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DRAFT 01/02/03 (UNEDITED) -6 F. The word "includes" shall not limit a term to the specific example but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character. G. All time periods contained within this Ordinance shall be calculated on a calendar day basis, including Sundays and legal holidays. H. The terms owner, developer, builder, or applicant shall be used interchangeably in reference to the Person responsible for abiding by the provisions of this Ordinance as this Ordinance applies in a given situation. See. 7.4 Findings. It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared, that: A. The School Boards have determined that capital improvements to the School System in the amount of $ as of are necessary in order to maintain current levels of service in order for new Residential Construction to be accommodated without decreasing the current levels of service. B. The Board of Commissioners has determined that ad valorem tax revenue and other currently available revenues will not be sufficient to provide the capital improvements to the School System that have been requested by the School Board and are necessary to accommodate growth resulting from the approval of new Residential Construction by the Cities over which the Board of Commissioners has no control. C. G.S. § 153A-341 provides for the County to adopt a Comprehensive Plan to provide for,. among other things, the adequate provision of schools. D. The implementation of a School Impact Fee to require future growth to contribute its fair share of the cost of growth necessitated capital improvements to the School System is necessary and reasonably related to the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of Cabarrus County. E. Providing School Facilities which are adequate for the needs of growth is in the general welfare of all residents of the County and constitutes a public purpose. F. The projected capital improvements to the School System and the allocation of projected costs between those necessary to serve existing development and those required to accommodate the School Facilities needs of new Residential Construction are presented in the School Impact Fee Study, and such study is hereby approved and adopted by the County and such study is found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the County. G. An Intergovernmental Agreement shall be executed as soon as is reasonably possible between the County and the Cities to assist in the implementation of this Ordinance.