Agenda - Board of Commissioners

301 West Market Street

Greensboro, NC 27402

Guilford County

Meeting Agenda - Final

Board of Commissioners

Thursday, August 6, 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

2026-342

PROCLAIM AUGUST 2026 AS CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH

IN GUILFORD COUNTY

Requested Action:

Receive proclamation recognizing August 2026 as Child

Support Awareness Month in Guilford County.

Sponsors:

Commissioner Carly Cooke

VI. CONSENT AGENDA

A. BUDGET AMENDMENTS

2026-332

BUDGET AMENDMENT: FY27 NC GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY

DWI TASK FORCE GRANT

Background:

This agenda item intends to approve the receipt of the FY27

DWI Task Force Grant. The overall objective of the

Governor’s Highway Safety DWI Task Force grant is to

provide programs that address traffic related issues. Some

of the main areas of focus for the Task Force are

unrestrained drivers and passengers, especially children;

motorists who are driving while impaired, and community

education on these issues.

The Task Force is comprised of five (5) positions, which are:

one (1) Sergeant, one (1) Master Corporal, one (1) DWI

Educator, and two (2) enforcement deputies. Grant funding

will assist with salaries and benefits, training, and travel

expenses for all Task Force members. The travel expenses

are both in-state and out-of-state travel costs. The total cost

of the program is estimated to be $569,849 annually with

Guilford County providing $427,387 and State/Federal

funding providing $142,462.

In the first six months of 2026 the Sheriff’s DWI Task Force

cited 236 individuals and seized 20 vehicles for driving while

impaired. It has also cited 98 individuals for not using their

seat belts. Additional community education efforts over the

past six months include presentations to dozens of high

school driver education classes and community events that

have reached over 10,000 attendees.

The total cost of the program is $569,849 with Guilford

County providing $427,387 and State/Federal funding

providing $142,462. The project ordinance adopted with the

FY27 budget included estimated award amounts. The final

award amounts requires a budget ordinance adjustment of

$14,337, of which $10,703 will be county funds from the

Sheriff Office's budget.

Requested Action:

Approve receipt of the FY27 DWI Task Force Grant in the

amount of $142,462 and amend the grant project ordinance

for the FY 27 DWI Task Force grant to increase the

appropriation to the project by $14,337 with Federal/State

funds in the amount of $3,634 and $10,703 Transfer from

Other Funds (General Fund). Authorize a transfer from the

General Fund to the project ordinance for $10,703.

Budget Impact:

Grant Projects Fund

FY 27 DWI Task Force Grant (amend)

$14,337 increase in appropriation to grant project

$3,634 increase in Federal/State funds

$10,703 increase in transfer from Other Funds (General

Fund)

Sponsors:

Sheriff Danny H. Rogers (Captain Matt Suits)

Attachments:

FY27 DWI Taskforce - AMEND 26.08.06

2026-334

APPROVE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR THE FY 2026

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF

CYBERCRIMES PROGRAM

Background:

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval to

apply for the Office on Violence Against Women: FY 2026

Local Law Enforcement Grants for Cybercrimes Program.

Funding Opportunity: O-OVW-2026-172629. The grant

funding amount is up to $750,000 for a term of 36 months.

The Office on Violence Against Women requires that the

application be approved by the Board of County

Commissioners and is available for public comment. The

Cybercrimes grant has been approved through the County's

grants approval process.

The program supports efforts by States and units of local

government to prevent, enforce, and prosecute cybercrimes

against individuals. Cybercrimes against individuals are

defined as criminal offenses that involve the use of a

computer to harass, threaten, stalk, extort, coerce, cause to

fear to, or intimidate an individual, or without consent

distribute intimate images of adults, except that use of a

computer need not be an element of the offense.

The first program goal under which the Sheriff's Office will

apply is: training for local law enforcement personnel relating

to cybercrimes against individuals. Training will include

identifing and protecting victims of cybercrimes, assist

victims of cybercrimes, enforce and utilize laws that prohibit

cybercrimes, utilize technology to assist in the investigation of

cybercrimes, and payment of overtime incurred as a result of

training.

The second program goal is acquiring computers, computer

equipment, and other equipment necessary to conduct

investigations and forensic analysis of evidence in matters

involving cybercrimes against individuals, including expenses

incurred in the training, maintenance, or acquisition of

technical updates necessary for the use of such equipment

for the duration of a reasonable period of use of such

equipment.

