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January 4, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2 621 CCS - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Facility Needs Surrey Pam Dubois, Senior Deputy County Manager, stated the Facility Needs Survey is a requirement for Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) . She advised the entire document was emailed to the Board for their review prior to the meeting. She also stated a hard copy of the survey is available for review in the County Manager's Office. Tim Lowder, CCS, Executive Director of Operations, explained the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Facility Needs Survey is a state requirement. He stated the Board of Commissioners is required to acknowledge in writing that they have received and reviewed a copy of the survey prior to submission to the State Board of Education. He advised the submission deadline is January 8th. Ms. Dubois requested the Board suspend its Rules of Procedures to take action on this item due to time constraints. She pointed out the requested motion is only acknowledges receipt of the survey, and does not constitute an endorsement or commitment to fund. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Lowder responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board acknowledged receipt of the Cabarrus County Schools Facility Needs Survey and authorized the Chairman and County Manager to certify the receipt. Commissioner Mynatt requested a hard copy of the summary report. Finance - CCS Agency Agreement - New Early College Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, stated, each time a new school is constructed, the title is placed in the County's name in order to receive sales tax reimbursements. She advised the proposed agency agreement allows the county to act on behalf of Cabarrus County Schools (CCS). She requested approval of the agency agreement, subject to review or revision by the County Attorney, and for it to be signed between Cabarrus County and CCS, so CCS can proceed with a second Early College location, and obtain and install mobile units. Tim Lowder, CCS, Executive Director of Operations, advised CCS approached the Board earlier in the year regarding the addition of new classroom facilities for Early College. He requested the Board act on behalf of CCS in order to receive the reimbursement of sales tax from the purchase. He stated the tax reimbursement would be applied to other parts of the project. ALP - Partnership with Partners for Parks Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, explained the advantages of a partnership with Partners for Parks. She advised some grants are only awarded to entities with 501(c)3 status, a status the Department would receive through the proposed partnership with Partners for Parks. Doug Youngblood, President, Partners for Parks, stated Partners for Parks was established as an independent organization to enhance the Mecklenburg County Park System beginning in 1996. Since its beginning, it expanded to jurisdictions outside of Mecklenburg County and now includes accounts with numerous park and recreation agencies in the region. He stated Partners for Parks acts as a holding agent only, they do not fundraise and they do not charge for this service. A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. Youngblood and Ms. Strong responded to a variety of questions from the Board. DHS - In -Home Aide Services Policy Approval Kathy Mowrer, Adult and Aging Program Administrator, reported the Department of Human Services (DHS) In -Home Program was licensed through the North Carolina Division of Health Services Regulation until December 31,