# 07/13/2026 - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 13, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included a budget amendment to carry over $1,573,762 from fiscal year 2026 to 2027 for outstanding purchase orders, including a significant Tyler Munis financial system conversion and infrastructure equipment purchases. The board also approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to establish a new land use category and conditional zoning process for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities, aiming to proactively regulate potential future applications with specific development standards, noise limits, and environmental protections. Public comments raised concerns about water usage, noise, and environmental impacts of data centers, prompting discussion on potential future ordinance enhancements. Additionally, the board approved a resolution supporting a road abandonment petition and received an update on the regional hazard mitigation plan, which is critical for maintaining eligibility for federal and state disaster grants. Several appointments to advisory boards were confirmed, and the board designated a delegate for the upcoming annual commissioners conference.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** July 13, 2026

### Sources
- [07/13/2026 - Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKNywjWbfj4) - Franklin County, N.C. Government