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October 5, 2015 (Work Session) Page 2557 As part of the County's work plan in FY 2016, Kasia Thompson, Communications and Outreach Manager, stated plans were made to develop a county logo. She advised through an opportunity with the CVB's wayfinding project, the CVB allowed the County to use an adaptation of their logo. She presented the following logo developed by Michael Bonoffski, CVB, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications and requested feedback from the Board. CRBMMRUS Mike Downs, County Manager, advised funds are included in the budget to work on a county branding campaign which includes the logo. A discussion ensued. During discussion, the CVB presented the Board with baseball caps displaying the draft logo. By consensus, the Board approved the logo. Discussion Items for Action at October 19, 2015 Meetin DDS -- Transportation - FY17 5311 Communit y Trans portatio n Grant Suzanne Moose, Assistant Human Services Director, presented a request for the FY17 5311 Community Transportation Grant. She stated a public hearing is needed for the acceptance of the grant. Bob Bushey, Transportation Manager, advised the North Carolina 5311 Community Transportation Grant provides funding for County Transportation administrative costs such as salaries, insurance, equipment and supplies. This grant requires a 15 percent county match for the administrative side and a 10 percent match for any capital. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Moose and Mr. Bushey responded to questions from the Board. DHS - Transportation - Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAD) Suzanne Moose, Assistant Human Services Director, presented a request for the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) . She stated the ROAP is a State- funded transportation grant program and includes the Elderly and Disabled (EDTAP), Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) and the Rural General Public (RGP). She advised a public hearing is required. Bob Bushey, Transportation Manager, advised the grant is due on the same date as the regular meeting. EMS - Approval of Special Event Charge Will Cannon, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Relief Supervisor, presented a request for an EMS special event charge to cover the unit hour cost of providing services to special events. He stated the present actual unit utilization cost (and the requested charge amount) is $82.00 per hour (two EMS technicians, equipment and unit). A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Cannon responded to questions from the Board. KCS - Additional Capital Funding for Welding Program Will Crabtree, KCS (Kannapolis City Schools) Director of Business Operations, presented a request for additional capital funding for the welding program upgrade. He advised an additional $150,000.00 in funds are needed to add the required sprinkler system, two exits, electrical and HVAC system upgrades. The costs were added to the project after the NC Department of Insurance, Cabarrus County building inspectors and Kannapolis Fire Department reviewed the drawings. He also responded to questions from the Board.