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August 7, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3242 ATTEST: /s/ Angela Poplin Interim Clerk to the Board Finance - Resolution Approving Installment Contract Financing for Various Public Projects Up to $128,105,000 Susan Fearrington, Finance Director requested the Board consider approval for a resolution approving installment contract financing for various public projects not to exceed $128, 105,000 at its August 21, 2017 meeting. She presented an overview of the timeline of the debt calendar for the financing and responded to questions from the Board. KCS - Funding Request for Contingency to Cover a Change Order for the Kannapolis Middle School Construction Project Will Crabtree, Kannapolis City Schools (KCS) , Director of Business Operations requested approval of a change order for the construction of the current Kannapolis Middle School project in the amount of $71, 016 ($2, 739 for the intercom system changes and $68,277 for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Oakwood Road improvements) . KCS - Request to Reappropriate FY17 Capital Funding Will Crabtree, Kannapolis City Schools (KCS) , Director of Business Operations reported KCS had $470,509.24 in annual capital funding as of June 30, 2017. He requested funds in the amount of $470, 509.24 be reappropriated to FY18 . He also responded to questions from the Board. RCCC - Request to Reappropriate FY17 Capital Funding Janet Spriggs, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) , Chief Operating Officer requested funds in the amount of $273, 554 .50 to be reappropriated to FY18 . Projects addressed in the requested funding reappropriation included south campus student center renovations, south campus building access security enhancements, $100, 000 FY17 annual appropriation balance, allocation for a vehicle and cosmetology facility repairs. Appointments - Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) Mike Downs, County Manager advised the Concord Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) has added a position to their board for a Cabarrus County representative and requests the Board of Commissioners provide a recommendation for the position. A brief discussion ensued. Active Living and Parks Department - Youth Athletic Discussion Chairman Morris commented on positive feedback received from the community regarding the parks revised hours of operation. Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director and Perry Gabriel, Senior Parks Program Manager commented on the increase in public attendance in the parks due to the increase in hours of operation. Ms. Strong updated the Board regarding the Youth Athletic Programs use and costs. of county operated fields. Mike Downs, County Manager commented on the upkeep of the fields along with operating costs associated with the parks. There was discussion with Ms. Strong, Mr. Downs and Mr. Gabriel responding to questions from the Board. Consensus was for staff to meet with the Active Living and Parks Commission and then meet with leadership from the municipalities to meet and discuss the matter further. County Manager - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects, Grants and Commitments Kristin Jones, Budget and Performance Manager reported each year there are new projects, grants and commitments that need to be transitioned to the new fiscal year when they are unable to be completed within the fiscal year they were budgeted. She advised a reappropriation of funds via fund balance is needed to transition the projects to the new fiscal year. She reviewed a spreadsheet of the reappropriation list and responded to questions from the Board.