Agenda - Board of Commissioners

301 West Market Street

Greensboro, NC 27402

Guilford County

Meeting Agenda - Final

Board of Commissioners

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:30 PM

Second Floor, Old County Courthouse

I. INVOCATION

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston

IV. SPEAKERS FROM THE FLOOR

Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board. Speakers from the

Floor will last for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes.

V. PRESENTATIONS

2026-183

PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING JOSEPH HEWES, WILLIAM

HOOPER AND JOHN PENN - DELEGATES TO THE 1ST

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS FROM THE COLONY OF NORTH

CAROLINA

Requested Action:

Adopt proclamation commemorating Joseph Hewes, William

Hooper and John Penn as North Carolina's delegates to the

1st Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

Sponsors:

Commissioner Patrick Tillman

2026-297

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF

PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH

Requested Action:

Receive resolution recognizing the 160th anniversary of

Providence Baptist Church.

Sponsors:

Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr.

2026-255

PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING JUNE 19, 2026 AS JUNETEENTH IN

GUILFORD COUNTY

Requested Action:

Sponsors:

Adopt a proclamation celebrating June 19, 2026 as

Juneteenth in Guilford County.

Vice Chair J. Carlvena Foster

2026-259

SUBLEASE RENEWAL FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 2301 WEST

MEADOWVIEW ROAD FROM THE CITY OF GREENSBORO

Background:

This agenda item approves a sublease for Guilford County

Veterans Services, NCDPS - Division of Juvenile Justice and

Delinquency Prevention, and associated security services at

2301 W. Meadowview Rd. Greensboro, NC. Guilford County

entered into a sublease for +/- 7,500 sq. ft. of the building

from the City of Greensboro on September 1, 2022. This

sublease was renewed for two additional years, from July 1,

2023 to June 30, 2025.

The sublease provides office space for Veterans Services

and Juvenile Justice counselors. Over the past fiscal year,

the County worked through entering into one combined

agreement. The County is required to provide space to

Juvenile Justice per NCGS 7A-302.

This revised sublease:

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Continues providing space for Veterans Services

and Juvenile Justice.

Adds 719 sq. ft. of additional space for Juvenile

Justice to incorporate additional counselors.

Incorporates a separate agreement for contracted

security services into one combined agreement,

because County Security is unable to provide this

service in a non-County owned facility.

The total sublease amount is $121,230.25 annually, with

no escalation, for a 10-year term and 8,219 square feet.

The County can exit the sublease before the 10-year

term with a 60 days’ written notice with no penalty to the

County. The term of the sublease is back dated to July

1, 2025.

Requested Action:

Authorize staff to enter into the requested sublease

agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Greensboro

for the +/- 8,219 sq. ft. portion of the 2301 W. Meadowview

building for the purposes of housing Veterans Services and

Juvenile Justice, and provide the required security for the

2026-269

RENEW AND AMEND THE CONE HEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

SERVICES AGREEMENT

Background:

This agenda item approves an amendment to, and

acknowledges the renewal of, the Cone Health Behavioral

Health Services Agreement to operate in the Behavioral

Health Center. Guilford County has an existing services

agreement with Cone Health for operation of the County's

Behavioral Health Center (BHC) on Third Street in

Greensboro. The service agreement was approved in

October 2019 for a five (5) year term that began when the

center began operations which occurred in June 2021; the

current term will accordingly end at the end of June 2026.

Staff recommends taking the renewal option in the contract

which will extend it for another five (5) year term, running from

July 2026 to June 2031. The cost to the County for the first

year of the renewal for Cone Health to operate and provide

behavioral services in the facility will be $4,215,914, with an

escalator applying in future years. The funding for this

Services Agreement is part of the County's Behavioral Health

"Maintenance of Effort" funding that is budgeted and can be

allocated to a range of Behavioral Health services including

urgent care, facility-based, outpatient, and substance use

recovery services for adults and youth.

County and Cone Health staff have also identified some

points in the current services agreement that, if amended, will

help improve operations of and client experience at the BHC

and across the broader behavioral health system in the

County. Staff recommend making those amendments at this

time so they are effective for the entire term of the renewal,

starting on July 1, 2026.

The County also leases the facility to Cone Health for $1 per

year for a term that runs concurrently with the services

agreement term. The lease outlines the County's and Cone's

respective responsibilities for ensuring the facility is

maintained and functional including security arrangements.

The County is responsible for external site security and Cone

Health is responsible for providing internal security, for which

the County pays Cone Health. Staff have recommended

budgeting $437,750 for this cost in FY 2027. By accepting

the renewal of the services agreement, the County and Cone

Health will also be accepting the renewal of the lease term as

outlined in the lease agreement with no further action needed.

