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Cabarrus County Parks Department <br />IVIE~® <br />TO: Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager <br />FROM: Londa Strong, Director <br />DATE: August 31, 2009 <br />SUBJECT: WW Flowe Par{c Land -west side of Central Heights Drive <br />Cabarrus County was the recipient of a gift of land from Mary Flowe and Harry <br />Brown as part of the W. W. Flowe Will. The land is on the east and west sides <br />of Central Heights Drive and was designated to be an active Parlc for the citizens <br />of Cabarrus County. <br />Phase I, the first gift of approximately 44 acres on the east side of Central <br />Heights Drive, was opened to the public in 2002 with 4 lighted ballfields, walking <br />frail, picnic sites, and a playground. Cabarrus County developed the park and <br />the City of Concord operates it. <br />In 2001, the County was the recipient of an additional 60 acres on the west side <br />of Central I-leights Drive. This parcel was deeded to the County upon the death <br />of Mary Flowe Brown. <br />Cabarrus County Parl<s Department has spoken with the Cabarrus CVB in <br />relation to the development of this 60 acre parcel for a competitive sports <br />complex. "f"here are no current plans in the Parks CIP, Budget, or the Livable <br />Community Blueprint referencing the County developing this parcel of land. The <br />Parlc Commission was briefed on the concept of CVB developing this parcel and <br />is in total agreement, as am I. <br />Cabarrus County is in desperate need of a competitive sports complex to <br />successfully receive State and National Tournament bids. Development of this <br />property would be a great beginning in securing future Tournaments. <br />237.3 Concord Lake Road (28025) • P.O. Box 707 Concord, NC 2802G-0707 <br />Phone: 704.920.3350 • Fax: 704.920.3358 <br />Website: www.caf~~~'t'@9~rit ~ 1 <br />Page 322 of 362 <br />G-1 <br />