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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW8011005_Historical File_20240516 ot'"ini. T1 ,� y,I rs ,p- , g CHRIS COUDRIET,ICMA-CM G �Q �TE'VI' He,L4 i;aj nit. �.O 11 lN I X Conrrty Manager OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER .. 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DR STE 195 AVRIL M.FINDER,CPA S11.4i WILMIINGTON,NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1732 Deputy County Manager ,, -:''' it( TELEPHONE (91lJ)798-718* Z a� FAX (910) 798-7277 TIM BURGESS • r F Assistant County Manager t August 31,2015 ECEIVE MAY 01PI Mr.Dean Hunkele Senior Environmental Specialist BY: — - NC DENR-Division of Water Resources Water Quality Regional Operations Section 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington,NC 28405 Email:dean.hunkele@ncdenr.gov Dear Mr. Hunkele: I understand that New Hanover County has pending permits with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and would like our Facilities Project Manager to sign the applications on the County's behalf. The following is his contact information: Kevin Caison Facilities Project Manager New Hanover County Property Management 200 Division Drive Wilmington,NC 28401 Phone: 910-798-4338 Fax: 910-798-7830 Email: kcaison ± gov.ct;in I hereby delegate signatory authority to Kevin Caison to sign for water and sewer and . stormwater permits on behalf of New Hanover County. Sincerely, floihail Chris Coudriet County Manager Inman, Logan W From: Inman, Logan W Sent Friday, May 3,2024 8:30 AM To: Caison, Kevin Subject: RE: [External] RE: Post-Construction Stormwater Permit SW8 011005 Mr.Caison, Thank you for the information. I will print it off and keep it on file with the project.This satisfies the request for additional information. Have a great weekend, Note: Effective October 3'd 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: Permit Fees 2023 Lipdates .NC DEO The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Logan Inman Stormwater Permitting Assistant, Wilmington Regional Office Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources-Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality Office: (910)-796-7318 Email:togan.inman. deq,nc gov Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC,28405 Q-5,0» NORTtC 1eaYe Deparbnent of Environmental OuaI Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Lai and may be dis;ised to third parties. From: Caison, Kevin <kcaison@nhcgov.com> Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:23 PM To: Inman,Logan W<logan.inman@deq.nc.gov> Subject: [External] RE: Post-Construction Stormwater Permit SW8 011005 CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Hello Logan, I'm sorry I wasn't aware that you were needing this information. I think the attached should address the question in your email but please confirm. Kevin Caison Facilities Project Manager 1 New Hanover County - Facilities Management (910) 798-4338 p I (910) 798-7830 f kcaison@nhcgov.com 200 Division Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 www.NHCgov.com From: Inman, Logan W<logan.inman@deq.nc.gov> Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:11 PM To:Caison, Kevin <kcaison@nhcgov.com> Subject: RE: Post-Construction Stormwater Permit SW8 011005 Importance: High ** External Email: Do not click.links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Mr.Caison, I was reaching out to see if I could get an update on the status of the request for additional information. For reference, I have reattached the PDF of the request to this email. I will be logging this email correspondence as the second request for additional information.Please note that only two letters requesting additional information is allowed in the State Stormwater Program, this being the second. Please pay special attention to the new due date,which is May 29t",2024, and in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1045(4)(a)(i).As noted in the letter,if all the requested information cannot be provided by this due date,the application will need to be returned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1045(4)(a)(ii)to allow for any additional time needed. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Note: Effective October 3rd 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law 2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: .Perm it F es_2023 U p_ciates_1.110 DEQ The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Logan Inman Stormwater Permitting Assistant, Wilmington Regional Office Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources-Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality Office: (910)-796-7318 Email:togan.in ra.@ssieq_1r c.gov... Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC,28405 Ev NORTH CAROLINA � Departrnent of Environmental Quallty'�I11.41;1° Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Inman, Logan W Sent:Tuesday,April 16,2024 10:46 AM 2 To: 'kcaison@nhcgov.com'<kcaison@nhcgov.com> Subject: RE: Post-Construction Stormwater Permit SW8 011005 All, This email is intended to remind you to provide the requested information by April 29th,2024, in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1042(3)(a)(i). As noted in the letter,if all the requested information cannot be provided by this due date,the application will need to be returned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1042(3)(a)(ii)to allow for any additional time needed. Thanks, Note: Effective October 3rd 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law 2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: Permit Fees 2023 Updates_? NcDEQ The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Logan Inman Stormwater Permitting Assistant, Wilmington Regional Office Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources—Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality Office: (910)—796—7318 Email: Logan.inn-an(cadeq.nc.gov._ Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC, 28405 K313Tt i CAfCJNA Deparbnent of Eaetronmental Qaa�f Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. • From: Inman, Logan W Sent:Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:09 PM To: kcaison@nhcgov.com Subject: Post-Construction Stormwater Permit 5W8 011005 Good afternoon, Attached is a pdf of the first request for additional information for the subject project.Please note that onlytwo letters requesting additional information is allowed in the State Stormwater Program, this being the first. Please pay special attention to the due date,which is April 29th,2024,and in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1045(4)(a)(i).As noted in the letter,if all the requested information cannot be provided by this due date,the application will need to be returned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H. 1045(4)(a)(ii)to allow for any additional time needed. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you! 3 Note: Effective October 3"'2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law 2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: Permit.F.ees 2023 Updates 1...... ..0 DEQ The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Logan Inman Stormwater Permitting Assistant, Wilmington Regional Office Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources-Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality Office: (910)-796-7318 Email: iogan.inman@dect.n.o.,g.Qv Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC,28405 ci , ..----•a r I L' 1, NORTH CAROLINA � Department of Environmental Quality Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. E ni3il corrE73:,ndeT ce to ar J:rum this dd e�;t m y be suoie,:t to the North Carolina Pubijc Records Lev and may ha disclosed)t:)th.rc perUes by an_;tttmtne?ed state official. 4 A� 44 1/-4; ROY COMER Governor t* L ZABETH S.BIM, „ . Secretarr WILLIAM E.TOBY V1l SON.JR NORTH CAROLI A intedatDerertor Environmental Q y March 27th,2024 Via email only: kcaisonArthct'ov.com New Hanover County Attn: Kevin Caison 200 Division Drive Wilmington,NC 28412 Subject: Request for Additional Information Stormwater Project No. SW8 011005 Federal Point Fire Station New Hanover County Dear Mr. Caison: The Wilmington Regional Office received and accepted a State Stormwater Management Permit Renewal Application for the subject project on March 20th,2024.A preliminary in-depth review of that information has determined that the application is not complete,and that additional information is needed. To continue the review,please provide the following additional information in a single,hard copy submittal package: 1. 15A NCAC 02H.1040(1)(a) and.1045(3)(a)(ii): The application was signed by Kevin Caison;however, the provided documentation does not identify Mr. Caison as a principal executive officer,ranking official, or other duly authorized employee of the county. In the case of a municipal,state,or other public entity, the application must be signed by either a principal executive officer,ranking official or other duly authorized employee.Please either: a. Provide official documentation showing that Mr. Caison is a principal executive officer,ranking official or other duly authorized employee and authorized to sign for the county; b. Have one of the identified principal executive officers,ranking official or other duly authorized employee of the county sign the application documents; or c. The signature by other agents shall be accepted on the application only if accompanied by a letter of authorization signed by the appropriate authority.Provide a letter of authorization from one of the identified principal executive officers,ranking official,or other duly authorized employee of the county authorizing Mr. Caison to sign on their behalf. Please remember to confirm that any revised information is presented consistently throughout the application documents. Please also remember to provide a hard copy of any updated documents per 15A NCAC 02H.1045(3). The requested information should be received in this Office by April 29th,2024,in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.1045(4)(a)(i).Please note that only two letters requesting additional information is allowed in the State Stormwater Program, this being the first. If the required information is not satisfactorily provided by this date,the project will be returned in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H.1045(4)(a)(ii). If the project is returned and you wish to re-submit later,you will need to resubmit all required items at that time,including the application fee. Please reference the State assigned application number on all correspondence. If you have any questions concerning this matter,please feel free to call me at(910) 796-7215 or email me at logan.inman@deq.nc.gov. Sincerely, 4o9a# % cast Logan Inman Stormwater Permitting Assistant North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division frf Enerwy.Mineral and Land Resources lk n*ng ton Regional Offtce 1127 Card mal Drive Extenskon 1 Wihnington.North cn t84OS g 410 746.7Z1% State Stormwater Permit No. SW8 011005 Page 2 of 2 DES/lwi: \\\Stormwater\Permits& Projects\2001\011005 HD\2024 03 addinfo 011005 cc: Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File t—OIL <, ar ihh� Cull/Ina ina Cknpaa A ?rt�aReGnet o't1 Carordnmeni ttkati vQal Ef�►9 i ioDnitv N!