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City of Burlington Public Hearing Notice: Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Libraries, Municipalities, Public Events, Website Announcements.

The Burlington City Council will conduct Public Meetings to receive citizen comments on the Draft 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan on: 

Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
North Park Library and  
849 Sharpe Road  
Burlington, NC 27217  
and
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May Memorial Library
342 S. Spring Street
Burlington, NC 27217

The Burlington City Council will conduct Public Hearings to receive citizen comments on the Draft 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan on: 

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026  
7:00 p.m.  
City Council Chamber 
Municipal Building  
425 South Lexington Avenue  
Burlington, NC 27215
and
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chamber
Municipal Building
425 South Lexington Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215

The Annual Action Plan specifies how the City of Burlington will address housing and community needs for the next year through the use of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs. 

For FY 2026-2027, the City of Burlington is receiving $489,903 in CDBG funds and $1,655,334 in HOME funds. Citizens and interested parties are encouraged to examine and submit written comments on the proposed 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. If funding is again adjusted by HUD, the contingency plan is to adjust all changes to activities proportionally to the prescribed decrease or increase. 

Please submit written comments to kkemp@ptrc.org or mail to: 

Kimberly Kemp, Community Development 
Piedmont Triad Regional Council 
1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive 
Kernersville, NC 27284 

A 30-day comment period will commence on June 3, 2026, and end Monday, July 6, 2026. 

Copies of the report are available for review from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, in the Burlington Planning Department, 425 South Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC, and on the website burlingtonnc.gov under the following link https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/1208/Annual-Action-PlansCAPER. The Annual Action Plan Draft is subject to revisions. 

The City of Burlington will provide reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the public hearings. To request the above, you may call Safety Director, ADA Coordinator, Thomas Simmons at (336) 513-5463 or email tsimmons@burlingtonnc.gov at least 48 hours before the date of the public hearing. 

Beverly Smith 
City Clerk , City of Burlington 

Board of Commissioners Notice of Budget Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026-2027: June 1st at Historic Courthouse

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Public Events.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED BUDGET OF ALAMANCE COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 

The Alamance County Manager has submitted the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget to the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. A public hearing on the proposed budget ordinance will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 2nd floor, at 1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC 27253. 

All interested citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing and submit comments. The proposed budget ordinance is available online on the Alamance County website: www.alamancecountync.gov. Copies are also available in the offices of the Finance Officer and the Clerk to the Board for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Disabled persons with a special request for assistance, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (336) 570-4032, 48 hours prior to the meeting during normal business hours. 

This 19th day of May 2026. 

Jenni Brown, Clerk to the Board 
Alamance County 

FY26-27 Managers Recommended Budget

Alamance County Manager York Presents FY26-27 Recommended Budget

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, General News, Website Announcements.

Alamance County Manager Heidi York presented the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Recommended Budget to the Board of Commissioners at the May 18 business meeting. The $239,115,000 General Fund budget proposal represents a $3.0 million (1.2%) decrease from the current year and includes the elimination of 50.2 vacant positions across multiple departments. The budget focuses on reducing financial risk, restoring stability, and strengthening long‑term fiscal health.

Key Highlights

  • Total Recommended General Fund Budget: $239.1 million, a $3.0 million decrease
  • No use of Unassigned Fund Balance
  • Property tax rate recommended at 51.65 cents, an increase of 2.25 cents
  • 50.2 vacant positions eliminated
  • Education remains at 40% of total County spending
  • 889 responses received in first Community Budget Input Survey

Entering the budget process, the County faced a $13 million deficit required to maintain current service levels. This challenge is compounded by projected federal and state revenue reductions totaling $4.9 million, including new Medicaid requirements, a SNAP administration reimbursement cut from 50% to 25% that adds $764,488 in County costs, and an affordable housing exemption that reduces property tax revenue by an estimated $650,000.

To protect financial stability, the Recommended Budget does not appropriate any Unassigned Fund Balance. Last Fiscal Year, $11 million of Unassigned Fund Balance was used for recurring operating costs, the largest amount used to date.  This appropriation depleted the County’s Fund Balance to a projected 15.1% of total expenditures, well below the Board’s required 20% minimum balance. Rebuilding the Fund Balance is necessary to preserve the County’s strong bond ratings and maintain emergency response capacity.

This year, the County launched its first Community Budget Input Survey, receiving 889 responses that provided insight for the Recommended Budget. Respondents identified Education, Public Safety, and Quality of Life as their top priorities.

Education remains 40% of the total County budget, and despite fiscal pressures, no reductions are proposed. Alamance Burlington School System is recommended to receive $85.2 million, including a $1.45 million increase in Current Expense funding and continued support for capital needs. Per‑pupil funding increases by $77 to $2,328. Alamance Community College is recommended to receive $10.1 million, including additional repair and maintenance funding.

