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June 6, 2016 (Work Session) Page 2767 agree to release the property until the two interested parties worked out an amicable agreement regarding the division of the parcel. He stated an agreement has now been worked out and the CCS BOE is ready to move forward. A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Lowder responding to questions from the Board. DHS - FY17 HCCBG Funding Plan Kathy Mowrer, Adult and Aging Program Administrator, requested approval of the FY17 Home and Community Care Block Grant {HCCBG} funding plan. She stated the plan has been prepared, reviewed and approved by the HCCBG advisory committee. She advised the Department of Human Services serves as the lead agency for the Home and Community Care Block Grant. She stated the Home and Community Care Block Grant serves citizens ages 60 and older and promotes the health and well -being of qualified recipients. She also responded to questions from the Board. In addition, Ms. Mowrer announced World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th. She stated buttons have been distributed to the Board to help promote elder abuse awareness. DHS - Transportation System Safety Plan Bob Bushey, CCTS (Cabarrus County Transportation Services) Divisional Manager, requested approval for the Transportation System Safety Plan. He stated the Plan has been approved by the State and now needs Board approval. He advised the Plan is a requirement in order to receive federal and/or state funds. Finance - FY17 Economic Development Allocation Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported, pursuant to changes to North Carolina General Statute 158 -7.1, the County must conduct a separate public hearing for economic development appropriations. She advised that while a funding plan is approved during public hearings for economic incentives, prior to the statutory changes, a hearing was not required for the County's annual appropriation to the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. To ensure compliance with North Carolina General Statute 158- 7.1, the Finance Department is requesting a public hearing for the FY17 economic development appropriation to the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. By the same motion, the Board scheduled a public hearing on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard to receive public input on the proposed allocation of funds for the FY17 economic development appropriation. Finance - Health Insurance Fund Budget Amendment Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, requested approval for a budget amendment for the Health Insurance Fund. She stated Finance annually reviews the Health Insurance Fund based on actual activity that has occurred over the year. She advised an increase in medical claims during the last quarter of FYI6 has prompted the need for a budget amendment to cover those claims. She also responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Update School Construction _Fund Project Ordinance and Budget_ Amendment for Odell 3 -5 Elementary School Sewer Extension Work Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported the Cabarrus County Utility Capital Projects Fund has $14,980.00 to allocate to the Odell 3 -5 Elementary School for sewer extension work. She advised that Cabarrus County Schools will partner with the City of Kannapolis to install a gravity sewer line and obtain the necessary easement for the Odell 3 -5 school site. After the funds are transferred to the School Construction Fund, Ms. Fearrington stated the Utility Fund will be closed on June 30, 2016. TAM - Rob Wallace Park Phase I Construction Bid Award Kyle Bilafer, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director, reported that on May 2, 2016 the County advertised the bid package for the construction of Rob Wallace Park Phase I. He stated all bid documents and addendums have been posted on the Cabarrus County website and a pre -bid meeting was held on -site at the park on May 17, 2016. Sealed bids were