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January 3, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3408 Darrell Hinnant, Mayor, City of Kannapolis introduced an overview regarding the revitalization efforts for downtown Kannapolis. Mike Legg, City Manager, City of Kannapolis presented a PowerPoint presentation in connection with the Downtown Master Plan that included the following topics: • Milestones to Date • Demonstration Project • Infrastructure/Linear Park/Streetscape • Sports and Entertainment Venue • Upcoming Schedule • Financial Plan A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mayor Hinnant and Mr. Legg responded to questions from the Board. Eddie Smith, Deputy City Manager, City of Kannapolis was also in attendance. Commissioner Poole arrived at 4:41 p.m. and was present for the remainder of the meeting. Salisbury -Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. Presentation of FY18-19 Application for Funding Dione Adkins -Tate, Salisbury -Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc., Director of Family Services presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the FY201B-19 Application for Funding for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The presentation included the following topics: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) - Our History FY2018-19 Cabarrus County Funding Allocation ($200,418) Self -Sufficiency Program Projected Outcome Targets Program year 2018-2019 2016-2017 Community Impact Case Management Services o Occupational Interest Profile, Skills and Educational Assessments o Resume Assistance o Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) o Budgeting and financial literacy o Supportive Services, Referrals and Advocacy o Self -Sufficiency Goal Planning Self -Sufficiency Workshop Series Success Stories Self -Sufficiency Program - Office Locations A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Adkins -Tate responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Establishment of Audit Charter and Committee Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager presented an overview of the County's goals to monitor and meet efficiencies for Federal and State guidelines for various areas of local government. Paul Ferguson, Senior Internal Auditor reported on the three major internal audits: 1) a financial audit regarding cash handling procedures, 2) operational procedures audit and 3) compliance audit to ensure adherence to Federal and State guidelines. In order to be as efficient as possible, Mr. Ferguson requested approval of the formation of an Audit Charter and Committee. The purpose of the Audit Charter is to establish the audit division's authority in data research and data collection within each department. It also forms general communications standards and expectations from and for all departments and establishes an audit committee. The committee would meet at specific intervals to review efforts in assisting control of operations, overall control over assets and the effectiveness of the internal controls systems. Mr. Ferguson further submitted an audit plan, which would include a final disclosure for each audit performed. Mike Downs, County Manager commented on the effectiveness realized through the internal audits. He commented further regarding the establishment of an internal audit committee.