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ROWAN COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA
June 30, 2025 - 3:00 PM
J. Newton Cohen, Sr. Room
J. Newton Cohen, Sr. Rowan County Administration Building
130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
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Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Consider Approval of the Agenda
Board members are asked to voluntarily inform the Board if any matter on the agenda might present
a conflict of interest or might require the member to be excused from voting.
1. Regular Agenda Items
A. Public Hearing - EDC Project Powerball
B. Overtime for Sheriff's Office Patrol/Detention Continued
C. Change Order #5 -KMD Construction, LLC - New Corporate Hangars
2. Adjournment
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ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195
FROM: Scott Shelton, Rowan EDC Vice President
DATE: 6/30/2025
SUBJECT: Public Hearing - EDC Project Powerball
The Rowan EDC will give a presentation to the Board of Commissioners regarding an incentive request
from 'Project Powerball', a company considering Rowan County for a new manufacturing facility.
If our community were chosen, the company would add 1,181 jobs over the next five years and would
also invest approximately $240 million in real and business personal property.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Request for Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing ad - Project Powerball
3. Project Powerball - County executive summary
4. draft - County Incentive Agreement
5. Presentation
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Date: June 13, 2025
To: Greg Edds, Chairman
Cc: Aaron Church, County Manager
Sarah Pack, Clerk to the Board
From: Scott Shelton, Vice President
Re: Request for called meeting to consider incentive request for ‘Project Powerball’
Dear Chairman Edds,
I respectfully request that the Board of Commissioners schedule a special called meeting on June
30th to hold a public hearing for consideration of an incentive request from ‘Project Powerball’. The
company is considering Rowan County for a new manufacturing facility. If our community were
chosen for this fast-moving project, the company would add 1,181 jobs over the next five years.
While these numbers are preliminary, the company estimates that it will also invest over $200
million in real and personal property.
I look forward to providing you with detailed information regarding this request in the coming days.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have and thank you for
supporting our efforts.
Yours truly,
Scott Shelton
Vice President
204 E. Innes St., Ste. 220, Salisbury, NC 28144 704.637.5526 info@rowanedc.com www.rowanedc.com
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the
J. Newton Cohen, Sr. Room on the second floor of the J. Newton Cohen, Sr. Rowan County
Administration Building in Salisbury, North Carolina, beginning at 3:00 PM or as soon thereafter as may
be heard, on Monday, June 30, 2025, on the following:
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute §158-7.1(c), the purpose of the hearing will be to
receive public comments on a proposed incentive offer to Project Powerball, a company proposing to
establish operations in Rowan County.
Project Powerball is expected to (1) create a significant investment in real estate and equipment,
approximately $264 million, and (2) create 1,181 full-time jobs over the next five years.
The proposed incentive offer consists of an assistance grant with a total value of approximately
$2,307,414 paid over a term not to exceed five years.
The County will recover the cost and the public will benefit through future property and business taxes,
stimulation of the economy, promotion of business and the creation of jobs in Rowan County.
All persons interested in this incentive are invited to attend this public hearing and present their views.
This, the 17th day of June 2025.
Sarah Pack, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
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June 19, 2025
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UMMARY OF ROPOSED OCATION OF
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ROJECT OWERBALL IN OWAN OUNTY
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UMMARY
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June 19, 2025
The Honorable Gregory C. Edds and
Rowan County Board of Commissioners
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Re: Summary of Proposed Location of Project Powerball in Rowan County
Dear Chairman Edds and County Commissioners:
On behalf of the Rowan EDC, please allow me to present to you this summary of the proposed
location of Project Powerball in Rowan County.
We are optimistic that, with your support, this project will reach a successful conclusion, creating
new employment and expanding the non-residential tax base in the County. This document
addresses the primary drivers and impacts of the project and is designed to provide you with the
information necessary to consider their request for assistance.
We sincerely hope that you find this document a useful resource as you consider this matter. We
have spent substantial efforts to gather the most relevant information possible regarding the
potential impacts this project could have on our County and its citizens. To accomplish this, we
have relied on a variety of public and private sector partners. At this time, we would like to thank
them for their contributions to this summary.
In the preparation of this document, we have strived to utilize factual data and realistic
projections. It is our intent that this document serves as a resource as you deliberate potential
actions.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions you may have regarding this
matter. We look forward to your feedback.
Sincerely,
Scott Shelton
Vice President
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Contents
1. Project Description
2. Regulatory Approval Process
3. Requested Assistance
4. Model of County Revenue – 10 Year Horizon
5. Additional Project Impact
6. Closing
7. Incentive Scoresheet
8. Draft Incentive Agreement
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1. Project Description
The company behind Project Powerball has been in business for decades and is an internationally known
name in its industry.
