Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 5/4/2026 6:00:00 PM

The Pitt County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 4, 2026, where a significant portion of the discussion focused on the proposed balanced budget for the fiscal year. The budget presentation highlighted strategic investments aligned with the county's first-ever strategic plan, emphasizing employee recruitment and retention, education, public safety, human services, and county facilities. Key procurement-related decisions included approval of a contract award to Barry Building Group for the Technology Enterprise Center construction project at a bid of $1,035,000, well below the anticipated $2 million budget, with a 5% contingency for a total of $1,086,750. The budget also proposed funding for capital projects such as waterline improvements, roofing, security upgrades for schools, and various county facility renovations. Additionally, the board discussed funding allocations for public safety departments, human services, and community partners, with some departments requesting tax increases for fire services and others holding flat funding. No fee increases were proposed except for public health services, which will be detailed in upcoming workshops. The meeting included motions to approve the agenda, consent items, and the contract award for the construction project. Further budget workshops were scheduled to review detailed departmental requests and capital projects before a public hearing on June 2, 2026.