�n o Ener ,NlNoinrte LTa arondlh aa Resources. Wp5 910:T96.71.1; Burd, Tina J From: Burd,Tina J Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:32 PM To: kcaison@nhcgov.com Cc: Inman, Logan W Subject: SW8 011005 Federal Point Fire Station The Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources(Stormwater Section) accepted the Stormwater Permit Renewal Application and $750.00 fee for the subject project on March 20, 2024. The project has been assigned to Logan Inman and you will be notified if additional information is needed. If you have any questions about the project or status of the review, please contact Logan Inman (cc'd). Note: Effective October 3rd 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law 2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are available on the following DEQ website: Permit Fees 2023 Updates I NC DEQ The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Best Regards, Tina Burd Administrative Associate li 910-796-7324 New email: tina.burdC«dep.nc.eov NCDEQ Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 -1 ...c fU cared 170+it 1 '•.-i+iress fs subject!<• Records La ,y he disclosed-,; Many employees are working remotely or are on staggered shifts. Please check with the appropriate staff before visiting our offices,as they may be able to handle your requests by phone or email. 1 'a Tra a sfer Nation C. /• =ten=-s Revic'Che st Project Name: f,t,. 7._„ , i' , _, ly....rij . i1 +Date Delivered to WIRO: n 4 ' Ir Project County/Location: '� wog' �L� M. _ '� BIMS Received/Accepted Date ��f � A -- __..- Date Given to Admin: , j! .2 Permit Action: New New Permit#2: BIMS Acknowledged Date'": al i I .L =Not located in the[Ti of the following delegated and functioning programs: NHC:Carolina Beach/Kure Beach/Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Bruns: Leland/Navassa(?)/Oak Island Cart: Ern- ald Isle ❑nst -ckso •Pend urf City �. �J �fVla or Mod fhliinor Mo Renewal Transfer Combo -ow Existing Permit • fa.a J �-` licant&Permittee are the same?' Expiration Datea: — �� � - Conditional Permit. Y Permit Type: :( HD ❑/LD Overall/HD&LD Combo If HD,#&type of SCMs: General Permit/Offsite/Exempt + Redevelopment DOtfsite to SW8: !- Development Type: Commercial/Residentia nls Offsite Lot approved in Master Permit?s Subdivided?: Subdivision <Single Lot Rute(s): 02017 Coastal ■2008 Coastal 1-12.006 Phase II ►�1995 Coastal D1988 Coastal • itte• •pe&Documents Needed: 'r ►'�" operty Owner(s) =Purchaser OLessee =HOA =Developer - M Viable? =Viable? =Viable? =Viable? =Viable? =Deed nPurchase Aemt =Cease =Election Minutes Pape rk Supporting Documents:(if no recent action) / piication Print: Ji ee Amount= �•TO Check#(s) .No Fee NCSOS Deed-Pg, 1' Plat"' =supplement2(1 new form or for older farms-:1 original per SCM) Electronic: =O&M2 =GIB Cou Info' peed* sails Report(lnfilorPP) DPIat" Deed Rest • .(modsony) 1 =Calculations(signed/sealed) heck/Verify: , =Deed Restrictions,ifsubdivided2 ry.;-, PS Coordinates fmo1renrwvrx6ny,via elmesl =Project Narrative /rY Draft/tiftlate: =LUSGS Map(or on file?) Subject to SA?: Y / N Subject to ORW?: Y / N =History(rood only) OM‘atster Table =Plans(2 Sets) Fee Schedul (Effective'1013/2023): New/Major Modifications: NOTES: 0-i whl _ $1,000 'Enter BIMS Acknowledged Date on this Sheet 2 SCMs = $1,250 2For New Projects-Enter New Permit#on Supplements&Deed Restriction Templates. 71SCMs = $1,750 if permittee is different,STOP.Needs to be transferred first. / N4 SCMs = $2,250 `if w/in 6 months and they are requesting a mod,STOP. Needs a renewal first. Minor Modification: $250 Sif Lot not approved in master permit,STOP. Master permit needs mod. Renewal: $750 . Renew/Trans Combo: $1,500 ' `not needed for government/obvious land owner Illi "new and mods only EMAILED • ENGINEER DATE: 11. REVIEWER NAME: A...._„.--•.. Comments: • /frAt L ( -i i' 'CI), / 1 ,Fzi.i - -� _ • . � �4.....ir G���Reference Libra ry�Pracedures�Applicatian Reviews�Completeness Review Checklist_2023 10 20 Inman, Logan W From: Inman, Logan W Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 12:06 PM To: Shrewsberry, Derek; Hall,Christine Subject: RE: [External] SW8011005 Mr.Shrewsberry, 1+2.Yes,our permit fees have increased as of October 3ro,2023.We are still in the process of updating our forms to reflect this correct amount so unfortunately there is not an updated form available currently. 