The company is currently evaluating potential properties in the southeastern United States for a new
manufacturing facility. A property in Rowan County is among the candidates for this new facility.
If our community was selected, the company would create 1,181 new jobs over the next five years, as
well as invest $264 million in real and business personal property for this project. The company plans to
begin operations at its chosen location in the summer of 2026.
2. Regulatory Approval Process
There do not appear to be any regulatory barriers to this project moving forward. The company will work
with local officials and the Rowan County Building Inspections Department to navigate the appropriate
review and permitting process. There are no components of the proposed project that appear outside the
normal scope of operations for these types of facilities.
3. Requested Assistance
Current Incentive Policy
Rowan County’s adopted Investment Grant Program provides a five-year grant to companies investing in
our community. The grant is established by a contract between the company and the County. The
company must pay their taxes in full each year based on the actual tax value of the property or
investment to be eligible to receive the grant. If the company meets all of the criteria in the contract, a
grant is issued to the company based on a percentage of taxes paid.
Rowan County uses a scoring system to determine incentive eligibility and grant levels. This system
awards points based on important factors such as capital investment, total job creation, average salary,
employee health insurance coverage, and industry sector. Each of the three grant levels requires a
minimum number of points scored.
The amount of the grant is based on a designated percentage level for five consecutive years. Below is a
chart that summarizes grant categories, and the percentage of new taxes paid on which the grant is based.
Total Points Scored Grant Level Percentage of Paid Taxes
Returned as a Grant
0 to 2 points Not eligible for incentives 0%
3 to 5 points Level 1 40%
6 to 8 points Level 2 45%
9 to 12 points Level 3 50%
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Points Scored
Based on the project parameters provided to the Rowan EDC by the company ‘Project Powerball’ scored
a total of 10 points which would qualify it for a Level 3 Grant (scoresheet included on page 9). This grant
would be equivalent to 50% of the new taxes paid.
The company is requesting a Level 3 Grant under this program for the amount and duration adopted in
the policy. In order to illustrate the financial impact of this potential project on the County we have
projected revenue returns over a 10-year period. These projections are provided below in Section 4.
We respectfully ask that the Board of Commissioners consider approving their request based on the
potential impact on our community from the project. A draft copy of the proposed Incentive Agreement
is attached.
Other Potential Assistance
Due to this project’s size and potential impact, it is likely that it will qualify for multiple incentive
programs offered by the State of North Carolina. Any required local matches for these programs should
be satisfied through the requested Level 3 Grant.
4. Model of County Revenue – 10-Year Horizon
If Rowan County were chosen, Project Powerball plans to begin operations in the summer of 2026. The
overall investment timeline is based on information provided to the Rowan EDC by the company.
The evolving nature of County tax rates, assessed value of the installed equipment, and construction
timelines require certain assumptions in order to develop a functioning model. To establish a baseline,
the following constants were applied:
• The County tax rate is fixed at the current rate of $0.58
• The company invests an estimated $70 million in real property improvements by the end of 2027.
• The company invests a total of $194 million in business personal property by the end of 2030
with the initial investment of $84 million being made by the end of 2026.
• Depreciation for business personal property was estimated using the State of North Carolina’s
2025 Depreciation Schedule I
• Eight-year lifespans were assumed for all business personal property depreciation
In application, it is unlikely that all assumptions will hold constant. The model provides general trends of
expected revenues and expenditures.
Incorporating the above framework, the following outcomes are projected:
• During the five incentivized years, the County would stand to collect $4,614,828 in revenue and
provide incentive grants totaling $2,307,414. The County would retain $2,307,414 of revenue
during the incentive term.
• Modeled with a 10-year horizon, the County would stand to collect an estimated $8,934,552,
disburse a $2,307,414 grant and retain an estimated $6,627,138 of new revenue.
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Project Powerball (Years 1-5):
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Project Powerball (Years 6-10):
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5. Additional Project Impact
The proposed project will directly create new jobs and expand the local tax base, and the
preceding sections have attempted to evaluate these direct investments. However, the impact of
the proposed investment will resonate beyond the site boundaries and company employees.
When the unemployed find opportunity, or citizens advance in their career, that personal
economic growth is felt throughout the community. Additionally, the company, with increased
operations, procures additional services and increases its engagement in the local economy.
