COUNTY OF BEAUFORT

WASHINGTON, NCActiveWebsite

Departments

Clerk

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Katie Mosher

Communications

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Brandon Tester

Human Resources

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Patricia Waters

3 departments

Leadership

ManagerTim Corley

County Manager

Jennifer OreRisk Manager

Brandon TesterCommunications Director

Lori LeggettDirector

Tina JordanChild Support Program Manager

Kelly SmithDeputy Director

Samantha KeechChildren's Services Program Manager

Jenny O'nealIncome Maintenance Supervisor II Food & Nutrition Services, CIP, LIEAP

Karen ChrismanChildren's Services Supervisor

Scott CullomFamily Support Supervisor

Mardrecius EdwardsAging Services Supervisor

Susan HudsonIncome Maintenance Supervisor II Adult Medicaid / Special Assistance

Angela SpencerAdult Services Supervisor

Andrea StarkieChildren's Services Supervisor

Abby WilliamsChildren's Services Supervisor

Patricia WatersPersonnel Officer Admin & Fiscal Supervisor

Latesha BosemanChildren's Services Supervisor

Katie MosherClerk to the Board

Angela PittsSenior Administrative Specialist

Amy SpringIncome Maintenance Administrator

Matthew JacksonLegal

Sonny RobbinsComputer Systems Administrator

Angie Respass6134

Revenue & Expenditures

$43.9M

▲+3.02%vs prior period

Area chart: 2015 $34.7M, 2016 $34M, 2017 $35.8M, 2018 $36.5M, 2019 $39.2M, 2020 $41.1M, 2021 $42.5M, 2022 $42.6M, 2023 $43.9M
Category	Value
2015	$34.7M
2016	$34M
2017	$35.8M
2018	$36.5M
2019	$39.2M
2020	$41.1M
2021	$42.5M
2022	$42.6M
2023	$43.9M

Demographics — Trends

44,597

Not enough historical data for population yet.

Government Information

About

Beaufort County has 88,000 acres of water, which is probably a good explanation why many of its municipalities have waterfronts. In years past, those…

Classification: 1 - COUNTY
Population: 44,481
Latest Filing Year: 2023

Key Statistics

Total Revenue$156.4M▲3.0%

Property Tax$43.9M▲3.0%

Population44,597

Community Partners

BEAUFORT County · 70 organizations

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BEAVER DAM DRAINAGE DISTRICT

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Recent Events (100)

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Resolution of Support to Increase Drug Dealer Penalties 419

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

All contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers must sign a lien waiver prior to disbursement of funds. The County Manager is authorized to amend this Policy as needed. The Procurement and Disbursement Policies are adopted this the ________ day of ___________________2025. __________________________________ Frankie Waters, Chairman Beaufort County Board of Commissioners Attest: ___________________________

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Jan 5, 2026

The County assures, through this policy, that adequate funds shall be available to pay the contractor for satisfactory work.

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

Project Closeout: When the contractor declares the work complete, the Rehabilitation Specialist will thoroughly inspect the work. If any of the work is deemed unsatisfactory, 397 it must be corrected prior to authorization of final payment. If the contractor fails to correct the work to the satisfaction of the County’s Rehabilitation Specialist, payment may be withheld until the work is deemed satisfactory. (Contractors may follow the

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

Following construction, the contractor and the Rehabilitation Specialist will meet with the Homeowner in a post-construction conference. At this conference the contractor will hand over all owner's manuals and warranties on equipment and products to the homeowner and be available to answer homeowner questions.

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

The Contractor is entitled to request partial payments and a final payment. The partial payments may be requested when a specified work line item is complete with a total of 5 payments including the final payment. When a partial payment is requested, the Rehabilitation Specialist will inspect the work and determine if the work line item is eligible for payment based on 90% of the total work completed. The final payment may

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

All repair work must be inspected by (a) the County’s Rehabilitation Specialist, (b) the local building or minimum housing code inspector when applicable and (c) the homeowner prior to any payments to contractors. If all work is deemed satisfactory and all other factors and written agreements are in order, payment shall be issued upon presentation of an original invoice from the contractor. Contractor should allow 21

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

Beaufort County is an equal opportunity employer, implements non-discriminatory practices in its procurement/disbursement and will make special outreach efforts to include M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise) businesses within its contractor and subcontractor pool. Contractors will be chosen by the above criteria without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial status and/or disability.

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

No work may begin prior to a contract being awarded and executed and a written order to proceed provided to the contractor. In addition, a pre-construction conference and “walk thru” shall be held at the work site prior to commencement of repair work. At this time, the homeowner, contractor and ESFRLP Beaufort County program representatives will discuss the details of the work to be completed. Starting and ending dates will be

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

Any change to the original scope of work must be reduced to writing in the form of a change order to be agreed upon and signed by all parties to the original contract including at minimum, the homeowner, the contractor and two representatives of the County. The change order must also detail any changes to the original contract price and completion date. 396

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Jan 5, 2026

The contractor is responsible for obtaining a building permit for the project before beginning work if supported by the local jurisdiction. The permit must be posted at the house during the entire period of construction. If applicable, the contractor will obtain a permit for lead hazard related activities. Beaufort County ESFRLP staff will closely monitor the contractor during the construction period to make sure that the work is being

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

All sealed bids will be opened publicly at a time to be announced in the bid invitation. All bid openings will take place in the Conference Room of the Beaufort County Financial Services Center located at 132 W 2nd Street in Washington. All bidders are welcome to attend. Within ten days of the bid opening, after review of bid breakdowns and construction schedules, the winning bidders will be selected. All bidders and the

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

In the event of a true emergency situation, the County reserves the right to waive normal procurement procedures in favor of more expedient methods, which may include seeking telephone quotes, electronic bids and the like. Should such methods ever become necessary the transaction will be fully documented. In the event phone bids are used, Beaufort County will call the first three responsive contractors on the Approved

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time during the procurement process.

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Jan 5, 2026

Bids must include a cost-per-item breakdown with line item totals equaling the submitted bid price. Discrepancies must be reconciled prior to a contract being awarded. If the amount of the bid exceeds the amount that is available for the unit, the same item(s) will be removed from the cost-per-item breakdown from every bid package submitted. No negotiations will take place with the chosen contractor.

agenda item

Jan 5, 2026

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