Monroe (the “City”) regulations, a stormwater control facility (the “Facility”) and other improvements were constructed on the Property; and WHEREAS, as a condition of development of the Property, the City requires Union County to enter into a Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Escrow Agreement (the “Agreement”) to provide for the operation, long-term maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement/reconstruction of the Facility, which includes granting the City a permanent easement for right of access through the Property to the Facility, as well as to dedicate public rights-of-way and grant a permanent public sidewalk easement (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Property Interest”); and WHEREAS, the Union County Board of Commissioners believes it to be in the best interest of Union County to grant the Property Interest to the City, as such Property Interest is more particularly shown and described on the attached instrument; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes §§ 153A-176 and 160A-273, as well as all other applicable law, permit the Union County Board of Commissioners to grant the Property Interest to the City upon such terms and conditions as it deems wise. NOW, THEREFORE, the Union County Board of Commissioners resolves as follows: 1. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to grant the Property Interest to the City without monetary consideration, as other good and valuable consideration is received by the Union County through grant of the Property Interest. 2. The County Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to grant the Property Interest, including, but not limited to, the Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Escrow Agreement. Adopted this the ____ day of _____________, 2026. ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________________ Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board Brian Helms, Chairman 353 00174709.1 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNION COUNTY STORMWATER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made pursuant to City of Monroe Stormwater Management Ordinance, and entered into this ___ day of _______________ 202__ by and among The CITY OF MONROE, a North Carolina municipal corporation, party of the first part (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and __________________________UNION COUNTY____________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Owner") and _________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Association" if applicable), parties of the second part in connection with the Stormwater Management System(s) of the ________UNION COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER_______ project located at ___2258 Concord Avenue, Monroe, North Carolina__________________________ WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City has adopted certain stormwater management regulations applicable to the property of the Owner located in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as: Said property was obtained by the Owner by deed recorded in Book _6377___, Page _798___, Union County Registry and further identified as tax parcel number(s) ___09180003S_________________________ (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, such regulations require the Owner or Association, as appropriate, to construct, continuously operate, maintain, and inspect each private on-site engineered stormwater control 354 00174709.1 2 facility or facilities (the “Facility”) located on the property to satisfy the requirements of such regulations; and WHEREAS, the boundaries and detail of the Facility will be described in the approved construction plans and final as-built plans filed with the City; and WHEREAS, as a condition of the development of the Property, Owner/Association is required to enter into a Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Agreement which provide for the operation, long-term maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement/reconstruction of the Facility (such as, but not limited to, sediment removal, structural, biological or vegetative replacement, major repair, or reconstruction) and enter into and fund a Stormwater Escrow account the funds of which are available to provide for the long-term maintenance, repair, replacement of the Facility; and WHEREAS, the Stormwater Management Ordinance of the CITY, requires the establishment of a segregated escrow account which is used solely to fund sediment removal, structural, biological, or vegetative replacement, major repair, or reconstruction of the failing Facility and requires reimbursement of expenses incurred by the City for those maintenance, repairs, or replacement costs expended by the City pursuant to this Agreement; and WHEREAS, prior to the Owner conveying operation and control of the Facility operation, maintenance, and repair to a Homeowner’s Association or other entity (collectively hereafter the “Association”), the Owner will be required to assign this Agreement requiring the Association, or entity, to assume all rights and obligations, both operational and financial, of the Owner as set forth in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Owner is developing a _______EMERGENCY SERVICES_________________ development known as ___UNION COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER_________________, and agrees to provide the CITY with the assurances and accountings required by Chapter 159 of the City Code regarding the Escrow Account required herein. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the approval by the City of the development activities on the Property, the Owner/Association does hereby covenant and agree with the City that the Facility shall be held, operated, maintained, and encumbered pursuant to the covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth; 355 00174709.1 3 1. Operation and Maintenance Plan. Owner/Association shall operate, maintain, repair, and, if necessary, reconstruct the Facility in accordance with approved as-built plans, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Stormwater Design Manual, City of Monroe Standard Specifications and Detail Manual, and City of Monroe Stormwater Management Ordinance. The plan is fully incorporated herein by reference. 2. Escrow Agreement. The Owner/Association shall establish and maintain a separate Escrow Account the funds from which may be used solely to provide for the operation, long-term maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement/reconstruction (sediment removal, structural, biological or vegetative replacement, major repair, or reconstruction) of the Facility, as required by the Stormwater Management Ordinance of the City and in accordance with approved construction plans and specifications, the Operation and Maintenance Agreement among the Owner, the Association, and the City, the Operation and Maintenance Manual(s), and the Permit (as set out in the plans, specifications, and permit approved by the City Engineer). The amount of the required escrow account shall not exceed ten (10%) percent of the Stormwater control project’s original cost of construction as indicated by a sealed engineer’s estimate. The Owner or Association shall have a period of five (5) years from the time the Facility is accepted by the City to fully deposit the required amount in the Escrow Account. Upon acceptance of the Facility by the City, the owner shall deposit and retain in the account at least two (2%) percent of the projects original cost of construction annually for five years until fully funded. Once fully funded at ten (10%) of the engineer’s estimated cost, that amount shall be retained and maintained by the Owner/Association in the segregated Escrow Account, and the Owner or Association shall annually provide the City of Monroe verification of the amount held in the escrow account. The Escrow Account required herein shall be maintained at the amount required by City Code as long as the Facility remains in place until released by the City in writing. The Owner is responsible for all Escrow Account fund deposits required herein until such time as the Association assumes full responsibility for the requirement set out in this Agreement. The Owner shall assign (as Assignor) and the Association (as Assignee) shall assume all requirements for the operation, maintenance, control, inspection, management, and repair, including financial responsibility 356 00174709.1 4 required in this Agreement. Once the Association has taken ownership or legal or managerial authority/control of the Facility which is the subject of this Agreement, the Association will establish or continue to maintain the Escrow Account as required herein. 3. The Escrow Account shall be held and funds disbursed only for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, or replacing the Facility as required by this Agreement and no other purpose. 4. Upon determination by an authorized City agent that the Facility is not performing adequately or as intended, or is not properly maintained in accordance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance, this Operation and Maintenance Agreement, the Operation and Maintenance Manual(s), or the Permit (as those terms are defined in the Operation and Maintenance Agreement), the Owner/Association shall make the necessary repairs as determined by the City with funds on deposit in the Escrow Account established pursuant to this Agreement or other funds of the Owner/Association at its discretion. If the City has determined that, pursuant to the Ordinance, it must take over and perform any such uncompleted operation, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and replacement/reconstruction which the Owner or Association fails to perform, the Owner or Association Agrees to reimburse the City or otherwise use the funds on deposit in the Escrow Account for such purposes. Any expense incurred by the City in excess of the amount available from the Escrow Account shall be reimbursed by the Owner or Association pursuant to Paragraph 6 below. 5. The Owner or the Association, whichever is responsible, agrees to comply with the requirement of the Ordinance that any funds drawn down from the Escrow Account shall be replaced and the account balance shall be maintained at the level required by ordinance and this Agreement by the Owner/Association. 6. In the event that this escrow agreement should fail for any reason to cover the costs of operation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement/reconstruction, including any deficiency as to form or execution, then, the Owner, the Association, and their successors, transferees, or assigns, acknowledge that whichever party is deemed responsible by the City shall assume full responsibility for the costs of such maintenance and repair, and any such costs incurred by the City and unpaid by the Owner/Association shall be enforced pursuant to Paragraph 9 below. 357 00174709.1 5 7. Annual Inspection Report(s). Annually, the Owner, Association, or responsible entity shall provide an inspection report for each Facility on the Property. Inspection reports are to be completed in accordance with Section 4 of the City of Monroe’s Stormwater Management Ordinance. A financial statement shall be provided by the Owner/Association documenting the available funding established in the Escrow Account for operation and maintenance of the stormwater control and management facilities and that statement must be included as part of the annual inspection report for the Owner or Association. Each inspection report must be accompanied by an administrative fee. The administrative fee can be found on the City of Monroe’s Fee Schedule. 8. Any notice which any party, hereto, may send to the other pertaining to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail, certified with postage prepaid. The addresses are as stated below: If to the City: If to the Owner/Association: City of Monroe Address registered with North Carolina Secretary of State or Stormwater Administrator Union County Tax Assessor’s Office P.O. Box 69 Monroe, NC 28111 9. Remedies for Violations of this Agreement. a) If the Owner/Association shall fail to maintain or repair the Facility as set forth herein, or otherwise violates this Agreement, the City Stormwater Administrator may order the Owner/Association to undertake the necessary repair or maintenance or to correct such violation. If the Owner/Association shall fail to comply with such order within thirty (30) days from the date thereof, the Owner/Association shall be considered in violation of this agreement and Chapter 159 of the City of Monroe Code of Ordinances, Stormwater Management Ordinance, and will be subject to penalties as provided in section 159.502 of the City of Monroe Code of Ordinances and pursuant to the authority contained in North Carolina State Statute Chapter160D, Local Planning and Development Regulation and 15A NCAC 2B.0258. Should the Owner/Association fail to make the required corrections within 30 days of the issuance of the civil penalty, the City may enter the Property and perform all necessary work to place the Facility in proper working condition. The full cost of performing the work including administrative costs and penalties shall be assessed as a lien on the property if unreimbursed from the Escrow Account or by the Owner/Association. Any lien shall be on all of the property or common areas owned by the Owner or Association on which the facilities are located. b) If the City determines that the Facilities pose an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the City will notify the Owner/Association, and with due notice, may enter the property 358 00174709.1 6 and take whatever steps it deems necessary to return the Facility or facilities to good working order. This provision shall not be construed to allow the City to erect any structure of a permanent nature on the property. It is expressly understood and agreed that the City is under no obligation to maintain or repair the Facility or facilities and in no event shall this Agreement be construed to impose any such obligation on the City. c) The City shall have the right to bring an action and recover sums due, damages, seek injunctive relief, and/or such other and further relief as may be just and appropriate. d) The remedies provided by this paragraph are cumulative and are in addition to any other remedies provided by law. e) Reference to statutes, ordinances, or regulations include all statutory, ordinance, or regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, or replacing the statute, ordinance, or regulation. References to contracts and agreements shall be deemed to include all amendments to them. 10. No Waiver of Breach. In the event of a breach of any term of this Agreement, any delay or failure on the part of the City to exercise any rights, powers, or remedies herein provided, it shall not be construed as a waiver thereof or acquiescence of such breach or any future breach. 11. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, revised or modified only by a written document signed by the parties. 12. Binding Effect. The conditions and restrictions set forth herein with regard to the Facility shall run with the land and shall bind the Owner/Association and its successors and assigns and all parties claiming by, through, or under them shall be taken to hold, agree, and covenant with the City, with its successors and assigns, and with each of them to conform to and observe said conditions and restrictions. The City shall be deemed a beneficiary of the conditions and restrictions set forth herein and such conditions and restrictions shall run with the land in favor of the City. 13. Warranties of Title. The Owner/Association covenants and warrants that it has lawfully seized and possesses the Facility and real estate described by deed recorded in Book _6377___, Page 798___, Union County Registry, that it has good, right and lawful authority to enter into this Agreement for the purposes herein expressed, and that no consent or waiver by the holder of any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security instrument, or any other person, firm, or corporation is required prior to entering into this Agreement, or such consent has been obtained by the Owner/Association. 