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September 19, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2875 WHEREAS, members of the community, media and law enforcement came together in partnership to begin the effort of providing crime - solving assistance to law enforcement 40 years ago, and the first Crime Stoppers program was born on September 8, 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after the armed robbery of a Phillips 66 gas station; and WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of criminals and the recovery of stolen property and illegal drugs while providing confidentiality and maintaining the caller's anonymity; and WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers has proven that citizen involvement is a powerful weapon in combating and solving crime and can be used effectively to enhance the efforts of local law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Crime Stoppers started in 2003, and since then, has received 174 tips leading to arrests and has paid out $10,560 in rewards; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County Crime Stoppers benefits citizens and businesses throughout Cabarrus County and its municipalities through partnerships with citizens and local law enforcement agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of September 2016 as CRIME STOPPERS MONTH in Cabarrus County and urge citizens to be vigilant and share information regarding crimes with Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement to help keep our communities safe. Adopted this the 19th day of September, 2016. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners (D) INFORMAL COMMENTS Chairman Morris opened the meeting for Informal Public Comments at 7.15 p.m. He stated each speaker would be limited to three minutes. Ms. Karen Parker, resident of 5610 Cold Springs Road in Charlotte, requested clarity in regards to the Cold Springs Road name change. Chairman Morris responded to her question and advised the purpose of the name change is to eliminate confusion for emergency services. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Morris closed that portion of the meeting. (E) OLD BUSINESS None. (F) CONSENT (F -1) ALP- A reement with NC Wildlife Commission for Rob Wallace Park The North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC) has agreed to design and construct a universally accessible fishing pier at the pond on Phase 1 property at Rob Wallace Park. NCWRC met with Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager, and Active Living and Parks Department staff on site to review the site and project. Highlights of the agreement include the following: NCWRC will serve as the manager of the construction project, apply for and comply with permits, provide construction drawings of the fishing pier for review and approval from the County, provide all construction materials and labor, and be responsible for future necessary repairs to major infrastructure for the fishing pier. Additionally, NCWRC will provide an informational kiosk and stock the pond with sport fish. Cabarrus County will be responsible to design and construct a universally accessible approach walkway to the fishing pier (part of Phase 1 project),