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March 3, 2014 (Work Session) Page 1938 year extension was requested and unanimously approved by the Board on May 21, 2012. Football Club Carolina Alliance (FCCA) is the primary user of five of the fields at the Frank Liske Park complex (per a 25 -year Agreement - established in 2001), they made monetary contributions during the construction of the complex and contributed additional funding for maintenance over the years. FCCA is requesting to have an Exhibition Game during their April 12 -13, 2014 youth tournament. The request is for the men's soccer teams from UNCC and Catawba College to have an exhibition match on Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, recommended if the game is approved, that it be played on one of the FCCA fields and any damage on the field as a result of the game be the responsibility of FCCA to repair. Paul Hadaad, FCCA President, listed benefits of the FCCA tournaments to Cabarrus County and the local economy. He requested the Board vote on the issue during the work session. Board. A discussion ensued with Mr. Hadaad responding to questions from the UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board approved a one -time usage for the men's soccer teams from UNCC and Gardner Webb College to have an exhibition match on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. on one of the FCCA soccer fields at Frank Liske Park. Cabarrus Cooperative Extension - Youth Council Request for Su22ort for Presidential Youth Council Robert Furr, Cooperative Extension Director and Michael Walker, Cabarrus Youth Council Vice Chair, presented the following information relating to a request for support for a Presidential Youth Council: The Cabarrus County Youth Council requests the support of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners to adopt a standard resolution for the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council. The mission of the Presidential Youth Council will fulfill three goals: 1) Collect and share with the President and Congress issues relevant to the 104 million Americans under the age of 24 through listening sessions across the country. 2) Provide recommendations on the design and implementation of federal policies affecting young people. This will make the federal government more efficient and effective by incorporating young people's innovative solutions and unique perspective. 3) Develop quality solutions on the most pressing issues facing the future of our country by creating a forum in which young people of differing viewpoints can find common ground. Solutions will require two thirds of all members to vote in the affirmative to promote compromise. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Furr and Mr. Walker responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested "from across the United States" be added to the language in section A -2 in the proposed resolution. Finance - Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) Project Ordinance Update and Related Budget Amendment Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director, advised the QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bond) Fund is being updated for an additional $30.00 in interest income. The QSCB Fund will be closed after the three -year spending deadline on April 13, 2014. She also responded to questions from the Board. Sheriff - School Resource Officer Grant for Cabarrus Countv Schools (CGS