727 MINUTES BREVARD CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 5, 2025 - 5:30 PM The Brevard City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall with Mayor Copelof presiding. Present - Mayor Maureen Copelof, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Daniel, and Council Members Mac Morrow, Aaron Baker, Lauren Wise and Pamela Holder Staff Present - City Attorney Mack McKeller, City Manager Wilson Hooper, City Clerk Denise Hodsdon, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director Dean Luebbe, Assistant City Manager David Todd, Assistant to the City Manager Selena Coffey, Human Resource Director Kelley Craig, Communications Coordinator Becky McCann, Assistant Planning Director Aaron Bland, Police ChiefTom Jordan, Public Works Director Wesley Shook, Wastewater Treatment Plant ORC Aaron Winans, Water Treatment Plan ORC Dennis Richardson, Community Center Director Tyree Griffin, Fire Engineer Michael Owens, and Police Lt. Brent Sorrells Guest/Presenter - Chris Owen, Transylvania County Tax Office Press - Dave Bradley, Transylvania Times A. Welcome and Call to Order Mayor Copelof called the meeting to order and welcomed those present. B. Invocation Reverend Elizabeth Roles ofSt. Philips Episcopal Church offered an invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Copelofled the pledge of allegiance. D. Certification of Quorum - City Clerk Denise Hodsdon certified that a quorum was present. E. Approval of Agenda Mr. Wise moved, seconded by Ms. Holder to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. F. Approval of Minutes F-1. March 7, 2025 Priority Setting Retreat - Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Mr. Baker to approve the minutes ofthe March 7, 2025 Priority Setting Retreat as presented. The motion carried unanimously. G. Public Comments Peter Rossi of 154 White Oak Lane said I will start with a quote: "I'm proud of how our Police Department operates and Iam proud of how we have been proactive in working to make it competitive". That is a quote from our Mayor during her last closing remarks at thel last meeting. Two days later: a lawsuit was filed against the Chief of Police and the City Manager for retaliatory firing of a Sergeant with an unblemished 12- year career who reported missing evidence in the Police Evidence Room that he was setting up an organizational system for an evidence room that had not been audited since 1996. They also tried to have this police officer's credentials stripped from him, but the State saw no evidence of wrongdoing to relieve him ofhis credentials. This is who the Mayor is proud of. During an interview on WLOS after a report of the missing evidence was leaked to the press, the Police Chief said no one told him about the missing evidence after he had started the disciplinary action against the Sergeant for advising him for the missing evidence through his attorney and the Police Benevolent 728 Association. This is who thel Mayor is proud of. You protest the rights of people, while your Police Chief and City Manager are being sued for violating someone's Constitutional rights. This is who you are proud of. In a 2023 survey, only 12% of the officers felt heard in the department and 6% felt supported. The department lost good officers because ofa toxic work environment, including accusations of sexual harassment. Our department is short around 10 to 12 officers, causing the Brevard Police Department to have to ask the County to cover the city during the night shift. They also cannot cover Brevard College during events and had to cancel a 5K fun. This is who the Mayor is proud of. "I am proud how we have been proactive in working to make it competitive". nothing you have done for the department has been proactive; it has all been reactive to fill the gaps that the toxic work environment has created. Even some Councilmembers have tried to tout the good work that they have done. Quit lying to us and quit blowing smoke up our butts. This is not true; this has all been reactive stuffto tryt to rebuild the police force that this toxic environment has created. And, iti is because of the actions of the Chief of Police, the City Manager, and the Council forletting this happen. "Continuing to employ a police officer with credibility issues could be problematic for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors". That is correct; that is a quote from the City Manager. Iagree with you on that; that is a very good quote, and I say: you should fire the Police Chief, and the board should fire the City Manager for causing the toxic work environment that is hampering our police force. Theresa Wynn of 105 Hillview Circle said I have been living there awhile, but whatl Iwant to ask is, I know we pay taxes and still in the same area, why are city and county taxes separated. Why aren'tt they put together? Some people can't: afford to do that, and some lose their homes, and it's not fair, because the ones that can afford it end up buying them out or sell it to somebody out of state. Most of the stuff we have here in this county..the gas company sold out, Duke Power sold out and went somewhere else, and most ofthem change their name. So, we are losing. Ifwe haven't got enough money, how can we dig..there's more sidewalks and roads dug up, and the city has to pay for that. We didn'ta ask them to do that when the roads and stuff is already there, been there for years; I've been here all my life. I'm concerned about that, andi it isn't fair to the poor and middle class. The others got theirs together. And, I just want to know why if we're paying all these taxes, where is all the money going? It's a question that should be answered. Steven Keate of 269 Evergreen St. said I am here to urge you to reconsider the direction ofyour progressive agenda; an agenda transforming Brevard into a shadow of Asheville. Here are a few ofy your policy decisions thatl find particularly troubling: first, allowing open outdoor drinking on city streets has normalized public alcohol consumption, changing the family-friendly atmosphere of Brevard; second, prioritizing bike trails over basic infrastructure like fixing potholes on city streets and repairing sinkholes impacting private property neglects the practical needs ofresidents; third, removing downtown parking spaces for aesthetic purposes has impacted local businesses. Iam also concerned about the rise in homeless encampments you have allowed to take hold in our community. Additionally, your recent public statements perceived as welcoming to criminal illegal aliens have made it more likely that they'll move here. Meanwhile, you're pursuing big-government solutions putting taxpayers on the hook to solve housing issues that should be left to the private sector. Even the growth ofh hemp and cannabis retail outlets, while legal, represent a significant departure from Brevard's traditional values. But, nowhere is the impact ofyour priorities more alarming than on the Brevard Police Department. Public safety should be the highest priority oflocal government. Yet our Police Department continues to be understaffed, putting a strain not only on Brevard's police officers, but also on the County Sheriff's Office as they try to help. The recently filed lawsuit against the City underscores other potentially serious internal challenges, issues that cannot be ignored. Our officers and the public deserve leadership that prioritize keeping our streets safe. Mayor and Council, ask you to pause this agenda, listen to the residents who cherish Brevard for its small-town nature, not those who see it as a testing ground for progressive experiments. Redirect your focus to practical solutions; strengthen our police force; protect the taxpayers; repair our roads; support our businesses; and Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 Page 2 of1 16 729 restore the values that make Brevard home. Please protect what makes this city special. Do not chase a vision that risks making it unrecognizable. Dr. Paula Hartman-Stein of249 Pine Mountain Trail said I am your Age Friendly Coordinator. Did you know that 2.5% of every NC driver's license fee that we all pay goes to the NC License to Give Trust Fund? Ilearned that a few months ago and with those fees, they provide free workshops to communities who simply ask them. I heard the speaker at Chapel Hill, NC: and was wowed by her; and sO we are having a free to the public advanced care planning workshop on Wednesday, May 28th from 10am to 12:30pm at the Library, and this is for all ages. The topics that will be covered include: what isi involved in advanced care planning, why it's important, the NC advanced care planning forms, and an opportunity to complete the forms right then and there and have them notarized, and to upload and store these planning documents using what is called "Mind My Health", a safe digital platform. Just, as an aside, asked ifthese documents from another state are valid, and the answer was "maybe, and ifyou're from another state, you should get them done here in North Carolina." This is something Age Friendly Brevard is sponsoring along with AARP and hope you all come. Ron Young of 77 Kaden Lane said I am here to talk about a development that is going in just off of Probart Street and I've got a little flyer I made out and I'm going to hand it out to each one ofy you (copy on filei in the Clerk's Office). The development is 11% acres just off of Probart, right behind Kaden Lane and they're going to be putting in 68 homes there. think that is a very high-density development and we're all worried about it, the people that live up and down on Probart, and especially people on Kaden Lane that I know. The area I think, is susceptible to a lot of water coming offi it. If you do the math on it, a 1-inch rain on 11 acres produces 300,000 gallons ofwater. So if you multiply that by! 5 or 10 inches of rain, you've got a massive amount of water coming off oft that hill, which they are going to flatten out and take all the tress off of. I think that is very dangerous for our neighborhood and according to the Brevard Land Use Plan, we're supposed to be preserving steep slopes and natural areas, which that area I believe certainly falls into that type. We also want to limit the size and scope of new developments. That's in your Plan for Brevard and I don't think that type of development is limiting in any way. Ifit was a lower density development, I still wouldn't like it, but I could understand it, and I think it would be a lot better for our community. When you look at the number of vehicles, and I got this from the City Planner herself, 650 more vehicles going up and down Probart every day, and that is a massive amount of traffic trying to go through downtown or turning left there on Railroad. - don't know how that's going to work; Ij just don'tt think it can. So, hope that people here will get involved with this and find out