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May 16, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2737 Kyle Bilafer, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director requested the transfer of surplus vehicles to the Cabarrus County Health Alliance. He stated the Cabarrus County Health Alliance has requested two surplus vehicles from Cabarrus County to support the mosquito control program. He advised the vehicles requested for transfer are two Ford Crown Vic cars (2007 Ford Crown Vic, Asset #8020, VIN 2FAHP71W27X151708 and 2006 Ford Crown Vic, Asset #2203, VIN 2FAHP71W06X157649) that were scheduled for surplus at the end of the month. He stated the Infrastructure and Asset Management and Finance Departments have both reviewed the request and the vehicles are available for surplus transfer to the Cabarrus County Health Alliance per NCGS 153A -176, 160A -274 and 160A- 280. He advised the purpose for the transfer of these vehicles is to support the mosquito control program. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board declared two County vehicles as surplus property and authorized disposition to the Cabarrus Health Alliance in accordance with the County's policy. (G -6) Planning and Development - Lomax Farm Master Plan and Lease Agreement Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, stated the Board heard the Lomax Farm Master Plan from the CFSA (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association) at the work session. She advised, during that session, it was recommended to consider a five -year plan versus the one -year plan and that a draft five -year agreement has been provided as supplemental information for the Boards' consideration. After expressing support for the five -year lease agreement, Commissioner Shue MOVED to renew the farm lease agreement and to authorize the County Manager and County Attorney to execute the lease agreement renewal upon adoption of the FY17 Cabarrus County Budget, subject to review or revision by the County Attorney. Commissioner Mynatt seconded the motion. Chairman Morris expressed support for the Lomax Farm Lease Agreement. The MOTION unanimously carried. (G -7) County Manager - Presentation of the Proposed FY17 Cabarrus County Budget and Scheduling of a Public Hearing Mike Downs, County Manager, presented hard copies of the proposed FY17 budget to the Board. He stated budget meetings will begin on May 24, 2016. He then presented the following budget message to the Board: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners: It is my pleasure to submit the recommended Cabarrus County General Fund (Operating) Budget to you for fiscal year 2017 (FYI7) . This proposed budget is prepared in accordance with the General Statutes of North Carolina and the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The Board's mission, vision and goals remain in the forefront to provide direction to staff in the creation of this comprehensive and balanced budget. This year's budget process officially kicked off in October 2015, as our department heads and managers began to review their departmental programs, services and operating budgets. In doing so, they determined their department's level of success and their contribution to meeting the Board of Commissioners' identified goals and objectives. The departments then identified and requested future operational and financial needs in their proposed budgets for review and consideration of County management. As a result, the proposed budget provides appropriate funding for the mandated functions of County government and the non- mandated programs and services that contribute to the high quality of life that our citizens have come to expect. It is my recommendation that the Board of Commissioners approve a General Operating Budget for the amount of $233,106,684 in FY17, which would represent a 5.970 decrease in spending from the FY16 revised budget. The FY16 amended budget includes an $18,779,157 transfer to the Capital Reserve Fund based on the County's 15% Fund Balance Policy. Funding for the proposed budget requires an ad valorem tax rate of 70 cents. This rate is .0023 cents higher than the revenue neutral rate. The budget maintains current levels of spending when possible, and provides additional funding to selected programs and services in