2026-336

FY26-27 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

(NCDPS) YOUTH FOCUS GRANT

Background:

This agenda item seeks to accept the FY27 North Carolina

Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Youth Focus Grant

totaling $49,574 and appropriate the associated budget

within a grant project ordinance. NC Department of Public

Safety (NCDPS) would like to continue assisting with funding

the Youth Focus “HEARTH Transitional Living Program” in

Guilford County.

Guilford County served as a funding facilitator (pass through

agency) for funds since Fiscal Year 2023. The current

HEARTH program model provides supportive housing for

youth ages 18-21 who are experiencing homelessness, with

on-site supervised, yet independent living environment.

During the program, youth gain needed independent living

skills. Transitional housing along with living expenses and

programming relating to independent living skills are provided

to all participants. Participants set transitional goals specific

to their situation to transition from the program into stable

housing; including obtaining their high school diploma or a

GED and /or a college degree; receive vocational training to

gain and maintain employment; development permanent

connections with caring adults, and improve the

social-emotional well-being to fulfill a transition into

independent living. The program accepts referrals statewide

and expects to serve approximately two (2) youths during this

fiscal year.

NCDPS will take on all responsibilities for vetting the

program’s services and expenditures and will disburse funds

to Guilford County monthly to reimburse Youth Focus

“HEARTH Transitional Living Program”. Guilford County will

not be required to complete any monitoring, financial

reviewing, etc., only schedule monthly reimbursements

based on NCDPS disbursements.

Requested Action:

Approve receipt of FY26-27 NCDPS Youth Focus Grant from

DPS for the HEARTH Transitional Living Program and the

contract, in substantial form, that the County agrees to serve

as a payment processor of the approved funds of $49,574,

effective July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, and

adopt the grant project ordinance for FY26-27 NCDPS Youth

2026-295

CONTRACT TO OPERATE AN EVICTION MEDIATION AND LANDLORD

OUTREACH PROGRAM WITH UNC-G

Background:

The Board of Commissioners is requested to authorize a

12-month contract with the University of North Carolina at

Greensboro (UNC-G) in the amount of $860,866 to continue

operation of the Tenant Eviction and Mediation (TEAM)

program for FY 2026-27. Since July 1, 2022, Guilford County

has contracted with UNC-G's Center for Housing and

Community Studies (CHCS) to provide eviction mediation,

housing counseling, landlord outreach, and resource

navigation services for vulnerable, low-income households

experiencing housing instability or facing eviction. The

proposed agreement will continue these services for the

period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

During calendar year 2025, the TEAM Clinic program held

190 eviction clinic days in our courthouses in partnership with

Legal Aid of North Carolina and together they served over

2,700 households by providing eviction mediation, rental

assistance, and referrals to other services. During this same

period there were 6,645 evictions on the court docket on the

days the Clinic was present in court. Of those cases,

approximately 25% (1,659) were dismissed by the court or

the landlord and an additional 21% (1,406) were delayed by

being continued to a later date. Additionally, UNC-G has

conducted 907 one-on-one landlord engagements, the

majority with small landlords who have 1 to 10 units.

The County has used ERA and then ARPA funds to pay for

this service until now but both of these funding sources have

been expended. This new contract will be funded with local

funds appropriated in the FY 2026-27 budget.

Requested Action:

Authorize the County Manager, or designee, to enter into

contract, and take any and all necessary steps to execute

agreement, with the University of North Carolina at

Greensboro (UNC-G) for operation of the Tenant Eviction and

Mediation (TEAM) program in the amount of $860,866 and

for a term of 12 months running from July 1, 2026 to June 30,

2027.

Budget Impact:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Sponsors:

Debbi Rabalais, Homeless Services Director

Attachments:

PE_PROPOSED 90270143 UNCG Acct Svcs_jmd_signed.pdf

2026-347

CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR

SERVICES FOR MULTIFUNCTION PHOTOCOPIERS AND DESK TOP

PRINTERS

Background:

This agenda item seeks approval of a one-year extension of

the County’s contract with Toshiba America Business

Solutions for the lease, maintenance, supplies, and servicing

of photocopiers, multifunction devices, and desktop printers

located throughout the County. The County pays monthly

equipment charges, as applicable, and per-copy charges for

black-and-white and color printing.

On June 1, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners

approved an initial three-year contract with Toshiba, beginning

July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026. The contract

included two one-year renewal options. Staff is requesting

approval of the first one-year renewal, beginning July 1, 2026,

and ending June 30, 2027, leaving one renewal option

remaining.

The renewal is a price-only contract that with expenditures not

expected to exceed $390,000. The renewal amount is

approximately $16,657 more than the annualized value of

$373,343 under the original three-year contract, an increase

of 4.4%.