what's going on. Ido realize the tax base and businesses do need more population. Laura Raintree of 70 Kaden Lane said I appreciate the opportunity to voice concerns about this new neighborhood that we just found out about called Burl Haven on 11%2 acres behind our house on Kaden Lane. The history of the area was that John Taylor who owns OP Taylor's petitioned the City like 30 years ago to do a bumpout of our traditional downtown high-density area, which is supposed to be a one mile perimeter from downtown. So, when you look on the city website, it shows that perimeter and then it shows just this tiny little bumpout for Kaden Lane and the adjoining properties. So, he had planned a development, and I live there, my neighbors live there, and we have 8 houses on the street. Even though it might have been deemed high density back 30 years ago, that's the nature of our neighborhood and our neighborhood is uniquely positioned on Probart Street on the other side of the County extension. So, when you go down Probart, you jump into county from the Brevard Music Center, and after you pass through a very rural area with two intact old farms, it comes backi into city. So, our street is the first street in the city limits, and we pay city taxes. Then you have Dr. Nash' s office and the Hillview or the Crest public housing development, and then you hit Cashiers Valley. What we found out about, through the sale from a realtor who said, "we sold the property behind your house", is that some developer from Florida has drawn up plans to squeeze 68 homes in this 11% acres between us and the Crest public housing development. We met the City Planner 10 days ago for her to show us the plans SO we could understand what was going on. They Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 Page 3 of16 730 did say, from their math, that they give 10 trips a day per home, SO that is 680 car vehicle trips increased on Probart, whether it goes out Cashiers Valley or out towards Caldwell and Railroad, that is a tremendous increase in traffic. The other problem is that part of Probart, even though we were bumped out and included in the city limits, is as state road, sO we have no sidewalks, we have no bike lane. We're concerned because we went through the 10-year public commentary ofb building the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and we're just asking that this development be viewed in the lens of those goals that were put in there for preserving community integrity in neighborhoods. Ducktown is a neighborhood; it's rural; that we want livable healthy communities where people have multi modes oft transportation. There is no way to safely walk or bike on that part of Probart and it is going to just incredibly increase the pressures for this small rural area and for the Rosenwald Community. So, we're really asking for help and for guidance. Bruce Gleasman of 1012 Seven Springs Rd. in Pisgah Forest said this is Chapter 2 of a book that I'm going to start..there's 85 chapters to the book and it's about the treatment plant. Iwant to thank the Mayor for the email you sent on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project and the direction that it's goingi in the future, for flow and elimination oft the smells. And I also want to thank Willmer of the NC Div. ofWater Resources, which sent the permit limits ofthe treatment plant and also the current violations. Finding the cause of the hydrogen sulfide and emissions is a hard thing to solve and the program that is coming up is going to help do that for the community. And, the current engineer that is driving this down there, he's topnotch and exactly knows what needs to be done, but the one factor that he needs is cash. You've got to give him money to make it happen. Through the plant expansion you're going to have a lot more input and it's going to impact the community even more through flow through the plant and also smells. As you speed up there may be smells, SO you have to get a handle around it before and then after. Ihope the City Council keeps the people impact as a focal point because the state says what you discharge to the French Broad River is what your permit is. Your smells are not. You can smell all you want down there and they're not going to come after you. Thanks again for listening to this and I hope Brevard can keep it as a great place to visit; and hope people that come to visit don't say' "what's that smell?" - we don't want that. Peter Reeves of 79 Kaden Lane said I am also here to talk about the same development that is coming in behind Kaden Lane. There is not much they haven't said. It doesn'tr make sense and that's basically all I could say. I would like you to look at it and to see ify you would consider making it a low-density area, which I don't know what that number is, but ifyou drive over there, iti is not something thatl I think the area can sustain and it doesn't really make sense for what Brevard has been about for many years. Hannah Bowers of Elm Bend Rd. said also brought handouts (copy on file in the Clerk's office) and I came to chat about property taxes. know that this Council does not assess property values, but I think it is important that this Council understands the effects that assessment is having on members of the city. Idid, we're not going to call it a study because it's not official yet, but basically chose 20 properties from the Rosenwald neighborhood. Ileft out new construction; I chose properties that have been owned by the same person as far back as I could get records; 2014 are the furthest records back that I could get. I noted the new assessed values of those properties and also what they assessed for in 2014. Then I chose 20 properties from the East French Broad neighborhood - Franklin St., E. French Broad, that: side of town = and I did the same thing. Ilooked at what they assessed recently and what they assessed for in 2014. Then I compared those, and what found was that the French Broad properties experienced about 169% increase in their property taxes in that 10-year period of time. Thel Rosenwald Community experienced 209%, and those are averages over the 20 properties. That is a pretty big discrepancy. Granted, that's a small sample size, but it does illustrate that gentrification can be quantified and it is having real effects on our Black neighbors. Then Iran the numbers and said if the properties in Rosenwald had experienced that 169% increase, what would the values be like today? Their tax assessed value would be $25,000 less on average today. Ifthe French Broad homes had Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2025 Page 4 of16 731 increased as much as the Rosenwald neighborhood did, those properties would be worth on average $75,000 more than they are today. So, again, gentrification can be quantified; it's having real effects on the people thatlive in these communities, and on the city and the county's tax base as well. At best, the neighbors in thel Rosenwald Community are paying more than what you might consider to be their fair share in property taxes. We're seeing a shift in the property tax burden to the Black community, and at worst they are being displaced. Ithink that you have heard and will continue to hear stories about that. There are groups all over the country that are looking at this and deciding to change the way that they assess and the way that they collect taxes. I think that this reassessment is a really good opportunity to look at the way that we do this and work together to make it more equitable. Because again, small sample size, but Ialso have looked at larger studies that confirm that this exists, it's very real and it is affecting people in our community. Ella Jones of 86 McMinn Ave. said I would like to compliment the young lady that spoke and Ithink the Rosenwald Community feels the same way as the evidence that she looked at was accurate in our feelings. First of all, I read where there was not going to be a property taxi imposed in 2025 because the budget had already been set and they had not gone over that, whether that's true or not, that's what I read. However, there is going to be a property reassessment and in my way of thinking, ifthey do a reassessment it's the same the thing as the taxes going up, because the property would be revalued and taxed in a different way. There was supposed to be a reappraisal form sent out and I guess it was, and it was supposed to be sent out for a revaluation. don't know ifthe property owners goti it or not, but that is going to be important. Last yearl came to the Council and talked about the people in the Rosenwald Community that could not afford to have their taxes go up because of money. Isee a trend happening and hope that I'm wrong, but my parents a long time ago told me that, back in the day they owned property in different areas in the city, and when the property taxes went up sO high they could not afford to pay it, they wind up losing their property. So, what happens is, what I'm seeing now, if the property keeps going up, people are not able to pay for their property tax. It's moving us out SO we would no longer have a Rosenwald Community. I'm not just speaking for Rosenwald Community, but the City needs to look at what's happening there. Iknow that she mentioned gentrification, yes iti is happening, and we see a lot in our community, because we can't afford it, having moved out. So, we no longer have what used to be ours, or culturally speaking, our community. Please don't move us out; give us a chance to live. Harvey Sankey of51 Lake House Lane said I too want to tell everybody here how these property taxes that you set are going to hurt the middle-income and lower- income people in this city. I have a few figures here that were, given out by the City Manager. Take for instance, this house got appraised in 2025 for 98,000 and now it is appraised at $192,000. That's a 94% increase in the valuation of that house and as a result if we use the revenue neutral tax rate, which is 33-cents per $100, and I'll explain what that is..a revenue neutral tax rate is the rate that would keep the countywide tax bill the same in FY 2026 as it was in 2025, despite the change in the tax base. Now, that property, based on 33-cents per $100, their tax rate is going to go up to $632. Last year they paid $475; that's a 33% increase in the taxes that they're going to have to pay just on the 33-cent revenue neutral tax rate. And now the City Council wants to increase that 33-cent tax rate to 35.75 cents that's another 8.3% increase in the tax rate for these people. Total increase for that one household will be 44.3% over last year. There is another one also - appraised last year at $311,000, this year at $595,000 - that's a 48% increase. Fiscal year taxes that they paid last year was $1495; this year with a revenue neutral tax rate of 33 cents, they're going to pay $1963.50 - that's a 31% increase, and yet the City Council and the Mayor want to increase it by another 8.3%. Middle and lower-income homes face inflation right now; the people who own those homes. Their groceries are going up, their, gas has gone up and there's a possibility there are going to be cutbacks in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. There are a lot ofthese people on fixed income and they can'tafford that 8.3% increase that you're proposing. Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 5 of 16 732 Rodney Locks of 187 S. Rice St. said I would like to suggest some budget reductions to avoid a tax increase and implement revenue neutral and help citizens afford to live here. Number one is reduce the basic charge on the utility water bill. The basic charge is the amount we pay before we even turn the water faucet on and flush the toilet - it's $55 a month. The question is how much will the basic charge go up because ofi improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and infrastructure. Council cannot reduce the basic charge; our only option is to conserve and ration the use of water to reduce our utility bill. Second recommendation is negotiate with DOT the 20% being charged to the City for roundabouts. Roundabouts are not the City's project and the City should not be charged 20% to help the State. Will the DOT start charging the City to help maintain the state roads? How much will we reduce the budget ifthis charge is eliminated and/or we not build the roundabouts. Review all your projects and only consider projects that have the most impact on the community and reduce the citizens' needs. There are 22 projects; I can recommend 9, but only have 3 minutes. Idon't think spending $1.2M on thel boardwalk is a necessity. The boardwalk may have to be fixed, it will be closed, torn down, repaired and even rebuilt and in the process people will have created an alternative and will no longer need the new boardwalk. The boardwalk will become a nice to have. You didn'tr recommend economic development, but you should create high paying job opportunities for residents that exceed the AMI to increase residents' wealth and reduce reliance on municipal assistance. Create jobs and opportunities for young people to live here; diversify your revenue streams; create a property management division to handle leases, rentals, disposals and sale and acquisitions ofvacant and existing property; enhance public safety and emergency preparedness; and partner with the County on projects of shared interest - public safety, police and fire, vehicle maintenance, taxes, traffic control, transportation, economic development, and revenue streams. Charles Gardin of 69 North Lane said I have an issue that I would like to address with Council because I haven't been able to get help from anyone else. have been to the City Code Enforcement, he sent me to the County Code Enforcement. Ihave a new construction that has been built beside my property who was given a 2% back line. He has used every bit of the 2% back line and II have construction debris on my property. I cannot get anybody to address that. Also I am going to ask this question, I don'tif anybody else has this question, but why are my county taxes higher than my city taxes? Ihave no explanation for that, but my tax bill was quite a bit higher from the County than it was from the City and I don'ti understand that. Also, I want to address Madame Mayor about that water drain that is still in my yard. Ifyou come by and look at it, you will see it is still an issue and I have been at this for about 5...Mr. Wilson came out and said ifit's not flooding, we won't worry about it, buti it's in my yard and - would like to have it moved. H. Certificates/Awards/Recognition H-1. Proclamation No. 2025-12 Historic Preservation Month - Mayor Copelofread the proclamation aloud and presented it to John Koury ofthe Joint Historic Preservation Commission. PROCLAMATION NO. 2025-12 HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH WHEREAS, historic preservation is ane effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing the livability ofa community; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans ofa all ages, all walks oflife, and all ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, in the City of Brevard iti is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as aj people; and WHEREAS, the City of Brevard has two National Register Districts and 18 of 23 Locally Designated Local Landmarks for Transylvania County; and Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2025 Page 6 of 16 733 WHEREAS, Mayl has been celebrated: as National Historic Preservation Month throughout the United States of America since 1973; and WHEREAS, This May there will be a host of events that have been prepared by local historical organizations and co-sponsored by' Transylvania County Joint Historic Preservation Commission, whose mission is tol help preserve the historic identity oft the City of Brevard and' Transylvania County. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Maureen Copelof and the Brevard City Council do hereby proclaim and recognize the month of May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month. Adopted and approved this the 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor H-2. Proclamation No. 2025-16 National Bike Month, May 2025 - Mayor Copelof read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Nora Jane Montgomery and Eric Nicoletti of the Brevard Bike Alliance. PROCLAMATION NO. 2025-16 NATIONAL BIKE MONTH WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, viable, and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation and enjoyment of Brevard and' Transylvania County's scenic beauty; and WHEREAS, Brevard and Transylvania County trails and roads attract bicyclists each year from across the country and the world; and WHEREAS, Brevard hosts several major cycling races and events, including the Assault on the Carolinas, the WNCI Flyer, and the Pisgah Stage Race; and WHEREAS, these bicycling activities and attractions have great potential to have a positive impact on Brevard's economy and tourism industry, as well as to stimulate economic development by making the city attractive to businesses and citizens who enjoy the out of doors and healthy lifestyles; and WHEREAS, creating bicycle-friendly communities has been shown to improve citizens' health, well-being, and quality oflife, to boost community spirit, to improve traffic safety, and to reduce pollution and congestion; and WHEREAS, Mayl has been declared National Bike Month since 1956 and is so again in 2025; and WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclists, bicycle clubs, schools, parks and recreation departments, police departments, hospitals, companies, and civic groups throughout North Carolina will be promoting bicycling as a leisure activity as well as an mvronmenaly-fiendly alternative to the automobile during the month of May 2025; and WHEREAS, the education of bicyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and WHEREAS, the City of Brevard Comprehensive Plan includes several objectives and policies aimed ati improving cycling as both a form oft recreation and transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Maureen Copelof and the Brevard City Council do hereby proclaim andi recognize the month of May 2025 as National Bike Month and Bicycle Safety Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Brevard tol be affixed this 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor H-3. Proclamation No. 2025-13 National Police Week & Peace Officer's Memorial Day 2025 - Mayor Copelof read the proclamation aloud and presented it to Lt. Brent Sorrells of the Brevard Police Department. Proclamation No. 2025-13 National Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day 2025 Brevard, North Carolina WHEREAS, the Congress and the President oft the United States have designated that there be a nationall Law Enforcement Officers Week; and Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 7 of16 734 WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies of North Carolina play an essential role in: safeguarding the rights and freedom ofthe citizens of the State; and WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Brevard Police Department and the Transylvania County Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line ofc duty willl be honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of Tuesday, May 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, itisi important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their law enforcement offices and agencies, and that members of those agencies recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguardingl life and property, by protecting them against violence or disorder, and by protecting thei innocent against deception and the weak against oppression ori intimidation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Brevard recognize and appreciate the contributions made by law enforcement officers at all levels ofg government. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Maureen Copelof and the Brevard City Council, call upon all citizens to observe Thursday, May 15, 2025, as "PEACE OFFICER'S! MEMORIAL DAY" and May 11-17, 2025 as "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" in Brevard, North Carolina, and that all of our people join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered. a dedicated service to their communities. In so doing, they have established: for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Brevard tol be affixed this 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor H-4. Proclamation No. 2025-14 Professional Municipal Clerks Week - Mayor Copelof read the proclamation aloud and presented it to City Clerk Denise Hodsdon. PROCLAMATION, NO. 2025-14 56th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK May 4 - May 10, 2025 Whereas, the Office oft the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part ofl local government exists throughout the world; and Whereas, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and Whereas, the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, thel local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels: and Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful oft their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and Whereas, the Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local governmenta and community; and Whereas, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive toi improve the administration of the affairs of the Office ofthe Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, provincial, county and international professional organizations; and Whereas, iti is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments oft the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk. Now, Therefore, I, Maureen Copelof, Mayor oft the City of Brevard, do recognize the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as the! 