Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 07/06/26

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved a $500,000 non-matching grant from Golden Leaf for economic development and awarded a $7.47 million contract to Fred Smith Company for the Corporate Area Development Project, which involves building ready sites for eight hangars. They also approved an amendment to the project ordinance to accommodate higher costs. Additionally, the board approved continuing the county library's membership in the North Carolina Cardinal Consortium with a yearly contract valued at $48,000. Other budget approvals included funding for mental health and substance use services and grant funding for health department programs. The meeting also addressed property tax appeals related to mobile homes and discussed the implementation of new software to assist with appeals. The board approved contract amendments exceeding the manager's signature threshold and moved into a closed session to discuss ongoing litigation matters.