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Commissioners approve steps toward November bond referendum and accept HMGP properties
Summary
At the May 19 meeting the board adopted two resolutions to begin the Local Government Commission process for a November bond referendum (open-space $30M, affordable housing $40M), approved a resolution accepting HMGP properties, and approved a budget amendment recognizing $606,000 in insurance proceeds for vehicle replacements.
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted May 19 to advance several formal actions related to recovery and capital planning.
Bond referendum steps: The board adopted two separate resolutions by voice vote to move forward with the legal notice and application process required for a potential November bond referendum. Staff described $30 million for open-space projects and $40 million for affordable housing projects as the proposed referendum categories. The first resolution directed publication of a notice of intent to apply to the Local Government Commission; the second authorized the finance director to apply and make certain findings of fact. Both resolutions carried on unanimous voice votes.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) properties: Disaster recovery officer Kevin Madsen presented a resolution to accept HMGP-acquired properties (state/federal acquisition through hazard mitigation programs). The board approved the resolution by voice vote, enabling staff to complete the acceptance process and associated stewardship responsibilities.
Budget amendment for vehicle replacement: The board also approved a budget amendment to realize $606,000 in insurance proceeds to replace seven sheriff vehicles and one tax-assessment vehicle damaged during the storm.
No roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript; votes were carried by aye voice votes as stated on the record. Staff will return with bond orders, public hearing dates and formal bond orders for consideration at future meetings.