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerk, Denise Hodsdon, and to all Professional Municipal Clerks fort the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. IN WITNESS' WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto: set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Brevard tol be affixed on this! 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Mayor Copelof, Mayor Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 Page 8 of1 16 735 I. Special Presentations I-1. Transylvania County Tax Collector's Office re 2025 Revaluation - Mr. Hooper introduced Chris Owen, Transylvania County's Reappraisal Manager who gave a presentation on why they performed the revaluation, the methods they used, and the process for appeals. A copy of his presentation materials is attached. Mr. Owen explained that North Carolina law requires that all counties conduct a county-wide reappraisal atl least once every eight years, but Transylvania County has moved to a four-year cycle in order to capture market value in a more accurate fashion. He explained that the overall county-wide property values came in at $11.68B after this 2025 reappraisal. That is an unprecedented increase in property tax base of over $4B from the prior tax base of approximately $7.5B. The City of Brevard is at $1.88B after the reappraisal, a 74% increase on any property that had a home, business or structure on it. Transylvania County is broken into 279 neighborhoods for tax valuation purposes, based on geographic lines and the types of residentia/commercial structures, and the goal is to try to avoid inequities in assessment from one neighborhood to the next. Mr. Owen explained that the informal appeal process for any property owner who disagrees with their 2025 assessed value opened up in January. Each appeal is reviewed by a Tax Administration Real Property Appraiser. They received approximately 2000 informal appeals this yeara and adjusted around 2/3 of those. They are currently in the formal process as the County Board of Equalization and Review convened on April 28th, but there is still time for property owners to appeal until that Board adjourns on May 27th, Questions/Comments from Council: Mr. Baker remarked that Council was shocked with the difference in increased values between residential and commercial properties and noted that some of the larger commercial properties will see a decrease in their taxes. He said the shift of the burden from commercial properties to residential properties is a challenge for people and there is a concern it will cause displacement. He also asked questions as to how vacant commercial properties are appraised compared to occupied commercial properties. He suggested that this issue warrants a longer-term effort on the City's part to try to understand how the County is doing these reappraisals. Mr. Daniel expressed concern regarding homes in the Rosenwald Community and said the revaluation is based on sales, which are primarily homes being built that are creating gentrification in that neighborhood. He said historically Black-owned properties value less than properties owned by Caucasian folks, sO what you have is an artificial skewing of the data in my mind. You are basing your tax valuation on properties that are not owned by people that live in that neighborhood traditionally. He suggested that the Rosenwald Community Advisory Board could help make community members aware of their right to appeal and guide them in the process. Ms. Holder said it feels like the residents of Rosenwald are being punished because of gentrification and asked if they evaluate every home or just a sampling. Mr. Owen explained that the goal oft their office is to get to every neighborhood and do a physical review of every property on a 6-year basis. Mr. Wise said I would like to reinforce that between some of our less affluent neighborhoods and some our most affluent, there was more than a 30% spread in increases. Iwould like for us to think about what we can do, or the County can to do, to get information to thej public to help them understand what their options are, what the timelines are, and when they need to act. At 6:47 p.m. Mayor Copelof called for a five-minute break - I-2. FY2026 Recommended Budget Presentation and Set Date for Public Hearing - Mr. Hooper presented his Recommended FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget to Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 9 of 16 736 Council (copy on file in the Clerk's Office). A copy ofl Mr. Hoopers PowerPoint presentation is attached. The City of Brevard FY25-26 Recommended Budget is $27,663,815 across all funds, ani increase of 6.1% overall compared to last year. Mr. Hooper noted that the proposed budget maintains service levels in all departments; focuses resources on providing fair compensation and benefits for our employees by increasing employee compensation by 3.5%; intentionally overbudgets water/sewer utilities to be prepared for future water/sewer utility projects; and continues contributions to the Housing Trust Fund, Multi-Use Path Find, and Downtown Master Plan Fund. Increased expenses far exceed our natural growth in revenue this year and to maintain our services we need more revenue. Following the 2025 reappraisal conducted by Transylvania County, the new revenue neutral tax rate is $.3282. Mr. Hooper explained that the revenue neutral rate is meant to describe a rate that brings in the same amount of revenue to the City; it does not denote a rate that keeps everyone's property tax bill the same. In order to fund the Recommended Budget Mr. Hooper is recommending increasing the tax rate to $.3575, and a 4% increase to utility consumption fees. He is recommending adopting the revenue neutral tax rate for Heart of Brevard. Mr. Hooper reviewed the balances of the City's seven largest reserve funds. He is recommending an FY25 Supplemental Spending Plan that would use some ofthe existing dollars in these funds to pay for a downtown parking study, SCADA upgrades, and replacement of a dump truck. Mr. Hooper then reviewed examples of the cumulative impact of the proposed taxi rate and fee increases on taxpayers/fatepayers. He said as we heard from Mr. Owen earlier, residential properties were indeed the category that saw the largest jump in values countywide. He noted that the difference in tax bills that people see this year is mainly attributable to their new tax value, not our tax rate. During Council comments/questions, Ms. Holder and Mr. Baker recalled that during the Budget Workshop Council recommended that in order to keep pace with the living wage in Brevard that some employees would receive a 3.5% COLA but all others would see a 2.8% increase. Ms. Holder asked to see calculations ifall employees were to receive a 2.75% COLA. Mr. Baker asked if staff could find some tax rate comparisons of similar-sized municipalities that have recently undergone a revaluation. Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Ms. Holder to set May 19, 2025 as the required public hearing date for the FY 2025-2026 Budget. The motion carried unanimously. J. Public Hearing(s) J-1. Ordinance - Voluntary Non-Contiguous Annexation - John Valenti and MTS Properties, 41 Parcels on Reservoir Road and Hampton Road - Aaron Bland explained that on February 24, 2025 John Valenti and MTS Properties, LLCsubmitted a petition for a voluntary non-contiguous annexation for four properties located between Reservoir Road and Hampton Road, identified by PINS 8586-24-2193-000, 8586-24- 3036-000, 8586-24-3061-000, and 8586-24-3984-000. The subject properties are located within the City's ETJ in close proximity to the corporate limits. City staff have confirmed the eligibility of the properties for voluntary non-contiguous or' "satellite" annexation under the provisions of NCGS 16-A Article 4A. The Planning Board discussed this matter at their March 25, 2025 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. At 8:25 p.m. Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Mr. Baker to open the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. PublicParticipation: None. Minutes - Brevard City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 Page 10 of1 16 737 At8 8:25 p.m. Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Mr. Baker to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. J-2. Request to Rezone 4 Parcels on Reservoir Road and Hampton Road from GR4 to GR8 - John Valenti and MTS Properties - Aaron Bland explained that this is a concurrent rezoning request by) John Valenti for the same four parcels. They are currently zoned General Residential-4 (GR-4) and the request is to rezone these parcels to General Residential-8 (GR-8). The requested rezoning only changes maximum dwelling unit density and the maximum ground floor area for principal structures. Mr. Bland noted that typically properties located within the corporate limits ofthe City of Brevard are zoned GR-8. The Planning Board discussed this matter at their March 25, 2025 meeting and unanimously recommended approval. At 8:28 p.m. Mr. Wise moved, seconded by Mr. Morrow to open the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Public Participation: None. At 8:28 p.m. Ms. Holder moved, seconded by Mr. Morrow to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. J-3. Proposed Installment Financing Contract with United Community Bank to Purchase Azalea Avenue Property - Mr. Hooper explained that at its April 21st meeting Council agreed to accept the terms ofa $925,000 loan offer made by United Community Bank to purchase three adjacent parcels off Azalea Ave. for a future low-to-moderate income housing complex. This public hearing is a procedural step needed to legally enter into an installment financing contract for the purchase of real property. Council is asked to pass the resolution reaffirming its April 21, 2025 acceptance oft the loan, and instructing staff to execute the purchase of Azalea Ave. properties At 8:30 p.m. Mr. Daniel moved, seconded by Mr. Morrow to open the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Public Participation: None. At 8:30 p.m. Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel to close the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wise moved, seconded by Mr. Baker to adopt the resolution affirming acceptance ofthe loan and instructing staff to execute the purchase of the Azalea Avenue properties. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33 RESOLUTION. ACCEPTING LOAN OFFER FROM UNITED COMMUNITY BANKI INC. FOR' THE PURCHASE OF REALI PROPERTY OFF AZALEA AVENEUE FOR LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOMEI HOUSING, AND INSTRUCTING STAFF TO EXECUTE PURCHASE OF SAID PROPERTY WHEREAS, the City of Brevard wishes to acquire developable property for the construction of low-to-moderate income housing; and WHEREAS, inl late 2024 the City, after consultation with Development Finance Initiative (DFI) on the developability ofthree adjacent parcels off Azalea Ave, entered into a Purchase Option agreement with the properties' owners so as to have some control over the property in order to conduct further due diligence; and WHEREAS, in thei interim geotechnical analysis, architectural renderings, community engagement, and preliminary financial proforma have been conducted, each affirming that the property is a good candidate forl low-to-moderate income housing development; and WHEREAS, thel balance of the City's Housing Trust Fund is not adequate enough to purchase the property outright, sO thej purchase must be financed; and Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 11 of 16 738 WHEREAS, this information was shared with City Council at its April 7, 2025 meeting, and the Council agreed to accepta a loan offer from United Community Bank and proceed with the purchase pending the completion ofa a required Public Hearing; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on May 5, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE: ITI RESOLVED BY' THE CITY COUNCIL OF BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA THAT: Section 1. The City Council reaffirms its acceptance of the terms and conditions of the $925,000 loan offered by United Community Bank, Inc. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to take necessary steps to finalize the loan and purchase parcels 8596-05-5538-000, 8596-05-6391-000, and 8596-05-8315-000 according tot the terms memorialized in the October 2024 Purchase Option. Adopted and approved this the 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Mayor Copelof, Mayor K. Consent and Information Consent Agenda items are considered routine and are enacted by one motion. Mayor Copelof read aloud the items listed and asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda. Ms. Holder moved, seconded by Mr. Morrow to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously. K-1. Proclamation No. 2025-15 Public Service Recognition Week PROCLAMATION NO. 2025-15 PUBLIC: SERVICE1 RECOGNITION WEEK May 4-10, 2025 WHEREAS, Americans are served every single day by public servants at the federal, state, county and municipal levels. These unsung heroes do the work that keeps our nation working; and WHEREAS, public employees take not only jobs, but oaths; and WHEREAS, many public servants, including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, border patrol officers, embassy employees, health care professionalsa and others, risk their lives each day in service to the people ofthe United States and around the world; and WHEREAS, public servants include teachers, doctors and nurses, scientists, social workers, train conductors and astronauts, safety inspectors, laborers, computer technicians, and countless other occupations. Day ina and day out they provide the diverse services demanded by the American people of their government with efficiency and integrity; and WHEREAS, without these public servants at every level, continuity would be impossible in a democracy that regularly changes its leaders and elected officials. NOW THEREFORE, 1, Maureen Copelof, Mayor of the City of Brevard, do hereby announce: and proclaim to all citizens, that May 4-10, 2025 is Public. Service Recognition Weeki in Brevard, North Carolina. All citizens are encouraged to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of government employees ata all levels - federal, state, county and municipal. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Brevard to be: affixed on this Sth day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor K-2. Resolution Adopting Rotary Club Peace Poles as Official Government Speech RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ROTARY CLUB OF PISGAH FOREST'S PEACE POLES AS GOVERNMENT SPEECH AND APPROVING THEIR INSTALLATION WHEREAS, at the March 2025 meeting of Brevard's Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee, the group heard aj proposal from the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest to promote peace and unity by installing "Peace Poles" at visible locations through the city; and Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting May 5, 2025 Page 12 of 16 739 WHEREAS, two of the proposed locations were on city-owned property, specifically the right-of- way for the Estatoe Trail at its junction with the Cherry St. connector: and near the dog park/pollinator garden; and WHEREAS, the poles would be between four and eight feet tall and bear the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth"; and WHEREAS, the poles would be installed and maintained by the Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest under the supervision of the City; and WHEREAS, the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee endorsed the installation at their April 16, 2025 meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA THAT: Section 1. The Brevard City Council adopts the "May Peace Prevail on Earth" slogan displayed on Peace Poles as described. above as official government: speech. Section 2. The Brevard City Council approves the installation of poles bearing this message at the above-mentioned. locations. Adopted and approved this the! 5th day of May, 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor K-3. Council Housing Committee Meeting Minutes - January 14, 2025 K-4. Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes - February 19, 2025 K-5. Council Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2025 K-6. Council Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2025 K-7. Council Downtown Master Plan Committee Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 K-8. Council Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Notes March 19,2025 K-9. Correspondence (No. Action. Offered as information only.) K-9-a. ABC Board Meeting Minutes - March 27, 2025 L. Unfinished Business L-1. Proposed Text Amendment to City of Brevard Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 3 and 19 - New Flea Market Retail Land Use Aaron Bland recalled that Council held a public hearing on the proposed staff-initiated text amendment on April 14th. The text amendment is to clarify two definitions in the UDO as follows: Abandonment: This is a critical definition that is currently not included in the definitions chapter ofthe UDO. The importance of defining the word 'abandoned" is due to its use as a trigger for compliance with nonconforming land uses. Because the continuance of a nonconforming land use hinges on whether it was abandoned for 180 consecutive calendar days," the definition of what it means to l"abandon" a use is important. Retaill Land Uses: Currently, the UDO groups most retail land uses into one "catchall" use and definition. This definition is open toi including temporary outdoor-based retail uses that are markedly different from typical brick-and-mortar: retail uses. In fielding questions about potential retail uses, the need to add a definition for outdoor or "pop- Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 13 of 16 740 up" retail uses became clear. To this end, the "Flea Market" land use has been added to the use matrix. Mr. Bland noted thati in response to Council's discussion following the public hearing, Staff has amended the proposed flea market definition by removing the word "occasional" to clarify the types of operations that would fall into this new category. He added that Council did not discuss in what zoning districts the new flea market use is an appropriate land use. As written, this use would only be allowed in the Corridor Mixed Use district upon the issuance of a Special Use Permit by the Board of Adjustment. Staff recommends that Council carefully consider this aspect of the proposed amendments and discuss if any changes wish to be made. Mr. Morrow moved, seconded by Mr. Wise to approve the amendment as presented. During discussion, Mr. Daniel said that limiting the flea market use to Corridor Mixed Use seems restrictive and suggested amending the motion to allow flea markets in all mixed use districts. Mr. Morrow and Mr. Wise agreed to amend the motion to include all mixed use districts. Vote on the motion as amended was unanimously in favor; the motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19 AN ORDINANCE. AMENDING CITY OF BREVARD UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE CHAPTER 2 DISTRICTS AND GENERALI PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 3 USE DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 19. DEFINITIONS' TO CODIFY NEW DEFINITIONS AND A NEW LAND USE WHEREAS, the City of Brevard Planning Board has recommended that the Brevard City Code, Unified Development Ordinance be amended; and, WHEREAS, the City Council oft the City of Brevard finds that the proposed amendment is neither consistent nor inconsistent with adopted plans and policies of the City of Brevard; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on! Monday, April 21, 2025, by the Brevard City Council, and, after hearing all persons wishing to comment, and upon review and consideration ofthe proposed amendments, iti is the desire of the City Council ofthe City of Brevard Unified Development Ordinance be amended as outlined below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA THAT: SECTION 1. Brevard City Code, Unified Development Ordinance is hereby amended as depicted in Exhibit A: and Exhibit B, which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, SECTION: 2. As to any conflict between this Ordinance and any parts of existing ordinances, the provisions ofthis Ordinance shall control. SECTION 3.1 Ifanys section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed severable and such holding shall not affect the validity oft the remaining portions hereof. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and in effect from and after the date of its adoption and approval. Adopted and approved this the! 5th day of May 2025. Attest: s/ Denise Hodsdon, CMC, City Clerk s/ Maureen Copelof, Mayor Approved ast to Form: s/ Mack McKeller, City Attorney M. New Business - None. N. Remarks/Future Agenda Considerations. Ms. Holder said I want to go back to the report we got tonight and it is something to seriously consider and think about. Iknow this is going on in many areas ofthe country, but as Brevardians, what are we going to do to make it right? I am looking forward to working with the community to do that. - am excited about the Azalea Ave. project and affordable housing. Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2025 Page 14 of 16 741 Mr. Wise thanked everyone that spoke tonight. He said that input is vital for the Council and we take it very seriously. We heard a lot ofstuff today from a lot oft talented people and I thank them. But, I think one oft the things that we did learn is that revaluation, as a system, is fatally flawed and is not sustainable. also realize that Transylvania County is not going to be the spearhead to change that; they don't have the power, but we can work to make it a better system and we can give tools to our public to help them make sure they are taxed and assessed fairly. I think that is something we can do and we should do. Unfortunately, we don'thold a lot of the tools to change our own fate, thanks to being a Dillon Rule state, but we can do that. Mr. Baker asked for an update on the Mills Avenue culvert and when the residents might expect that to be reopened. Mr. Todd said we had initially proposed a repair to the culvert, but based on the 2007 Stormwater Master Plan's identification of the culvert being undersized for a 100-year flood and in need of replacement, the Public Works Committee decided to investigate the cost of replacement of the culvert VS. a repair and to see if FEMA would help us fund the replacement. A repair was in the neighborhood of $200,000 and replacement of the culvert is more in the neighborhood of $1.5M. Staffhas been in discussions with FEMA and it appears that that cost would very likely be covered. Mr. Todd said have been working with a designer to get a proposal finalized to design a replacement. That design will include a certified cost estimate that we will send to FEMA. Mr. Todd estimated that it will take a couple months to get the full design, then it will need to go to bid, and with construction time, we are looking at an approximate timeline of six to eight months. Mr. Baker said t does have an impact and we owe it to thej public to communicate to them, and asked if there was a way to post an update physically near the barricades. Mr. Baker added that we do need an ongoing effort to study tax revaluation and there is a firm that operates out of Asheville called Urban 3 that has actually studied inequity in tax valuations in Buncombe County and other places, SO I would recommend that staff reach out to them. Mr. Hooper reported that he has signed the loan documents for the Fairhaven Meadows and hopefully there will be a groundbreaking ceremony there soon. Mayor Copelof mentioned that City Hall is lit up with green lights in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Although iti is important for everybody, I think for our community the fact that we recently have had a tragedy with some of our youth taking their lives, makes it that much more important that we take time to raise our awareness and get rid oft the stigma attached to mental health. She reported that the America 250th American Revolution poetry contest was very successful, with over 60 entries. There will be a ceremony on Saturday at the Mary C. Jenkins Community Center, and the winners will be honored during White Squirrel Weekend. Mayor Copelof commended staff on the budget and noted that this was a tough year. She agreed with looking at the revaluation, how it is done, and what we can do as a city to push back to the County. She said I am SO thrilled we are moving forward with two affordable housing projects. 0. Closed Session 0-1. NCGS 143-318.11(3) Pending Litigation NCDOT V. Cottages at Brevard, LLC Et Al. - At 8:57 p.m. Mr. Baker moved, seconded by Ms. Holder to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation matter NCDOT V. Cottages at Brevard, LLC etal. and to clear Council Chambers. The motion carried unanimously. Authorized to remain for the closed session with Council and the Attorney were City Manager Wilson Hooper and City Clerk Denise Hodsdon. Council Returned to Regular Session - at 9:01 p.m. Council resumed the meeting in regular session. No official action was taken in closed session, and the minutes ofthe closed session are authorized to be sealed. 0-2. NCGS 143-318.11(3) Pending Litigation - City of Brevard V. Brevard Board of Adjustment At 9:01 p.m. Mr. Wise moved, seconded by Mr. Daniel to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation matter City of Brevard V. Brevard Board of Adjustment The motion carried unanimously. Authorized to remain Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May! 5, 2025 Page 15 of 16 742 for the closed session with Council and the Attorney were City Manager Wilson Hooper and City Clerk Denise Hodsdon. Council] Returned to Regular Session - at 9:03 p.m. Council resumed the meeting in regular session. No official action was taken in closed session, and the minutes of the closed session are authorized to be sealed. 0-3. NCGS 143-318.11(3) Pending Litigation . Bunn/SSPBA V. Brevars/prdan/Hoper - At 9:03 p.m. Mr. Daniel moved, seconded by Mr. Baker to goi into closed session to discuss pending litigation matter Bunn/SSPBA V. Brevard/erdam/looper. The motion carried unanimously. Authorized to remain for the closed session with Council and the Attorney were City Manager Wilson Hooper, City Clerk Denise Hodsdon, Police Chief Tom Jordan, and Human Resources Director Kelley Craig. Council Returnedt to Regular Session - at 9:49 p.m. Council resumed the meeting in regular session. No official action was taken in closed session, and the minutes oft the closed session are authorized to be sealed. P. Adjourn There being no further business, at 9:49 p.m. Mr. Daniel moved, seconded by Mr. Baker, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Mauew Cappaliy - 1A Maureen Copelof Denise Hodsdon, CMC Mayor City Clerk Minutes Approved: May19.2025 Minutes Brevard City Council Meeting - May 5, 2025 Page 16 of 16 Transylvania County Tax Administration 2025 Reappraisal Jessica McCall, Tax Administrator Whatisa a Reappraisal? Why Do WeF Reappraisel Real Property? North Carolina General Statute 105-2 286 Statek lawr requirement. requires North Carolinac countiesto Assure all properties refiecto current market values. appraise all realpropertya at 100% oln marke! Creale equality among all classes of property. valuea as oft thec date of the Reappraisal. Counliesa are ondocmaciatant wide Reappraisala all least onceeverye eight years, atthoughr many counties! haver moved towardal foury year cycle. How Is the Value afF Real Property Determined? Propertyo ownerss set thev value by! buying ands sellingr reale estate. What Is Market Value? Appraisersr mustr values establishedbyb L sellersy within Market' Value IS the most probable price thata aproperly neighborhoods properties (Mass anda Appraisal). applyy values to all should bringi inac compelitive and open market, under all Appraisers identily andli list basic conditions requisite toai fair sale. the buyere ands seller characteristicso on everyp property sucha as eacha acting prudently andk knowiedgeably and assuming buiding dimensions, totaisquaref fotage, the pricei isr not affected! by undue stimulus. type andqualty ofo construction.typer of heating ando cooling. amount olp plumbing. age, condition, desirabilty, location, usefulness, etc. Appeal Process lfy youd disagreey with the value placed on yourg properly when receive) your Nolice of Assessed gher hank youn mayc completea and E Equtyy wthe AAEN compaatles properbes. Mactvale. relum thea appeal portion ofthe notice. Therei js alsoano online hppnal forma availablec onthe MHREaN topey gh. 4 T Adminisirationp page on E services eN ved. website. the Transylvania County Amount olincesse www.t transywaniacountys org Eacha appealv will be reviewed County Tax Administr ion byaT TaxA Administration Real E Erur E3 Property second Noliceo Appraiser ofv Values anda willl be winiywanlacoumye org C mailedy witht the decision. lfyou McCal, TaxA Administrator s stld disagree with thep properly ransy orp value, your may appeal tot the Asst. Tax Board ofE Equalizalion and Review. ntyorg Additionals sleps int the appeal processare availablea attert the Board ofE E&R. Please org conlact the Tax Administralion office for morei information. C District Property Value Improvements Land OB/XF Imp Change Land Change County-wide $ 11,688, ,635,388.00 $ 8,566,731,162.00 $ 3,014,B15,466.00 $ 107,088,760.00 102% 19%6 CityolB Brevard $ 1,888,705,769.00 $ 1,414,380,372.00 S 462,947,383.00 $ 11,378,013.00 74% 15% Hearto ofE Brevard $ 86,670,260.00 $ 52,485,500.00 $ 33,849,4 460.00 $ 335,300.00 60% 3% TownofR Rosman $ 39,127,753.00 $ 27,636,644.00 $ 9,066,629.00 $ 2,424,480.00 79% 6% BrevardFire $ 1,685,829,927,.00 $ 1,331,229,118.00 $ 340,690,773.00 $ 13,910,037.00 86% 15% RosmanF Fire $ 867,602.460.00 $ 588,825,160.00 $ 265,665,440.00 $ 13,111,860.00 1039 10% Littler River Fire $ 1,034,894,781.00 $ 726,991,541.00 $ 295,036,560.00 $ 12,866,680.00 92% 40% Connestee Fire $ 1,970,450,820.00 $ 1,566,889,980.00 $ 394,984,360.00 $ B,576,480.00 92% 21% Cedar MtnFire $ 298,699,430.00 $ 181,553,580.00 $ 114,044,300.00 $ 3,101,550.00 90% 359 LakeT ToxawayF Fire $ 3,500,922.021.00 $ 2,456,800,991.00 $ 1,006,744,130.00 s 37,376,900.00 153% 20% Balsam GroveF Fire $ 169,090,980.00 $ 103,842,080.00 $ 61,841,940.00 $ 3,406,960.00 106% 1% NTransylvaniar Fire $ 272,439.200.00s 196,218,340.00 $ 72,860,580.00 IS 3,360,280.00 9546 14% 2025 I Transylvania County Tax Administration 2025 Reappraisal Data County Demographics & Statistics: County Information: Transylvania County currently has 29,281 parcels. Approximately 17,895 parcels are improved or around 61% have a structure. . Approximately 1,581 parcels are exempt from taxation or around 5%. These would include government owned property, churches, HOA's...etc. Resulting in $753,571,818 dollars in assessed value. a Approximately 810 parcels are receiving a tax deferment for participating in a Present Use Value program, Wildlife Program, or another deferred tax program. Resulting in $233,343,650 dollars in assessed value The overall county tax base for the 2024 tax year was $7,633,197,805 dollars. The estimated county tax base for 2025 is? 1 Parcel Breakdown & Appraisal Data: Transylvania County breaks down construction into 7 main categories. Type of Construction 133. 344 695 1455. SINGLEFAMILY YRESIDENTIAL 2MANUTACTURCOHOME CONDOMINIUNS : OFFICE 5 MULTI-FAMILY GINDUSTTJAL COMMERCIAL 14755 Approximately 82% of improved parcels in our county are Single Family Residential with only 3% consisting of industia/Commercial. 2 Parcel Breakdown & Appraisal Data: Current breakdown of how much value is associated with each construction type. Valuation Breakdown $137,901,466.00 $163,662,290.00 $531.873,449,00 $377,927,430.00 $151.,240,870.00 $257,354,1 100.00 SINGLE EF AMILY YRESIDENTIAL 2MANU UR REDHOME 3 CONDOMINIUMS -4OFFICE SMULTIFAMIY G SINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL $7,188.532.299.00 The above chart shows the significance of Residential Properties when it comes to overall value in Transylvania County. 3 Parcel Breakdown & Appraisal Data: Neighborhood Delineation is an important step to ensure that like properties are being treated the same. Transylvania County is broken into 279 neighborhoods for valuation purposes. 