Bill > S174

This bill authorizes Rutherford County to construct community college buildings on the campuses of Isothermal Community College, with several important provisions. The county is permitted to build, add to, improve, renovate, or repair college buildings, and can finance these projects through various means including using Article 8 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes. The College Board of Trustees can transfer property to the county as security for financing, and the property will be transferred back once financing is satisfied. The county may use different funding sources, including state appropriations, and will lease the completed buildings to the college under mutually agreed terms. Importantly, the county is exempt from certain standard construction regulations (like G.S. 115D-9) but must still comply with specific state statutes regarding construction and design. The county is required to consult with the College Board of Trustees about building programming and keep them informed about construction progress. The bill also allows the county and college to enter a memorandum of understanding to facilitate timely and cost-efficient construction. The act becomes effective immediately and applies only to construction projects coordinated by the county for college uses.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S174