14. Interpretation. Use of the masculine gender herein includes the feminine and neuter, and the singular number used herein shall equally include the plural. The captions preceding the various provisions of this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and shall not be used as an aid in interpretation or construction of this Agreement. 359 00174709.1 7 15. Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants or conditions by judgment or order of any court shall in no way affect any of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. 16. Liability Disclaimer. The Owner/Association, its officers, administrators, executors, successors, heirs, or assigns hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the City, its authorized agents and employees, for any and all damages, accidents, casualties, occurrences or claims that may arise or be asserted against the City from the construction, presence, existence or maintenance of the Facility or facilities by the Owner/Association or the City. In the event a claim is asserted against the City, its authorized agents and employees, the City shall promptly notify the Owner/Association, and the Owner/Association shall defend at its own expense any suit based on such claim. If any judgment or claims against the City, its authorized agents or employees, shall be allowed, the Owner/Association shall pay for all costs and expenses in connection herewith. 17. Right of Entry and Access Easement. Owner/Association, its officers, administrators, executors, successors, heirs, or assigns hereby grants and conveys to the City, its authorized agents and employees, the perpetual right of access and easement over, across, and upon the Property as shown on the final plat(s) to be recorded in Union County Register of Deeds or upon file with the City. The City shall be granted the right of entry to inspect, monitor, maintain, repair and reconstruct the Facility whenever the City deems necessary. 18 E-Verify Requirement. Owner/Association shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. Further, if Owner/Association utilizes a subcontractor in the performance of this Agreement, Owner/Association shall require the subcontractor to comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes. 19. Effective Date. This Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Agreement will become effective when the Facility has received a final inspection and approval by the Stormwater Administrator. 20 Recording. This Agreement shall be recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and shall run with the land and be binding on successor, heirs, and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this the day and year first above written. {SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.} 360 00174709.1 8 ATTEST: UNION COUNTY _______________________________ By: _____________________________________ Lynn West, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Brian Matthews, County Manager (Corporate Seal) HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION By:______________________________________ NAME AND TITLE CITY OF MONROE _______________________________ William Mark Watson, City Manager ATTEST: _______________________________ Bridgette H. Robinson, City Clerk STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ________________ I, ___________________________, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that _____________________ personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is the _____________________ of ___________________, a North Carolina _____ company, and that he/she, as _____________________, being duly authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of the company. Witness my hand and official seal this ______day of ______, 20___. Notary Public (OFFICIAL SEAL) My Commission Expires: __________________ This Instrument Has Been Preaudited In The Manner Required By The Local Government Budget And Fiscal Control Act ________________________________ Deputy Finance Officer Approved as to Legal Form:CJB 361 00174709.1 9 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION I, ___________________________, a notary public in and for said county and state, certify that Bridgette H. Robinson personally appeared before me this day, stated that she is the City Clerk of the City of Monroe, a North Carolina municipal corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the City, the foregoing contract was signed in its corporate name by its City Manager, sealed with its corporate seal, and attested by herself as its said City Clerk. This the _______ day of __________________, 20____. Notary Public (OFFICIAL SEAL) My Commission Expires: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ________________ I, ___________________________, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, do hereby certify that _____________________ personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he/she is the _____________________ of ________________ Association, and that he/she, as _____________________, being duly authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of the company. Witness my hand and official seal this ______day of ______, 20___. Notary Public (OFFICIAL SEAL) My Commission Expires: __________________ 362 363 364 365 366 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-041 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract Amendment - Lease Extension 2630 Nelda Drive INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 16, 2010, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #11 - Lease approved (120 months) 2) February 15, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #16 - Lease extension approved (60 months) BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management department has utilized the contractual services of Ty-Par Realty, Inc. for the lease at 2630 Nelda Drive, Monroe, NC for the Probation Services Offices since March 1, 2011. Ty-Par Realty Inc has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and the department is requesting to extend the lease term for an additional thirty-six months. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated first year monthly cost for the lease is $11,250, with a 3% increase in years two and three. Therefore, a total amount of $417,272 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™367 1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (this "Second Amendment") is made as of _________________________ (the "Effective Date") by and between T-Par Realty, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("Lessor"), and Union County, North Carolina ("Lessee"). RECITALS A. Lessor and Lessee are parties to that certain Commercial Lease Agreement dated October 22, 2010, as amended by that certain Amendment #1 dated February 17, 2021 (collectively the “Lease”), wherein Lessee leases from Lessor approximately 9,000 square feet of the building containing approximately 11,500 square feet located at 2630 Nelda Drive, Monroe, North Carolina (the “Demised Premises”). B. The Term of the Lease currently expires as of February 28, 2026. C. All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Lease. AGREEMENT In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree, intending to be legally bound, as follows: 1. Extension of Term; Renewal Term. The Term of the Lease shall be extended for a period of three (3) years commencing on March 1, 2026 up to and including February 28, 2029 (the “Extended Term”). Additionally, provided that Lessee is not in default hereunder, Lessee shall be permitted a single renewal term of three (3) years (the “Renewal Term” and together with the Extended Term, the “Term”) commencing upon the expiration of the Extended Term and to be exercised in writing (the “Renewal Notice”) by Lessee no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the Extended Term. 2. Rent. Rent for Extended Term shall be as follows: Extended Term (Year 1) $135,000.00/annum $11,250.00/month Extended Term (Year 2) $139,050.00/annum $11,587.50/month Extended Term (Year 3) $143,221.50/annum $11,935.13/month Within thirty (30) days of Lessor’s receipt of a timely delivered Renewal Notice, Lessor shall advise Lessee in writing of the Rent applicable during the Renewal Term (the “Renewal Rent Notice”). Upon receipt of the Renewal Rent Notice, Lessee 368 shall have thirty (30) days to provide written notice to Lessor either: (a) accepting the Rent for the Renewal Term detailed in the Renewal Rent Notice; or (b) withdrawing its Renewal Notice, in which case the Lease, as amended by this Second Amendment, shall terminate as of the expiration of the Extended Term. In the event that Lessee fails to timely provide its Renewal Notice or otherwise timely respond to the Renewal Rent Notice, Lessee shall be deemed to have waived its right to exercise the Renewal Term and the Lease, as amended by this Second Amendment, shall terminate as of the expiration of the Extended Term. 3. Estoppel Certificates. Lessee shall, within five (5) days after request, execute and deliver any estoppel certificate stating such matters pertaining to this Lease as may be reasonably requested. 4. Miscellaneous. a. Lessee represents and warrants to Lessor that Lessee does not have any claims, defenses or other causes of action against Lessor arising out of the Lease and to the extent any such claims, defenses or other causes of action may exist, whether known or unknown as of the date of this Second Amendment, such items are hereby waived by Lessee. b. Except as specifically provided herein, all of the terms, provisions, covenants and conditions of the Lease are hereby ratified and confirmed and shall continue in full force and effect. c. This Second Amendment shall be construed under the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to conflicts of law provisions. d. If and to the extent any of the provisions of this Second Amendment conflict or are otherwise inconsistent with the Lease, this Second Amendment shall govern and control. e. This Second Amendment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be one and the same instrument and a duplicate original. Return of an executed copy of this Second Amendment by electronic mail or facsimile transmission shall bind the party so executing and returning such counterpart. Each party represents to the other that the person executing this Second Amendment on its behalf is authorized to do so by all required corporate, partnership or limited liability company action, as appropriate. Lessor and/or Lessee may elect to execute this document through an electronic signature platform (e.g. DocuSign). By signing through said electronic signature platform, and not solely through e-mail acceptance, Lessor and Lessee agree that they have read and understood the Second Amendment, agree to be bound by all of its terms and conditions and hereby waive any defense or counterclaim that electronic signature is an invalid form of signature and acceptance under applicable law. [Signature page to follow] 369 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Second Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement as of the date first set forth above. LESSOR LESSEE Ty-Par Realty, Inc., a North Carolina Union County, North Carolina corporation ___________________________________ ____________________________________ C. Mark Tyson, President Brian Matthews, County Manager This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. ____________________________________ Deputy Finance Officer Approved as to Legal Form:CJB 370 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-042 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract Amendment - Lease Extension 601 Lancaster Avenue INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: 1) August 6, 2018, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #11, Lease approved 2) June 7, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #25, Lease extension approved (six months) 3) November 15, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #21-402, Lease extension approved (eighteen months) 4) April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-186, Lease extension approved (thirty-six months) BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management Department has utilized the contractual services of Raymond G. Smith for the lease of space at 604 Lancaster Avenue, which is used as Juvenile Justice offices, since August 1, 2018. Raymond G. Smith has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to extend the lease for an additional two years. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated first year monthly cost for the lease is $7,600.62, with a 3% increase in year two. Therefore, a total amount of $185,151 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™371 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT #5 COUNTY OF UNION This Amendment, made and entered into as of the __________________________, by and between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as “Tenant,” and RAYMOND G. SMITH, hereinafter referred to as “Landlord,” shall modify as indicated that Commercial Lease Agreement between the parties dated June 1, 2018, as modified by amendments dated July 19, 2018, July 8, 2021, November 23, 2021, and May 3, 2023, hereinafter referred to as the “Lease.” W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Tenant currently leases from Landlord certain Premises located on Lancaster Avenue in Monroe, NC, which Premises would be utilized for Juvenile Justice offices; and WHEREAS, the term of the Lease is set to expire on May 31, 2026. The parties now desire to extend the terms of the Lease for an additional two (2) years; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties’ continuing obligations under the Lease and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do each contract and agree with the other as follows: 1. Lease Term. Effective upon the execution of this Amendment, the term of the Lease shall be extended two (2) years, from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028 (the “Renewal Term”). 2. Rental Payments. Beginning June 1, 2026, Tenant shall pay Landlord equal monthly installment payments of $7,600.62. On June 1, 2027, the equal monthly installment payments shall increase by 3%. Landlord and Tenant agree that all of Tenant’s rights in, and obligation to pay rent for, the leased Premises pursuant to the Lease shall terminate as of 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2028, unless otherwise amended by mutual written consent of the parties. 3. Except as herein amended, the terms and provisions of the Lease shall remain in full force and effect. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signatures follow on the next page.] 372 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have caused this Amendment to be duly executed, this the day and year first above written. UNION COUNTY By: ________________________________ Brian Matthews, County Manager RAYMOND G. SMITH By: ________________________________ Approved as to Legal Form CGR This Instrument Has Been Preaudited In The Manner Required By The Local Government Budget And Fiscal Control Act ________________________________ Deputy Finance Officer 373 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-044 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract Renewal - Purchase of Bulk Fuel INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: March 20, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item #23-127 - Contract approved BACKGROUND: The Facilities & Fleet Management department has utilized the contractual services of James River Solutions LLC for bulk fuel purchases since March 21, 2023. James River Solutions, LLC has been effective and efficient in meeting our service needs, and we are requesting to continue this service for an additional twelve months. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $200,000.00. Funding is available in the FY26 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™374 Procurement Department 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 T 704.283.3886 unioncountync.gov Date: ___________________ Via First Class Mail and Certified Mail (Return Receipt Requested) Tracy Little Managing Partner James River Solutions, LLC 10487 Lakeridge Parkway, Suite 100 Ashland, VA 23005 Re: Notice of Renewal of Bulk Fuel Purchase Agreement between Union County, North Carolina and James River Solutions, LLC. Dear Ms. Little: Pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement dated March 21, 2023, between Union County and James River Solutions, LLC (the “Agreement”), the Initial Term of the Agreement began March 21, 2023, and runs for three (3) years through March 20, 2026. Section 2 of the Agreement also provides that following the Initial Term, Union County may elect, in its sole discretion, to extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms (each a “Renewal Term”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, this letter shall constitute Union County’s notice that it is exercising its option to extend the Agreement for a first Renewal Term. The first Renewal Term shall run from March 21, 2026, through March 20, 2027. Union County reserves the right to exercise its ability to extend the Agreement for an additional one-year Renewal Term in the future. If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know. This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. ____________________________________ Deputy Finance Officer Sincerely, Brian W. Matthews County Manager cc: Kelli Manczka, Facilities Management Business Manager 375 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-036 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Tax Bill Correction Report for November 2025 INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Thompson, Tax Administration, Deputy Tax Administrator, 704-283-3624 ACTION REQUESTED: Tax Bill Correction Reports for November 2025 PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 102-312 and 105-325, the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to make and approve certain changes to property tax records. Approval of such changes may result in either a release, refund, or discovery of ad valorem taxes. The attached report provides detailed information on all tax bills that were modified. Included in the report for each correction is the parcel number or property key, owner name, reason for the change, original value, original tax, corrected value, corrected tax, and refund, if applicable. FINANCIAL IMPACT: November Refund amount = $560.36 Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™376 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 1 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : Exclusion Change - DiscoveryCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal539.371,078.78539.4105006043 RE 2025 11/7/2025 112,005 224,000 111,9950.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL539.41 1,078.78 539.372025001566SNEAD, BRENDA GPublic Notes:216.094,088.903,872.8105063109 RE 2025 11/7/2025 806,500 851,500 45,0000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL3,872.81 4,088.90 216.092025001564HOWARD, RHODORA M& HOWARD, BRIAN PHERONEUSPublic Notes:216.092,427.412,211.3205066156 RE 2025 11/7/2025 460,500 505,500 45,0000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL2,211.32 2,427.41 216.092025001562BENSON, PENNY& STANICKI, CHARLESPublic Notes:689.821,529.68839.8608132002 RE 2025 11/17/2025 165,262 301,000 135,7380.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL839.86 1,529.68 689.822025001627RUSHING, BOBBIE T HEIRSPublic Notes:625.911,348.02722.1108132002 RE 2024 11/17/2025 106,868 199,500 92,6320.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL722.11 1,348.02 625.912025001627RUSHING, BOBBIE T HEIRSPublic Notes:620.081,335.45715.3708132002 RE 2023 11/17/2025 106,868 199,500 92,6320.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL715.37 1,335.45 620.082025001627RUSHING, BOBBIE T HEIRSPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated377 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 2 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : Exclusion Change - DiscoveryCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal620.081,335.45715.3708132002 RE 2022 11/17/2025 106,868 199,500 92,6320.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL715.37 1,335.45 620.082025001627RUSHING, BOBBIE T HEIRSPublic Notes:811.081,622.52811.4409115087 RE 2025 11/7/2025 92,820 185,600 92,7800.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00EXCLUSIONSTATUS CHANGETax TTL811.44 1,622.52 811.082025001565GRAY, JESSIE ALLENPublic Notes:Tax 10,427.69 14,766.21 4,338.52Totals for Type Exclusion Change - Discovery : ValueLL 0.00 0.00 0.001,957,691 2,666,100 708,409Tax TTL 10,427.69 14,766.21 4,338.52 0.00INT 0.00 0.00 0.00Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal1,274.921,423.03148.1101054007 RE 2025 11/14/2025 29,300 281,510 252,2100.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL148.11 1,423.03 1,274.922025001603BULLINGTON, CINDY ANNE& BULLINGTON, DAVID MPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated378 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 3 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal584.97774.48189.5101054007 RE 2024 11/14/2025 29,300 119,740 90,4400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT55.570.00 55.570.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL189.51 830.05 640.542025001603BULLINGTON, CINDY ANNE& BULLINGTON, DAVID MPublic Notes:566.52750.05183.5301054007 RE 2023 11/14/2025 29,300 119,740 90,4400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT104.810.00 104.810.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL183.53 854.86 671.332025001603BULLINGTON, CINDY ANNE& BULLINGTON, DAVID MPublic Notes:566.52750.05183.5301054007 RE 2022 11/14/2025 29,300 119,740 90,4400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT155.790.00 155.790.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL183.53 905.84 722.312025001603BULLINGTON, CINDY ANNE& BULLINGTON, DAVID MPublic Notes:62.471,433.731,371.2603033005 RE 2025 11/3/2025 281,400 294,220 12,8200.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,371.26 1,433.73 62.472025001513LYNN, TRINA M& LYNN, RANDALLPublic Notes:43.741,265.691,221.9503033005 RE 2024 11/3/2025 186,900 193,590 6,6900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT4.150.00 4.150.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,221.95 1,269.84 47.892025001513LYNN, TRINA M& LYNN, RANDALLPublic Notes:42.991,244.011,201.0203033005 RE 2023 11/3/2025 186,900 193,590 6,6900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT7.950.00 7.950.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,201.02 1,251.96 50.942025001513LYNN, TRINA M& LYNN, RANDALLPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated379 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 4 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal42.991,244.011,201.0203033005 RE 2022 11/3/2025 186,900 193,590 6,6900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT11.820.00 11.820.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,201.02 1,255.83 54.812025001513LYNN, TRINA M& LYNN, RANDALLPublic Notes:72.06267.64195.5804099011A RE 2025 11/14/2025 40,900 55,970 15,0700.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL195.58 267.64 72.062025001599LONG, AZALEE SPublic Notes:47.85309.12261.2704099011A RE 2024 11/14/2025 40,900 48,390 7,4900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT4.550.00 4.550.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL261.27 313.67 52.402025001599LONG, AZALEE SPublic Notes:46.65301.38254.7304099011A RE 2023 11/14/2025 40,900 48,390 7,4900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT8.630.00 8.630.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL254.73 310.01 55.282025001599LONG, AZALEE SPublic Notes:46.65301.38254.7304099011A RE 2022 11/14/2025 40,900 48,390 7,4900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT12.830.00 12.830.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL254.73 314.21 59.482025001599LONG, AZALEE SPublic Notes:4,345.485,076.55731.0705009011 RE 2025 11/14/2025 151,800 1,054,100 902,3000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL731.07 5,076.55 4,345.482025001601SPITTLE, JAMES STEWART& SPITTLE, TERRY KEITHPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated380 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 5 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal3,006.323,697.76691.4405009011 RE 2024 11/14/2025 107,500 574,900 467,4000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT285.600.00 285.600.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL691.44 3,983.36 3,291.922025001601SPITTLE, JAMES STEWART& SPITTLE, TERRY KEITHPublic Notes:2,965.193,645.26680.0705009011 RE 2023 11/14/2025 107,200 574,600 467,4000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT548.560.00 548.560.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL680.07 4,193.82 3,513.752025001601SPITTLE, JAMES STEWART& SPITTLE, TERRY KEITHPublic Notes:2,965.193,645.26680.0705009011 RE 2022 11/14/2025 107,200 574,600 467,4000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT815.420.00 815.420.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL680.07 4,460.68 3,780.612025001601SPITTLE, JAMES STEWART& SPITTLE, TERRY KEITHPublic Notes:395.88400.694.8106051004A RE 2025 11/3/2025 1,000 83,200 82,2000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL4.81 400.69 395.882025001512NMJSVG TOWNSHIP FARMS LLCPublic Notes:75.2581.045.7906051004A RE 2024 11/3/2025 900 12,600 11,7000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT7.150.00 7.150.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL5.79 88.19 82.402025001512NMJSVG TOWNSHIP FARMS LLCPublic Notes:74.2279.935.7106051004A RE 2023 11/3/2025 900 12,600 11,7000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT13.730.00 13.730.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL5.71 93.66 87.952025001512NMJSVG TOWNSHIP FARMS LLCPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated381 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 6 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal74.2279.935.7106051004A RE 2022 11/3/2025 900 12,600 11,7000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT20.410.00 20.410.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL5.71 100.34 94.632025001512NMJSVG TOWNSHIP FARMS LLCPublic Notes:22.42872.73850.3108087008 RE 2025 11/12/2025 166,500 170,890 4,3900.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL850.31 872.73 22.422025001582LOVE, RODNEY LANE& WILLIAMS, TERRY LYNNPublic Notes:12.84869.18856.3408087008 RE 2024 11/12/2025 128,100 130,020 1,9200.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT1.220.00 1.220.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL856.34 870.40 14.062025001582LOVE, RODNEY LANE& WILLIAMS, TERRY LYNNPublic Notes:12.64855.92843.2808087008 RE 2023 11/12/2025 128,100 130,020 1,9200.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT2.340.00 2.340.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL843.28 858.26 14.982025001582LOVE, RODNEY LANE& WILLIAMS, TERRY LYNNPublic Notes:12.64855.92843.2808087008 RE 2022 11/12/2025 128,100 130,020 1,9200.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT3.470.00 3.470.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL843.28 859.39 16.112025001582LOVE, RODNEY LANE& WILLIAMS, TERRY LYNNPublic Notes:344.081,650.991,306.9108096011 RE 2025 11/3/2025 267,700 338,180 70,4800.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,306.91 1,650.99 344.082025001514TOMBERLIN, NANCY IPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated382 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 7 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal156.711,200.591,043.8808096011 RE 2024 11/3/2025 159,200 183,100 23,9000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT13.710.00 13.710.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,043.88 1,214.30 170.422025001514TOMBERLIN, NANCY IPublic Notes:155.211,189.051,033.8408096011 RE 2023 11/3/2025 159,200 183,100 23,9000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT27.550.00 27.550.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,033.84 1,216.60 182.762025001514TOMBERLIN, NANCY IPublic Notes:155.211,189.051,033.8408096011 RE 2022 11/3/2025 159,200 183,100 23,9000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT41.510.00 41.510.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL1,033.84 1,230.56 196.722025001514TOMBERLIN, NANCY IPublic Notes:29.67642.00612.3308120019 RE 2025 11/21/2025 119,900 125,710 5,8100.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL612.33 642.00 29.672025001636MARTIN, PAMELA T& MARTIN, GEORGE F IIIPublic Notes:23.66584.54560.8808120019 RE 2024 11/21/2025 83,900 87,440 3,5400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT2.240.00 2.240.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL560.88 586.78 25.902025001636MARTIN, PAMELA T& MARTIN, GEORGE F IIIPublic Notes:23.30575.61552.3108120019 RE 2023 11/21/2025 83,900 87,440 3,5400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT4.310.00 4.310.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL552.31 579.92 27.612025001636MARTIN, PAMELA T& MARTIN, GEORGE F IIIPublic Notes:JMCMANUSCopyright (C) 1997-2025 DEVNET Incorporated383 Union CountyCorrection Listing ReportPage 8 of 372025/12/01 11:22:28 AMDate Posted between 11/1/2025 and 11/30/2025Correction Type : PUV RollbackCorrection Property Key Source Year NameDatePostedCorrection ReasonRefundAmountCorrectedCorrectedDiffOriginal23.30575.61552.3108120019 RE 2022 11/21/2025 83,900 87,440 3,5400.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT6.410.00 6.410.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL552.31 582.02 29.712025001636MARTIN, PAMELA T& MARTIN, GEORGE F IIIPublic Notes:986.161,177.16191.0008123007 80 RE 2025 11/7/2025 37,400 230,500 193,1000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT0.000.00 0.000.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL191.00 1,177.16 986.162025001563EDWARDS, GEORGIA C HEIRSPublic Notes:761.42799.5338.1108123007 80 RE 2024 11/7/2025 5,700 119,600 113,9000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT72.340.00 72.340.