Utilizing Jobs EQ software and incorporating information provided by the company, we have
estimated the project’s additional impact on our community. Jobs EQ is an economic impact
assessment software system developed by Chmura (www.chmura.com).
This analysis was conducted to report economic impact results within Rowan County only. As
should be expected with estimates of any type, applied outcomes will certainly vary from the
model’s projections.
RESULTS – 1,181 FULL-TIME JOBS
• Jobs EQ projects that the 1,181 full-time jobs created by Project Powerball will lead to
the creation of an additional 794 indirect* and induced jobs** in Rowan County.
• These 794 indirect and induced jobs will generate $58,486,969 in employee wages and
benefits.
• The additional impacts of Project Powerball will also include the generation of
$191,107,395 in gross revenue for the companies creating these 794 indirect and induced
jobs.
*Indirect jobs are ones created by companies supplying goods and services to a new or newly
expanded industry.
**Induced jobs are ones created when new employees from the new industry spend their wages
at local establishments; for example, a new manufacturing plant may increase business at a
nearby restaurant, leading to increased sales at the restaurant causing it to hire more
employees.
6. Closing
This project appears to have a lengthy list of benefits and no apparent liabilities. If Rowan
County were chosen, Project Powerball would create a total of 1,181 new full-time jobs, as well
as add hundreds of millions to the County’s tax base. The project would also generate
approximately $6.6 million of new net tax revenue for the County over a ten-year period.
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In addition to the creation of 1,181 new jobs by the company, Project Powerball would lead to
the creation of 794 indirect and induced jobs in Rowan County according to a Jobs EQ software
projection.
On behalf of the Rowan EDC, we look forward to providing you with any additional information
requested, or meeting with you personally to discuss these findings in detail. We hope that you
have found this information useful as you consider this matter.
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7. Incentive Scoresheet
C a t e g o r y T h r e s h o l d s
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A v e r a g e W a g e * 9 0 % t o 1 1 0 % o f C o u n t y A v e r a g e W a g e
O v e r 1 1 0 % o f C o u n t y A v e r a g e W a g e
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& P a y s 5 0 % o f m o n t h ly p r e m iu m Y e s
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T o t a l P o s s ib le P o in t s
P O IN T S S C A L E :
0 t o 2 p o in t s N o t E lig ib le f o r In c e n t iv e s
3 t o 5 p o in t s ( L e v e l O n e ) 4 0 % f o r f iv e y e a r s
6 t o 8 p o in t s ( L e v e l T w o ) 4 5 % f o r f iv e y e a r s
9 t o 1 2 p o in t s ( L e v e l T h r e e ) 5 0 % f o r f iv e y e a r s
T h e s c o r e s h e e t a n d s u g g e s t e d in c e n t iv e le v e ls a r e g u id e lin e s a n d a n e v a lu a t io n t o o l f o r t h e c o u
w a y b in d c o u n t y o f f ic ia ls t o a n y c o u r s e o f a c t io n . R o w a n C o u n t y r e s e r v e s t h e r ig h t t o a g r e e t o d
a n d in c e n t iv e le v e ls t h a t a r e g r e a t e r o r le s s e r t h a n t h o s e lis t e d h e r e f o r a p r o je c t , o r t o a d d a d d
'd is c r e t io n a r y ' p o in t s b a s e d u p o n t h e p r o je c t 's p o t e n t ia l im p a c t , in d u s t r y t y p e , e t c .
F o o t n o t e s :
* A s d e f in e d b y t h e N C D e p t o f C o m m e r c e ( L a b o r & E c o n o m ic A n a ly s is D iv is io n ) f o r t h e c a le n d a
in c e n t iv e s a r e r e q u e s t e d - $ 5 3 ,9 3 1 in 2 0 2 5
* * A d v a n c e d M a n u f a c t u r in g , L if e S c ie n c e s & H e a lt h c a r e , D is t r ib u t io n , F in a n c ia l & P r o f e s s io n a l S
In f o r m a t io n T e c h n o lo g y
P o i n t s
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8. Draft Incentive Agreement
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NORTH CAROLINA
ROWAN COUNTY
RELOCATION AND EXPANSION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
THIS RELOCATION AND EXPANSION ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (the
“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the ___ day of ____________, 20__, by and
between Rowan County, North Carolina, a body politic (hereinafter referred to as the “County”)
and Project Powerball (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Company has explored the possibility of establishing a new facility or
expanding its operations in Rowan County (the “Project”), which would increase taxable property
in the County and result in the creation of a number of jobs in the County, but would not have a
significant detrimental impact to the environment of the County; and
WHEREAS, the existing facility is located at _________________, Salisbury, North
Carolina, and is further identified as Rowan County Tax Parcel _______ (the “Property”), is a
suitable location for its expansion and improvement; and
WHEREAS, in order to induce the Company to relocate, expand, or improve on the
Property, the County is willing to provide, or cause to be provided, to the Company certain
inducements, upon terms and conditions binding upon the County as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, prior to beginning any relocation, expansion or improvement on the
Property, or making any personal property investments in the Property, the Company and County
met and agreed to enter into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the undertakings and agreements set forth herein,
approximately $264 million will be invested by or on behalf of the Company through new
equipment and other real property improvements on the Property, and to create a certain number
of jobs as provided herein and further comply with the covenants and conditions binding upon it
as set forth herein, all of which are intended to create a positive economic impact in the County.
