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Harnett County commissioners approve leases, bids, appointments and $820,000 FEMA grant application
Summary
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners on July 7 approved a three‑year lease with the North Carolina Forest Service, selected vendors for pest control and construction bids, appointed two library trustees and authorized an $820,000 FEMA grant application for the Riverside Drainage Improvement Project.
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners on July 7 approved a series of routine and programmatic actions, including a three‑year lease with the North Carolina Forest Service, selection of vendors for pest control and construction work, appointments to the county library board and authorization to apply for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award of $820,000 for the Riverside Drainage Improvement Project.
The board approved the lease agreement with the North Carolina Forest Service for a three‑year term beginning June 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2028. Commissioners also accepted the facilities maintenance staff recommendation to award pest control services to Holloman Pest Services and approved a construction bid related to the Harnett Regional Jet Court to Bro Construction Company Incorporated.
The county approved submitting an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for $820,000 to support planned work on the Riverside Drainage Improvement Project. Commissioners also approved an assurance agreement using USDA Form RD 400‑4, as requested by county general services and community development staff.
Two appointments to the Harnett County Library Board of Trustees were made: Lisa Denning was appointed as the District 3 representative and Chrissy McLean as the District 4 representative. The board approved revised bylaws and a funding policy for the county's nonprofit committee and approved bylaws for the Harnett County First Responder Advisory Committee after discussion.
The board approved a revised letter supporting improvements at S.R. 1115 (Buffalo Lake Road) and S.R. 1141 (Al Pine Drive) and requesting that the North Carolina Department of Transportation fund a roundabout project and related improvements, including work at Ray Road and Nursery Road. During the county manager's report the board approved a motion authorizing the chairman to sign contract amendments that exceed the county manager's signature threshold.
Two members of the public provided remarks during the public comment period; the transcript did not specify their names or topics. The meeting concluded with a closed session. The board noted upcoming meetings: a work session on July 15 and the next regular board meeting on July 21.
Votes and specific roll‑call tallies were not provided in the meeting recap. Where the transcript did not record mover/second or vote counts, the board's actions are reported here as recorded in the meeting recap.