4 Construction Information: Building Permits are reviewed routinely, and values are adjusted accordingly. Permit Totals 426 72 Mew Constuctian ResRemocetaiAcoasw ommercisl 2021 2022 202: 2024 Project Cost 5140,000,0C0 $120,000.0c0 S100,C00,000 380,000,000 ResicentatCost S50,0C0.000 100 odatAcationCost $49,000,000 Commercistcest $20,000,000 5- LLLL 2021 2022 2023 2024 Building permits add value to the county tax base each year. 5 Local Market Information: Local Market Update for August 2024 cahopy MLS Transylvania County August Yeari lo Date rMainca eel - Purdings - 11.1 Joseds Sales Madan Sas Mce sn vraget SesP Prioir as 21 bwto DronLa s Doee Dryse lat nti Rle mlatve eyn on Manetl Sele gel - rce 08412 ventory tomes Sale 431s Montha Supplys olinventory 313 August 2 a9 13 an #3 tev Price" ns Supply Historical Medlan! Sales Price Roeng aa u a ame 6 Local Market Information: 2023 Annual Report ont the Ashevillel Region Housing! Market cahopy Area Historical Median Prices oR E SAR2A $5.000 $540.000 5380,000 $402300 1% S $300p00 39 0.000 $443.4 475 656 55M SIE2,000 82000 700 230000 1254000 % % $230000 1200.000 5.000 $330.750 $368,900 ax CORK $275850 sD000 asiags 405000 434,800 4% es a Carty $224950 e0s00 300000 $333.808 1372,700 7% % County $254250 $202.000 340.000 375.000 5400.390 a4M 508 MeDoues 1180,300 208000 231250 282.500 295.000 % 73es Dant $158.000 121a250 $200,00 $242.50 254 % 1% A Can ny s27000 12050 0od 135 es 5 00 00 ISN 50 04 5160000 1217.000 249.950 240.900 1287,000 28M aas 180 n 0.000 52784 50 330.000 00 % 53% Coune y $217.000 $233750 s36p00 seanoo 1340,000 5es a $318500 3550 $450.000 $485,00 7% 523% szelp 00 295000 a a sopo $425.000 0% Atheviel MSA S5000 $317500 saas.c00 $415.000 $47000 63M 5334 7 Transylvania County Sales Statistics: Improved Residential. Sales 20 ca - I 0 20 2022 2022 2024 Month/ve Vacant Sales - 30 25 a 1o anth/Ye Totail mp Saler 21: 1040/22: 692/23:528/24: 3401 Toial VacSates: 21: 99723402327324195 8 Transylvania County Sales Statistics: Sates VSA Assessments (Residential) 2021 2022 2023 2024 $700,000 S0s $600,000 EOH 701 $500,000 COH S4c0,0c0 505 $3c2,000 405 crage Sate Price 3054 e gasotesRro $200,000 3 2014 $100,000 105 Il age SaleFico $463.195 $535,181 $576545 3839,787 veragasntesBiuo 804 645 615, 55h Voars Salos Vs Assessments (Commercial) 400,000 1004 $1,200,000 9ots 80is 1.000,000 705 a 6G - $300,000 504 e 5 5600,000 4056 ce 301 De weregwScle 5400.000 - IE Aseragasata Ratio 2056 $200,000 S ver go Satei Price $1,224,1 1005 51.1 104,200 $542,846 963.339 vsrage ale Ratio 894 7C5 675a ESs Years TGialFcidentalSales2 2.558 TolniCom: Sales6 9 Transylvania County Sales Statistics: Sales vs Assessments Lots 140,000 1024 $120,000 1004 $100,000 $84 : $80,000 9644 60,000 9454 le verager cSalaPrice $40,000 924 2 ragac tRatio 20,000 90M S. 8314 21 2023 2024 veraged leP $77,427 $115,666 $132,565 $122,401 verogeofRatio 100 93 934 9544 Years Sales Vs Assessments Acres $250,000 12016 $200,000 1004 8014 150,000 604 $100,000 401 era ga ofSalePrice 50.000 201 vera age Per Acre ste Ratio 054 ILL 022 023 Prica $202.587 $192,799 $191,625 $234,041 agef Per Acre $22,348 $19,493 526.491 $33.586 ge SaleRatio 10656 944 734 BAs Vears 10 Ty ARTS City Manager's Recommended FY26 Budget May 5, 2025 Presentation Summary City ofBrevard Statutory and ordinance responsibilities REC OMMENDED Transparency andy public hearing BUDGIT F Budget building process I 2 Priorities S 0 Revaluation and revenue neutral disclosure 2 Recommended budget A 5 General Fund revenue L General Fund expenses FireF Fund 2 Stormwater Fund Y U Water/Sewer Fund revenue E 2 Water Sewer Fund expenses A 0 Reservef funds R FY255 Supplemental: Spending Plan Impacto on taxpayers/atepayers Thel Local Gore mi Budger mdFicaCCotolA Act Budpns 115-7. be rt a) e erme bave Bulprte menungs endF FucalCostol ths uacke. saaas Statutory and ordinance () speadags for peaifid (2) responsibilities (3) Code is fe - Brevard of Ordinances Sec. 2-113(5) mopry urder ye, de City must and submit the Manager "prepare hu annual and to 6)R - budget capital program E u, Counci!." 6 panod fort thec coe a moa effiscal operitions, a ) fal snd KETV ng nry ndb so NCGS 159-9 th far ctyectses "Eachl local government.. shall appoint a budget officer to serve at the will of the o B de of governing board. In cities..havingt the gne 0n manager form of government, the city E H) ns eL - E manager shall be the budget officer" AccO aren pet - E E neres. , s. S1 for banda - ofi gor d E lorais E for de or Be or E - 8 specula EssDGN & T ed : AstrsDOR LE - City of Brevard Transparency and public RECOMMENDED BUDGET hearing F Thel law merely requires that this I 2 presentation be filed with the City Clerk and be sent to all news media int the S 0 county. C 2 Brevard will also post prominently oni its website, with links on alls social media A 5 platforms. Hard copies will be sent to the Publicl Libraryf for reference. L Ifsod directed by Council this evening, the 2 Publich Hearing will take place two weeks Y 0 from tonight. Mayor/Council appreciate publici input on E 2 thisp proposal. A 6 R FV268 BUDGET CALENDAR December 12, 2024 Budgetkick -of Belore Christmas Sendh andighsemtamampons Budget building process lanuary 6-10 Individual Department Na-onMertiapw/aat Dean, David. ands Selena Staff begins work in December, collecting February 3 Basee operatingb budget capitaln needs. ands Service LevelChange data on thel base costs of providing requesta [SLG)due services. February +-1+ Purrue prellminary calnumberst from Countyl Requests for "new money" submitted in Dean/F ance compile expenses andp prepare revenue projection January. February 17-28 Evaluate corpo porate wide resource demands( (campensationl Ins. St) Wilson/ /Dean/D Dav dd resiewStC Revenues come into focus in February. Prepfor Strategie Planning! Retrest Council names priorities in February/ Latel Februaryt TBD Couneil Strategie PlanningR Retrest March. Staff filters requests through March 3-28 Crahfnd drant budget these. Early Aprill TBD Budgetretreaty w/straw votes Aprill 1+ May? Crat recommendedbudge Council gets first look at numbers in April. Produce recomme nd-dbudgtdocumes nt Conducts straw votes on spending plan May5 Managerp presentsn recmmenddbudget andi revenues. Callforp publichearing Manageri incorporates Council's feedback May19 Conduct publlehearing intor recommendation presented in May. lune2 Approve budget lunel 16 Reliefdatel fnota approvedlume2. Priorities Identified at the Priorities March 2025 Strategic Planning Retreat Sixg goals set by Council duringt the March Strategic Planning Session Affirmeda at April 7 City Council meeting. Affordable Housing Cored of April 11 Budget Workshop Connected Transportation Network discussion Healhy: and Diverse Economy (+ Economic Incentives) Thef filter through which funding requests orp proposals are considered Infrastructure Investments Even ifl little fundinga applied, this will guid Community Partnerships and Engagement staff's activities in the year to come. High-Quality Organization P2SBUDGETDATAPONTS Newt tax base as of 4/9/2025 $1,995,900,000 (up 48.6%1 from $1,342,933,225) Newr revenue neutral tax rate as of 4/9/2025 $.32822 Projected "penny on the tax rate" with above revenue neutral rate $198,527 Current tax rate $.48 Recommended FY26 tax rate $.3575 New HoB tax base as of 4/9/2025 $89,600,000 (up 23.5% from $72,535,291) New revenue neutral HoB rate as of 4/9/2025 $.175 Projected "penny on the tax rate with above revenue neutral rate $9,100 Current HoB rate $.2130 AllFunds CHy ofBrvard Totall Expenditures ByF Fund NCE 2016 20 OTHERT UR 05 Notables ssu,poc Maintains service levels in all departments Proposed budgetf focuses resources on ALLF FUNDS providingf fair compensation: and benefits 2 for oure employees even duringt times of austerity. WATIR ADS SWIR $7474135 Increases employee compensation 3.5% 2N However, askse employees to contribute a STOB bitr more to the cost ofhealthi insurance 1N Proposed budget socks away money for future water/sewer utility project Continues contributions to Housing Trust ACTUAI L NDED POMCTED MAVUACE owNgns Fund, Multi-Use Path Fund, and Paa mAsS UDGIT ma BUDGET TOM-ES ED COMMENDED m FOMTAZS OBGHN Downtown Master Plan Fund CITRAL S 12701.365 ILI95s $ 11865S $ 125AET : MABAIT 1DSK STDENTWATTE JAApCO LA4.D0O LASOO 13000 as WATT ANDS SEWIR 1671.304 132.300 A1L8CO ATAIT 75mZS 74N E 1365.019 2971.300 LCDK,3 235401 2ASAIOO -ISES TALI RESZIVE 100000 iaoo a C00 ac oG S600 zco 2300 ZASO MEALTHI ASURANGE 1A2AC: LEL30O LELSD 00 200 1.r MEATOF REVARD arESS 171500 171000 IBLCOD 14000 a34 NOUSNGT usT 43.000 200.0c0 313.009 225.000 28300 313* TOTAL 12774313 25086.A15 s 24471.3S 242M43 27,444.719 SIN AIIF Funds Cityo ofE Brevard Totall Expenditures By Fund BUR 204.100 Budget recommendation 311,0 Total across all fund $27,663,815 GF-$14,456,190 FireF Fund- $2,434,800 GONCHAL ALLFUNDS W/SF Fund- $7,979,125 "E Stormwater Fund $219,000 Up6 6.1%0 overall compared to last year WATERA $7, mI SEWIR 24 Funded via: $.0275 increase to millage rate (to RM TER $.3575) (yields $550,000) 1 Debtp proceeds Appropriated from various reserve funds A4%increaset to utility consumption fees ACTUAL P ROMCTED MAMACIR N mA DGET UDerT TOM3BIS ECOMaDNOCD ms mAss MH CENCEA s 12,701,365 $ 13364555 $ 12,315,033 $ LsaI90 DE 11115S 13% YOBAWATN 1A4ACO LApS 1A500 213.000 -1075 WATRA ANOSEWER ansos TAILED 7A1LS 7I 197,115 2 1345.019 1591.300 1001300 2354011 ZISLEDO K At TALI RESERVE 100000 101000 FLDOD 20s C 5,600 2R0 280 2400 s* MEATMPIURANGE AZA: 1E31900 LasLs0O LEA.S00 2,006100 MLATOFBIVAO 171B8S 17L000 171000 16L00O 184.000 94 MOUSNG THUST 43p0 zo000 311.000 225.,00 285000 s1. TOTAL amam 1NS3 T s ZAM3TO s 1554715 ss en Funi Budget recommendation General Fund Total- $14,456,190 ARTMENT Byf function Public safety (34.1%)- $5,271,440 Public Works (31.2%) $4,512,700 General Govt. (22.8%)- $3,291,500 Recreation/Culture (4.1%)- $592,700 Debt (2.8%) $408,450 Housing! (1.4%) $198,000 Non- Departmental (1.25%)- $181,000 = 0e 143 - 1m m TE Fire Fund Total Revenue recommendation coous t DESCTON ACTUAL OM SUDGIT PUDSIT ACTUAL MEONECTIO AMAGIT Budget MUMIER ma 4 25 m-2s 113 ms ms Fire Fund ao-usococ USERYDNE 205 7.500 omooum)ooumos LIs so-occo AGUMwiGEMOCIDS 4s7 SAAO I2DEI za.000 Total- - $2,434,800 MEAmIROHr usoa Koan spon ANS JARO 10,000 Includes $850,000 in debt proceeds for omoco/surorn RDA ASSITS a.s0o 4500 OID-COCORED DSDCTTAL CURREN VLAR 804,723 SA4ISS SALISS 4012 s12.000 702MO new engine expected toa arrive in FY26. omOwPOcEs ASAEE 1sa0C0 LssRo Thep proceeds were received and booked mmawar-mw ruo nuc 7745 7.345 SR2 71,745 PSA u asr revenue in a previous budget. They Lmueme TOTALRIVDNUE SZALJI Szmss SMOKINO ELNIT s Mes78 a ZD4IN maADO appear as an expense here. Countyo contribution not yet finalized. Fire Fund Total Expenditures ACTUAL ORIGINAL AMENDED PRORCTED MANAGER CHANGEINS m24 BUDGET BUDGET