WHEREAS, the Company expects to be a community-oriented business and intends to
participate in philanthropy, community events and programs intended to increase the health and
happiness of their employees and the greater community as a whole; and to consider participation
in the Rowan EDC’s Forward Rowan campaign; and
WHEREAS, the Company is encouraged, to the reasonable extent possible, to purchase
local services and supplies, such as, but not limited to, locally produced products, local hotel,
motel and hospitality services, local building and construction services, and other products and
services;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
agreements set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Company and the County hereby agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
COUNTY INDUCEMENTS
The County shall provide financial assistance to the Company through its “Relocation
and Expansion Assistance Program”, as hereinafter described, with respect to the Company’s
development of the Property and other related expenses as follows:
1) The “Relocation and Expansion Assistance Program” will be provided as a
“Relocation and Expansion Incentive Grant” (“Grant”) to assist the Company with
construction, equipment, and other capital improvements in Rowan County. The
Grant will specifically apply to the Property and all real property improvements and
personal property newly installed and used at the Property (“Facility”).
2) The amount of the Grant will be computed using the following steps:
a) Real Property Valuation.
i) For each tax year that the Grant is applicable to a Property (subject to the
limitations below), determine the actual assessed tax value of the real
property, located at such Property.
ii) Subtract from the above amount in a) i) the baseline real property value
of the Property assessed as of January 1, 2025, and prior to the
investments made by the Company in real property at such property. The
annual result of this computation shall be defined as the “New Real
Property Value” for the applicable Property.
b) Personal Property Valuation.
i) For each tax year that the Grant is applicable (subject to the limitations
below), determine the actual assessed tax value of all personal property,
excluding supplies and rolling stock, located at, and used in such
Property.
ii) Subtract from the above amount in b) i) the assessed tax value of
personal property, excluding supplies and rolling stock, located at, and
used on such Property as of January 1, 2025. The annual result of this
computation shall be defined as the “New Personal Property Value” for
the applicable Property.
c) County Property Tax Determination. The sum of the New Real Property Value
and the New Personal Property Value of a Property for each applicable year shall be
the “New Property Value” of such Property for such year. Multiply the New Property
Value for each applicable Property by the County tax rate (excluding municipal and
fire district tax rates) applicable for the tax year at issue to determine the amount of
property taxes applicable to the new property at such Property.
d) Grant Amount Determination. The Grant will be structured as a reimbursement
of a portion of the real and personal property taxes assessed against each applicable
Property and the Company. Such payment of the Grant will be made to the Company.
Payment may be requested by the Company no sooner than January 1st and no later
than June 30th of the fiscal year in which the taxes are due. The Grant will be paid
within sixty (60) days of the Company providing certifications as set forth in Article
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III (3), and receipt of full payment of all real and personal property taxes due to the
County. Payment of the Grant shall be equal to Fifty Percent (50%) of the County
property taxes (excluding municipal and fire district taxes) paid by the Company on
the New Real Property Value and New Personal Property Value of the Property by
the Company as described in Paragraph (2)at the prevailing Rowan County tax rate
for the tax year of the requested Grant.
3) Tax amounts due on property discovered by the County through its customary audit
procedures and not listed by the Company shall be excluded from this Agreement,
and the County shall not be responsible for reimbursement on these amounts for any
tax year.
ARTICLE II
SCHEDULE OF CORPORATE IMPROVEMENTS
1) The Company has determined that the Property is a suitable site for the location of its
Facility and shall acquire all local permits, zoning approvals, and required state and
federal permits, if applicable. The Company expects to substantially complete its
improvements to the Property by December 31, 2030.
