# Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 13, 2026


**Body:** Sampson County NC
**Date:** July 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Sampson County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement topics included the approval of multiple public transportation grants totaling up to $800,000 for transit vehicles and services, and the presentation and approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract for the new Hopton High School construction project, with a total estimated cost of approximately $73 million. The board also approved a $2 million appropriation from the county school capital reserve fund for additional facilities related to the school, such as a greenhouse and animal science facility. Additionally, the board voted to temporarily suspend enforcement of a new site plan survey requirement for residential construction permits pending further review. Other discussions involved updates on water infrastructure projects, voluntary water conservation measures due to drought conditions, and a proposed sales tax referendum to help address school building debt. The meeting included public comments on environmental and social issues but focused primarily on capital improvement projects and grant acceptance motions.

**Source:** Sampson County NC