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February 1, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2642 Weatherization from Human Services, non - profit agencies and other jurisdictions. She further advised the annual funding amount is determined by the federal and state governments and does not require matching funds. She also responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development - Construction Standards Fee Update Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, stated Construction Standards staff reviewed fees over the past year for cost versus service provided. She advised staff recommends revising the method used to calculate the cost of demolition permits. The current adopted fee is based on square footage of the structure to be demolished with fees from $100.00 to $700.00. She said, for more consistency and proper pricing for service provided, staff recommends using the cost of the project, just as is done for new construction in Schedule A, rather than using square footage for the demolition costs as found in Schedule C. This will reduce the cost of demolition permits and the cost will be in line with the amount of service provided. She also responded to questions from the Board. Commissioner Shue expressed support for the fee change. Planning and Development - Proposed .Amendment to the Code of Ordinances Regarding Electrical Testing Requirement for Unlicensed Individuals Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, proposed an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding electrical testing requirement for unlicensed individuals. She advised the NC Electrical Code permits testing of unlicensed individuals prior to obtaining a permit for work to be performed on their own homes. Testing was administered by Cabarrus County staff in the past, but was removed from the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances at some point. Electrical Code Enforcement staff is requesting that the testing be reinstated locally to ensure that individuals performing work on their own homes are qualified to do so. Ms. Sifford explained staff has experienced an increase in unqualified parties performing complicated electrical work which has increased workload due to multiple, time consuming visits. A discussion ensued. During discussion Ms. Sifford and Michael Caudle, Lead Electrical Inspector, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Finance - Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Debt - Continued UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt 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 Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Debt and authorized the Chairman to sign the reimbursement agreement for Royal Oaks Elementary School. Resolution No. 2016 -02 RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF DEBT PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County: 1. The Board hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: (a) Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 -2 (the "Regulations "), promulgated by the United States Department of Treasury on June 18, 1993, prescribes certain specific procedures applicable to certain obligations issued by the County after June 30, 1993, including, without limitation, a requirement that the County timely declare its official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be issued thereafter by the County. (b) The County has advanced and /or will advance its own funds to pay certain capital costs (the "Original Expenditures ") associated with financing, in part, the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping