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Se ' ptember 8, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2534 The parking for the building encroaches on an adjacent property which is shown on the attached survey. The adjacent owner is proposing the County exchange property to correct the encroachment with the net result that the County would need to purchase 3967 square feet. They have requested tax value for this property as well as recognition that water lines serving their building cross part of the County parcel. Based on the County tax value for the property, staff recommends a purchase price of $21,000 for the property. The property owner has agreed to this purchase price. County Manager - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects, Grants and C'nmmi tmcant. Kristin Owens, Budget Analyst, reported each year, there are 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 for which they were budgeted. She advised a reappropriation of funds, via fund balance, is needed to transition the projects to the new fiscal year. Emergency Management - Georgeville Volunteer Fire Department Financing of existing Debt Steve Langer, Eire Marshal, advised Georgeville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is requesting to finance an amount up to $500,000 with Bank of North Carolina to consolidate two apparatus loan payments at a lower interest rate. The United States Revenue Code requires that for such financing to be carried out on a tax - exempt basis, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners must approve the financing by adopting a resolution. He stated Georgeville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. has held a public hearing on the financing, as required by the Code. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Dana Ritchie, Bank of North Carolina, responded to questions from the Board. Byron Blackwelder, Fire Chief, Georgeville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), was also in attendance. Finance - Request for Additional Cash Funds_ to Continue_ Progress on Three_ School Construction Projects Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, presented the following information relating to a request for additional cash funds to continue progress on three school construction projects. As we continue to move toward the financing of three school construction projects, (Mount Pleasant Middle, Royal Oaks, and Kannapolis Middle School), additional cash funds are needed for Land, Architect, Engineering, Administrative Costs, Abatements, and Contingency. All funds requested total $3,843,269.00 of which $952,850.00 would be transferred to the actual construction funds and $2,890,419.00 would be held in the capital reserve fund until requested by either school district. Vice Chairman Poole left the room briefly at 5:41 p.m. and returned at 5:43 p.m. Planning and Development - Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Kelly Sif ford, Planning and Development Director, presented the following information relating to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. She requested the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for Cabarrus County be adopted at the September regular meeting. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing is a HUD required study of the availability of housing for all income levels, focusing on low to moderate income families. The study seeks to ensure that all types of housing are available in the community to all people. The study reviews the demographics of the community, environmental factors, planning and zoning requirements and more to ensure that every effort is being made to provide adequate housing to all people. The community should attempt to address any barriers found. Recommendations include more outreach with regard to Fair Housing Laws, assistance to non - profits who provide home buying and rental assistance, expansion of transportation as opportunities