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y P ecl Cheek app opri t box( s): Type E]Pre-Development [~Development [~ Oesign for Development [[]Acquisition Check appropriate box: Cb esen O P[ope~ly [[]Residential (single family) [[]archaeological Site Use ~]Residential (multi-family) ~]Cormaercial [~Museum E]Industrial E]Governmental {~Transportatien [~Recreational (theatre, carousel, F]Agricultural etc.) ExplainOld Courthouse Theatre ~]Other. ExplainVisual arts work~ ~op/ gallery Future Briefly describe your plans for future use of the property. For acquisition of development rights or remainder interest, indicate Prcper~ immediate and long-range needs for acquiring such rights: The applic, at Use has already established an effective pattern of use for the buildi~ . ~f (Historic Cabarrus, Inc., Cabarrus Art Guild, Junior Charity.League Concord, Inc , the Memorial Library and Museum and The 01d Courthou: Theatre). pay rent to provide operational and maintenance expenses. These organizations are dedicated to the buildingls materializing i~to [~ P~)ject Provide a brief description of the proposed project including work to be carried out in 1982 and work to be carried out in subsequent Description years. In addition to the brief narrative, list in priorit~ order The proposed development project for Cabarrus County Courthouse (1876) in 1982 consists of: (1) Emergency exterior and interior repairs (2) Installation of fire/ smoke/intruder systems and (3) Improved access for handicapped and elderly people. The roof on the Courthouse is leaking badly. This bas produced significant damage to the plaster roof and walls. It bas also accelerated the deterioration of original essential.if we a~e.to prevent further deterioration.ip the building. The second floor of the Courthouse now houses a 230 seat theatre. In order to im- prove the fire and safety standards and to protect the $200,000 in equipment and improve- fire/smoke/intruder detection s~stem be installed. New wiring throughout the building wi. Finally, a fire escape and elevator need to be installed, This will facilitate emptying of the theatre in an emergency aRd provide handicapped individuals access to the theatre located upstairs in the building. Because a very large number of people use the building, we feel it imperative to update the fire and emergency systems immediately.