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Brunswick CountyGovernmentAnn Hardy, County ManagerABC POAJanuary 24, 2018
County Highlights Brunswick County, North Carolina- Established in 1764- July 2017 Population of 128,891- Sixth-Largest County in NC by Land Area (846 sq. miles)- The Second Fastest-Growing County in N.C.* and38thFastest Growing in the U.S.**- Current G.O. Credit Ratings of “Aa2/AA /AA ”- Total FY 2017-18 Budget 233.3 Million- Commission/Manager Form of Government 19 Incorporated Municipalities and 2 Sanitary Districts
Brunswick County Government Serving the communityVision StatementTo provide essential services to support thedevelopment of a sustainable and prosperouscommunity with limited bureaucratic intrusion.
Brunswick County Government Shaping the future!Mission StatementThe government of Brunswick County, NorthCarolina exists to promote and sustain a superiorquality of life. In partnership with our communities,we pledge to deliver cost effective services in apersonal, responsive, respectful and innovativemanner, to our residents and visitors alike.
Government StructureIn North Carolina, all counties use the council-manager form of government.The commissioners hire a professional manager to oversee the day-to-dayoperations of the county government, while the commissioners focus oncounty policies.Brunswick County’s board of commissioners are elected by a vote of thepeople, one from each of the county’s five districts, and each Commissionerserves a four-year staggered term.District 1Randy Thompson,Vice-ChairmanDistrict 2Marty CookeDistrict 3Pat SykesDistrict 4Mike ForteDistrict 5Frank Williams,Chairman
PopulationIn 2016, the County rank 30thfastest growing county in theUnited States and #1 in 0050,00037,50025,00012,50001970Permanent Population %20102011201220132014201520162017108,181 110,361 112,682 115,752 119,661 123,535 125,712 128,89146.8%(%) Increase by decadePermanent PopulationSource: U.S. Census Bureau, North Carolina State Data Center, Brunswick County
Total Voter RegistrationYear# of Registered VotersYear# of Registered 65,711201691,413200869,930201795,047
Economic Overview: Major AreaEmployers (As of the End of FY 2017)EmployerBrunswick County Board of EducationService or ProductEmployeesEducation2,004Local Government1,055Power Generation Utility895Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.Retail Chain866Brunswick Novant MedicalMedical Care Facility725Food Lion LLCGrocery Chain627Lowe’s FoodGrocery Chain481Education466Medical Care Facility317Restaurant Chain310Brunswick CountyDuke EnergyBrunswick Community CollegeDosher Memorial HospitalMcAnderson’s Inc.Source: Brunswick County
Economic Overview: AssessedValuation 40 36 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 0A s s e s s e d V a lue200020012 0 02200320042 0 0520062007200820092 0 1020 112 0 1220 132 0 142 0 1520 162 0 172 0 18 *9 .5 69 .8 410 .3 410 .6 812 .9 113 .5 714 .4 915 .5 33 1.4 233 .0 93 3 .553 3 .6 12 4 .2 82 4 .6 025 .2 62 5 .3 32 3 .4 62 4 .2 72 4 .42Revaluation Year *BudgetNOTE: Revaluation of taxable property is required by NC State statutes at least every eight years. TheCounty’s reassessment occurs every four years. Revaluation occurred at January 1, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011and 2015 and is reflected in the property values for the years ended June 30, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and2016.Source: Brunswick County
Economic Overview: Top Ten PropertyTax Payers (As % of Assessed Value in FY 2017)Duke EnergyUtility 1,283,576,3555.30%Brunswick Electric Membership CorpUtility 184,506,5530.76%Archer Daniels Midland CompanyIndustry 118,512,4660.49%Funston Land & Timber LLCTimber 86,092,2410.36%Bald Head Island Ltd.Developer 83,238,1240.34%Red Mountain Timber Co. LLCTimber 70,388,4850.29%CPI USA North Carolina, LLCUtility 45,376,7480.19%Wal-Mart Real Estate Business TrustRetail 41,271,2120.17%Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.Utility 32,255,3070.13%CP Brunswick LLCDeveloper 26,714,9570.11% 1,971,932,448Source: Brunswick CountyLarge, Diverse Tax Base8.14%TaxpayerBase
Brunswick County Historical AdValorem Tax Rate 0.90Tax Rates HaveRemained Low andStable 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.10 112012201320142015201620172018Tax Rate per 100 0.5500 0.5650 0.5925 0.5925 0.5200 0.5400 0.5400 0.5400 0.3050 0.3050 0.3050 0.3050 0.4425 0.4425 0.4425 0.4425 0.4850 0.4850 0.4850Revaluation YearNOTE: Revaluation of taxable property is required by NC State statutes at least every eight years. The County’sreassessment occurs every four years. Revaluation occurred at January 1, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015 and isreflected in the property values for the years ended June 30, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.Source: Brunswick County
