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December 28, 2004 (Recessed Meeting) Page 45 /s/ Carolyn B. Carpenter Carolyn B. Carpenter, Chairman Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board (5) Review of Four Designs for the Construction of the Law Enforcement Center and Have Discussion on Future Downtown Parking Needs Pete Cayado of Ware Bonsall Architects presented four design options for the Law Enforcement Center. Each scenario included all the same functions and general area requirements for those functions but sited the housing and administration buildings at different locations on Corban Avenue. Mr. Cayado highlighted the pros and cons of each scenario including its effect on surrounding properties and parking areas. He reviewed parking reqqirernents and suggested the possibility of constructing a parking deck at Borne time in the future on the existing gravel lot. Sheriff Brad Riley stated he preferred Option No. 4 for its functionality. Option NO. 4 located the food preparation area in the housing building and provided for future housing expansion as identified in the 50- year plan. Chairman Carpenter invited John McCrimmon, property owner, and Gene Ligon, tenant and owner of "My Gym", to address the Board. Both expressed a willingness to work with the County in this process and suggested that trading real estate could be advantageous for all parties. Mr. McCrimmon stated his primary concern was for the welfare of his long-term tenants and asked that information be forwarded as soon as it becomes available. Mr. Ligon stated his personal residence was located 'above his business and that all four design options would put him out of business due to the limited number of remaining parking spaces. Further, Mr. Ligon briefly mentioned there was a party who was interested in constructing a five-story building in downtown Concord that would include a parking deck, offices and condominiums. Mr. Day advised that public participation was important on a project of this magnitude. It was agreed that all four designs will be available for public comment at an open house to be held at the Governmental Center in early January. The Board will be asked to make a decision after receiving the public's input. (6) Review of Resolution Adopted in February 1995 Granting Authority to an Appointed Staff Member to Declare Official Intent on Behalf of the County to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Debt Ms. Dubois reviewed the purpose and intent of the Resolution that was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 6, 1995, to establish a procedure to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of debt. She explained this procedure had been used on several past projects. Also, she reported the Schools are now spending some money up front for soil testing, borings, etc. at new school sites. These funds will be reimbursed when the General Obligation bonds are issued. UPON MOTION of vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Juba and unanimously carried, the Board ratified and reaffirmed the following Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 6, 1995. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE COUNTY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, OR ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR TO DECLARE OFFICIAL INTENT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF DEBT PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") for the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina (the "County"): Section 1. The Board hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: (a) Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 (the "Regulations"), promulgated by the United States Department of Treasury on June 18,. 1993, prescribes certain specific procedures applicable to certain obligations issued by the County after June 30, 1993, including, without limitation, a requirement that the County timely declare its official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be issued thereafter by the County.