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,7u:e 10, 2002 page 370
<br />UPON "MION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and
<br />unanimously carried, the Board moved to adopt the Livable Community Blueprint
<br />as A genezal and flexible guide fox the development of paxks and recreation
<br />facilities and bicycle and pedestrian transportation sautes. Implementation
<br />of the plan will be subject to the availability of funds and based on she
<br />priorities and goals established by the Board of Caoissi one rs.
<br />Mr. Little reviewed the proposed budget for Parks and Recreation,
<br />iacludinq Administration, Frank Liske Park, North Cabax— Park and Camp
<br />9peacez (scheduled to open on Nazch 1, 2003). Also, the following projects
<br />are included in the Fy 2003 Capital Improvement Plan. Hazzisbuzq School Park
<br />- $224,000.00; Frank Liske Park - $57,500.00; and Camp Spencer - $218,500.00.
<br />lh• et Rev - Cabazzus Arena and Bvents Ceatez
<br />Mr_ Clifton discussed plans for the County Fair to be held in September
<br />At the new Expa. A number of tents will be utilised for such exhibits As
<br />livestock, mull animals, etc_ Deggeller Operations will be completing the
<br />final year of its contract as carnival operator.
<br />Ms. Mazy Am Cooper, Fair Manager, pzeseated an overview of
<br />Preparations that are under way for the 50' Annual Cabaxrus County Fair
<br />scheduled an September 7 - 14, 2002.
<br />Mr. Mark Chappui.s, Expo 6eaesal Manager, discussed opening day
<br />activities for the Fair and planned entertainment during the Fair.
<br />Ms. Debbie Bost, Cooperative Extension Director, reported on the new
<br />xebsite that is being developed for the County Fair. she will demonstrate the
<br />xebsite at the meeting on June 17_
<br />Mr. Chappuis reviewed the Fy 2003 budget proposal for the Arena and
<br />Events Center and the Fair, including staffing plans, initial start-up costs
<br />and opaxatioaal budget_
<br />Bspo - Construction Update
<br />Mr. Clifton and Mr_ Mike Downs, Director of Public Safety Services,
<br />presented the following update on Expo conatructioa:
<br />Construction Budget 20,306,206.00
<br />Total Cost to Date 16,146,533.00
<br />Pending Items Under Consideration 565,879.00
<br />Available Funds 1,349,749.00
<br />2% Contingency Fund in Construction Bid 309,122.00
<br />Total Available Funds 1,699,921.00
<br />Additional items needed to complete the project axe as follows:
<br />Estimated Costs
<br />Revisions to Everts Center 50,000.00
<br />Fencing 30, a21.00
<br />Communications /Data 125,000.00
<br />Office /Meeting Building Opfit 550,000.00
<br />Midway Plasm Paving /Entry Pylons 200,000.00
<br />Site Landscaping 100,000.00
<br />Signs 300,000.
<br />Finish Bleachers /Platforms
<br />Midway Power and Lights
<br />TOTAL 1, 255,321.a0
<br />There was brief discussion regarding parking at the Eapo facility and
<br />plans to use portable stalls for hawse shows at the A.—
<br />Mz_ Downs xApoxted that the following bids were received for fencing
<br />around the Midway area at the Expo: Allison Fence Company - $20,321.30;
<br />Cabazrus Fence Company - $36,269.00; and Wilson Fence Company - $42,525.00.
<br />VFW 14OlIm4 of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and
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<br />usly carried, the Board awarded the £eating contract to Allison Fence
<br />Company in the amount of $30,321.30 and approved the following Change Orders
<br />to LF.e contract with Matthews Construction, Inc. for she Cabarrus Azcna and
<br />Events Center_
<br />Change Order Request 032 - Upper Level Seatinq mad Platforms - $206,575.00
<br />Change Order Request 045 - Eliminate Floor Dzaias /Arena - (6,267.00)
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