2) The Company shall receive the Grant for five separate tax years (“Grant Term”),
which shall begin with property assessed as of January 1, 2027, with the first such
reimbursement to be provided to the Company by the County during fiscal year
ended June 30, 2028. If the Facility is not completed by January 1, 2031, the Grant
shall be based on the percentage completed and assessed for that year.
3) Unless an event triggering the Force Majeure provision set forth in Article VII herein
shall occur, the initial year shall commence on property assessed as of January 1,
2027.
4) Any subsequent qualifying expansion of the Facility by the Company shall be
eligible (provided the Relocation and Expansion Assistance Program is still in effect)
for consideration as a separate Grant under the Relocation and Expansion Assistance
Program, each for a separate Grant Term.
ARTICLE III
EMPLOYMENT
1) The Company projects that it will create 1,181 Full Time Equivalents (“FTEs”) with this
Project by December 31, 2030. An FTE position requires at least 1,600 hours of work per
year and is provided standard company benefits.
2) In each Fiscal Year (FY) that the company requests the disbursement of grant funds, the
Company shall certify that the following employment goals have been met, prior to
receiving payment:
County Fiscal Year (FY) Number of New FTEs (in aggregate)
FY 27-28 126
FY 28-29 330
FY 29-30 530
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FY 30-31 851
FY 31-32 1,181
3) The Company shall certify annual progress towards the employment of the required
number of FTEs to the County on or before June 30, 2028, and on June 30th following
each of the remaining years of the Grant Term. Such certification shall include a copy of
the Company’s “Employers Quarterly Tax and Wage Report” (Form NCU1 101 filed
with the NC Employment Security Commission) with social security numbers redacted to
protect employee Level I – Confidential Information for the quarter a) ending on or
immediately preceding the date of the annual request and b) the number of FTEs as of
that same date. If the NCUI 101 is discontinued or modified, a successor form performing
a comparable function must be submitted. The Company shall also provide copies of its
One NC Grant reporting to the County when they have been submitted to the State.
4) Should the Company fail to certify its annual employment numbers by June 30th, the
County may allow the Company an extended cure period to file and certify this particular
report annually.
5) If the Company does not meet the employment goals, the County will reduce the annual
Grant payment on a pro-rata basis until such time as the Company once again meets
employment goals. Pro-rata reduction shall be computed based on the percentage of the
goal not met for the given year.
ARTICLE IV
TERMINATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND REQUIRED REPAYMENT OF
GRANT FUNDS UPON ANNOUNCED TERMINATION OF OPERATIONS OR
MAJORITY REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE
1) The assistance provided by Rowan County, through the Relocation and Expansion
Assistance Program, represents a substantial commitment of public resources. Companies
that participate in this program are expected to maintain and continue operations beyond
the end of the Grant Term.
2) Should the Company cease operations or eliminate the majority of their workforce (51%
reduction or more within a twelve (12) month span), the Agreement will be terminated,
and the Company will be required to repay all grant proceeds provided during the thirty-
six (36) months prior to the cessation or reduction.
3) Repayment of grant funds shall be required if the Company has received any grant
disbursements from the County within the thirty-six (36) months prior to the earlier of (a)
Public announcement by the Company of plans to close or eliminate the majority of the
workforce, (b) Actual cessation of operations, or elimination of a majority of the
workforce.
4) The Company shall make payment to the County within one hundred and twenty (120)
days of such announcement or event. The County may use any and all legal recourse to
pursue restitution from the Company and / or its successors.
ARTICLE V
RELOCATION AND ASSISTANCE GRANT ADDITIONAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
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As further consideration for the granting of certain relocation and assistance grants to the
Company by the County, the Company further agrees that it shall abide by the Federal
Immigration and Control Act of 1986 and all subsequent amendments thereto (collectively
the “Act”). To that end, the Company agrees as follows:
1) The Company shall provide to Rowan County an annual certification, as of the time the
Company first claims the Grant and each year it claims an installment or carryforward of
the Grant, that the Company has implemented measures necessary to be in compliance
with the Act and does not knowingly employ any unauthorized alien at the Facility; and
2) If the Company fails to implement measures necessary to be in compliance with the Act
or knowingly employs an unauthorized alien at the Facility, and if upon learning of such
event, fails to cure such matter within sixty (60) days from learning of such, then the
Grant shall expire and the Company may not take any remaining installment or
carryforward of the Grant.
ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENENANTS - COMPANY
The Company represents, warrants, and covenants to the County, as applicable, as of the
date of this Agreement that:
1) Standing. The Company is a company duly organized and existing and in good
standing under the laws of the _________________________. The Company is
authorized to do business in the State of North Carolina.
