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September 5, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3288 UPON MOTION by Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION by Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Kiger and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the Resolution of Support for the North Carolina Department of Transportation Funding for Road Improvements Related to Project Hercules. Resolution No. 2017-19 Resolution of Support for the North Carolina Department of Transportation Funding for Road Improvements Related to Project Hercules WHEREAS, an economic development project titled Project Hercules has been proposed within the Cabarrus County and the City of Kannapolis; and WHEREAS, Project Hercules is projected to include up to $85, 000, 000 in real and personal property value increases; and WHEREAS, Project Hercules is projected to include up to 600 full time jobs plus additional seasonal part time employment; and WHEREAS, to be fully realized Project Hercules will need roadway and infrastructure improvements to NC Highway 73, Macedonia Church Road, Barr Road, Kannapolis Parkway and the I-85/George Liles Parkway ramps; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners and Kannapolis City Council have both approved economic development incentives to support the Project Hercules investment and job creation; WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners and the City of Kannapolis are supportive of the NC Department of Transportation proposal to fund up to $2, 700, 000 to aid in constructing the required infrastructure and roadway improvements; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners that they support and encourage the North Carolina Department of Transportation to approve the Trust Fund Economic Development and Economic Development Highway Fund for Project Hercules; Adopted this the 5th day of September 2017. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: /s/ Terri Lea Hugie Clerk to the Board County Manager - Transfer of Property to the City of Concord Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager reported that a letter from the City of Concord has been received requesting the transfer of property for the purpose of constructing a recreational facility. He advised the property was previously transferred to Habitat for Humanity, and was then returned to the county due to the topography and difficulty of developing the land. He further stated that staff recommends including a parcel of land off Transport Place in the transfer. He stated the property could be used to connect bicycle and greenway facilities. A discussion ensued. During the discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to questions from the Board. Finance - CIP Funding of Prime Farmland per the FY2018 Budget Susan Fearrington, Finance Director advised during the FY18 Budget process that it was approved to allocate $90, 000 to the Soil and Water District projects through a transfer from the Deferred Collections. She advised the funds will be used for future conservation easement purchases. Additionally, the budget amendment includes an adjustment for account tracking purposes for the Drill Repair and Program Fee accounts. A discussion ensued. During the discussion, Ms. Fearrington and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager responded to questions. There was a question