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL38.11 871.87 833.762025001563EDWARDS, GEORGIA C HEIRSPublic Notes:749.80787.3337.5308123007 80 RE 2023 11/7/2025 5,700 119,600 113,9000.000.00 0.00ValueLLTaxINT138.720.00 138.720.00PUV ROLLBACKTax TTL37.53 926.05 888.522025001563EDWARDS, GEORGIA C HEIRSPublic Notes:749.80787.3337.5308123007 80 RE 2022 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#:26-040 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Contract - Insurance Broker Services INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Morgan, Security Risk Management, Director, 407-592-7051 ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The Procurement Department partnered with the Security Risk Management Department to issue Request for Proposals #2026-019 Insurance Broker Service. On September 30, 2025, two proposals were received and reviewed by an evaluation team in accordance with applicable evaluation criteria for this project. As a result, the team requests approval to enter into a contract with the top scoring/ranked preferred offeror, USI Insurance Services, LLC, to provide insurance brokerage services. This contract has an initial term of two years with three, one-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the County and is subject to annual budget appropriation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The anticipated annual cost for this service is $62,500 in years one and two. Costs for years three through five are $67,500, $70,000 and $72,500, respectively. Since this contract contains a two-year initial term and three one-year renewal options, a total of $335,000 is estimated to be spent. Funding is available in the adopted FY2026 budget with future expenditures subject to annual BOCC budget appropriation. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™414 1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AGREEMENT COUNTY OF UNION THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into __________________________, by and between UNION COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, whose address is 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, hereinafter “Union,” and USI INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, whose address is 8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 111, Raleigh, NC 27615, hereinafter “Contractor.” W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Union desires that Contractor perform certain insurance brokerage services; and WHEREAS, Contractor is willing to perform such services as described in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do each contract and agree with the other as follows: 1. SERVICES PERFORMED. Contractor agrees to perform the services as set forth in (i) Union’s Request for Proposal No. 2026-019, “Insurance Broker Service,” including Addendum No. 1 thereto dated September 12, 2025 (the “RFP”), and (ii) Contractor’s proposal (the “Proposal”), which are each attached and incorporated herein by reference. This document (pages 1-6), the RFP, and the Proposal are collectively referred to herein as the “Agreement.” In the event of any conflict among these documents, the RFP shall govern over the Proposal, and this document (pages 1-6) shall govern over the RFP and the Proposal. 2. FEE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE. Union shall pay Contractor in accordance with the rates set forth in the attached “Appendix A – Pricing Form,” which is incorporated herein by reference. Contractor shall invoice Union on an annual basis for Services performed, or upon such other schedule as may be agreed upon by the parties. Payment is due within thirty (30) days of receipt of an accurate invoice by Union’s Finance Department. All payments shall be conditioned upon appropriation by the Union County Board of Commissioners of sufficient funds for each request for services. 3. TERM AND TERMINATION. The Effective Date is January 1, 2026. This Agreement shall have a term of two (2) years (the “Initial Term”). Upon completion of the Initial Term, Union may, in its sole discretion, elect to renew this Agreement for up to three (3) additional one (1)-year terms, each a “Renewal Term,” upon written notice to the Contractor. Union may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, upon provision of ten (10) days’ written notice to Contractor. In the event of termination without cause, Contractor shall be paid for services performed to the date of notification of termination by Union. 4. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All deliverables and any other contract documents prepared by Contractor, or any subcontractors or subconsultants under the terms of this Agreement (“the Documents”), shall be the property of Union. Contractor further acknowledges that Union is subject to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Public Records Act (the 415 2 “Act”), and that this Agreement, as well as any of the Documents as defined herein, shall be a public record as defined in such Act, and as such, will be open to public disclosure and copying. 5. INSURANCE. The attached Exhibit A, Insurance Requirements, is incorporated herein by reference. 6. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold Union, its officers, employees and agents free and harmless from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, costs, charges, professional fees or other expenses or liabilities of every kind and character arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind in connection with or arising out of this Agreement and/or the performance hereof that are due, in whole or in part, to the negligence of Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors or agents. Contractor further agrees to investigate, handle, respond to, provide defense for, and defend the same at its sole expense and agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto. 7. DECLARATION BY CONTRACTOR. Contractor declares that Contractor has complied with all federal, state and local laws regarding the location and operation of Contractor’s business and regarding business permits, certificates, and licenses that may be required to carry out the work to be performed under this Agreement. 8. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. Neither federal, nor state, nor local income tax nor payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld or paid by Union on behalf of Contractor or the employees of Contractor. Contractor shall not be treated as an employee with respect to the services performed hereunder for federal or state tax purposes. 9. NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR REGARDING ITS TAX DUTIES AND LIABILITIES. Contractor understands that Contractor is responsible to pay, according to law, Contractor’s income tax. If Contractor is not a corporation, Contractor further understands that Contractor may be liable for self-employment (social security) tax, to be paid by Contractor according to law. 10. FRINGE BENEFITS. Because Contractor is engaged in Contractor’s own independently established business, Contractor is not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee pension, health or other fringe benefit plan of Union. 11. UNION NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. No workers’ compensation insurance shall be obtained by Union concerning Contractor or the employees of Contractor. Contractor shall comply with the workers’ compensation law concerning Contractor and the employees of Contractor. 12. NO AUTHORITY TO BIND UNION. Contractor has no authority to enter into contracts or agreements on behalf of Union. This Agreement does not create a partnership or any form of agency between the parties. 13. ASSIGNMENT. Neither Union nor Contractor shall assign, sublet or transfer any rights under or interest in this Agreement (including, but without limitation, monies that may become due or monies that are due) without the written consent of the other, except to the extent that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted 416 3 by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to assignment, no assignment shall release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. 14. NON-WAIVER. The failure of either party to exercise any of its rights under this agreement for a breach thereof shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such rights or a waiver of any subsequent breach. 15. HOW NOTICES SHALL BE GIVEN. Any notice given in connection with this agreement shall be given in writing and shall be delivered either by hand to the party or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the party at the party’s address stated herein. Any party may change its address stated herein by giving notice of the change in accordance with this paragraph. 16. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina. The parties to this Agreement confer exclusive jurisdiction of all disputes arising hereunder upon the General Courts of Justice of Union County, North Carolina. 17. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the complete agreement of the parties regarding the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and there are no oral or written conditions, terms, warranties, understandings or other agreements pertaining thereto which have not been incorporated herein. This Agreement may be modified only by written instrument duly executed by both parties, or their respective successors in interest. 18. SEVERABILITY. The provisions hereof are severable, and should any provision be determined to be invalid, unlawful or otherwise null and void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall not thereby be affected unless such ruling shall make further performance hereunder impossible or impose an unconscionable burden upon one of the parties. 19. AUTHORITY. Each party warrants that it has the corporate or other organizational power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement. Each party further warrants that the execution, delivery and performance by it of the Agreement has been duly authorized and approved by all requisite action of the party’s management and appropriate governing body. 20. E-VERIFY. E-Verify is the federal program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program, used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Contractor shall ensure that Contractor and any subcontractor performing work under this Agreement: (i) uses E-Verify if required to do so by North Carolina law; and (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A breach of this provision by Contractor will be considered a breach of this Agreement, which entitles Union to terminate this Agreement, without penalty, upon notice to Contractor. [Signatures follow on the next page.] 417 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, acting under authority of their respective governing bodies, have hereunto set their hands and seals, and have caused this Agreement to be duly executed, this the day and year first above written. UNION COUNTY By: (SEAL) Brian W. Matthews, County Manager USI INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC By: (SEAL) Approved as to Legal Form: RLM This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. Deputy Finance Officer 418 5 Exhibit A Insurance Requirements I. BASIC INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. At Contractor’s sole expense, Contractor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurances with insurers authorized to do business in North Carolina and rated A-VII or better by A.M. Best, or as otherwise authorized by the Union County Risk Manager. A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Statutory (coverage for three or more employees) limits covering all employees, including Employer’s Liability with limits of: $500,000 Each Accident $500,000 Disease - Each Employee $500,000 Disease - Policy Limit B. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000 Claims Made Contractor shall provide evidence of continuation or renewal of Professional Liability Insurance for a period of two (2) years following termination of the Agreement. II. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. A. The Contractor’s General Liability policy shall be endorsed, specifically or generally, to include the following as Additional Insured: UNION COUNTY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY. B. Before commencement of any work or event, Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in satisfactory form as evidence of the insurances required above. C. Contractor shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against Union County (including its officers, agents and employees). D. It is the intention of the parties that the insurance policies afforded by Contractor shall protect both parties and be primary and non-contributory coverage for any and all losses covered by the above-described insurance. E. Union County shall have no liability with respect to Contractor’s personal property whether insured or not insured. Any deductible or self-insured retention is the sole responsibility of Contractor. 419 6 F. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of the Insurer, Contractor hereby agrees to notify County’s Risk Manager at 500 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, within two (2) days of the cancellation or substantive change of any insurance policy set out herein. Union, in its sole discretion, may deem failure to provide such notice as a breach of this Agreement. G. The Certificate of Insurance should note in the Description of Operations the following: Department: County Management Contract #: 10059 H. Insurance procured by Contractor shall not reduce nor limit Contractor’s contractual obligation to indemnify, save harmless and defend Union County for claims made or suits brought which result from or are in connection with the performance of this Agreement. I. Certificate Holder shall be listed as follows: Union County Attention: Risk Manager 500 North Main Street Monroe, NC 28112 J. If Contractor is authorized to assign or subcontract any of its rights or duties hereunder and in fact does so, Contractor shall ensure that the assignee or subcontractor satisfies all requirements of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the required insurances coverage and provision of certificate(s) of insurance and additional insured endorsement(s), in proper form prior to commencement of services. 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-020 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Minutes for Approval INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Draft minutes have been provided for the Commissioners for review and approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™484 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:25-753 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Wastewater Treatment Capacity - Monthly Update INFORMATION CONTACT: John Shutak, Union County Water, Engineering Director, 704-283-3651 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Union County Water is closely monitoring the wastewater treatment capacities at our Water Reclamation Facilities. Permitting Capacity is evaluated using the Actual Plant Flows plus the Permitted/Obligated Flows (unconnected). Union County Water was asked to provide regular updates. Plant flow information through November 2025 is summarized in the attached table. Twelve Mile Creek ·Percent of Actual Flows = 70.1% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 89.1% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 5.254 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 6.686 Crooked Creek ·Percent of Actual Flows = 61.3% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 87.9% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 1.164 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 1.671 Olde Sycamore ·Percent of Actual Flows = 26.0% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 26.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.039 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.039 Tallwood ·Percent of Actual Flows = 44.0% Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™485 File #:25-753 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 44.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.022 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.022 Grassy Branch ·Percent of Actual Flows = 84.0% ·Percent of Actual + Permitted Flows = 86.0% ·Actual Flows (MGD)= 0.042 ·Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD)= 0.043 In addition to the wastewater treatment capacities, flow volumes associated with development projects that are in the planning and review process within the Twelve Mile Creek and Crooked Creek WRF service areas are provided for information as well. Development flow volumes through November 2025 are summarized in the attached tables. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™486 Water Reclamation Facility Flows WRF Permitted Capacity (MGD) Actual Average Daily Flow1 (MGD) Percent of Actual Flow Used Actual + Permitted Obligated Flows (MGD) Percent of Permitted Flow Used Actual Rainfall (in) Twelve Mile Creek 7.5 5.254 70.1% 6.686 89.1% 0.6 Crooked Creek 1.9 1.164 61.3% 1.671 87.9% 0.5 Olde Sycamore 0.15 0.039 26.0% 0.039 26.0% 1.8 Tallwood 0.05 0.022 44.0% 0.022 44.0% 1.3 Grassy Branch 0.05 0.042 84.0% 0.043 86.0% 0.6 1Based on a 12-month rolling average. Development Flows 12-Mile Creek WRF Backlog Type Number of Projects Requested Flow (MGD) Approved – Permit Submittal Pending 4 0.151 Engineering Plan Review 16 0.761 Sketch Plan Review 16 0.465 Totals 36 1.377 Crooked Creek WRF Backlog Type Number of Projects Requested Flow (MGD) Approved – Permit Submittal Pending 3 0.073 Engineering Plan Review 5 0.197 Sketch Plan Review 7 0.146 Totals 15 0.416 487 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-002 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title November 2025 Union County Public Schools - Monthly Report INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Liles, Finance, Director 704-283-3675 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This is the monthly report from UCPS as required by the Budget Ordinance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™488 Union County Public Schools YTD Budget Report November 30, 2025 Values FUND FUND DESC ACCT TYPE 2 Digit Purp Purpose Description Current Budget YTD Rev/Exp Encumb & Req Rem Budget 10 State Expense 51 Regular Instructions Services $189,321,509.58 $72,495,707.56 $223,113.50 $116,602,688.52 52 Special Populations Services $44,729,686.98 $17,285,448.91 $1,831,384.12 $25,612,853.95 53 Alternative Programs and Services $3,545,678.25 $1,361,828.38 $0.00 $2,183,849.87 54 School Leadership Services $11,436,922.44 $5,222,476.23 $0.00 $6,214,446.21 55 Co-Curricular Services $6,987.53 $0.00 $0.00 $6,987.53 58 School-Based Support Services $9,279,421.03 $7,383,676.93 $24,024.08 $1,871,720.02 61 Support and Development Services $350,816.98 $104,879.94 $0.00 $245,937.04 62 Special Population Support and Development Services $346,291.08 $69,483.74 $0.00 $276,807.34 63 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Services $4,522.22 $0.00 $0.00 $4,522.22 64 Technology Support Services $2,019,657.73 $293,581.65 $43,270.52 $1,682,805.56 65 Operational Support Services $35,586,112.99 $13,270,514.06 $367,058.75 $21,948,540.18 66 Financial and Human Resource Services $338,362.30 $70,901.12 $0.00 $267,461.18 67 Accountability Services $1,118.63 $0.00 $0.00 $1,118.63 68 System-Wide Pupil Support Services $14,073.29 $0.00 $0.00 $14,073.29 69 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services $641,449.09 $249,760.03 $0.00 $391,689.06 72 Nutrition Services $1,586.00 $77,571.83 $0.00 -$75,985.83 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $0.00 -$8,845.29 $0.00 $8,845.29 Expense Total $297,624,196.12 $117,876,985.09 $2,488,850.97 $177,258,360.06 Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$297,624,196.12 -$117,716,512.51 $0.00 -$179,907,683.61 Revenue Total -$297,624,196.12 -$117,716,512.51 $0.00 -$179,907,683.61 State Total $0.00 $160,472.58 $2,488,850.97 -$2,649,323.55 10 Total $0.00 $160,472.58 $2,488,850.97 -$2,649,323.55 20 Local Expense 51 Regular Instructions Services $33,991,002.71 $16,738,891.71 $5,250,789.33 $12,001,321.67 52 Special Populations Services $6,100,949.00 $2,289,200.69 $443,213.71 $3,368,534.60 53 Alternative Programs and Services $5,413,543.00 $1,301,825.50 $749.64 $4,110,967.86 54 School Leadership Services $13,905,937.04 $6,114,215.79 $41,395.00 $7,750,326.25 55 Co-Curricular Services $2,468,938.00 $1,097,656.14 $36,279.63 $1,335,002.23 58 School-Based Support Services $10,571,700.12 $4,209,657.09 $274,792.50 $6,087,250.53 61 Support and Development Services $3,177,252.75 $1,267,363.90 $4,051.19 $1,905,837.66 62 Special Population Support and Development Services $408,978.00 $258,196.47 $0.00 $150,781.53 63 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Services $176,490.00 $66,341.69 $0.00 $110,148.31 64 Technology Support Services $4,400,087.88 $1,912,219.62 $13,473.12 $2,474,395.14 65 Operational Support Services $30,112,456.50 $11,663,008.64 $1,754,095.08 $16,695,352.78 66 Financial and Human Resource Services $9,360,881.00 $5,173,912.68 $486,532.51 $3,700,435.81 67 Accountability Services $636,630.00 $236,819.85 $73,083.61 $326,726.54 68 System-Wide Pupil Support Services $584,660.00 $309,384.59 $2,640.85 $272,634.56 69 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services $3,804,770.00 $1,621,301.45 $142,017.95 $2,041,450.60 71 Community Services $135,000.00 $178.93 $0.00 $134,821.07 72 Nutrition Services $442,377.00 $218,389.72 $0.00 $223,987.28 489 Union County Public Schools YTD Budget Report November 30, 2025 FUND FUND DESC ACCT TYPE 2 Digit Purp Purpose Description Current Budget YTD Rev/Exp Encumb & Req Rem Budget 20 Local Expense 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $14,517,960.00 $3,456,242.32 $0.00 $11,061,717.68 Expense Total $140,209,613.00 $57,934,806.78 $8,523,114.12 $73,751,692.10 Revenue 44 Local Sources - Unrestricted -$140,209,613.00 -$58,389,950.17 $0.00 -$81,819,662.83 Revenue Total -$140,209,613.00 -$58,389,950.17 $0.00 -$81,819,662.83 Local Total $0.00 -$455,143.39 $8,523,114.12 -$8,067,970.73 20 Total $0.00 -$455,143.39 $8,523,114.12 -$8,067,970.73 30 Federal Expense 51 Regular Instructions Services $2,928,573.51 $319,457.81 $0.00 $2,609,115.70 52 Special Populations Services $20,311,794.50 $2,393,734.60 $8,860.25 $17,909,199.65 53 Alternative Programs and Services $13,573,558.28 $1,716,961.58 $143,751.97 $11,712,844.73 54 School Leadership Services $449,941.08 $36,683.17 $0.00 $413,257.91 58 School-Based Support Services $2,661,489.60 $295,490.21 $182,391.49 $2,183,607.90 61 Support and Development Services $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 62 Special Population Support and Development Services $479,210.64 $87,684.59 $0.00 $391,526.05 63 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Services $247,675.27 $23,804.58 $0.00 $223,870.69 65 Operational Support Services $336,685.44 $1,958.91 $0.00 $334,726.53 72 Nutrition Services $61,651.44 $0.00 $0.00 $61,651.44 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $1,741,892.67 -$17,993.90 $70,936.90 $1,688,949.67 82 Unbudgeted Funds $2,966,129.29 $0.00 $0.00 $2,966,129.29 Expense Total $45,758,601.72 $4,857,781.55 $405,940.61 $40,494,879.56 Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$45,758,601.72 -$4,640,916.95 $0.00 -$41,117,684.77 Revenue Total -$45,758,601.72 -$4,640,916.95 $0.00 -$41,117,684.77 Federal Total $0.00 $216,864.60 $405,940.61 -$622,805.21 30 Total $0.00 $216,864.60 $405,940.61 -$622,805.21 40 Capital Expense 51 Regular Instructions Services $20,695,051.78 $1,626,111.48 $2,601,696.76 $16,467,243.54 52 Special Populations Services $50,000.00 $3,585.86 -$3,585.86 $50,000.00 55 Co-Curricular Services $1,946,428.35 $108,215.68 $1.95 $1,838,210.72 64 Technology Support Services $1,000,000.00 $98,524.64 $256,375.10 $645,100.26 65 Operational Support Services $10,135,422.76 $676,941.20 $606,352.35 $8,852,129.21 69 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services $35,000.00 $4,349.04 $0.00 $30,650.96 72 Nutrition Services $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 90 Capital Outlay $266,539,540.86 $19,050,188.66 -$124,967.17 $247,614,319.37 Expense Total $300,651,443.75 $21,567,916.56 $3,335,873.13 $275,747,654.06 Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$6,537,563.00 -$11,043.62 $0.00 -$6,526,519.38 44 Local Sources - Unrestricted -$294,113,880.75 -$21,162,626.61 $0.00 -$272,951,254.14 Revenue Total -$300,651,443.75 -$21,173,670.23 $0.00 -$279,477,773.52 Capital Total $0.00 $394,246.33 $3,335,873.13 -$3,730,119.46 40 Total $0.00 $394,246.33 $3,335,873.13 -$3,730,119.46 50 School Nutrition Expense 72 Nutrition Services $22,583,377.00 $7,118,760.17 $0.00 $15,464,616.83 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $1,027,946.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,027,946.00 Expense Total $23,611,323.00 $7,118,760.17 $0.00 $16,492,562.83 490 Union County Public Schools YTD Budget Report November 30, 2025 FUND FUND DESC ACCT TYPE 2 Digit Purp Purpose Description Current Budget YTD Rev/Exp Encumb & Req Rem Budget 50 School Nutrition Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$14,145,547.00 -$22,592.96 $0.00 -$14,122,954.04 44 Local Sources - Unrestricted -$9,465,776.00 -$32,931.56 $0.00 -$9,432,844.44 Revenue Total -$23,611,323.00 -$55,524.52 $0.00 -$23,555,798.48 School Nutrition Total $0.00 $7,063,235.65 $0.00 -$7,063,235.65 50 Total $0.00 $7,063,235.65 $0.00 -$7,063,235.65 57 After School Expense 71 Community Services $3,550,225.00 $917,735.08 $109,908.66 $2,522,581.26 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $150,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 Expense Total $3,700,225.00 $917,735.08 $109,908.66 $2,672,581.26 Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$3,000.00 44 Local Sources - Unrestricted -$3,697,225.00 -$640,466.73 $0.00 -$3,056,758.27 Revenue Total -$3,700,225.00 -$640,466.73 $0.00 -$3,059,758.27 After School Total $0.00 $277,268.35 $109,908.66 -$387,177.01 57 Total $0.00 $277,268.35 $109,908.66 -$387,177.01 80 Other Special Expense 51 Regular Instructions Services $7,686,797.78 $713,279.98 $16,626.47 $6,956,891.33 52 Special Populations Services $10,480,445.06 $1,314,534.80 $359,755.24 $8,806,155.02 53 Alternative Programs and Services $1,783,462.78 $453,674.55 $109.79 $1,329,678.44 55 Co-Curricular Services $98,540.39 $15,452.54 $447.94 $82,639.91 58 School-Based Support Services $1,846,610.23 $331,050.56 $62,605.83 $1,452,953.84 61 Support and Development Services $16,316.12 $686.53 $0.00 $15,629.59 62 Special Population Support and Development Services $10,000.00 $1,575.80 $0.00 $8,424.20 64 Technology Support Services $615,000.00 $14,732.34 $2,168.60 $598,099.06 65 Operational Support Services $1,560,774.21 $43,919.02 $8,415.31 $1,508,439.88 66 Financial and Human Resource Services $115,150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $115,150.00 67 Accountability Services $47,884.81 $0.00 $0.00 $47,884.81 69 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services $500.00 $0.00 $250.00 $250.00 71 Community Services $400,316.98 $45,351.61 $0.00 $354,965.37 72 Nutrition Services $10,000.00 $386.35 $0.00 $9,613.65 81 Payments to Other Governmental Units $31,103.02 $0.00 $0.00 $31,103.02 86 Educational Foundations $71,350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $71,350.00 87 Scholarships $202,693.30 $0.00 $0.00 $202,693.30 84 Unbudgeted Funds $14,571.29 $0.00 $0.00 $14,571.29 Expense Total $24,991,515.97 $2,934,644.08 $450,379.18 $21,606,492.71 Revenue 33 Other State Allocations for Current Operations -$6,716,128.63 -$378,373.14 $0.00 -$6,337,755.49 44 Local Sources - Unrestricted -$18,275,387.34 -$1,507,773.77 $0.00 -$16,767,613.57 Revenue Total -$24,991,515.97 -$1,886,146.91 $0.00 -$23,105,369.06 Other Special Total $0.00 $1,048,497.17 $450,379.18 -$1,498,876.35 80 Total $0.00 $1,048,497.17 $450,379.18 -$1,498,876.35 Grand Total $0.00 $8,705,441.29 $15,314,066.67 -$24,019,507.96 491 Capital Projects November 2025 Description Project Type Revised Budget Actuals Encumbrances Act/Enc/Req AvailableBudget BOND UNALLOCATED SALES TAX BOND $14,247.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,247.00 EAST ELEMENTARY - NEW SCHOOL BOND $44,092,589.00 $43,440,049.13 $246,007.69 $43,686,056.82 $406,532.18 EAST UNION MIDDLE PHASE II BOND $28,430,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $28,430,000.00 FOREST HILLS HIGH - NEW SCHOOL BOND $104,939,411.00 $91,440,497.10 $2,205,247.69 $93,645,744.79 $11,293,666.21 PWHS BOND PROJECT - NEW SCH BOND $10,995,000.00 $34,000.00 $47,770.75 $81,770.75 $10,913,229.25 SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOND BOND $8,431,976.47 $8,431,976.47 $0.00 $8,431,976.47 $0.00 TRANSPORTATION CTR BOND BOND $1,831,049.34 $1,831,049.34 $0.00 $1,831,049.34 $0.00 WESTERN UNION ELEM BOND BOND $105,500.50 $105,500.50 $0.00 $105,500.50 $0.00 FY23 BAND UNIFORMS & EQUIP CIP $50,000.00 $49,623.97 $0.00 $49,623.97 $376.03 FY23 BUILDING SYSTEMS CIP $8,639,286.00 $8,189,403.13 $269,234.88 $8,458,638.01 $180,647.99 FY23 EXPANSIONS & RENOV CIP $5,833,103.00 $5,350,924.70 $322,710.50 $5,703,345.44 $159,467.80 FY23 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT CIP $275,000.00 $275,000.00 $0.00 $275,000.00 $0.00 FY23 PAINTING CIP $714,000.00 $704,600.00 $0.00 $704,600.00 $9,400.00 FY23 ROOFING CIP $1,870,000.00 $1,614,186.70 $22,184.04 $1,636,370.74 $233,629.26 FY23 VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT CIP $461,031.00 $461,031.00 $0.00 $461,031.00 $0.00 FY24 ADA PROJECTS CIP $144,900.10 $143,985.98 $0.00 $143,985.98 $914.12 FY24 BAND UNIFORMS & EQUIP CIP $50,000.00 $49,816.20 $0.00 $49,816.20 $183.80 FY24 BUILDING SYSTEMS CIP $8,598,550.00 $4,855,444.14 $695,228.32 $5,550,672.46 $3,047,877.54 EAST UNION MIDDLE DESIGN CIP $2,721,015.00 $1,314,974.59 $540,569.23 $1,855,543.82 $865,471.18 FY24 EXPANSION & RENOVATIONS CIP $4,719,548.00 $2,912,907.48 $268,459.02 $3,212,324.00 $1,538,181.50 FY24 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT CIP $120,750.00 $66,388.46 $0.00 $66,388.46 $54,361.54 MARVIN RIDGE HIGH HVAC CONTROLS CIP $1,129,013.00 $195,450.72 $182,608.70 $378,059.42 $750,953.58 FY24 PAINTING CIP $1,298,325.00 $1,071,812.95 $10,541.56 $1,082,354.51 $215,970.49 FY24 ROOFING CIP $2,307,946.00 $1,247,923.45 $369,069.81 $1,616,993.26 $690,952.74 FY24 SAFETY & SECURITY CIP $505,943.00 $382,011.46 $22,317.38 $404,328.84 $101,614.16 FY24 TRANSPORTATION VEH & EQUIP CIP $421,000.00 $421,000.00 $0.00 $421,000.00 $0.00 FY24 VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT CIP $970,043.00 $956,694.37 $2,983.15 $959,677.52 $10,365.48 FY25 BAND UNIFORMS & EQUIP CIP $50,000.00 $49,998.03 $0.00 $49,998.03 $1.97 FY25 BUILDING SYSTEMS CIP $3,332,600.00 $1,469,038.72 $342,373.88 $1,750,562.60 $1,521,187.40 FY25 EXPANSION & RENOVATIONS CIP $4,469,410.00 $2,744,190.35 $191,209.53 $2,935,399.88 $1,534,010.12 FY25 FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT CIP $2,500,000.00 $659,540.61 $481,643.23 $1,141,183.84 $1,358,816.16 MARVIN RIDGE HIGH CHILLERS CIP $2,640,000.00 $1,824,177.45 $136,389.82 $1,960,567.27 $679,432.73 FY25 SAFETY & SECURITY CIP $468,600.00 $374,311.86 $9,876.25 $384,188.11 $84,411.89 FY25 VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT CIP $3,020,425.00 $2,836,950.69 $177,060.36 $3,014,011.05 $6,413.95 FY26 VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT CIP $0.00 $5,344.52 $0.00 $5,344.52 ($5,344.52) LAPTOP LEASES CIP $13,163,359.75 $12,854,718.83 $0.00 $12,854,718.83 $308,640.92 FY26 LAPTOPS CIP $4,490,753.00 $1,626,111.48 $2,483,636.09 $4,109,747.57 $381,005.43 FY26 BAND CIP $50,000.00 $0.00 $49,999.98 $49,999.98 $0.02 FY26 SCH NUTRITION CIP $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $250,000.00 FY26 SPEC PROJ/ALT FUNDING CIP $607,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $607,000.00 FY26 BUILDING SYSTEMS CIP $8,097,375.00 $0.00 $43,725.00 $43,725.00 $8,053,650.00 FY26 EXPANSIONS & RENOV CIP $1,577,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,400,000.00 FY26 CAPITAL VEH.EQU CIP $783,000.00 $44,296.86 $589,861.27 $634,158.13 $148,841.87 FY26 TRANS VEH.EQ CIP $560,000.00 $554,148.73 $0.00 $554,148.73 $5,851.27 FY26 PAINTING CIP $1,298,838.