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February 3, 2014 (Work Session) Wage 1914 Cabarrus County Schools is requesting to use the balance of one- time project funds to replace the existing roof on the K -1 building at Royal Oaks Elementary School. The roof is approximately 20 years old. The current estimated project cost is $225,000.00. The schools are requesting the remaining amount of one -time projects funds of $194,071.00, to be utilized for this project. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Len Witke, Cabarrus County Schools, responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Request for a One-Year Lease of Former Fairground Property Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information relating to a request for a one -year lease of the former fairground property to Ben Mynatt Chevrolet - Cadillac: Ben Mynatt Chevrolet - Cadillac has requested a one -year lease of part of the former fairground property at Cabarrus Avenue and Union Cemetery Road. The auto dealership is located directly across the road from this site and would like this short term lease during a remodeling project at the dealership. The County has had very short term leases with the dealership in the past for special events, but the proposed one -year duration of this lease requires Board review. Staff has requested additional information to ensure that local regulations, liability coverage, property maintenance and exact property use are addressed in the lease. The dealership has offered a one -time payment of $6,000.00 for the lease. Cyndie Mynatt, President, Ben Mynatt Family of Dealerships Chevrolet Cadillac, advised the property would be used mainly for a place to store their inventory of cars. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Richard Koch, County Attorney, Mr. Marshall and Ms. Mynatt responded to questions from the Board. EMS - A of EMS Co- location with Harrisburg Fire Station 3 Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, and Alan Thompson, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, presented the following information relating to a request for approval of EMS Co- location with Harrisburg Fire Station 3. James Lentz, EMS Assistant Director, was also in attendance. It is proposed that EMS #10 move to a permanent home in the new Harrisburg Fire Station #3 that will be constructed on Rocky River Road in Harrisburg. EMS #10 was operating out of a job trailer and then a small area at Harrisburg Station 42 for several years in anticipation of this permanent move. Construction is planned to be completed in December 2014. EMS will occupy approximately 20 percent of the new structure. The total amount is proposed to be paid in a lump sum of $375,000.00, in return for a 50-year lease. The use of one -time funds (fund balance) was discussed for this proposal, although this can be included in the FY 2014/15 budget, since funds will be expended in FY 15. A formal contract will be developed between Cabarrus County and the City of Harrisburg at a later point and presented to the Board for approval. This action does not require any personnel additions. A similar arrangement has already been approved for a joint station with Kannapolis on Barr Road, and the current budget includes funds for a joint station on Weddington Road that is being constructed by Concord. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole and Commissioner Oesterreich expressed support for moving forward with the fire station. Planning and Development - Request to Submit Weatherization A221ication