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March 20, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 538 At its January 2006 meeting, the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors approved a request to appropriate $120,000.00 from reserves to the "Marketing Activities" line item. These funds will be used for a marketing partnership with Lowe's Motor Speedway and website development with CVBTV. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AMOUNT: $120,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: This budget amendment transfers funds from the Tourism Fund reserves to the FY 05-06 operating budget for additional marketing activities, including a marketing partnership with Lowe's Motor Speedway and website development with CVBTV. The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors approved this request at their January 2006 meeting. Account No. 53163110-6901 Appropriated Fund Balance 53193110-9695 $133,730.00 Marketing Activities Present Approved Budget $0.00 Increase Decrease $120,000.00 Revised Budget $120,000.00 $120,00.00 $253,730.00 (F-14) Solid Waste Management - Budget Amendment (Additional $20,100 for Solid Waste Maintenance Garage) Additional costs associated with the construction of the Solid Waste Maintenance Garage totaled $20,100.00. These costs were related to rebuilding the concrete building pad because of weather related issues, replacement of the well and septic systems, electric and sewer line extensions, etc. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE AMOUNT: $20,100.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Request for additional funds totaling $20,100 related to the rebuilding of the building pad due to weather issues, well/septic system replacement, electric and sewer line extensions, cost overruns on the price of concrete and a 2" conduct for voice data. These additional costs are necessary for the project to be completed. Present Account No. Approved Budget 27064610-6901 $232,369.00 Fund Balance Appropriated 27094610-9820-2210 $300,000.00 Building Improvements Increase Decrease $20,100.00 Revised Budget $252,469.00 $20,100.00 $320,100.00 (F-15) Letter Requesting N.C. Department of Transportation to Make an Exception to Policy and Allow the Placement of Directional Signs for Reed Gold Mine at the I-485 and Albemarle Road (NC 24/27) Interchange Bob Remsburg, Reed Gold Mine Manager, has requested a letter of support from the Board asking the N. C. Department of Transportation (DOT) to make an exception to its policy to allow directional signs for Reed Gold Mine to be placed at the 1-485 and Albemarle Road (NC 24/27) interchange. The DOT policy does not allow directional signs more than 10 miles from an attraction and Reed Gold Mine is 13.6 miles from that interchange. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairman to send a letter to the N. C. Department of Transportation in support of directional signs for Reed Gold Mine at the 1-485 and Albemarle Road (NC 24/27) interchange and requesting an exception to the distance requirement. (F-16) Lease Agreement for Additional Space for the Department of Social Services