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,298,838.00 FY26 ROOFING CIP $3,500,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,500,000.00 FY26 SAFETY & SECURITY CIP $194,063.00 $0.00 $42,061.95 $42,061.95 $152,001.05 STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS $1,800,000.00 $1,811,043.62 $0.00 $1,811,043.62 ($11,043.62) 492 Personnel Counts November 2025 STATE LOCAL AFTER OTHER PUBLIC CURRENT FEDERAL CHILD SCHOOL SPECIFIC PURPOSE /OBJECT SCHOOL EXPENSE GRANT NUTRITION PROGRAM REVENUE GRAND FUNCTION CODE DESCRIPTION FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND TOTAL 111 SUPERINTENDENT 1 1 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 1 1 113 DIRECTOR/SUPERVISOR 3 22 1 26 5500 Co-Curricular Services 2 2 6100 Support and Development Services 8 8 6100 Support and Development Services 1 1 6200 Special Population Support and Development Services 1 2 3 6300 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Services 1 1 6400 Technology Support Services 3 3 6500 Operational Support Services 1 1 6500 Operational Support Services 1 1 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 6800 System-Wide Pupil Support Services 1 1 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 2 2 7100 Community Services 1 1 7200 Nutrition Services 1 1 114 PRINCIPAL 52 1 53 5400 School Leadership Services 52 1 53 115 FINANCE OFFICER 1 1 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 116 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL(NON TEACH)44 44 88 5400 School Leadership Services 44 44 88 117 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-OTH ASSIGN 4 7 11 5400 School Leadership Services 4 7 11 118 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT 2 3 5 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 2 2 4 121 TEACHER 2,191 18 76 7 2,292 5100 Regular Instructions Services 1,414 17 6 1,437 5100 Regular Instructions Services 1 1 5100 Regular Instructions Services 167 167 5100 Regular Instructions Services 14 14 5100 Regular Instructions Services 123 123 5100 Regular Instructions Services 118 118 5100 Regular Instructions Services 56 56 5200 Special Populations Services 166 45 1 212 5200 Special Populations Services 21 2 23 5200 Special Populations Services 49 49 5200 Special Populations Services 46 46 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 17 17 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 14 14 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 9 6 15 122 INTERIM TEACHER 7 7 5100 Regular Instructions Services 7 7 123 JROTC TEACHER 11 11 5100 Regular Instructions Services 11 11 124 FOREIGN EXCHANGE (VIF)104 104 5100 Regular Instructions Services 14 14 5100 Regular Instructions Services 87 87 5200 Special Populations Services 2 2 5200 Special Populations Services 1 1 127 MASTER TEACHER 11 1 12 5100 Regular Instructions Services 11 1 12 131 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT I 196 33 3 5 237 5100 Regular Instructions Services 10 10 5200 Special Populations Services 5 1 6 5200 Special Populations Services 2 1 3 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 5 5 10 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 2 2 5800 School-Based Support Services 42 5 47 5800 School-Based Support Services 86 22 1 2 111 5800 School-Based Support Services 46 2 48 132 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT II 41 2 1 44 5200 Special Populations Services 40 2 42 5200 Special Populations Services 1 1 2 493 Personnel Counts November 2025 STATE LOCAL AFTER OTHER PUBLIC CURRENT FEDERAL CHILD SCHOOL SPECIFIC PURPOSE /OBJECT SCHOOL EXPENSE GRANT NUTRITION PROGRAM REVENUE GRAND FUNCTION CODE DESCRIPTION FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND TOTAL 133 PSYCHOLOGIST 16 16 5200 Special Populations Services 16 16 135 INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATORS 40 10 3 4 57 5100 Regular Instructions Services 23 10 33 5100 Regular Instructions Services 4 4 5200 Special Populations Services 8 8 5200 Special Populations Services 2 2 5200 Special Populations Services 3 3 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 1 1 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 1 4 5 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 142 TEACHER ASSISTANT - NCLB 273 247 56 7 583 5100 Regular Instructions Services 20 237 257 5200 Special Populations Services 215 34 249 5200 Special Populations Services 29 7 36 5200 Special Populations Services 2 1 3 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 6 10 16 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 7 7 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 7 7 14 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 143 TUTOR 26 67 21 114 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 26 67 21 114 144 INTERPRETER, BRAILLIST, TRANSL 6 4 5 15 5200 Special Populations Services 6 2 8 5200 Special Populations Services 3 3 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 4 4 145 THERAPIST 26 5 31 5800 School-Based Support Services 26 5 31 146 SPECIALIST (SCHOOL BASED)23 18 9 2 52 5200 Special Populations Services 3 1 4 5200 Special Populations Services 2 2 5200 Special Populations Services 1 1 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 17 10 27 5300 Alternative Programs and Services 4 4 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 5800 School-Based Support Services 5 5 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 2 3 5800 School-Based Support Services 4 4 147 MONITOR 63 1 64 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 6500 Operational Support Services 63 63 151 OFFICE SUPPORT 17 185 3 5 3 213 5400 School Leadership Services 3 47 50 5400 School Leadership Services 5 51 56 5800 School-Based Support Services 8 44 52 5800 School-Based Support Services 10 10 6100 Support and Development Services 9 9 6100 Support and Development Services 1 1 6200 Special Population Support and Development Services 1 3 4 6500 Operational Support Services 1 1 6500 Operational Support Services 1 1 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 12 12 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 6800 System-Wide Pupil Support Services 1 1 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 1 1 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 5 5 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 1 1 7100 Community Services 3 3 7200 Nutrition Services 5 5 152 TECHNICIAN 44 44 5800 School-Based Support Services 1 1 6400 Technology Support Services 40 40 6700 Accountability Services 3 3 494 Personnel Counts November 2025 STATE LOCAL AFTER OTHER PUBLIC CURRENT FEDERAL CHILD SCHOOL SPECIFIC PURPOSE /OBJECT SCHOOL EXPENSE GRANT NUTRITION PROGRAM REVENUE GRAND FUNCTION CODE DESCRIPTION FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND TOTAL 153 ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 54 2 7 1 64 5800 School-Based Support Services 9 9 6100 Support and Development Services 5 5 6100 Support and Development Services 1 1 6300 Alternative Programs and Services Support and Development Services 2 2 6500 Operational Support Services 1 1 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 11 11 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 2 2 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 12 12 6600 Financial and Human Resource Services 1 1 6700 Accountability Services 1 1 6800 System-Wide Pupil Support Services 5 5 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 2 2 6900 Policy, Leadership and Public Relations Services 3 3 7100 Community Services 1 1 7200 Nutrition Services 7 7 171 DRIVER 206 12 218 6500 Operational Support Services 206 12 218 173 CUSTODIAN 253 253 6500 Operational Support Services 253 253 7100 Community Services 174 CAFETERIA WORKER 199 199 7200 Nutrition Services 199 199 175 SKILLED TRADES 47 165 1 1 214 6500 Operational Support Services 47 55 102 6500 Operational Support Services 110 1 111 7200 Nutrition Services 1 1 176 MANAGER 51 12 63 7100 Community Services 12 12 7200 Nutrition Services 51 51 178 DAY CARE/BEFORE/AFTER SCH CARE 57 57 7100 Community Services 57 57 #VALUE!GRAND TOTAL BY FUND 3,646 944 179 263 74 43 5,149 495 Union County Public Schools 40th Day Erollment 10/21/25 Student Name KG 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th Total Antioch Elementary 111 111 122 146 155 151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 796 Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts 70 69 77 70 71 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 425 East Elementary 59 61 66 61 68 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 382 Fairview Elementary School 73 59 50 80 71 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 394 Hemby Bridge Elementary School 60 63 85 82 76 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 466 Indian Trail Elementary School 102 91 122 105 103 105 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 628 Kensington Elementary School 101 108 114 131 187 183 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 824 Marshville Elementary School 67 66 80 58 58 71 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 400 Marvin Elementary School 72 77 93 105 131 142 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 620 New Salem Elementary School 46 44 40 35 44 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 257 New Town Elementary 72 98 102 119 111 136 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 638 Poplin Elementary School 91 106 125 142 129 125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 718 Porter Ridge Elementary School 106 110 116 111 144 126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 713 Prospect Elementary School 69 77 61 65 56 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 390 Rea View Elementary 86 96 103 93 118 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 612 Rock Rest Elementary School 69 40 78 66 68 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 384 Rocky River Elementary 84 84 82 101 88 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 537 Sandy Ridge Elementary School 54 55 73 88 97 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 478 Sardis Elementary School 64 82 81 67 92 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 454 Shiloh Valley Elementary School 0 0 0 202 197 157 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 556 Shiloh Valley Primary School 164 143 189 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 496 Stallings Elementary School 121 118 123 137 144 128 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 771 Union Elementary School 56 45 50 37 43 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 291 Unionville Elementary School 98 89 117 110 135 96 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 645 Walter Bickett Education Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Walter Bickett Elementary School 59 71 81 66 90 87 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 454 Waxhaw Elementary School 81 93 94 96 105 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 576 Weddington Elementary School 66 84 108 103 101 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 605 Wesley Chapel Elementary School 95 96 112 149 125 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 711 Western Union Elementary School 79 56 86 95 91 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 502 Wingate Elementary School 73 62 66 62 70 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 391 Elementary Total 2348 2354 2696 2782 2968 2966 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16114 Cuthbertson Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 413 418 447 0 0 0 0 0 1278 East Union Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 205 207 245 0 0 0 0 0 657 Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle 0 0 0 0 0 0 223 255 285 0 0 0 0 0 763 Marvin Ridge Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 392 405 453 0 0 0 0 0 1250 Parkwood Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 267 307 295 0 0 0 0 0 869 Piedmont Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 312 296 291 0 0 0 0 0 899 Porter Ridge Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 482 501 476 0 0 0 0 0 1459 Sun Valley Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 327 304 311 0 0 0 0 0 942 Weddington Middle School 0 0 0 0 0 0 436 424 451 0 0 0 0 0 1311 Middle Totall 0 0 0 0 0 0 3057 3117 3254 0 0 0 0 0 9428 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 219 229 220 217 0 885 Cuthbertson High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 461 438 433 472 0 1804 Forest Hills High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 266 230 248 187 0 931 Marvin Ridge High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 465 462 503 503 0 1933 Monroe High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 364 344 289 184 0 1181 Parkwood High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 265 286 272 243 0 1066 Piedmont High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365 280 316 293 0 1254 Porter Ridge High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 512 448 401 420 0 1781 South Providence 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 16 24 7 10 2 0 74 Sun Valley High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 295 305 301 331 0 1232 Union County Early College 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76 85 75 63 29 328 Weddington High School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 475 507 479 441 0 1902 Wolfe School 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 6 12 8 15 55 0 110 High Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 19 22 3799 3629 3562 3411 29 14481 District Total 40023 496 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-006 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Communications Monthly Report - November 2025 INFORMATION CONTACT: Liz Cooper, Public Communications, Director, 704-283-3587 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: This report provides valuable metrics and insights into communication platforms and our efforts to collaborate with all County departments to inform and engage residents, promote programs and services, and strengthen internal and external communications. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™497 Communications Monthly Report November 2025 498 Departments Supported Projects Completed Top Projects 22104 Honoring veterans and highlighting their needs can’t be captured in a single message, which is why Public Communications shares an 11-day series leading up to Veterans Day. Posted each day at 11:11 a.m., the messages feature local services, programs, events, and ways the community can meaningfully support veterans. This year’s campaign also included two short videos from the Veterans Services oce featuring testimonials from local veterans. Salute to Veterans Human Services recruits foster parents year-round, with a special focus during November for National Adoption Month. This year’s campaign highlighted that nearly 160 children in Union County are experiencing foster care and the ongoing need for families willing to open their homes. It featured a new video with social workers and a resident sharing how fostering has been a life-changing experience for her and the children in her care. Foster Parent Recruitment The Union County Senior Nutrition Program cele- brated "A Season of Gratitude" in November as it expanded to reach more seniors in our community. Thanks to new partnerships, additional funding, and dedicated volunteers, the program is now serving seniors who were previously on the waiting list. The campaign also recognized the Union County Board of Commissioners, several towns providing support, and Food Lion for their generous contributions. Senior Nutrition: Gratitude in Every Delivery November 2025 499 Engagement rate is calculated by dividing the total number of interactions on a post (likes, comments, shares, clicks) by the total number of impressions that post received, then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. Impressions are the number of times a user sees a post. Reach refers to the total number of individuals who saw a specific post on social media. Total Followers Social Media Top Posts Sprout Automated Webchat Residents Engaged Total Communications Per Month Let’s Chat Website Visits unioncountync.gov Top WebpagesTop Search Terms Website 327,736 16% vs. previous month Facebook 2.9% Engagement Rate 28,666 Reach Instagram 2% Engagement Rate 3,690 Impressions LinkedIn 22% Engagement Rate 1,485 Impressions 42,880 496 692 GIS & Mapping Taxes & Property Pay My Water Bill Passport Jobs Careers Hiking Events Permit Portal November 2025 500 unioncountync.gov Creative Highlights Video Engagement CompletedReceived Public Records Requests Media Interactions YouTube The Support Every Veteran Needs 346 Views 1.3 Hours Watch Time Instagram Potato Drop 1,087 Views Facebook Potato Drop 5,373 Views 174149 Accessible Microsoft Templates Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Last Updated | Month Year Transportation Window Cling November 2025 501 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-029 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Human Resources Reports for November 2025 INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie Broome, Human Resources, Director, 704-283-3869 ACTION REQUESTED: None - Information Only. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: These reports include all new hires, separations from service, and retirements for Union County Local Government for the month of November 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™502 Name 11/17/25 11/1/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/3/25 11/17/25 UCW - UTILITY BUSINESS SVCS SHARIKA L MAHATHA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST PATRICK G LOWDERMILK ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST JORDAN C GEMES DETENTION OFFICER JOSHUA L WILKERSON DETENTION OFFICER TA - ASSESSMENT TAYLOR M BITTING LAND RECORDS TECHNICIAN JANET M JONAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATE PT SHERIFF/JAIL/FAC 80.5 HRS LUIS A GALVAN DEPUTY SHERIFF AVYON D TUFANO DETENTION OFFICER DAVID J COBLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATE PT SHEILA COLON-BAGLEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATE PT ALISON S FARLEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATE PT PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS JOANNA T SHORT ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL II JOHN T LOWRY DIGITAL CONTENT COORDINATOR PUBLIC LIBRARY KRISTIE L BEGLEY ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL II JOYCE A GROGAN TRANSPORTATION DRIVER JAMES D MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION DRIVER HS - SOCIAL SERVICES AARON M CLARK SENIOR SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR CYNTHIA G LOERA ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST HS - TRANSPORTATION RUTH E ROUSSEAU ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HEATHER A PERDUE OFFICE SUPERVISOR CIARA F MELTON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPEC EILEEN C STOCHL ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT MICHELLE C VANGAASBECK ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT MADISON L JORDAN ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT BOARD OF ELECTIONS SELDA OSBORNE ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT MEREDITH T LEADBETTER ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT JULIE A SNYDER ONE STOP OFFICE SUPPORT UNION COUNTY PERSONNEL REPORT REPORT OF NEW HIRES November 2025 Hire Date Position 911 COMMUNICATIONS ABAGALE D GREEN TELECOMMUNICATOR I Page 1 of 2 503 Name 11/3/25 11/17/25 11/17/25 11/17/25JONATHAN M STUMP UTILITY TECHNICIAN I UCW - WATER & WASTEWATER OPS AKEEM R JONES UTILITY TECHNICIAN I NICHOLAS E MCDOLE UTILITY TECHNICIAN I GARRETT A SMITH WATER CONSERVATION COOR Hire Date Position Page 2 of 2 504 Name GARRETT J ANDERSON 5/6/24 11/12/25 DETENTION OFFICER HS - SOCIAL SERVICES RETIREES SARAH E TUCKER 11/26/18 11/25/25 DEPUTY SHERIFF SHERIFF/JAIL/FAC 80.5 HRS SAMUEL F CLARK 10/21/13 11/22/25 SERGEANT PUBLIC LIBRARY BRIANNIA M GULLEDGE 7/17/23 11/12/25 LIBRARY ASSOCIATE ALYSON M PRITSCHER 4/8/24 11/26/25 LIBRARY ASSOCIATE PT TYLER D AYERS 5/27/25 11/22/25 INTERN OLIVIA R THOMAS 6/7/25 11/22/25 RECREATION ASST - SEASONAL BROOKE A WERTS 5/27/25 11/22/25 INTERN LUKE K IRWIN 4/5/25 11/22/25 PARK ATTENDANT - SEASONAL CARISSA N GALBRAITH 5/24/25 11/22/25 LIFEGUARD - SEASONAL HS - TRANSPORTATION BRUCE D ALDRIDGE 10/1/18 11/28/25 TRANSPORTATION DRIVER PT PARKS AND RECREATION BROOKE A LOPUCH 8/16/21 11/26/25 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST MEGHAN P MONTEMURRO 12/4/23 11/13/25 ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST HS - PUBLIC HEALTH BRIA T ALLSBROOKS 10/6/25 11/28/25 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HS - SOCIAL SERVICES 911 COMMUNICATIONS MICHAEL MARTINEZ-CRUZ 11/4/24 11/4/25 TELECOMMUNICATOR I MELISSA C POBLANO 6/16/25 11/21/25 TELECOMMUNICATOR I PLANNING LAWRENCE F BRITT 1/30/20 11/1/25 BOARD PAY SEPARATION FROM SERVICE PROCUREMENT VICKY K WATTS 2/4/19 11/28/25 SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST END OF TERM DONALD E HONEYCUTT 6/2/97 11/28/25 WATER SUPERINTENDENT DEBORAH R WALDEN 3/21/05 11/28/25 ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST UNION COUNTY PERSONNEL REPORT REPORT OF RETIREES AND SEPARATIONS FROM SERVICE November 2025 Hire Date Separation Date Position UCW - WATER & WASTEWATER OPS Page 1 of 2 505 Name UCW - WATER & WASTEWATER OPS JORDAN A GRIFFIN 6/3/24 11/20/25 UTILITY TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR QOREN R WILLIAMS 8/11/25 11/12/25 UTILITY TECHNICIAN I STEPHEN D XAVIER 11/4/24 11/4/25 DEPUTY SHERIFF PT UCW - UTILITY BUSINESS SVCS CHARLES F HOLT 9/16/19 11/13/25 AMI TECHNICIAN TREVOR A RASKIN 8/11/25 11/28/25 DETENTION OFFICER SHERIFF/JAIL/FACILITIES COREY G HOWARD 9/21/15 11/28/25 DEPUTY SHERIFF MASTER Hire Date Separation Date Position Page 2 of 2 506 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-031 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Minor Subdivision Discussion INFORMATION CONTACT: Lee Jenson, Planning, Director, 704-283-3564 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive information regarding minor subdivisions and provide direction to staff. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: November 17, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-692 - Held Public Hearing on Union County Rural Land Use Plan and Land Use Map Amendments BACKGROUND: At their November 2025 meeting, the Board requested that Planning staff bring back information regarding the impacts of potential adjustments to the number of lots that constitute a minor subdivision for Board discussion and possible direction. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™507 508 January 12, 2026 Minor Subdivision Discussion 509 Pertinent Definitions and Exemptions 3 Definitions Article 105.200 of the Union County UDO Subdivision All divisions of a tract of land into 2 or more lots, building sites, or other divisions when any one or more of those divisions are created for the purpose of sales or building development (whether immediate or future) and including all divisions of land involving the dedications of a new street or a change in existing streets. See also the exempt subdivision provisions of Section 80.060. 510 Pertinent Definitions and Exemptions 4 Definitions Article 105.200 of the Union County UDO Subdivision, Major Any subdivision other than a minor subdivision. Subdivision, Minor Any subdivision that does not result in the creation of more than 8 lots out of a single tract since February 14, 1978 511 Pertinent Definitions and Exemptions 5 Exempt Subdivisions Section 80.060 of the Union County UDO 1. The combination or recombination of portions of previously subdivided and recorded lots if: a.The total number of lots is not increased; and b.The resulting lots comply with all applicable zoning district requirements and subdivision design and improvements standards. 2. The division of land resulting in the creation of lots that are each more than 10 acres in area, provided that no right-of-way dedication is involved. 3. The public acquisition of land for the establishment (or widening) of roads, rail corridors, parks, open space, trails, greenway corridors, conservation areas, or public water reservoir projects; 4. The division of a tract of land in single ownership into no more than 3 lots if: a.The tract to be divided is no greater than 2 acres in area; b.No right-of-way dedication is involved; and c.The resulting lots meet or exceed the minimum lot size regulations of this ordinance. 512 Pertinent Definitions and Exemptions 6 Exempt Subdivisions Section 80.060 of the Union County UDO 5. The division of land into cemetery plots; 6. The division of land solely for the purpose of creating lots to be occupied by electrical substations, water towers, community water and wastewater systems, cell towers and similar structures used for public or quasi-public utility purposes, provided no right-of-way dedication is involved; and 7. The division of a tract of land resulting solely from public acquisition of land to be used for public street right-of-way. 8. The division of a tract into parcels in accordance with the terms of a probated will or in accordance with intestate succession under NCGS Chapter 29. (amended 7-1-2021) 513 Minor vs Major Implications 7 Minor subdivisions •One step review process •Planning, UC Water, Environmental Health, others if applicable •Final Plat Major subdivisions •Sketch Plan •Preliminary Plan (Construction documents) •Approval allows construction of infrastructure •Vesting provisions •Final Plat(s) •Performance Guarantees 514 Minor vs Major Implications 8 Major subdivisions must meet the following standards when applicable; •Street trees •Sidewalks •Stormwater •Roadway design and construction standards •Open space standards in Rural Areas •Traffic Impact Analysis requirements •Schweinitz’s sunflower protection 515 Data 9 Since 2014 •Approximately 1,200 minor subdivisions processed •Approximately 3,200 lots created •About 934 of those subdivisions created 2 or less lots 516 Potential Changes 10 •Minor subdivision definition can be modified to allow more or less lots to be created through the process. •Applicable standards can be modified •Exempt subdivisions generally cannot be changed •Could look at a tiered approach •Tier one – minimum lot size based on zoning and meeting all development standards •Tier two – slightly larger minimum lot sizes and exempt from some standards •Tier three – significantly larger minimum lot sizes and exempt from most standards 517 Questions 518 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-019 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Appointment of an ETJ Member to the City of Monroe’s Planning Board INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Appointment of an ETJ Representative to the City of Monroe’s Planning Board. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None. BACKGROUND: The term of the ETJ Representative on the City of Monroe’s Planning Board is expiring. The City of Monroe has requested that the Board of Commissioners appoint an ETJ representative to its Planning Board. The vacancy was advertised in accordance with the Board of Commissioners’ Rules of Procedure, and a copy of the Notice was provided to the City of Monroe. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™519 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-046 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title Appointments to Land Use Board INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynn G. West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 704-283-3853 ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint regular member for an unexpired term and appoint an alternate member PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: There are two vacancies on the Land Use Board: 1 Regular Member for an unexpired term and 1 Alternate Member. The vacancies have been advertised. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Union County, NC Printed on 1/2/2026Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™520 Union County, NC Staff Report Union County Government Center 500 North Main Street Monroe, North Carolina www.unioncountync.gov File #:26-007 Agenda Date:1/12/2026 TITLE:..title FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report INFORMATION CONTACT: Beverly Liles, Finance, Director, 704-283-3675 ACTION REQUESTED: Receive presentation from Cherry Bekaert, LLP audit firm and Finance Director on the fiscal year 2025 audit and annual financial comprehensive report. PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS: None BACKGROUND: Cherry Bekaert LLP, a firm of licensed certified public accountants, has issued an unmodified opinion on Union County's financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. The independent auditor's report is located at the front of the financial section of this report. The audit was also designed to meet the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and the State Single Audit Implementation Act. These reports are submitted separately, and include the schedules of financial assistance, findings and questioned costs, and the independent auditor's report on internal control and compliance. The following is excerpted from the Report of Independent Auditor. “In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the County, as of June 30, 2025, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof, and the budgetary comparison for the General Fund for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America”. The FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is still in draft form due to the Federal and State Single Audit Grant testing not being complete due to the Federal Government shutdown. Once the grant testing has been complete the final document will be available on the County’s website on the Finance Department’s webpage. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None Union County, NC Printed on 12/30/2025Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™521 Union County, North CarolinaAudit Executive Summary January 12, 2026 522 2 ►Client Service Team ►Results of the Audit ►Internal Control Communication ►Internal Control and Compliance ►Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements ►Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices ►Independence Considerations ►Other Required Communications ►Other Matters ►Upcoming Financial Reporting Changes Agenda This information is intended solely for the use of the Board of County Commissioners charged with governance and, if appropriate, management of Union County and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties 523 3 Client Service Team Board of County Commissioners Daniel T. Gougherty Engagement Director Stephanie Rosensky Manager Chris Minneci Senior Scott Anderson Second Reviewer Robert Levesque Key Staff Steve Siegel Firm Technical Director 524 4 Results of the Audit Plan Perform Express Opinion Communicate We have audited the financial statements of Union County, North Carolina (the “County”) for the year ended June 30, 2025 in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards and have issued our report dated November 6, 2025. We have also audited the County’s compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement and the Audit Manual for Governmental Auditors in North Carolina that could have a direct and material effect on each of the County’s major federal and state programs for the year ended June 30, 2025. We have issued unmodified opinions on the financial statements and will issue an opinion on the single audit upon completion. 