# Boad of County Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting _ Nov. 9, 2026

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners bi-monthly discussion session, November 9, 2026: Staff reported that the county’s approximately $74.3 million ARPA portfolio is in final closeout, with 56 projects completed, four still active, and about $705,000 remaining for ongoing projects. For FY2027 community grants, 37 projects received approximately $1.77 million after 117 applications sought more than $10.1 million; FY2026 closeout showed about $59,580 unspent. Staff proposed exploring a combined application for community grants, behavioral health services, and opioid settlement funds, and requested policy guidance on eligibility, financial documentation, and timing. Commissioners discussed limiting community grants to nonprofit organizations, requiring a Form 990, and setting the audit requirement at requests of $100,000 or more; staff will bring back proposed revisions. Commissioners indicated all organizations should continue to apply, with no carve-outs. No final policy vote was taken, and board members were asked to share further direction with the county manager.

The board also reviewed vacant county-owned properties and possible retention, lease, demolition, or sale options. Staff disclosed that 7545 Topside Drive is under contract to sell to PMAI Holdings LLC, doing business as Pine State Development, for $4.9 million; the matter is expected to return to the board for consideration. Other discussions included the former SciWorks/North Coliseum facility, the Amos Cottage property, unused acreage at the Agricultural Park, and airport properties, including possible leasing of an old agricultural building to Forsyth Tech. Staff noted a potential deadline to use airport SCF funds for demolition by June 2027. The session was informational: no property sale, lease, or demolition decisions were approved, and the board asked staff to receive individual guidance from commissioners on how to handle and market properties.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Boad of County Commissioners Bi-Monthly Meeting _ Nov. 9, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqN_ZBJAmIw) - Forsyth County Government, North Carolina