Bill > H793

This bill appropriates several targeted funds to support various projects in Fayetteville, North Carolina for the 2025-2026 and 2025-2027 fiscal years. Specifically, the bill allocates $5 million to establish an Innovation District in collaboration with Fayetteville State University, aimed at fostering economic growth by bringing together educational institutions, businesses, and start-ups in Cumberland County, which is designated as a tier one county (an economically distressed area). Additionally, the bill provides $2.5 million to consolidate the City's and Cumberland County's 911 Emergency Dispatch Center to improve public safety services, $25,000 for facility repairs at the Hollywood Heights Community Club's Community Center, $400,000 in recurring funds to support four specific fire stations, and $100,000 in nonrecurring funds for maintenance and trail development at Lake Rim Park. All funds will be appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management, with the provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025. The bill reflects a comprehensive approach to supporting local infrastructure, public safety, community development, and economic innovation in the Fayetteville area.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H793