Requested Action:

Approve a price only contract renewal, in substantial form,

with Toshiba Business Solutions for one (1) year beginning

on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027 with estimated

contract renewal expense adding $390,000.00 for continued

copier services.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Peter Purcell

Attachments:

90005242 Toshiba America Bus Sol - R1 (2).docx

2026-325

HHS-SOCIAL SERVICES NEUROAGILE LEADERSHIP &

WORKFORCE ALLIES 4 OUTCOMES TEMP STAFFING CONTRACT

APPROVAL

Background:

In February 2024, Guilford County entered into contract with

NeuroAgile Leadership & Workforce Consulting, LLC (dba

Allies 4 Outcomes) to further enhance child welfare practice

and leadership skills within the division. This initiative was

endeavored in direct response to the Corrective Action Plan

(CAP) imposed by the North Carolina Department of Health &

Human Services (NCDHHS). The goal of the partnership has

been to improve overall child welfare service delivery within

the organization with two specific outcomes: 1) strengthen

safety planning practices and continuous quality improvement

processes, and 2) enhancing supervisor and manager skills

to better promote the transfer of learning to practice for social

workers. On April 23, 2025, the NCDHHS formally confirmed

that Guilford County HHS-DSS - Children’s Services Division

has successfully completed all requirements of the CAP.

This accomplishment reflects the unwavering dedication and

tireless efforts of our staff and their steadfast commitment to

improving outcomes for children and families. The Board of

County Commissioners approved renewal of this contract in

September 2025.

Key achievements include:

•

Backlogs reduced: Cases open 120+ days

decreased from 387 to 95

•

Safety planning strengthened: Adequate Safety

Assessments increased to 89%

•

Ongoing contacts significantly expanded: Now

reaching 80% of required contacts

•

Supervision enhanced: Consistent, effective

supervision now occurring in 100% of cases

•

Placement stability improved: Placement moves

reduced from 11.1% to 6.1%

•

Kinship placements expanded: More children

placed safely with relatives

•

Complaints resolved: No placement resource

complaints reported to NCDHHS in the past 4 months

Children’s Services has also ensured that improvements are

sustainable through:

•

Consolidated and accessible Standard

Operating Procedures (SOPs)

•

A redesigned onboarding and training process

that integrates state and local protocols

•

Ongoing review and improvement through the

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) team

•

Annual discipline-specific “Boot Camps” to

refresh and update staff on policy and practice

•

Regular processes to maintain compliance with

policy and practice updates

This milestone demonstrates remarkable and measurable

progress, positioning Guilford County as a leader in child

welfare practice improvements across North Carolina.

Additionally, in September 2025, the Guilford County Board

of County Commissioners approved a new contract for

temporary staffing services with Allies 4 Outcomes through

June 30, 2026 to allow HHS-DSS to obtain much needed

staffing support for current child welfare social work

vacancies. To date, Allies 4 Outcomes has managed to

successfully supply HHS-DSS with staffing for Child

Protective Services. Therefore due to continued staffing

needs, HHS-DSS is seeking approval to continue the

contractual relationship with Allies for Outcomes for both

Temp Staffing and Capacity Building.

Guilford County HHS-DSS is requesting approval of a new

combined one year term contract in the maximum amount of

$322,000. This contract will encompass both Temp Staffing

($292,000) and Capacity Building ($30,000). These

expenses were budgeted with 50% county funding; and, the

County expects a 50% reimbursement rate by way of

Federal/State Revenue for the contract expenses as they

relate to aide to foster care, therefore the net County cost will

be $161,000 and the expenses and expected revenue

reimbursement are already budgeted in FY27 Adopted

Budget.

Requested Action:

Approve contract, in substantial form, for a total contract

amount of $322,000 with NeuroAgile Leadership &

Workforce Consulting, LLC (dba Allies 4 Outcomes) and

authorize staff to take all necessary actions to execute this

contract.

Budget Impact:

Sponsors:

NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED

Sharon Barlow

Attachments:

PROPOSED 90270439 Neuroagile Consulting LLC

C. MISCELLANEOUS

2026-328

REVIEW AND APPROVE DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

Requested Action:

Consider and approve the following draft meeting minutes:

7/23/2026 BOC Regular Meeting

Sponsors:

Robin Keller

Attachments:

dmx072326

VII. NEW BUSINESS

2026-349

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (GCS) CAPITAL PROJECT

AMENDMENT: ERWIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Background:

Guilford County voters have approved a total of $2.0 billion in

school bond referendums to address school capital needs

identified through a comprehensive facilities master plan

jointly developed by the Guilford County Board of Education

and Guilford County Board of Commissioners. The current

project for Erwin Montessori School provides funding for the

completion of design, demolition, early release work and

pre-purchase of long-lead materials phases. The Claxton and

Peeler-Hampton Elementary Schools are completed and

have opened.

