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August 7, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3243 Finance - Approval of Project Ordinances and Budget Amendments Related to CIP Funded Projects in the FY18 General Fund Budget Susan Fearrington, Finance Director reported a list of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects were approved as part of the FY18 General Fund Budget. These projects will be recorded and tracked in the Construction and Renovation Fund, School Construction Fund, School Construction Debt Fund, Limited Obligation Bond 2017 Fund and Limited Obligation Bond 2018 Fund. She advised monies to fund the projects were provided by the Capital Reserve Fund including an adjustment to reverse the funding for a future warehodse that has been put on hold. She stated updates to six project ordinances and a related budget amendment are required. Finance - Delegate JCPC Board of Commissioner Authority to Finance Director for Review and Signature of Sub-Recipient Program Agreements Susan Fearrington, Finance Director presented a request to delegate Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Board of Commissioner authority to the Finance Director for review and signature of sub-recipient program agreements. Chairman Morris expressed support for the request. Human Services - Energy Programs Outreach Plan Ben Rose, Human Services Director requested permission for Cabarrus County Department of Human Services to submit an annual Energy Programs Outreach Plan to the State detailing the strategies the agency will use in promoting the two major energy programs, the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) . He stated the programs are intended to assist low income elderly disabled children and families with financial assistance with energy costs, especially for those household that are in a crisis situation or facing serious health issues. He reviewed outreach events the Department conducts, including on-site applications for the LIEAP program that will help assist potential homebound elderly applicants. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Rose and Kim Middlebrooks, Work First/Crisis Supervisor responded to questions from the Board. Anthony Hodges, Adult and Aging Services Program Administrator was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Bid Award for Trucks, Vans and SWs Michael Miller, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director reported a formal bid for two trucks, two vans and two SUVs were sent out, and three dealerships submitted bids for various vehicles on July 21, 2017. Based on the outcome of those bids, he requested the Board to approve the purchase of all six vehicles from Hilbish Ford for a total cost of $195,577.72. He stated all bids were under budget and included tax and tags. Planning and Development Department - Proposed Text Amendment to Chapter 7 TEXT2017-00005 - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager presented a proposed text amendment to the Cabarrus County Development Ordinance, Chapter 7, Performance Based Standards, #2, related to accessory building, accessory dwelling and swimming pools accessory to single family residents. She stated the change would remove the percent of accessory structures allowed based on lot size. She further stated the proposed changes would allow additional flexibility for existing non-conforming lots and will also provide improved consistency for structural coverage reference by using the zoning district for permitting as the standard. She advised a public hearing is required. Planning and Development Department - Proposed Text Amendment to Chapter 4 TEXT2017-00006 - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager presented a proposed text amendment to Chapter 4, Overlay Districts and Zones related to development in the watershed. She reported the changes would allow additional flexibility for lots located in the watershed, including existing non-conforming lots and would also clarify standards for non-residential development and provide improved consistency for impervious coverage reference by using the zoning district for permitting as the standard. Due to the changes being tied to the watershed requirement, Ms. Morris advised the proposed changes have been reviewed by the county's contract engineer and the State. She stated a public hearing is required. She also responded to questions from the Board.