Board approves land purchase funding and leases to support Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center

A staff recap by Desiree Patrick says the Harnett County Board of Commissioners approved funds and associated budget amendments to permit Central Carolina Community College to buy land for a career-and-technical education high school and a college-level skilled trades training center.

Patrick reported County Manager Brent Trout presented the request; the board approved the funding and budget amendments. The recap does not specify dollar amounts, terms of purchase, or the parcel identifiers; those details are expected in the meeting packet and official minutes on the county website.

Patrick also said the board approved space leases tied to the Harnett Advanced Technology Training Center. The leases involve the I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance Inc., the Dunn Area Committee of 100 Inc., and Central Carolina Community College. The recap indicates the leases were approved but does not list lease terms or the department responsible for managing the space.

The approvals advance a multi-part partnership intended to expand workforce training in skilled trades in Harnett County. The meeting recording and packet on www.harnett.org/boc contain the formal motions, any recorded votes, and the attachments that specify funding sources and lease terms.