Guilford County Commission 5/7/2026

The Guilford County Commission meeting held on May 7, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of an interlocal agreement with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council for a $500,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to develop the Piedmont Regional Greenway. The board also adopted text amendments establishing specific civil penalties for violations under the Unified Development Ordinance and approved updated flood maps and flood damage prevention provisions to comply with FEMA requirements. The county manager presented the recommended fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling approximately $935 million, proposing a property tax rate 8.64 cents above the revenue neutral rate to support education, public safety, and capital projects. The budget emphasized multi-year capital planning, maintaining fund balance, and investments in schools, community college, and public safety. Several proclamations and recognitions were made, but no additional contract awards or vendor selections were noted. The meeting also included public hearings and motions related to fee schedules and ordinance amendments affecting future enforcement and compliance.