525 5 Internal Control Communication In planning and performing our audit, we considered internal control over financial reporting (“internal control”) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and on compliance with Uniform Guidance and the N.C. State Single Audit Implementation Act, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the County’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the County’s internal control. Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and, therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified. In addition, because of inherent limitations in internal control, including the possibility of management override of controls, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected by such controls. A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. 526 6 A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the County’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. Material Weakness Significant Deficiency We did not identify any control deficiencies that we believe to be material weaknesses. Internal Control Communication 527 7 Internal Control and Compliance Single Audit (Grants)- PRELIMINARY Testing Compliance with Grant Agreements In Progress Medicaid Cluster COVID-19: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Federal Transit Cluster Federal Major Programs Public School Building Capital Fund -Lottery Fund DSS Crosscutting Special Appropriations - BARN State Major Programs 528 8 Restatement to increase beginning fund balance in the non-major governmental funds of $1,123,853 related to the Opioid Settlement MOA and reduction of current year revenue by the same amount. Restatement to increase beginning net position in the government-wide statements to record entire Opioid Settlement amount of $13,891,765 as receivable. These adjustments were required due to the change in revenue recognition from a non-exchange transaction to an exchange transaction. Corrected Misstatements Professional standards require us to accumulate all misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements 529 9 Overstatement of expenditures and accounts payable in the General Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $57,222. Uncorrected Misstatements Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements 530 10 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the County are described in Note 1 to the financial statements. The County changed accounting policies related to compensated absences liability by adopting Governmental Accounting Standards Statement 101, Compensated Absences, implemented during fiscal year June 30, 2025. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 531 11 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions As part of our audit, we evaluated the County’s identification of, accounting for, and disclosure of the County’s relationships and transactions with related parties as required by professional standards. We noted none of the following: •Related parties or related party relationships or transactions that were previously undisclosed to us; •Significant related party transactions that have not been approved in accordance with the County’s policies or procedures or for which exceptions to the County’s policies or procedures were granted; •Significant related party transactions that appeared to lack a business purpose; •Noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations prohibiting or restricting specific types of related party transactions; and •Difficulties in identifying the party that ultimately controls the County’s. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 532 12 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions We noted no transactions entered into by the County during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period. For purposes of this presentation, professional standards define significant unusual transactions as transactions that are outside the normal course of business for the County or that otherwise appear to be unusual due to their timing, size, or nature. We noted no significant unusual transactions during our audit. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 533 13 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management’s knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimates affecting the financial statements were: •Allowance for doubtful accounts •Depreciation expense (estimated useful lives of assets) •Fair value of investments •Pensions, OPEB and IBNR liabilities, and related deferred outflows and inflows •Landfill liability •Lease and SBITA liabilities and receivables •Right-of-use assets Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 534 14 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions •Management’s estimate of the identified above estimates are based on the analysis of historical collection trends, estimated useful life of the asset, third party pricing, actuarial valuations, engineers estimates for closure and post closure costs and the County’s incremental borrowing rate and lease/SBITA terms. •We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop these estimates in determining it is reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 535 15 Significant Estimates Significant and Unusual Transactions Financial Statement Disclosures Related Party Relationships and Transactions The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear. Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices 536 16 Preparation of the Data Collection Form. For all nonattest services we perform, you are responsible for designating a competent employee to oversee the services, make any management decisions, perform any management functions related to the services, evaluate the adequacy of the services, and accept overall responsibility for the results of the services. We are not aware of any other circumstances or relationships that create threats to auditor independence. We are independent of the County and have met our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. Nonattest Services Independence Conclusion Independence Considerations 537 17 We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit. Other Required Communications Difficulties Encountered Includes disagreements on a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial statements or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit. Disagreements with Management We noted no matters that are difficult or contentious for which the auditor consulted outside the engagement team. Auditor Consultations We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated the date of our audit report. Management Representations 538 18 In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain situations. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants. Management Consultations We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards with management each year. These discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention. Other Findings or Issues As of the date of this presentation, no fraud, illegal acts, or violations of laws and regulations noted. Fraud and Illegal Acts No events or conditions noted that indicate substantial doubt about the County’s ability to continue as a going concern. Going Concern Other Required Communications 539 19 Required Supplementary Information We applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information (“RSI”) that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI. We were engaged to report on the other supplementary information which accompanies the financial statements, but which is not RSI. Supplementary Information With respect to the supplementary information accompanying the financial statements, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine the information complies with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves. Other Information The other information comprises the introductory and statistical sections but does not include the basic financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinions on the basic financial statements do not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any form of assurance thereon. In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and consider whether a material inconsistency exists between the other information and the basic financial statements, or the other information otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected material misstatement of the other information exists, we are required to describe it in our report. Other Matters 540 20 ►GASB Statement 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements - 2026 ►GASB Statement 104, Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets - 2026 These standards will be effective for the County in the upcoming years and may have a significant impact on the County’s financial reporting. We would be happy to discuss with management the potential impacts on the County’s financial statements and how we may be able to assist in the implementation efforts Upcoming Financial Reporting Changes 541 Local Government Commission Performance Indicators Audit Report – Budgeted tax levy for the General Fund did not have more than 3% uncollected. Positive General Fund total fund balance. Effective pre-audit process to avoid pervasive budget violations. No late debt service payments or debt covenant compliance issues. No statutory violation within Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. 542 cbh.com About Cherry Bekaert “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. 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Gougherty CPA Audit Director dgougherty@cbh.com Contacts Questions 543 FY 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting 544 AgendaFY 2025 Year End ResultsGovernment Wide (full accruals)General Fund(s)Water and Sewer Fund545 3•Assets and deferred outflows exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows by $413,516,257 (=net position) •Decrease of $21,849,096 from FY 2024•Governmental Activities’ total net position ($97,525,120)•Due to UC carrying the long-term debt liability for school and SPCC related assets that we do not own2025 Audited Financials – Government Wide 546 42025 Audited Financials – Government WideAsset Major Changes•Cash and investments -$93M (bond proceeds spend down for FH High and East Elementary, spend down of ARPA funds)•Accounts Receivable +15M (Opioid Settlement)•Due from other government +$14M (state grant funds spent but reimbursement not received on June 30th)•Capital assets +$45M (mainly due to ongoing W&S projects)•Deferred outflow of resources -$23M (related to OPEB, Pension and SEPA)Liabilities Major Changes•Net OPEB Liability +$28.1M (change in assumptions year over year based on actuarial study results)•Local government retirement pension liability +$9M•Long-term liability -$56.8M (pay down of debt, leases and SBITAs)•Deferred inflow of resources +$12M (related to OPEB, Pension and SEPA)+(increase) –(decrease)547 52025 Audited Financials – General Funds•Actual revenues of $405,485,094Revenues exceeded budget by $13.1 million•Actual expenses of $380,088,535Expenditures under budget by $13.9 million•Other financing sources/(expenses) of $(27,312,795)•Includes transfers to other funds (CIP and VFDs) and lease and subscription liabilities•Decrease in fund balance of $1,916,236548 62025 Audited Financials – General Fund Revenues 549 72025 Audited Financials – General Fund Expenses 550 82025 Audited Financials – General Funds Fund Balance General Fund(s) combined GeneralGeneral Debt FundEconomic DevelopmentEducation Debt FundEducation Budgetary FundNonspendable 11,260$ 11,260$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Restricted 38,254,797 31,979,312 3,280 3,570 6,248,491 20,144 Committed 76,746,600 76,746,600 - - - - Assigned 12,516,923 9,584,968 2,580,302 - - 351,653 Unassigned 22,551,919 12,126,901 885,852 270,087 3,999,414 5,269,665 Total fund balance 150,081,499$ 130,449,041$ 3,469,434$ 273,657$ 10,247,905$ 5,641,462$ Change from Prior Year (1,916,236) (2,505,955) 572,567 (297,434) (4,957,994) 5,272,580 551 92025 Audited Financials – General Funds Fund Balance General Fund(s) combined GeneralGeneral Debt FundEconomic DevelopmentEducation Debt FundEducation Budgetary FundNonspendable 11,260$ 11,260$ -$ -$ -$ -$ Restricted 38,254,797 31,979,312 3,280 3,570 6,248,491 20,144 Committed 76,746,600 76,746,600 - - - - Assigned 12,516,923 9,584,968 2,580,302 - - 351,653 Unassigned 22,551,919 12,126,901 885,852 270,087 3,999,414 5,269,665 Total fund balance 150,081,499$ 130,449,041$ 3,469,434$ 273,657$ 10,247,905$ 5,641,462$ Change from Prior Year (1,916,236) (2,505,955) 572,567 (297,434) (4,957,994) 5,272,580 552 102025 Audited Financials – Water and Sewer Fund•Operating Revenues of $84,716,814•Operating Expenses (including depreciation $34.4M) of $86,958,755•Nonoperating Revenues(expenses) of $24,262,118•Increase in net position of $63,337,670 553 112025 Audited Financials – Water and Sewer Fund- Full Accrual BasisWater and Sewer Fund2025 2024 2023 2022 2021Operating revenues 84,716,814$                    75,327,980$                    76,253,832$                    75,480,900$                    66,581,187$                Operating expenses 86,958,755                       72,838,075                       55,606,567                       53,595,378                       51,724,337                   Operating income (2,241,941)                       2,489,905                         20,647,265                       21,885,522                       14,856,850                   Investment earnings 6,942,572                         8,106,317                         6,968,813                         (924,566)                           (594,156)                       Interest and fees expense (12,262,190)                     (12,736,774)                     (13,456,075)                     (13,608,173)                     (9,581,038)                   Loss on joint venture (978,448)                           (1,297,343)                       (1,626,791)                       (785,398)                           (3,362,096)                   Intergovernmental 30,451,873                       (2,101,265)                       4,689,006                          ‐                                       ‐                                  Other nonperating revenues/expenses 108,311                             2,557                                 66,607                               11,216                               35,064                           Income (loss) before transfers and contributions 22,020,177                       (5,536,603)                       17,288,825                       6,578,601                         1,354,624                     Contributions ‐ system development fees 11,535,872                       6,563,539                         5,413,985                         11,665,021                       6,461,435                     Capital contributions ‐ donated assets 21,448,484                       10,254,323                       6,501,850                         9,873,142                         9,192,180                     Contributions ‐ other cash 430,661                             479,214                             479,881                             555,589                             434,589                         Transfers with other funds 4,902,476                         1,100,000                          ‐                                       ‐                                      526,000                         Change in net position 60,337,670$                    12,860,473$                    29,684,541$                    28,672,353$                    17,968,828$                Net Position 495,136,046$                  434,798,376$                  417,735,373$                  388,050,832$                  355,023,634$              554 Questions?555