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June 5, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3173 IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF N.C. HIGHWAY 3 AND ODELL SCHOOL ROAD WHEREAS, the traffic volume and accident history at the intersection of N. C. Highway 3 and Odell School Road (intersection) warrants safety improvements; and WHEREAS, traffic count growth shows that traffic continues to increase in volume in all directions from the intersection; and WHEREAS, the N. C. Department of Transportation has analyzed the intersection and proposed improvements to address traffic volume and safety; and WHEREAS, there is belief that more extensive improvements that address long- term traffic growth at the intersection would be more appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Cabarrus County legislative delegation, Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners and Kannapolis City Council have communicated with residents and property owners in the area and are interested in helping find funding for additional improvements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby requests: 1. The N.C. Department of Transportation consider a safety improvement design that meets the needs indicated by current data and future needs created by increasing traffic at the intersection. 2. That the N. C. Department of Transportation use funding provided through its existing spot safety program. 3. That the N.C. Senate and House of Representatives consider additional funding for the intersection improvements addressing safety and growing traffic volumes. Adopted this 5th day of June, 2017. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Megan I.E. Smit Megan I. E. Smit, Clerk to the Board Department Human Services (DHS) - FY18 Home and Community Care Block Grant HCCBG) Funding Plan Anthony Hodges, Adult and Aging Services Program Administrator, requested approval of the FY18 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funding plan. He stated the plan has been prepared, reviewed and approved by the HCCBG advisory committee. The Home and Community Care Block Grant serves citizens ages 60 and older and promotes the health and well-being of qualified recipients. He also responded to questions from the Board. Ben Rose, Human Services Director, was also in attendance. Finance - 2017 and 2018 Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBS) Project Ordinance Update Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, advised a statement has been added to project ordinances for 2017 and 2018 to allow for the following types of expenditures: bond attorney, underwriter, local attorney, debt application fee, rating agency fees, title insurance and trustee fees. She stated updates to the LOBS 2017 and LOBS 2018 project ordinances have been included to allow proceeds and projected expenditures to be added to the Capital Project Funds and to allow updates after the debt proceeds have been received. Additionally, the LOBS 2017 budget amendment is included to reallocate the parking deck architect funding to the land acquisition funding in order to cover property taxes. She also responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Construction and Demolition Landfill Budget Amendment Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, reported liability accounts are needed to adjust the Landfill Closure and Post Closure. She advised the budget amendment is intended to increase the Landfill Capital Reserve Expense account through an allocation of fund balance. The Capital Reserve Expense account is used to adjust the Landfill Closure/Post Closure Liability accounts. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board.