The Recommended Budget also incorporates departmental reductions, shifts select capital needs to reserves, and prioritizes sustaining essential services while avoiding county expansions. York noted that these steps reflect a disciplined approach to stabilize finances and prepare for long‑term needs.

York emphasized that the spending plan includes difficult but necessary choices to ensure Alamance County remains financially strong. The Board of Commissioners will review and deliberate on the Recommended Budget in the upcoming weeks with a public hearing scheduled for 6:30PM on June 1, 2026.

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS 

Date of Publication: April 14, 2026 
City of Burlington-Community Development 
Burlington Housing Consortium 
425 S. Lexington Avenue 
Burlington, NC 27215 
336-222-5020 

On or after April 21st, 2026, the Burlington Housing Consortium will submit a request to the HUD Greensboro Field Office – NC for the release of HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under Title II of the of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C 12701 et seq.). Regulations are at 24 CFR Part 92 as amended, to undertake the following project: 

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Residential Rehabilitation Program- Alamance County. 

Purpose: To allow for more timely environmental reviews of single-family rehabilitation projects. 

Location: Alamance County. 

Project/Program Description: The HOME Residential Rehabilitation Program:
The program will provide funds to rehabilitate owner-occupied single- family homes. The rehabilitation activities include but not limited to, roofing, HVAC, electrical, siding replacement, foundation repairs, French door installations with grading, driveway repairs, septic system replacement, structural members repairs/replacement (joists, bands, girders), deck repairs, interior upgrades (flooring, drywall, painting), ADA accessible (windows/doors replacement) installation, lead encapsulation and mold/mildew abetment. The scope of work for all projects will not have any ground disturbance unless it is in the removal of lead-based paint which is only a minimal amount of surface disturbance nor be located in floodplain areas. The improvements will not increase the structure’s capacity and will not involve additions or expansion of the structure. 

Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. 

Level of Environmental Review Citation: Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i) Rehabilitation of buildings and improvements when the following conditions are met: 
(i) In the case of a building for residential use (with one to four units), the density is not increased beyond four units, the land use is not changed, and the footprint of the building is not increased in a floodplain or in wetland. 

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review:
NEPA Contamination and Toxics Substances and, Historic Preservation 

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):
Only issues that can be addressed within the program guidelines may be permitted. 

Estimated Project Cost:
$139,282 

The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per give citation listed above. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at
City of Burlington-Community Development
425 S. Lexington Avenue
Burlington, NC, 27215
and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. or if the review was completed in HEROS at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/ 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Burlington- Community Development, 425 Lexington Avenue, Burlington, NC, 27215. All comments received by April 20th will be considered by the Burlington Housing Consortium prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 
The Burlington Housing Consortium certifies to HUD that Robert Patterson, Certifying Officer, his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Burlington Housing Consortium to use HUD program funds. 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Burlington Housing Consortium certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Burlington Housing Consortium; (b) the Burlington Housing Consortium has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to
HUD Greensboro Field Office- North Carolina
1500 Pinecroft Road, Suite 401
Greensboro, NC, 27407.
Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. 

Robert Patterson, City Manager, Burlington, NC 

2024-2025 Citizens’ Financial Report

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Commissioners, Community, County Manager, County News, Finance, General News.

Click here to access the full 2024-2025 Citizens’ Financial Report (PDF Download)

To the residents of Alamance County:

In an effort to provide transparency and accountability to our residents, Alamance County
Government presents the 2024-2025 Citizens’ Financial Report. This report is an overview of the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was prepared in conformance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and audited by Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A..
The General Fund accounts for the majority of operations for the County, but differs from the
GAAP financial statements because accounting data has been summarized.

Alamance County continues to invest in its employees, public safety, human services and education
spending. During FY 2024-2025, the County implemented the second phase of a salary market
study, invested in the remount and purchase of a new ambulance, increase funding for the pre-trial
release program and providing an increase of $5.8 million for technology and operations for the
local school system. The County, along with Alamance-Burlington School System and Alamance
Community College, continue to work together through the capital facility plan to better meet the
needs of our growing population. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 saw continued capital project investments
in the county, our schools and community college buildings.

This report reflects our mission and the important work that our departments and partner
organizations have provided to residents this year. We invite you to look over this basic report as
well as the complete Annual Comprehensive Financial Report available on our website, and we
encourage you to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Heidi York
County Manager

Alamance County Wants to Hear Your Thoughts on Next Year’s Funding Priorities! 

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Budget, Community, General News.

