Iredell County commissioners approve consent agenda including mutual-aid, contracts and grants; set Aug. public hearing for 'Project Ace 25'

Iredell County commissioners at their Tuesday pre-agenda meeting approved a package of routine contracts, grants and personnel actions by unanimous consent and set a public hearing in August for a possible economic development incentive tied to "Project Ace 25." Several departmental requests were presented and approved at the 4:00 p.m. session for formal action or later execution by the county manager.

Emergency Management requested reaffirmation of the statewide mutual-aid agreement (the 2023 form of the agreement). "We don't have to have a state of emergency to to request that," Emergency Management representative Kent Green told the board, explaining the agreement makes it easier for jurisdictions to share resources.

Emergency Management also requested approval of a three-year agreement with VOC, the county's virtual emergency operations center platform. Staff said the three-year purchase was budgeted and will save about $3,600 over the contract period compared with shorter-term options. The board gave consent.

Emergency Medical Services asked for approval to apply for a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant to buy additional video…