2) Authority. The Company has the corporate power and authority to own its properties
and assets, to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to execute and
perform this Agreement.
3) Enforceability. This Agreement is the legal, valid and binding agreement of the
Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as
such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or similar state or federal laws, in effect from time to time, which affect
the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
4) No Violations. This agreement does not violate the charter documents or bylaws of
the Company or any provisions of any indenture, agreement, or other instrument to
which the Company is a party.
5) No Conflicts. This agreement does not conflict with, result in a breach of or
constitute an event of default under (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time,
or both, would constitute an event of default under) any indenture, agreement, or
other instrument to which the Company is a party.
6) Certifications. The Company shall be solely responsible for providing certifications
of expenditures and jobs to the appropriate County officer at the time of filing the
request for the annual Grant.
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ARTICLE VII
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENENANTS - COUNTY
The County represents, warrants, and covenants to the Company, as applicable, as of the
date of this Agreement that:
1) The County (a) has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
enter into and carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (b) by
proper action has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement;
and (c) is not in default under any provisions of this Agreement.
2) The County has duly authorized, executed, and delivered this Agreement, and this
Agreement constitutes the County’s legal, valid, and binding obligation,
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3) There is no litigation or proceeding pending or threatened against the County or
affecting it which would adversely affect the validity of this Agreement.
4) The County is not in default under any provision of State law which would affect
its existence or its powers as referred to in subsection (1).
5) To the best of the County’s knowledge, no officer or official of the County has any
interest (financial, employment, or other) in the Company or the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
6) With respect to this Agreement, the County has complied fully with all
requirements of N.C. General Statute 158-7.1 et seq.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of
the State of North Carolina, notwithstanding any rules concerning application of the
laws of another state or jurisdiction.
2) Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the prior
written consent of the other party, except that Company may assign this Agreement
to a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate as a part of any corporate restructuring.
3) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and its attachments, constitute the entire
agreement of the parties, and may not be contradicted by any prior or
contemporaneous communications of any kind. This Agreement may only be
modified by a written instrument that is signed by an authorized representative of
each party.
4) Breach. In the event of a breach of this Agreement, the non-breaching party shall
provide written notice of the breach to the breaching party, and the party in breach
shall have thirty (30) days from the date of notice of the breach to cure its
performance under this Agreement.
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5) Waiver. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any rights that the
Company may have to appeal or otherwise contest any listing, appraisal, or
assessment that the County may make relative to the Properties.
6) Force Majeure. Any delay in the performance of any duties or obligations of either
party hereunder (the “Delayed Party”) shall not be considered a breach of this
Agreement and the time required for performance shall be extended for a period
equal to the lesser of (a) the period of such delay or (b) 24 months, provided that such
delay has been caused by or is the result of any acts of God; acts of the public enemy;
insurrections; riots; embargoes; labor disputes, including strikes, lockouts, job
actions, or boycotts; shortages of materials or energy; fires; explosions; floods;
changes in laws governing international trades; or other unforeseeable causes beyond
the control and without the fault or negligence of the Delayed Party. The Delayed
Party shall give prompt notice to the other party of such cause, and shall take
whatever reasonable steps are necessary to relieve of such cause as promptly as
possible. No such event shall excuse the payment of any sums due and payable
hereunder on the due date thereof except any payment due upon the occurrence of
any act or event for which delayed performance is excused as provided above.
7) Notices. All notices required or allowed by this Agreement shall be delivered in
person, by overnight courier service (such as Federal Express), by certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, secure electronic transfers or by fax with
written confirmation of receipt (with a copy sent by one of the other methods
specified herein), addressed to the party or person to whom notice is to be given at
the following addresses:
To County: Rowan County Manager
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 216-8180
Facsimile: (704) 216-8195
With Copy (which does not constitute notice to):
Rowan County Attorney
130 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 216-8198
Facsimile: (704) 216-8195
To Company:
With Copy (which does not constitute notice to):
Notice shall be deemed to have been given if sent via a nationally recognized overnight carrier or
certified mail, one (1) business day after deposit with such carrier. The addresses may be changed
by giving written notice as provided herein: provided, however, that unless and until such written
notice is actually received, the last address stated herein shall be deemed to continue in effect for
all purposes hereunder.
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8) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts or
with counterpart signature pages, each of which counterparts shall be deemed to be
an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall be
binding upon the undersigned.
[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and the Company have caused this Agreement to
be executed in their respective names, by persons duly authorized by proper authority, and have
sealed the same as of the day and year first above written.