Alamance County is giving residents a new way to provide input into where the County should focus its funding for next fiscal year. The Community Budget Input Survey, which is open from February 3, 2026 to March 31, 2026, will help inform the County Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The County seeks residents’ feedback on what services should be prioritized and which services could be reduced, as well as challenges that residents would like to see the County address. Results of the survey will be shared with the Board of County Commissioners and the public. The results will be posted on the Alamance County website following the conclusion of the survey period. The survey may be accessed on the following page: 

Alamance County Budget Survey FY 26-27 (English)

Alamance County Budget Survey FY 26-27 (Spanish)

Residents can also obtain the survey’s QR code or request paper copies of the survey at the following locations: 

  • May Memorial Library – Burlington 
  • Graham Library 
  • Mebane Library 
  • Alamance County Health Department, Department of Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, and County Administrative Offices 

County Manager Heidi York will present the FY 2026-2027 Manager’s Recommended Operating and Capital Budget during the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 18. Residents will have the opportunity to provide their feedback on the Recommended Budget to the Commissioners at the Budget Public Hearing on June 1. 

If you would like more information about this topic, please email budget@alamancecountync.gov

Notice of Cancellation of February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioners, County Attorney, County Manager, County News, General News, Storm Information.

Please take notice that the regularly scheduled February 2, 2026 meeting of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has been cancelled due to anticipated hazardous conditions that may affect travel and roadway safety throughout Alamance County at the time of the meeting. 

Notice of the rescheduled meeting date and time for consideration of the published agenda will be provided separately. 

Residents are encouraged to use caution when traveling and to call 911 in the event of an emergency. 

This 1st day of February, 2026. 

DiAnne Yancey, Clerk to the Board 
Alamance County Board of Commissioners 

ACBOC Cancellation Notice for February 2, 2026 MeetingDownload

Rescission of State of Emergency

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioner Statements, Community, County News, General News, Public Safety, Storm Information.

WHEREAS, a winter storm impacted Alamance County between January 23, 2026 and January 27, 2026, resulting in treacherous travel conditions, loss of utility services, and hazardous conditions on roadways; and

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2026, I issued a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the unincorporated areas of Alamance County in response to those conditions; and

WHEREAS, conditions within Alamance County have improved, and while residents are encouraged to continue exercising caution when traveling, the circumstances necessitating the declared State of Emergency no longer exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Chairman of the Board of Alamance County Commissioners under Article IA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the previously declared State of Emergency for the unincorporated areas of Alamance County is hereby rescinded, effective January 27, 2026 at 1 :00 p.m.

This rescission shall be distributed to the news media and filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.

DECLARED this 27th day of January, 2026.

Alamance County State of Emergency Rescission – 1-27-26Download

Community disaster shelter information

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Alamance County is prepared to activate a community disaster shelter if the need arises.

A community disaster shelter is not a warming shelter. Warming shelters are typically run by faith-based facilities and other community organizations, dial 211 for health and human service needs.

The call to activate a community disaster shelter is based on real-time conditions. These can be widespread power outages, water outages, and other factors. If these develop, Alamance County will coordinate with all other municipalities to share the information on activation of the community disaster shelter and its location. Fairchild Community Center in Burlington has been used in the past.

📲 Sign up for up-to-date announcements from Alamance County Emergency Management here: https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/g/1881/

Stay tuned for more information and stay safe, Alamance County.

DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Commissioner Statements, Community, County News, General News, Public Safety, Storm Information.

WHEREAS, a winter storm will impact Alamance County, creating treacherous travel, loss of utility services, and result in hazardous conditions on roads and impact critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued Executive Order No. 31 on January 21, 2026, declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency I have determined that there is an imminent threat of, or existing conditions have caused or will cause, widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property; and

WHEREAS, declaring a State of Emergency and imposing the restrictions and prohibitions ordered herein is necessary to maintain order and protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to secure property.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as the Chairman of Board of Alamance County Commissioners under Article lA of Chapter 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes and Chapter 166A-l 9 .22

Section 1. A State of Emergency is hereby declared within the jurisdiction of Alamance County.

Section 2. The emergency area covered by this State of Emergency shall be all unincorporated areas within Alamance County.

Section 3. The following restrictions and prohibitions are imposed:
□ Evacuation:
□ Curfew:
□ Restricted Access:
□ Business Operations:
□ Alcohol:
□ Dangerous Weapons & Gasoline:
□ Other:
No restrictions or prohibitions are imposed at this time, however may be with future amendments or declarations.

Section 4. I hereby order all Alamance County law enforcement officers, employees, and all other emergency management personnel subject to our control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Declaration, all applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws, and the Alamance County Emergency Operations Plan.

Section 5. I hereby order this declaration: (a) to be distributed to the news media and other organizations calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public; (b) to be filed with Clerk to the_Alamance County Clerk to the Board) and (c) to be distributed to others as necessary to ensure proper implementation of this declaration.

Section 6. This declaration shall take effect on January 23, 2026, at 11 :59 P.M. and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded.

DECLARED
Kelly Allen
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

ATTEST
Jenni Brown
Clerk

Declaration of State of Emergency 01-23-26Download