Total cost for the Services Agreement plus the County's

payments for Cone to provide security inside the facility will

be $4,653,664 in FY 2026-27.

Requested Action:

Authorize staff to take any and all necessary steps to execute

the amendment to, and acknowledge renewal of, the Cone

Health Behavioral Health Services Agreement for one

additional five year term to run from July 2026 to June 2031

with a FY 2026-27 funding amount of $4,215,914, and

acknowledge the renewal of the lease of the Behavioral

Health Center to Cone as outlined in the lease agreement.

Budget Impact:

FUNDING COMMENSURATE WITH ADOPTION OF FY

2026-27 BUDGET

Sponsors:

Natalie Craver, Assistant County Manager

Attachments:

Cone Behavioral Health Center Services - June 2026 - Amend 2

2026-284

HHS-PUBLIC HEALTH - NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

CONTRACT ($80,000)

Background:

In 2003, Guilford County entered into a Memorandum of

Agreement (MOA) with North Carolina Department of

Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management (NC

DEQ, DWM) to establish the Health and Environmental Risk

Assessment (HERA) Program. This partnership supports the

protection of public health and groundwater resources

through local oversight of environmental hazards. The

original agreement provided annual funding of $15,000.

In 2024, Guilford County and NC DEQ, DWM initiated

discussions to reassess the scope of work and align

resources with the increasing demands of environmental

monitoring and response. As a result, a revised MOA has

been developed that includes an updated work plan and

increases annual funding to $80,000.

The total program costs for HERA in FY 2026-27 is

$363,091. The FY 2026-27 budget includes $113,400 in

well monitoring revenue, $3,100 from the United States

Coast Guard and $166,591 in local appropriations to support

program operations. In addition, $80,000 in funding through

the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with NC DEQ.

The HERA Program is staffed by one Supervisor and two

Toxic and Hazardous Material Specialists who are

responsible for monitoring sites with legacy contamination,

ensuring compliance with state environmental regulations,

and responding to hazardous material incidents that may

threaten groundwater quality. This program is unique in that it

leverages county staff to carry out state-level environmental

oversight functions, allowing for more timely response and

localized expertise.

Program activity demonstrates a growing need for these

services. The HERA team monitored 58 hazardous material

spills in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and has already monitored 65

spills year-to-date in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

Approval of this MOA will strengthen Guilford County's ability

to protect environmental and public health, enhance

responsiveness to hazardous incidents and ensure continued

compliance with state regulations.

Revenue associated with this agreement will be included in

the FY2025-26 Adopted Budget and future fiscal year

budgets subject to annual appropriation.

Requested Action:

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the North

Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of

Waste Management, in substantial form, for annual funding of

$80,000 for a five-year term effective upon execution.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Courtney McFadden

Attachments:

Proposed Contract 20260506 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFIC

2026-275

AUTHORIZE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES

WITH TEAGUE CAMPBELL DENNIS & GORHAM, LLP

Background:

This agenda item is requesting authorization to amend the

contract with Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP

(“Teague Campbell”), to provide legal services, including

Interim County Attorney services, for Guilford County.

Teague Campbell served as Interim County Attorney and has

provided legal services associated with that role and other

vacancies in the County Attorney’s Office. Pursuant to the

County’s purchasing authority thresholds and the FY2026

Budget Ordinance, Board of Commissioners approval is

required because the contract amount exceeds $200,000.

The cost of services under this contract, as amended, is not

expected to exceed $240,000.00.

Requested Action:

Authorize contract amendment for legal services with Teague

Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP for a total contract amount

not expected to exceed $240,000 and authorize the County

Manager to take any and all necessary steps to execute the

amendment.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Carolyn Thompson, County Attorney

C. MISCELLANEOUS

2026-278

TAX COLLECTION AND BEVERAGE LICENSE REPORTS FOR MONTH

ENDING MAY 31, 2026

Background:

Attached is a tax collection report for the month ending May

31, 2026 required by NCGS 105-350(7) to be submitted by

the Tax Collector to the governing body. The purpose of the

report is to apprise the governing body of the progress of the

Tax Collector in collecting taxes levied for the current fiscal

year.

A list of beverage licenses issued for the month ending May

31, 2026 is attached for the purpose of providing the

governing body the opportunity to exercise their authority to

refuse to issue a license, as described in NCGS 105-113.71.