PROJECT POWERBALL
______________________________________
By: ____________________
Title: _____________________
[Corporate Seal]
ATTEST:
_______________________________ (Seal)
Name________________________________
ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
______________________________________
Gregory C. Edds, Chairman
Rowan County Board of Commissioners
[Corporate Seal]
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Sarah Pack
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act.
_________________________________
Anna Bumgarner
Rowan County Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICENCY:
________________________________
John Dees II
County Attorney
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Project Powerball
Incentive Request
Public Hearing
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About the Project:
The company behind Project Powerball has been in business
for decades and is an internationally known name in its industry
The company is currently evaluating potential properties in the
southeastern United States for a new manufacturing facility
A property in Rowan County is among the candidates for this
new facility
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About the Project:
If our community was selected, Project Powerball would create
1,181 new jobs over the next five years
The company would also invest $264 million in real and
business personal property for this project
Project Powerball plans to begin operations at its chosen
location in the summer of 2026
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Requested Assistance:
Under the County’s Incentive Grant Program, the company is
eligible for a “Level 3 Grant”
This a 5-year grant, equivalent to 50% of the increased tax revenue
generated
The Company is requesting assistance under this program for the
amount and duration adopted in the policy
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Fiscal Impact Foundation:
The County tax rate is fixed at the current rate of $0.58
The company invests an estimated $70 million in real property
improvements by the end of 2027
The company makes an initial investment of $84 million in business
personal property by the end of 2026
The company invests a total of $194 million in business personal
property by the end of 2030
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Fiscal Impact Foundation:
Depreciation for business personal property was estimated using the
State of North Carolina’s 2025 Depreciation Schedule I
Eight-year lifespans were assumed for all business personal property
depreciation
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Project Powerball – Revenue Breakdown
During 5 incentivized years
Total Revenue Collected - $4,614,828
Incentive Grant - $2,307,414
County Net Revenue - $2,307,414
Over 10 years
Total Revenue Collected - $8,934,552
Incentive Grant - $2,307,414
County Net Revenue - $6,627,138
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Other Potential Assistance:
Due to this project’s size and potential impact, it is likely that it will
qualify for multiple incentive programs offered by the State of North
Carolina
Any required local matches for these programs should be satisfied
through the requested Level 3 Grant
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Projected Additional Impact
It is projected that the 1,181 full-time jobs created by Project
Powerball will lead to the creation of an additional 794 indirect
and induced jobs in Rowan County
These 794 indirect and induced jobs will generate $58,486,969
in employee wages and benefits
The additional impacts of Project Powerball will also include the
generation of $191,107,395 in gross revenue for the companies
creating these 794 indirect and induced jobs
Source: Jobs EQ Software Projection
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In Closing:
Over $200 million of new investment in Rowan County
Creation of 1,181 new jobs over the next 5 years
$6.6 million of net property tax revenue to County over 10 years
The project would lead to the creation of an estimated 794 indirect
and induced jobs in Rowan County
Thank you considering this request
.
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Requested Motion:
The Rowan EDC respectfully requests that the Board of
Commissioners approve the following motion after the public
hearing:
- Motion to approve a Level 3 Grant to Project Powerball for the
terms stated in the County’s adopted Incentive Grant Program
policy
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ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195
FROM: Jason Owens, Chief Deputy
DATE: 6/30/2025
SUBJECT: Overtime for Sheriff's Office Patrol/Detention Continued
To: Rowan County Board of Commissioners
From: Jason Owens, Chief Deputy, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office
Re: Extra Duty Pay for the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Patrol/Detention Divisions
Date: June 13th, 2025
Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is requesting extra duty pay for employees who work in the
Patrol Division and the Detention Center outside of their normal work schedule. This request is
to be paid similar to how we have paid deputies working for the Town of Spencer and
previously with the City of Salisbury but will be paid by the County. This request is to start July
6th, 2025, thru August 2nd, 2025, to correspond with current pay cycles.
The Sheriff’s Office currently has approximately 17 vacancies between Patrol and Detention.
With Deputies and Detention Officers out sick, on vacation, or taking state required training,
those squads are working even shorter to protect and serve the community/citizens. This extra
pay (overtime) will allow officers from other squads/units to help cover the shifts when needed.
The request is as follows:
Pay Law Enforcement Officers (lieutenant, sergeant, corporal, deputy, detective) and Detention
Officers (detention officer, detention corporal, detention sergeant, detention lieutenant) at a rate
of time and one-half of their regular hourly rate for each hour worked on patrol outside of
normal hours irrespective of time taken off during their normal work schedule.