2017-2018 N.C. County Tax Rates*17 Highest17 eeMadison 0.3100 0.3490 0.3530 0.3600 0.3700 0.3800 0.4430 0.4650 0.4700 0.4800 0.4850 0.5110 0.5125 0.5200 ellBertieSampson 1.0100 0.9500 0.9200 0.8950 0.8900 0.8800 0.8700 0.8550 0.8400 0.8400 0.8377 0.8350 0.8300 0.8300 0.8250*From NCACC 2017-18 Tax Rate Spreadsheet http://www.ncacc.org/193/Property-Tax-RateNote: FY 2015 - 2016 Revaluation occurred Brunswick County approved theRevenue Neutral Rate of .4850
Total General Fund RevenuesFY18 Budget
Total General Fund ExpendituresFY18 Budget
Current Tax Rate0.4850FY 18 budget estimated value of 1 cent 2,366,714FY18 ApprovedCents On Tax Rate(in millions)Brunswick County Schools Operating38.116.10Sheriff’s Office13.75.79Trash Collection12.75.37Health and Human Services10.94.60Detention Center7.53.17BC Schools General Obligation Debt Service5.72.41Emergency Services5.12.15Brunswick Community College Operating4.01.69BCC General Obligation Debt Service3.11.31Parks and Recreation2.81.18Central Communications (911)2.61.10Brunswick Senior Resources2.10.89County Debt1.70.72Sheriff Animal Protective Services1.00.42Other3.81.61114.848.50Total
Water System Overview County Receives Raw Water Supply From Cape Fear River and CastleHayne Aquifer Water From Cape Fear River Purchased From Lower Cape FearWater & Sewer Authority (“LCFWSA”) LCFWSA Cape Fear River Facility Has Pumping Capability of 60MGD; (County has allocated capacity of 24 MGD) LCFWSA Has Contracted With County to Operate and MaintainFacility County Owns Two Water Treatment Plants With Combined RatedCapacity of 30 MGD County Provides Service to Majority of Brunswick County Wholesale Service Provided to Bald Head Island, Holden Beach,Navassa, Northwest, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, Southport,Brunswick Regional Water & Sewer and Leland Retail Service Provided to Bolivia, Calabash, Carolina Shores, CaswellBeach, St. James, Sunset Beach, Varnamtown, Sandy Creek and BoilingSpring Lakes Demand (Approx.): Industrial 20%, Wholesale 35%, Retail 45 %
Distribution System 9.25-MG ground storage tanks at NW WTPOne 4-MG ground storage tank10 elevated tanks with 5.85 MGDcapacity1,044 miles of water main 2” – 42”2.25-MG ground storage tanks atNC 211 WTP
Wastewater System Overview County Owns and Operates 6 Treatment Facilities With Capabilities of 0.3to 6.0 MGD Northeast Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility (“NBRWRF”)Has Rated Treatment Capacity of 2.475 MGD Serves the Town of Leland, Town of Navassa, Brunswick RegionalWater & Sewer, the City of Northwest, the Town of Sandy Creek, andUnincorporated Areas of Brunswick County West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility (“WBRWRF”) HasRated Treatment Capacity of 6.0 MGD Serves the Town of Holden Beach, Town of Shallotte, Town of OakIsland, City of Southport, Town of St. James, Winding River Developmentand Unincorporated Areas of Brunswick County County Also Operates the Shallotte WWTP (Permitted Capacity of 0.5MGD), Sea Trail WWTP (0.3 MGD), Carolina Shores WWTP (0.530MGD)and Ocean Isle Beach WWTP (1.05 MGD) Collection System Consists of 581 Miles of Gravity and Force MainPipeline (2” to 24”) & Pump Stations Supported by Direct Backup Power orTrailer-Mounted Generators
On The Horizon – Budget FY 1819 Courthouse Expansion & Renovation Countywide Tax Revaluation Fire Commission Study First Phase of Three Phases of School Bonds Water Quality Study, Design and Construction Sewer Transmission and Treatment SystemExpansions Opioid Task Force/Stepping Up Programs Legislated Mandates-Voting Equipment, ClassSize
Questions and Answers
This concludes the presentation.Thank you for your attention.Brunswick County AdministrationDavid R. Sandifer County Administration Building30 Government Center Drive NEPO Box 249Bolivia, North Carolina 28422910-253-2016 / 800-442-7033www.brunswickcountync.govEmail: administration@brunswickcountync.gov
Jan 24, 2018 · Island, City of Southport, Town of St. James, Winding River Development and Unincorporated Areas of Brunswick County County Also Operates the Shallotte WWTP (Permitted Capacity of 0.5 MGD), Sea Trail WWTP (0.3 MGD), Carolina Sh