Requested Action:

Accept and approve the tax collection report and beverage

licenses issued for month ending May 31, 2026.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Ben Chavis

Attachments:

401C All Guilford 5-31-2026.pdf

Bev 5-31-2026 Detail.pdf

2026-279

PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND RELEASES FOR MONTH ENDING

MAY 31, 2026

Background:

A valid defense has been provided by the taxpayer that the

tax imposed was invalid and met the criteria of North Carolina

General Statute 105-325 and North Carolina General Statute

105-381, to be rebated or released for the amounts

contained in the attached reports. Complete reports are

maintained on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Requested Action:

Accept and approve property tax rebates and releases for

the month ending May 31, 2026.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Ben Chavis

Attachments:

May 2026 NCVTS Rebates and Releases.pdf

May 2026 Rebates and Releases.pdf

2026-281

SELECT VOTING DELEGATE TO REPRESENT GUILFORD COUNTY

AT 2026 NACo ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Background:

The National Association of Counties (NACo) requires the

Board of Commissioners to designate a voting delegate for

its 2026 Annual Conference, which will be held July 17-20,

2026. The voting delegate will represent Guilford County and

participate in all business, motions and the election of offices

during the annual business meeting on July 20, 2026.

Requested Action:

Appoint Vice Chair J. Carlvena Foster as voting delegate to

represent Guilford County during the 2026 NACo Annual

Conference.

Sponsors:

Robin Keller

2026-303

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT REGARDING PROPOSED

INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT SUMMIT AVE to CHICKASHA DR.,

BROWNS SUMMIT

Background:

The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has

requested a resolution indicating concurrence for a turning

lane expansion project at Summit Avenue (SR 2526) and

Chickasha Dr. (SR2515) located regionally in Board of

Commissioner District 4 in Browns Summit. NCDOT

resolution is included below. If approved, the resolution will

be forwarded to the State Board of Transportation.

Requested Action:

Adopt resolution of support regarding the proposed

intersection realignment of SR 2526 (Summit Ave) to SR

2515 Chickasha Dr. in Browns Summit.

Sponsors:

J. Leslie Bell

Attachments:

DOT Project Map Brown Summit Road Chicksha Rd

2026-287

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Requested Action:

Review and approve the following sets of draft meeting

minutes:

06/04/2026 BOC Work Session

06/04/2026 BOC Regular Meeting

Sponsors:

Robin Keller, Clerk to Board

dmwsx060426

Attachments:

dmx060426

VII. NEW BUSINESS

2026-239

FY 2026-27 ANNUAL BUDGET AND BUDGET ORDINANCE - TO BE

RESCHEDULED

Requested Action:

Set a Special Meeting date for the purpose of considering FY

2026-2027 Budget Adoption and to conduct any other

necessary business.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

AND COMMISSIONS.

2026-289

APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS &

COMMISSIONS

Requested Action:

Consider and approve the following appointments and

reappointments to various boards & commissions:

Fire District Commission - Alamance

Appoint Ronald E. Harris to 1st term (June 18, 2026 - June

17, 2028)

Guilford County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

Reappoint Francina D. Parrish to 2nd term in LME/MCO

Designee position (July 18, 2026 - July 17, 2028)

Sponsors:

Robin Keller

Attachments:

05.27.26_App_RHarris_Redacted

03.20.26_App_FParrish_Redacted

03.20.26_Resume_FParrish_Redacted

IX. COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

X. COMMENTS FROM COUNTY MANAGER / COUNTY ATTORNEY

2026-266

RECEIVE FY26 BUDGET PERFORMANCE REPORT THROUGH APRIL

2026

Background:

Budget and Management Services prepares a Budget

Performance Report as part of our monthly budget

monitoring. These reports are intended to show the current

status of the county's actual expenditures and revenues

compared to budgeted amounts and identify areas of

concern that may require additional staff and/or board action.

At this time, staff is providing the report to the Board for

reference only. No additional action is needed.

Requested Action:

Receive FY2025-26 Budget Performance Report through

April.

Sponsors:

Toy Beeninga

Attachments:

FY26 April BPR Presentation

FY2026 Budget Performance Report - April

XI. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS

XII. HOLD CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 FOR

THE PURPOSE OF CONSULTING WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND

TO CONSIDER A POTENTIAL ECONOMIC INCENTIVE FOR THE

PURPOSES OF A BUSINESS EXPANSION OR RELOCATION

XIII. ADJOURN

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF

THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WILL BE HELD JULY 23, 2026 AT 5:30PM IN THE

COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM,

OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE

301 W. MARKET STREET, GREENSBORO NC 27401.