Authorize the approval of extra duty pay for Law Enforcement Officers (lieutenants, sergeants,
corporals, detectives and deputies) and Detention Officers (detention officer, detention
corporal, detention sergeant, detention lieutenant) at a rate of time and one-half of their regular
hourly rate for each hour worked in a patrol function or detention function outside of normal
hours irrespective of time taken off during their normal work schedule effective July 6th, 2025,
thru August 2nd, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Overtime Continued Patrol-Detention July 2025
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ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195
FROM: Valerie Steele, Airport and Rowan Transit System Director, Jody Farrow-Bennett,
Purchasing and Contract Administration Director
DATE: 6/30/2025
SUBJECT: Change Order #5 -KMD Construction, LLC - New Corporate Hangars
Rowan County has a contract, 24015, with KMD Construction, LLC for the New Corporate & Box
Hangars project at Mid-Carolina Airport. The BOC Approved the Bid Award and contract on May 15,
2023; Agenda Item #9.
The County is requesting a change order #5; not to exceed $19,226.40. This change order is directly
tied to a critical path item within the hangar expansion project schedule. Delaying approval until the next
regular Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting would result in a 31-day delay, which exposes the
County to potential contractor claims for extended general conditions and schedule impacts. Timely
approval at the upcoming special session called BOC meeting would reduce this potential claim period
to just 10 days, preserving project momentum and minimizing cost risk. Prompt action is essential to
maintain progress and avoid disruption to this high-priority project. The change order establishes a not-
to-exceed estimate for additional stone and fabric based on yardage calculations, required due to
unexpected conditions encountered during excavation at the corporate hangar site. The cost
associated with this change order will be offset by previous credits within the project.
The original contract (C24015) sum was $17,369,522.80, but it has been revised to $17,326,738.83 due
to four previous change orders. If approved, this Change Order #5 will increase the contract sum to
$17,345,965.23.
Attached is change order #5 with back-up documentation.
Recommendation:
Board of Commissioners authorize County Manager to approve contract change order #5 on contract #
24015 with KMD Construction LLC. Increasing the contract by $19,226.40, increasing the contract sum
to $17,345,965.23.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Change Order #5
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CONSTRUCTION
1001 OLD W. INNES ST. PHONE: 704-636-6560
SALISBURY, NC 28144 FAX: 704-636-6508
REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER # 8
Attention: Project Information:
The Wilson Group Name: MCRA Phase 3 - CPH
Po Box 5510 Location: 320 Airport Road
Charlotte, NC 28299
Attn: Travis Pence Date: 6/17/2025
Item # Scope of Work Sub$ Amount KMD $ Amount
Summary: Additional Stone and Fabric
C-102 Cost of Stone $107.50 Per CY Trucked and Placed Est. 28/cy 3,010.00
C-102 Cost of Fabric $6.50 Per SY Material and Placed Est. 120/sy 780.00
C-102 Undercut, Dry, Replace, and compact Fill Materials $68 Per CY Est. 74/cy 5,032.00
C-102 Out of Scope Dewatering Labor and Material $350.00 Per Day Est. 6 days 2,100.00
C-102 Out of Scope CMT Time Cost Est. $85.00/hr Est. 60/hrs 5,100.00
Note: Cost to be quantified by TBE's RPR and KMD with the addition of KMD allowable
markup and bond fees.
Time Extension Request Days: TBD calendar days
KMD reserves its rights and remedies
SUB TOTAL: $16,022.00 $0.00
Approved By: OH $3,204.40 $0.00
Date:
GRAND TOTAL: $19,226.40
Please See Attached "Back-up" (if applicable)
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PRELIMINARY OPINION OF PROBABLE COST BASED ON UNIT RATES PROVIDED BY KMD ON "Request For Change Order #8" (PCO-P3-08)
NEW CORPORATE AND BOX HANGARS
MID-CAROLINA REGIONAL AIRPORT
TBE PROJECT NO. 3708-2303
June 19, 2025
Estimated EXTENDED
NO. SPEC. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 C-102 #57 WASHED STONE 28 CY $107.50 $3,010.00
2 C-102 FILTER FABRIC 120 SY $6.50 $780.00
3 C-102 DEWATERING 6 DAY $350.00 $2,100.00
4 C-102 ADDITIONAL UNDERCUT, DRYING, REPLACEMENT AND COMPACTION 74 CY $68.00 $5,032.00
5 C-102 CMT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK 60 HR $85.00 $5,100.00
6 GP KMD MARKUP AND BOND FEES 1 LS 20.00% $3,204.40
TOTAL: $19,226.40
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