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205 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Upright, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board approved the transfer of the capital assets currently assigned to the Kannapolis Police Department to the City of Kannapolis with payments to be made over a period of four years in the amount of $45,000.00 per year. Bids received on March 6, 1985, for a word processing system for the Cabarrus County Department of Social Services were as follows. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT DATE: February 5, 1985 VENDOR MODEL LEASE AMOUNT AMOUNT Automated Office Systems A.B. Dick KWS $1,224.97 $27,729.08 (36 months) Honeywell DPS 645 $2,471.61 $73,502.10 (60 months) IBM 5525-021 $1,345.50 $44,972.26 (60 months) XEC Compuco~p Omeganet $ 965.40 $31,344.78 (60 months) WANG (Alt. 1) OIS 60 No Bid $28,503.00 WANG (Alt. 2) OIS 115-2 No Bid $24,474.00 The Board received the letter of recommendation from Mr. C. Richard Russell, Data Processing Manager, and Mr. James F. Cook, Jr., Social Services Director, that the Board award the bid for the word processing system to IBM for a model 5525-021 under a lease/purchase contract for a period of 60 months. Mr. Cook presented a summary of reasons for the recommendation for the selection of the IBM equipment. He reported that the IBM 5525-021 had been determined to be the superior word processing system in terms of price/performance and that it would best meet the needs of the Social Services Department. He noted that it was the only bid that met all specifications. Mr. Cook commented'that the IBM equipment would be an expandable system and would be compatible with the equipment presently located in other County offices. Also, Mr. Cook stated that the IBM system was needed to enable the Department to participate in the network of computers operated by the Department of Human Resources, Division of Social Services. Other stated factors for this recommendation included the possibility of cost displacement with the planned involvement in the state network, statewide Social Services reporting, possible statewide fund matching, and the higher resale value of IBM equipment. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner Payne and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Department of Social Services to purchase the word processing system from IBM Corporation in the amount of $44,972.26 because that proposal was the only bid that met all specifications and the IBM system would best meet the needs of the Department of Social Services as it would be expandable and compatible with equipment presently owned by the County. The IBM equipment would also enable the Department to participate in the state computer network for the Department of Human Resources, Division of Social Services. Ms. Rebecca Yarbrough, Emergency Medical Services Program Administrator with the Centralina Council of Governments, presented a report on recent activities of the Council. She noted that the dues for members of the Council would be increased from 13 cents per capita to 15 cents per capita effective July 1, 1985. Commissioner Upright presented a letter from the Mayor of the City of Kannapolis regarding the possibility of future negotiations between the City and County for the acquisition by the City of water lines constructed within the corporate limits of Kannapolis. No action was taken in this matter. Commissioner Upright presented an unsigned letter complaining of a situation at one of the County schools regarding the use of taxi service to transport children home from school. Chairman Lentz advised Commissioner Upright to contact Mr. Joseph N. Fries, County Schools Superintendent, regarding this complaint. UPON MOTION of Chairman Lentz, seconded by Commissioner Barnhardt and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Executive Session to consult with counsel.