Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 05/12/26

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, which included significant discussions on opioid task force funding and the county's 2026-27 budget. The board received an update on opioid settlement funds totaling nearly $12 million to be received through 2038, with $4.6 million currently available. Funding allocations support programs such as medication-assisted treatment in the jail, naloxone distribution, and law enforcement diversion initiatives. The board also discussed expanding prevention programs like the PAL program and emphasized the importance of education and prevention efforts. Regarding the budget, the board reviewed a proposed $215.1 million general fund budget, including funding for schools and county services, and discussed challenges such as absorbing state funding cuts for social services and potential nonprofit funding. Several procurement-related actions were approved, including change orders for sludge removal contracts totaling $2.255 million, a reimbursement resolution and project ordinance for Highland High School construction, and a property reconveyance to Central Carolina Community College. The board also approved a member change for the Boone Trail Emergency Service Relief Fund Board and certifications for federal transit grants. The meeting concluded with a closed session on personnel matters.