3.There is no way to pay this fee online.We accept payment by check only. 4.That is okay. Like Christine mentioned, our priority is making sure that our permits remain active.We understand that processes like this can take time. Note: Effective October 3rd 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law 2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: Permit Fees2Q2Updates I NC DEO The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Logan Inman Storm water Permitting Assistant, Wilmington Regional Office Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources-Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality Office:(910)-796-7318 Email:logan..inman@dea,.0.c_,gsiv_ Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC,28405 NORTH CAROUNA Department of En drotunmntal(Maltyi Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From:Shrewsberry, Derek<dshrewsberry@nhcgov.com> Sent:Thursday, March 14,2024 11:40 AM To: Hall, Christine<Christine.Hall@deq.nc.gov> Cc: Inman, Logan W<logan.inman@deq.nc.gov> Subject: RE: [External]SW8011005 CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message i button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Good morning. As we get ready to submit, I have a couple of items/questions. 1. I see the fees increased in October 2023. 2. The application still reflects$505. Is there an updated form? 3. Is there a method of pay this online? 4. If the county needs to cut a check it may a little while.We may not have it by the March 19th date. Thanks for your help, Derek Derek Shrewsberry Chief Project Engineer New Hanover County- Engineering (910) 798-7117 p I (910) 798-7805 f dshrewsberry@nhcgov.com 230 Government Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 www.NHCgov.com From: HaII,Christine<Christine.Hall@deq.nc.gov> Sent:Tuesday, March 12,2024 8:52 AM To:Shrewsberry, Derek<dshrewsbcrrv@nhcgov.com> Cc: Inman, Logan W<Iogan.inman@deq.nc.gov> Subject: RE: [External] SW8011005 ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Good morning Derek, These renewal requests are an opportunity to remind permit holders of their responsibilities, including the need to certify these projects. However, our primary goal is to ensure that the permits remain active. As long as a complete renewal application package is submitted, outstanding items(such as the certification)can be submitted at a later date. As for the issues experienced with the pond,we have seen some SCMs converted to other types for similar reasons-the field conditions were not as expected and the system is not functioning as designed. If the permit holder prefers to modify the permit to a different SCM,that certainly is their choice to do so. If the SCM is increasing in size,then it would be a major modification and the 2017 MDC will need to be met. If you have more questions about the renewal process, I have copied Logan Inman on this email,who can assist further. Thanks, Christine Note: Effective October 3'ti 2023,permit fees have increased as a result of Session Law2023-134. A full list of the fee adjustments are avaialble on the following DEQ website: Permit Fees 2023 Updates I NC DEO The website and forms will be updated to reflect these new fees. Christine Hall, PE(she/her/hers) Wilmington Regional Stormwater Program Supervisor Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources-Post Construction Stormwater Program North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Office:(910)796-7339 Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.,Wilmington, NC 28405 christine.hall((deq.nc.gov 2 Email correspondence to and from this address is sutijecf to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Shrewsberry, Derek<dshrewsberry@nhcgov.com> Sent: Friday, March 8,2024 3:26 PM To: Hall, Christine<Christine.Hall@deci.nc.gov>; Pusey,Steven<ste1ien.pusey@deq.nc.gov> Subject: [External] SW8011005 CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless verified. Report suspicious emails with the Report Message button located on your Outlook menu bar on the Home tab. Ms. Hall, I am reaching out to you concerning a stormwater pond permitted for the Federal Point Fire Station here in New Hanover County.The address is 9815 River Rd,Wilmington,NC 28412. I have only been with the county for a few months now and the permit renewal has been brought to my attention. The permit expires on March 19,2024. Unfortunately,the county has not applied for renewal currently.We have the application ready and are procuring a check for the fee through the county process. Please notice at the bottom of the request NCDEQ is also requesting an as-built designer's certification.A copy of the original designer's certification can not be found. It has been a difficult search since this pond was built sometime in year 2002 or 2003.To satisfy this request I visited the pond and completed a certification survey and inspection.There are a few issues with this pond.This pond is permitted as wet pond, but it in fact is dry.I am also told that it never has water in it despite receiving the drainage as permitted. I have looked at this pond a couple of ways. Assuming the pond was not dry and had a permanent pool it appears to function with respect to what would be surface area and volume parameters. It, however, does not have a vegetative shelf,there is no secondary spillway, and the forebay area is inadequate in size. It also does not provide attenuation assuming it were a wet pond with a permanent pool.Thank goodness it does not have a permanent pool. Since I surveyed the"pond"as-is, I checked to see if it can perform as what it appears to be,an infiltration basin. When analyzed as an infiltration basin it appears to meet NCDEQ criteria. It has a groomed grass bottom,and it is in good condition. I have attached a series of pictures for your reference.The soils on this site are HSG"A".And the USDA soils description for this site reflect a high infiltration rate.This seems reasonable due to the fact that the basin is dry. It also more than meets attenuation. Please provide some guidance with this situation. 