FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is summary of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Agenda Session held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026, in Room 564 the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Agendas and supporting materials are available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners.
Chairman Kirk deViere congratulated Commissioner Henry Tyson on the birth of his daughter and wished Commissioner Pavan Patel a happy birthday.
Commissioner Henry Tyson thanked those who have supported his family following the early arrival of their daughter.
Commissioner Marshall Faircloth led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PRESENTATIONS
A. Joint 911 Operations Center Community & Public Safety Input Survey Results
Communications Director Diane B. Rice presented results from community and public safety surveys regarding a potential joint 9-1-1 operations center. Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville continue discussions about the feasibility of a shared facility. No action was taken.
B. HMA Co-Responder/Mobile Crisis Model Options
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens and presented research conducted by Health Management Associates (HMA) on behavioral health crisis response models. Alliance Health contracted with HMA to evaluate best practices nationwide, including co-responder, mobile crisis and non-law-enforcement response models. The research identifies models applicable to Cumberland County and outlines potential benefits, limitations and implementation considerations. No action was taken.
C. Shaw Heights Neighborhood - Water and Sewer Infrastructure Update
Chief of Staff Tye Vaught provided an update on water and sewer infrastructure conditions in the Shaw Heights neighborhood, an unincorporated area surrounded by the City of Fayetteville. Long-term solutions must address service boundaries, infrastructure ownership and regional utility coordination.
The County previously evaluated the area through planning efforts, including a 2008 land use plan and the 2020 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area process. Shaw Heights is located in a census tract designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Qualified Census Tract for 2026. No action was taken.
D. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Director Michael Gibson presented an update on the 2020 Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation (FCPR) Master Plan. At the Jan. 15 Agenda Session, Commissioners received updates on the Parks and Recreation Agreement as well as a request from FCPR for matching funding towards the Cape Fear River trail expansion project to Arnette Park. No action was taken.
E. Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association Mobile Incident Command Post Modernization
Emergency Services Director Garry Crumpler and Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association Vice President Gary Brock presented modernization needs for the County’s Mobile Incident Command Post (MICP), including replacement of the County’s primary unit, and upgrades to the Fire Association’s backup unit. The Board unanimously approved funding in the amount of $500,000 to support upgrades to the Fire Association’s back up unit
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes:
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Removal of Item 4A, Parks and Recreation Agreement Framework
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Removal of Item 4H, Data Centers
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Addition of Item 5A, Courthouse Parking Update
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board unanimously approved the Jan. 20, 2026 Agenda Session minutes.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
The Board moved the following items to the Feb. 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.
A. Parks and Recreation Agreement Framework This item was removed by unanimous vote.
B. 2026 (FY27) Federal Legislative Agenda
Assistant County Manager Faith Phillips and Ron Hamm of Hamm Consulting presented the draft 2026 (Fiscal Year 2027) Federal Legislative Agenda, which outlines the County’s federal advocacy priorities. The Board unanimously approved the 2026 (FY27) Federal Legislative Agenda.
C. Execution of NCDOT Continuing Indemnity Bond
General Manager for Natural Resources Amanda Lee presented the required Continuing Indemnity Bond allowing Cumberland County to perform utility work within North Carolina Department of Transportation right-of-way. The Board unanimously approved continuation of the bond.
D. Award of Bid for Cliffdale Recreation Center Generator Installation
General Manager for Natural Resources Amanda Lee presented bid results for installation of a standby generator at Cliffdale Recreation Center. The Board unanimously awarded the contract to J.L. Britt Electric, Inc. for $237,000.
E. Tax Revaluation
Tax Administrator Joe Utley presented options for outsourcing tax revaluation services. The Board voted unanimously to move to a six-year revaluation cycle beginning in 2031, followed by a four-year cycle beginning in 2035. A formal resolution will be presented on the March 2 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
F. Approval to Pay Prior Year Invoices
Chief Financial Officer Robin Koonce presented prior fiscal year invoices totaling:
The Board unanimously approved payment.
G. Crown Corridor Master Plan Update
County Manager Clarence Grier provided an update. The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) will present master plan updates to the Board in May.
H. Data Centers This item was removed by unanimous vote.
I. Funding for Mobile Incident Command Post
Congress recently appropriated $994,595 to support acquisition of a Mobile Incident Command Post. The Board unanimously approved funding for the project, authorizing an allocation of up to $2.1 million using available American Rescue Plan freed up capacity.
5. OTHER ITEMS
A. Courthouse Parking Update This item was added by unanimous vote.
County Manager Clarence Grier provided an update on courthouse parking capacity. Staff are evaluating additional parking options to ensure adequate juror access. Leasing opportunities will be presented to the Board in March. Information only. No action taken.
6. MONTHLY REPORTS
The Board unanimously accepted the following reports:
A. Finance Report
B. Health Insurance Update
C. Grants Update
D. Capital Improvement Projects Report
E. ARPA Quarterly Project and Expenditure Report
F. Billing for out of county residents
G. Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) Program Closeout report
H. Fee Waiver Report for Flu, COVID and RSV
7. COMMISSIONER REQUESTS
A. School Bonds
Commissioner Glenn Adams shared information regarding the potential for a school bond. County Manager Grier provided an overview of recent education debt issuance and the process for future bond consideration.
8. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:
No action was taken following Closed Session.
The Board adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The next Board of Commissioners meeting will be held Feb. 16 at 6:45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings and Agenda Sessions are livestreamed on the County’s website cumberlandcountync.gov, YouTube Channel and on CCNCTV Spectrum Channel 5. Cumberland County can be found on social media by searching CCNCGov.