On July 28, 2026, the Guilford County Schools Board of

Education (BOE) approved increasing the Erwin Montessori

School project ordinance by $39,476,016 to align with the

received Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to complete the

construction phase of the project. Funding for the project will

be a combination of savings from the completed projects,

Claxton Elementary ($1,186,695) and Peeler-Hampton

Elementary ($2,100,960), and additional funds from the $2.0

billion bond program ($36,188,351). The total project

ordinance for Erwin Montessori after the $39,476,006

increase will be $51,031,620. The increase amount originally

reflected on the memo provided by GCS was $10 more than

required for the GMP. That has been corrected in the totals

presented in this agenda item.

Requested Action:

Budget Impact:

Authorize staff to take any and all necessary actions to

amend project ordinances associated with the project

readjustments or adopt necessary project ordinances.

School Capital Outlay Fund

Erwin Montessori at Former Archer Elementary Site

$39,476,006 increase in appropriation to capital project

$39,476,006 increase in Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds)

Claxton Elementary

$1,186,695 decrease in appropriation to capital project

$1,186,695 decrease in Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds)

New Visual & Performing Arts School

$2,100,960 decrease in appropriation to capital project

$2,100,960 decrease in Other Revenue (Bond Proceeds)

Sponsors:

Dr. Whitney Oakley, GCS Superintendent (Dr. Julius Monk)

GCS Bond Ordinance Request BOCC Erwin 080626

GCS Bond Ordinance Budget Request 26.08.06

Claxton Elementary AMEND-26.08.06

Attachments:

VPA School- AMEND 26.08.06

Erwin Montessori - 26.08.06 AMEND

2026-299

RESOLUTION TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM ON THE

NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION BALLOT - ONE-FOURTH OF ONE

PERCENT (1/4 of 1 cent) COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX PURSUANT

TO ARTICLE 46 OF CHAPTER 105 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA

GENERAL STATUTES

Background:

The Board of County Commissioners has been proactively

working with the North Carolina General Assembly to clarify

language used on the ballot for a sales tax referendum to

provide transparency for voters on how the funding would be

invested. The Board approved proposed language at the

January 15, 2026 work session making it clear that 70% of

generated funding would support classroom teacher salary

supplements, 18% would support fire protection equipment

and services for fire districts, 8% for Guilford Technical

Community College capital improvements, and 4% for

qualifying municipalities for allowable expenses (currently

Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Stokesdale, Summerfield, and

Whitsett). The General Assembly approved SB 1074 on July

2, 2026. The Board appreciates the collaboration with the

General Assembly delegation in making these amendments

so voters have clarity on what the funding would support.

Requested Action:

Amend and replace the resolution adopted by the Board on

June 18, 2025 entitled “Resolution Calling for an Advisory

Referendum concerning the levy of a One-Quarter (1/4)

County Sales and Use Tax” by rescinding the prior resolution

in its entirety and adopting the revised resolution presented

hereto.

Sponsors:

Chairman Melvin "Skip" Alston

Attachments:

2026.08.06 - Article 46 Resolution

VIII. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS

AND COMMISSIONS.

2026-340

EXCEPTION REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS &

COMMISSIONS

Requested Action:

Consider and approve the following exception

reappointments to various boards & commissions:

Commission on Aging

Reappoint Beverly Williams to 4th term (September 23, 2026

- September 22, 2029)

Reappoint Wayne Hale to 3rd term (March 1, 2024 - February

28, 2027)

Reappoint Wendee Cutler 4th term (September 23, 2026 -

September 22, 2029)

Reappoint Heather Magill to 3rd term (July 19, 2024 - July 18,

2027)

Sponsors:

Robin Keller

Attachments:

07.11.26_Reapp_BWilliams

07.13.26_Reapp_WHale

07.13.26_Resume_WHale

07.14.26_Reapp_WCutler

07.14.26_Resume_WCutler

07.24.26_App_HMagill

08.06.26_Term Exempt Letter

IX. COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

X. COMMENTS FROM COUNTY MANAGER / COUNTY ATTORNEY

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.

XIII. ADJOURN

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF

THE GUILFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 AT 5:30PM IN THE

COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM,

OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE

301 W. MARKET STREET, GREENSBORO NC 27401.