1. Can NCDEQ provide an extension for the permit renewal,or should we submit the renewal as-is without the designer's certification? 2. Would the NCDEQ be accepting of a permit modification to redefine the SCM as an infiltration basin? Please reach out with any questions. I am also available to a call or meeting to discuss this if needed. 3 I appreciate your consideration, Derek Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be discic.,ed tc third parties by an at thorized state official. 4 0.sr r odor ItOY COOPER r Govenror ``� EUZABETH S.BI ?. , ,,— . WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR NORTH CAROLINA interim Director Environmental Quality November 6th,2023 New Hanover County Attn: Chris Coudriet, County Manager 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 195 Wilmington,NC 28403 Subject: Stormwater Permit Renewal Request Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit No.SW8011005 Federal Point Fire Station New Hanover County Dear Mr.Coudriet: Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit SW8011005 for the subject project expires on March 19th, 2024. This is a reminder that permit renewal applications are due 180 days prior to their expiration per 15A NCAC 2H.1045(3).North Carolina General Statutes and the Coastal Stormwater rules require that this property be covered under a stormwater permit.Failure to maintain a permit subjects the owner to assessment of civil penalties. More information about the Post-Construction State Stormwater Program can be found on the following website: deq.nc.gov/SW Please submit a complete permit renewal form along with a$750.00 fee and other submittal requirements within 30 days. The permit renewal form can be found under the Post-Construction section of this website or at https://deq.nc.gor/abouifdiv isions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/stonnwater./stormvater-program/post- constructton-2. .Also,it was noted in the file review that a designer's certification that the project was constructed in accordance with the approved plans as required by the permit has not been submitted.Please include this with your application. If you have any questions regarding this matter,please contact Logan Inman in the Wilmington Regional Office either via email(logan.inman@deq.nc.gov)or phone at(910)796-7215. Sincerely, ($1.14.-- (i -g William E.Toby Vinson,Jr.,PE,CPM,Interim Director Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources DES/lwi: \\\Stormwater\Permits&Projects\2001\011005 FID12023 11 req_ren 011005 cc. Wilmington Regional Office Stormwater File North CarolinaDepartment of Environmental Quality I'Division ofEnergy Mineral and Land Resources DE .. ---, �=^-" Wilmington Regional pffire I 927 Gardiner Drive Extension I Wiimington,North Carolina 29405. o 9t0.J96.7 . am... pf`n0( l l,/'3 `' Lw.� ' . E .,. Chris Coudriet County Manager Email Chris Coudriet Phone: (910) 798-7184 More Information Tufanna Bradley Interim Health & Human Services Director, Assistant County Manager Email Tufanna Bradley. Phone: (910) 798-7174 More Information Lisa Wurtzbacher Assistant County Manager Email Lisa Wurtzbacher Phone: (910) 798-7161 More Information Jessica Loeper Assistant County Manager Email Jessica Loeper Phone: .(910) 798-7461 More Information ,rage Translate County Manager Here in New Hanover County, the community, elected officials and county staff 111 cooperate to balance a high quality of life with a progressive business and economic climate. At less than 200 square miles, New Hanover County is the second smallest - ., geographically - of the 100 North Carolina " counties; however, it is home to more than T 225,702 people. New Hanover County is not just a great place in which to live or visit. New Hanover County is also a great place to do business. Tourism, film production, the service and retail sectors are the engines that power our economy. Our Mission: New Hanover County is committed to providing equitable opportunities and exceptional public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all. The government of New Hanover County is committed to ensuring that you are safe, healthy and secure; that is our promise to you. County Manager Chris Coudriet New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet serves as chief administrator of county government and maintains responsibility for administering all departments under the general control of the member Board of Commissioners. The county manager's work includes the development of ttre Select Language county's annual budget. The budget is the policy,ciocumen , financial plan, and operations guide and communications e31Cffiate