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State of Wake County

State of Wake County. Morrisville Chamber. Accolades 2014. Wake County has… 4 out of 18 of the Top Small Cities in N.C. Cities Journal # 2 Morrisville 9 out 50 of the Safest Cities in N.C. Safewise #6 Morrisville 7 out of 20 of the Best Places for Homeownership in N.C. NerdWallet

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State of Wake County

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  1. State of Wake County Morrisville Chamber

  2. Accolades 2014 • Wake County has… • 4 out of 18 of the Top Small Cities in N.C. • Cities Journal • #2 Morrisville • 9 out 50 of the Safest Cities in N.C. • Safewise • #6 Morrisville • 7 out of 20 of the Best Places for Homeownership in N.C. • NerdWallet • #8 Morrisville www.wakegov.com

  3. Wake is now the 46th largest county in the US, surpassing Westchester, NY & Milwaukee Co., WI in 2012 #1 Largest Population Growth in NC since 2010: 44,150* 8.1% Growth Wake 7.8% Growth NC Largest Municipalities* #2 City of Raleigh #7 Town of Cary #22 Town of Apex #28 Town of Wake Forest Mecklenburg #2 Largest Municipal Population in NC (2012): 748,078 people within city limits* #7 Fastest Growing County in US with population more than 500,000** #46 Most Populous County in US(#85 in 2000)** Source: *NC Demographics 2012; **US Census Bureau 2012 www.wakegov.com

  4. Since 1960, Wake County has grown by roughly 800,000 residents. The growth continues….. Sources. U.S. Census Bureau. April 1, 1960,1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010 Uncorrected Census Counts- 2012 US Census Estimate www.wakegov.com

  5. Municipal Population Growth *Total population counts do not include residents who lived within the parts of those municipalities that extended into other counties on April 1, 2010. Source: US Census Bureau. Municipal Population Counts. 2010 Census & 2012 Census Estimate

  6. Board Goals Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat www.wakegov.com

  7. Fiscal Strength and Stewardship • Goal: Continue to exercise sound financial management and ensure Wake County's long-term fiscal strength. www.wakegov.com

  8. Property Tax Revenue Growth (in millions) www.wakegov.com

  9. FY 2015 Budget www.wakegov.com $1,066,422,000 Property tax rate at 57.8 cents

  10. Education • Goal: Support an educated and skilled community through responsible funding of the Wake County Public School System and Wake Technical Community College. www.wakegov.com

  11. FY 2015 Budget by Use www.wakegov.com

  12. Ongoing Schools Funding Work • County Manager and Superintendent to forecast and model for future WCPSS operating budget appropriations to be shaped by: • State Budget Actions • WCPSS Strategic Plan • Overall Financial Capacity • Upon development of the initial forecast, BOC & BOE will convene to discuss results, priorities, strategies and options for sustainable school funding. 12 www.wakegov.com

  13. Wake Tech & Vernon Malone www.wakegov.com

  14. Community Health and Vitality • Goal: Promote and protect the public health of the community. www.wakegov.com

  15. Human Services 23 positions - $4.1 million 6 additional child protective service workers 10 school health nurses 36 positions for NC FAST added in February 2014 www.wakegov.com

  16. Public Safety • Goal: Provide a safe and secure community through coordinated efficient and effective, professional, public safety services. www.wakegov.com

  17. Community Partnerships and Economic Development • Goal: Increase collaboration among community partners and units of government to develop long range plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs to improve the prosperity, health and diversity of the community. Develop and implement ongoing, long range planning initiatives to enhance quality of life. www.wakegov.com

  18. Community Partnerships and Economic Development • Objective: Support community discussion and development of transit strategies that evaluate investment alternatives, feasibility and governance • Objective: Continue implementation of the open space program to include maximizing opportunities for public access and identify greenway partnerships • Objective: Complete evaluation of economic development strategies and implement changes as appropriate • Objective: Continue collaborative effort with all economic development partners to attract new jobs, retain jobs and provide training to individuals in transition www.wakegov.com

  19. Open Space • Turnipseed Nature Preserve • Robertson’s Mill Pond Preserve • Procter Farm Preserve www.wakegov.com

  20. Effective and Efficient Government Operations • Goal: Support management initiatives to continually improve the quality, responsiveness, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of county services. www.wakegov.com

  21. Thank you www.wakegov.com

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