TO06-30-25 RECOMMENDED FROMI FT24-25 m#2s 24-25 FY25-26 ORIGINAL SALARY BENEFTS 743,223 $ 730,500 $ 730,500 g44,p00 310,00 11DN OPERATNG 176245 362,400 376.400 366,300 474,700 17.2N CAPITAL 114105 1554000 155a,000 775,000 ES0.000 45.1* DEST 131232 349.000 349.000 343,715 341,300 01 TOTAL S1365015 s 2571,500 $3,006,100 $ 2334,A13 5 ZA34,300 -1555 Stormwater Fund Budget recommendation Total Revenue Stormwater Fund ACCOUNT DESCRIPTON ACTUAL ORIGNAL BVDGIT AMENDED auoar ACTUAL PROCTO RECOMMINDED MANAGEE NUMBER m2e m24-1s mezs 131-25 Fr2s m25 Total- $219,000 11-41001000 TERI REVENUE 147,120 147,120 14LE9S 162D00 1AE.00O Secondy year oft fund designed to raise 21-1E00-4000 TARZ ZRIVENUE 27,410 EZ4E0 SLSRO SR.DOO ELma moneyt to repair ande enhance Brevard's a-1E90s SD0O MIRIREVENUE 14,400 14400 1.000 RDoD 12.000 stormwater conveyance system. IOTAE REVENUE S s 244,009 s 244000 $ 201,376 s 210.006 $ 115080 Nor rate changes recommended Revenues and expenses slightly down to reflect actual collections, rather than Stormwater Fund projections like last year. Detailed Expenditures Expenses anticipatedi to be completion of Operating stormwater master plan and, perhaps, OPGN AMKENDED contributions to small stormwater ACCDUNT NUMSER DESOUFTON ACTUAL m BUDGET BUDGIT ACTUAL 341-35 PROETED Ps SECOMMEND MAMAEIR DED projects. mAs P2AS F2S 21-6500.0825 PROFS SERVICS 150 soo 2-SCD-4500 CORTRACTDS SEMMVICES ZAAp00 ZA4,000 15,734 IRCO! 219000 TOTNLO OPIRATNG $ ZA4A00 244,000 $ 1535 18.500 $ 211000 Waterands SewerFund Totall Revenue Budget recommendation OBGNAI MAGIER AELOUNT MUMIER DESCKFTION ACTUAL Pz4 eET 1-35 ACTUAL 100E-3035 POCT RECOMENDE Water/Sewer Fund m mAs ms-ss ouoaim MESCUTUTIES L 1CC s Lme Lsa S LO s L0O Total- $7,979,125 somoai WATIRE owas 1,111345 3ASA500 1A5a50 2514E LAAECO 251LI7S sosmoao SEAERO OuRSES 114.33A LAED MAmO 2444344 128a000 134LSO Byf function: somoaxo MTRRC OuEsIS IL ume uae u7380 1acco IO sosmooco MTER RACTNITOU 1 sa sco 7 1cco sco Watert treatment $1,171,600 somoss G-IIREETMWAT 72.330 uzmo 1sAao Wastewater treatment $2,500,400 somoaio WATRT TWPACOHIETEE 1E 101000 1a100 15.000 xxoco mao 3os7oa20 SEMERT TAP ACOUMECTEL 433 Eacco mao 153 sae mo Water/sewer maintenance $1,567,500 somoao ur- -RCDNMECTETIS ELASS Eao mm Z4419 sae smo Non-department (e. g. capitale expenses)- sosoao SETAGER mnpr 7a73 imcc 1aaco szu sao Bo $2,736,625 souom MSCK REVDAUE saso sosmaso LCUIAGNDES ZEZS Funded via: sommaso parn PROCIDS SAO mamnow AAEE AO Proposed 4% increasei in per 1000/gallon TUTAPYDAE S 953318 $7ABL3O $742500 153550 $7157.100 - 75ns rate Debtp proceeds ACTUAL ORIGIMAL LDED cCt chot t0 MAMACER CHANGE W ma BUOCET BUDGET 06-30-25 COMMINDED ROMZS mas m61 I ORICHIN WATER TAEATMINT LDIZDE 103LZ00 LDFL200 1001494 1171,600 E4% ASTIWA ATta TREATMENT 571,571 1596200 LE94,200 1594138 2500100 3154 W/SM MANTE DANCE Ls9.330 1.711.900 1731300 1.67K656 1587.500 $55 NOND DEVARTMDNTA 2130.334 221.500 725.500 2A59232 2773.625 065 TOTAL SM3 s 1A52A0A $ ZAAD9 LAT 1971.113 741 WaterandSewerF Fund-MonpAparmeme Watera and Sewer Fund-Non Departmental BudgeB Byu linel liem! 30660030XXX Buiget Bylinel kem! 306600. XXX 1110 Postage $ 30,po0 Debt! Due- $ EEN 9411 Interest! FY19Cap ST001 2,300 4500 Contracteds Services 14,p00 ON 9430 Debe Principal Due. WATMET. 5T600.002 25,300 5800 Banking! Fees 44,000 9431 Debt! Intetest Due. WATMET. STE00.002 2,700 9100 Reimbune General Fund for Services $ 754,000 9440 Debi Principal Due. Gallimorel Road 87,100 9408 Transler to Waler Capital Reserve Fund S 151,3251 9250 DebiP PrincipalDve FY20Cap Uak 1078 20,500 9460 Debt Principal Due. King! St 12,400 $251 Debel Interest Due FY20Capink 1078 2,300 9470 Debt Principal Due. Burrell Mountain Tank 48,700 9270 Debi PrincipelD Due. FYICap Unit7 7431 7,500 9480 DebiPrincipalt Due. FY26 Voc Truck 122,000 9271 Deltl Interest Due FYISCap- Unk7431 $ 600 9470 Debt! Interest Due. FY26 Vac Truck 13,000 $310 Delep PrincipalD Due. BelP PR. DEQ47603 71,500 $311 Debtk Intenst! Due BKPR DE047603 7,100 TOTAL 2739,625 9320 DaPincipaiDue Burrell. 11-1778 132,400 9330 DobiP PrincipalDue GSUPG: DEQ47604 1p09: 9331 Debtinterest Due SBUPG-DEQ47604 18,500 $340 Debtp PrincipalDue. RadioM.121787 74,900 9350 Debt Principal Due KC1-DE0476-05 37,500 93512 Debt Interest Due KCI DEQ476-05 6000 9360 DebtF PrinclpalD Due KC2. DEQ476-06 71,800 9370 Debt Pincipel Due. KC3: DEQ476-07 74200 9380 Debi PrincipalD Due Sewer DE047608 649,400 $331 Debt Interest Due Sewer. DEQ476.08 155,400 9410 DebIF Principal Due FYIsCap ST001 22,700 Aralls Bal is n MuZA Chage ats/t comi E ompasL Avrail $546,782 54,3432801 $317,300 (S438 (76) transfer $19.500 Aries we. opcon $30.D00) E transfer $196.000 RowhouseA Archnects!s23. .283) sleofproperest T8D, est. $70.000 rh en Mdus Losnt mranchet 115282 soc) toan Tranchez 215252, 300 Aralen Ave purchas debtis 5925.009 ad R) $S0,A1 11 s72,p00 1547,274 onon Stresmbank despvengneengis 519,435) -otopins 572.000 Streamban onstructionte St. 150,00C) undabouts (s) 324421 (5177,5 520) 3123750 152944 Roundabouss 524,413 NC CDOT penten ments( 13, 727) NCDOTL Lindsasingis (540,410) E nss -NCDOTI ant E rescstonssa.poo spompoe ssmEnitmpat: 7 3L MulbUser Pathp ps) $1,199,156 $114,730 $490,758 Bracken neserve 58.997 so 53.573 atatoe $L183.1 157 -301 desgnissas 3301 -aaF FY25 transfers $23,7 750 $454,783 TorhmsLh! 15112, DOOH SGFE ranfer $95.000 - Averb endgeissapco) Spatht (5343,7 E3 [$767.53) (5257,7 729) $452,1172.50 193,778 runfindis) rmes vrade Renaningce construction 553.012) -SGFC contr. $83,808 hemaningd depi7sG 595,000 E Swe cont 5194.184 NCDOTS wAouseatisan -otarembs $79,272.50 mprove Caprta at $556,034 (5387,119) $a00,000 $262,917 Fundts) Farhavens MEdOsLOAT manchel 1151235601 -aun m5n rysd devl fee es fstrhaven MeadoslonT Tranche (5133.5601 lactions s20.000 Fas syad dev fee colections est. amped Fund 13,135,857 1S470,804) audt SeA Audn Balance SbuGçHER balance $70,000) ABCH PUEhsaLS 524,100) - ngmt fundmatch S3CI E TAAISESE) wrREena: (S285.0 000) Fr25 Supplementis Spending Plan May2 2025) PROJECT FUND AMOUNT SOURCE STATUS HSCAL ACTION NOTE YEAR Do ow wn GF $50,000 Res Mgr. Current No scco ng ct DMPC perk 8 tudy rom ale of ty Proposed needed recommendati tion an mperp propen rty SCADA upgrde wIs $80,000 FY25 budget Mgr. Current Alliordable byv virtue Nus Proposed oflundingkci wistaterarmark Dumpt truck wIs $220,000 Fr25budget Mgr. Current Atfordablet byvirtue replacem rplus Proposed oflundingk KCI wistate esmmark Thas suplrs wasi Cumulative Impact ofl Potential Fee and' Tax Increases (FY26) Representative: Sample of Properties Impact on householdo ofs $191,7 760 appraisedv value, residentlalrefusec collection, and B00gallons/mo. utliry consumption E Annual propertyt taxes Annualreluse fees Annuall Utlity fees Annual Stormwater TOTALA ANNUAL DIFFERENCE fees BURDEN FY24 $475.01 5288 $5027 70 $1.265.71 FY25 $475.01 $300 5509.62 $48 1,332.63 $66.92 FY26 $.33 $632.80 $300 $516.91 $48 $1,497.72 $165.09 $.3575 $685.54 (NoC Change) (Totalw/typical (No Change) $1,550.45 $217.82 annual 4%0 consumption ratel Increase) impact on! household ofs $595,0 000 appraisedy value, residential relusec collection, and 2,700 gallons/mo. utility consumption 15311,440appraised value priorto2025) Annual propertyt taxes Annual refusei fees Annual Utility fees Annual Stormwater TOTAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE fees BURDEN FY24 51,494.91 5288 5918.59 52.701 49 FY25 5149491 5300 $941.90 $48 52.784.81 $B3.32 FY26 $.33 51963.5 50 5300 59665 53 $48 53,278.02 5493.22 $3575 $2127.12 (NoC Change) (Total w/typical (No Change) $3,441.65 $656.85 annual 4%c consumption ratei increase) Impactonh -5- residentiairefuse collection and4200gallns/mo utility consumption 15906820apprasedy value priorto2025) Annualp propertlyt taxes Annual refusef fees Annuall Ulityf fees Annuals Storm nwa ater TOTAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE fees BURDEN FY24 $4,352.73 $288 $1,246.89 $5,887.62 FY25 $435273 $300 $1,283.1 18 $180 $6.115.97 $228.29 FY26 $.33 $3899.3 35 5300 $1,321.49 $180 $5,700.83 ($415-17) $.3575 $4224.29 (No Change) (Totalw/typical (NoChange) $6,028.78 ($87.18) annual 4%consumption rateincrease) Annualln Impact of NewT TaxRatea andFeeson Various Commercial Entities PropT Tax - Refuse FeExistingu UlilityF Fees HSWS Stormwater Fee TOTALE BURDEN DIFFERE FY25 $49.343 S0 $44,006 52,424 SL.800 $97.573 FY26 Basedon Not BasedonA Avg. of Tier3rates >250,000s sq. ft. ol valuationo of applicable 191,9 9756 gal/mo. Basedo on Avg. of impervious @ $11,065,990 (Totaly w/typical4 4% 191,975 gal./mo. $150/mo. 3 annualo consumpt (NoChange) (Noc Change) increase) FY26 $.33 $36,518 S0 $45,756.56 52,424 $1,800 $86,498 (511,074 $3575 $39,560 $89,541 ($8,032) FY25 $12.628 52.880 $17,482.61 5o S180 533,170 FY26 Basedon Basedoni 19 BasedonAvg. of Tier2rates >7,000sq. ft. of valuation of collections per 75,400g gal/mo. Based onA Avg. of impervious @ $2,553,900 month (Total w/typical4 4% 75,4 400 gal mo. $15/mo. : (Nochange) annuald consumpt (Nochange) (Nochange) increase) FY26 $.33 $8,428 $4,560 $18,170 $0 $180 $31,338 (51,831) $.3575 $9,130 $32,040 (51,130) FY25 $5.000 $5.760 57,608 N/A N/A 518,368 FY26 Basedon Basedoni 15 BasedonA Avg. of Tier3 3rates >7,000sq. tt. of E valuationof collections per 32,000g gal/ /mo. Based on Avg. of impervious @ $1,191,970 month (Total w/typical4 4% 32,000 gal./ /mo. $15/mo. annual consumpt (Noc change) (Noc changel I increase) FV26 $.33 $3,932 $5,760 $7,900 $408 $180 $17,772 $596) $.3575 $4,261 $18,509 $141 FY25 $114,965 S0 5129,773 $7,164 $1.,800 $253,702 FY26 Basedon Nota applicable Basedo OnA Avg. of Tier3 3rates >250,000s sq. ft.of valuationof 568,941 gal/ /mo. Based onA Avg. of impervious @ E $21,915,080 (Totaly w/typical4 4% 568,941 gal. /mo. $150/mo. : annuald consumpt (Noc change) (No change) increase) FY26 $.33 $72,319 S0 $129,763 $7,164 $1,800 $216,245 1$37,45€ $:3575 $78.346 $217,073 1$36.625 FV25 51.884 so $3.103 NIA N/A $4,987 Basedo on Nota applicable BasedonA Avg.c of Tier2 2rates <7,000s sq. ft.of valuationo of 12,200g gal./ mo. BasedonA Avg. of impervious e $662,540 (Totalw/typical4 4% 12,200 gal./mo. $4.00/mo. annual consumpt (Nod change) (Noc change) increase) PY26 $.33 $2,186 $0 $3,214 50 $48 $5,448 $461.99 $.3575 $2,368 $5,630 $528.24 FY24 57,206 so 523.398 $108 $180 $30,892 Basedo on Not applicable BasedonA Avg- of Tier3 3rates >7,000sq. ftof a valuationof 101,400g gal./mo. Basedo onA Avg. of impervious @ $4,535,350 (Totaly w/typical4% 101,400gal/mo. $15.00/mo. - annualc consumpt [NOC Change) (NoChange). increasel FV25 $.33 $14,999 S0 $24,322 $108 $180 $39,610 $8,718 $3575516213 $40.823 $9.931 IN CONCLUSION Budget preserves all services and maintains service levels. Values employees by keeping them fairly compensated. Intentionally overbudgets water/sewer utilities 50 that we'll be prepared in the future to shoulder the cost of capital improvements. Addi. burden on tax payers/ratepayers is modest. CITY of A QUESTIONS?