Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of 50 vehicle-mounted and 50 portable handheld radios to replace aging communications equipment, improving officer safety and police services for the Lincolnton community.
Yadkinville Volunteer Fire Department Ladder Truck
Recipient: Yadkinville Volunteer Fire Department
Location: Yadkinville, North Carolina
Amount: $2,450,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of a new ladder truck to replace the department's 36-year-old vehicle, ensuring reliable emergency response capability for a growing community with multi-story structures.
East Bend Volunteer Fire Department Station Addition
Recipient: East Bend Volunteer Fire Department
Location: East Bend, North Carolina
Amount: $850,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the construction of a new station addition including sleeping quarters, bathrooms, and a meeting room to enable 24-hour coverage and reduce emergency response times for the community.
St. Stephens Fire Department Pumper Truck Replacement
Recipient: St. Stephens Fire Department
Location: Conover, North Carolina
Amount: $895,349
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of a new pumper truck to replace an aging unit, restoring the department to a normal replacement cycle and improving emergency response capabilities for a growing district.
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of an aging aerial ladder truck with a modern 107-foot apparatus to improve reliability, enhance emergency response capabilities, and support mutual aid operations across Catawba County.
Yadkin County 911 Emergency Communications Center Renovation
Recipient: Yadkin County Government
Location: Yadkinville, North Carolina
Amount: $2,500,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the renovation of a county facility to house 911 emergency communications operations, ensuring dispatchers have adequate space to serve citizens, law enforcement, and emergency services throughout Yadkin County.
Justification: The requested funding would support the establishment of a Real-Time Information and Crime Center integrating drone, license plate recognition, and multiple data streams to enhance situational awareness, improve violent crime response, and strengthen public safety in Hickory.
Winston-Salem Police Department Dispatch Technology Upgrade
Recipient: City of Winston-Salem
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Amount: $4,200,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of the city's outdated Computer-Aided Dispatch system with a modern, secure, cloud-based platform to improve emergency response coordination and public safety operations across Winston-Salem.
Statesville Regional Airport Runway Extension Land Acquisition
Recipient: Statesville Regional Airport
Location: Statesville, North Carolina
Amount: $3,600,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the acquisition of land necessary for an approved runway extension at Statesville Regional Airport, expanding the airport's operational capacity and supporting regional economic development.
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of a public safety patrol boat to enhance law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency response capabilities on Lake Norman for residents and visitors year-round.
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of forensic investigative technology, upgraded workstations, and an expanded drone program with a mobile command and control vehicle to modernize the Maiden Police Department's investigative and emergency response capabilities.
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of failing wastewater infrastructure with a sustainable long-term sewer system, addressing a critical public health need and eliminating illicit discharges to surface waters in an underserved community.
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of aging water mains and service lines to improve reliability, ensure adequate fire protection, and modernize water service for Long View residents.
Lenoir-Rhyne University Systems Integration and Automation Laboratory
Recipient: Lenoir-Rhyne University
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Amount: $2,000,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the development of a hands-on engineering laboratory equipped with industry-standard robotics, automation, and instrumentation technology to strengthen the regional workforce pipeline for advanced manufacturing and industrial technology sectors.
Winston-Salem Police Emergency Communications Backup Center
Recipient: City of Winston-Salem Police Department
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Amount: $2,900,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the establishment of a fully equipped backup dispatch and training center with redundant systems to ensure uninterrupted emergency communications and public safety operations during system disruptions.
Recipient: University of North Carolina School of the Arts Police Department
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Amount: $39,126
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of a Distribution Emergency Network core system to ensure reliable campus communications during disasters when traditional infrastructure is unavailable or overloaded.
Mooresville Police Department Ballistics Identification System
Recipient: Town of Mooresville Police Department
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Amount: $300,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the acquisition and implementation of an Integrated Ballistics Identification System to enhance firearm-related crime investigations, accelerate crime gun identification, and strengthen coordination with regional and federal law enforcement partners.
Conover Police Department Renovation and Expansion
Recipient: City of Conover
Location: Conover, North Carolina
Amount: $3,000,000
Justification: The requested funding would support the construction of a 5,000-square-foot addition and renovation of the existing police facility to address overcrowding, improve operational efficiency, and enhance officer safety in a growing community.
Justification: The requested funding would support the construction of a new public services facility to replace the existing 1960 building, consolidating personnel and operations into a modern campus to improve service delivery and reduce long-term costs.
Mooresville War Memorial Recreation Center Renovation
Recipient: Town of Mooresville
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Amount: 1,775,000
Justification: The requested funding would support upgrades to building systems and interiors, improved accessibility, and modernized community recreation spaces at the War Memorial Recreation Center.
Statesville Police Department Tactical and Dispatching Equipment
Recipient: Statesville Police Department
Location: Statesville, North Carolina
Amount: $573,779
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of a Tactical Multipurpose Response and Rescue Vehicle and two dispatching consoles with accompanying hardware and software to strengthen the department's emergency response and communications capabilities.
Justification: The requested funding would support the extension of a 4.3-mile sewer line from Harmony's wastewater plant to Exit 59 on I-77, expanding critical wastewater infrastructure for residents and supporting future economic development in Iredell County.
Justification: The requested funding would support the construction of a water transmission main to ensure adequate flow and pressure for homes and businesses in East Lincoln County, improving water quality and fire protection for residents.
Justification: The requested funding would support the purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoes and one Chevrolet Silverado fully equipped with lights, sirens, prisoner restraint systems, and secure storage to modernize the Catawba Police Department's fleet and strengthen public safety capabilities.
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of Lincoln County's 21-year-old mobile command truck, restoring a critical emergency operations capability for law enforcement and first responders in the county.
Justification: The requested funding would support the replacement of aging 800MHz radio tower infrastructure to ensure reliable emergency communications for first responders throughout Lincoln County.
Hickory Joint Law Enforcement Task Force Facility and Emergency Operations Center
Recipient: City of Hickory
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Amount: $840,000
Justification: The requested funding would support improvements to a city-owned facility to enhance multi-agency law enforcement operations, establish a real-time crime center, and build out a future emergency operations center serving the Hickory region.
