Government

Cumberland County Commissioners discuss economic projects at regular meeting

By Staff Report, posted 3 years ago

On June 20, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse to discuss and approve several items of business.

The Board held public hearings on and approved the following: 

  • Proposed Economic Incentives for “Project Dogwood”-- The Board approved the incentive grant that will not exceed $510,000 that will be paid in installments over the next five years. Project Dogwood will create 189 new jobs by 2027 with a wage exceeding $47,079 a year. 
  • Rezoning Case #ZON-22-0036 will rezone two parcels on 1.11 acres located at 4799 and 4907 South Main Street from Planned Office and Institutional District to Planned local businesses zoning. 
  • Rezoning Case #ZON-22-0042 will rezone 0.6 acres located at 3556 Camden Road Exit from Rural Residential to Residential zoning. 
  • Rezoning Case #ZON-22-0045 will rezone 6 acres of land near Laguardia Drive from Agricultural to Residential zoning. 
  • Consideration of the Annexation of Spring Lake to the Cumberland Recreation Service District. 

Other items of business that were covered include:

  • “Consideration of Designating a Voting Delegate to the 2022 NACo Annual Conference- the Board appointed Chairman Gleen Adams and Vice Chair Toni Stewart as delegates.” 
  • “Consideration of Granting Easements to the City for Traffic Control Device and Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Adjoining Hillsboro Street.” 
  • “Consideration of Resolution to Lease Certain Real Property to the Vision Resource Center, Inc.”
  • Consideration of ARP Committee Recommendations:
    • Approved $29,000 in funding for Elite Gymnastics and $29,500 for H3 Cleaning Solutions.
    • Approved $8.2 million in freed ARP to provide retention incentives for County employees.
    • Approved a policy for Subaward and Monitoring for ARPA Expenditures. 
    • Approved a revision to the ARPA Project Oridenance to allocate $874,000 for the Cape Fear Valley Health System Community Paramedic Program and $250,000 to Fayetteville State University for technical assistance, counseling and business planning services. 

To learn more about the items discussed during the meeting, visit here.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT

In The Current Issue

Thirty, purdy and sturdy

I have now completed three decades on Earth. And I don’t know how to feel about that. It’s one thing to be told you’re getting old by your great-aunt Gertrude, or to pass major life milestones like graduating from high school or college, but there’s


A toast to healthcare: Local heathcare safety net holds 'Toast of the Town' event to support critical fundraising push

For local nonprofit The CARE Clinic, financial sustainability depends entirely on private support—making the 25th annual Toast of the Town fundraising event on Sept. 18 a crucial component of the organization’s annual budget. Photo provided


Teeing up for success: The Bogey Brothers brings multi-sport simulators to Cameron

The Bogey Brothers, located in Cameron, N.C., has four multi-sport simulator bays that promise fun for all ages. Whether it’s your first time hitting a golf ball or you frequent the fairway, this venue offers a new way to experience the sport. In add