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March 12, 2014 (Special Meeting) Page 1944
<br />Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC President and CEO, introduced Jonathan
<br />Chamberlain, Chief Officer of Planning, Capital Projects and Environmental
<br />Operations, who was also in attendance. The Board received the following
<br />resolution from Rowan - Cabarrus Community College:
<br />ROWAN- CABARRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
<br />RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BOND REFERENDUM
<br />WHEREAS, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College is committed to serving the
<br />needs of Cabarrus
<br />County by providing education, workforce development, high technology
<br />training and by promoting the growth of regional industry;
<br />WHEREAS, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College is a strong partner in
<br />regional economic development with the Cabarrus Economic Development
<br />Corporation and the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce;
<br />WHEREAS, an Advanced Technology Center would address emerging needs for
<br />sustainable high technology and high - demand jobs in our region by providing
<br />industry recognized certifications and hands -on skills;
<br />WHEREAS, the Advanced Technology Center will afford short -term training
<br />opportunities as well as certificate, diploma and Associate Degree options;
<br />WHEREAS, a bond referendum is an appropriate way to finance this
<br />project;
<br />WHEREAS, the Rowan- Cabarrus Community College Board of Trustees wishes
<br />to partner with the Cabarrus Board of County Commissioners in presenting a
<br />bond referendum to the public which will fund capital expansion on the
<br />College's South Campus to include an Advanced Technology Center;
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE Rowan - Cabarrus Community College BOARD OF TRUSTEES
<br />unanimously resolves to request the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners to
<br />place a bond referendum on the November 20 14 ballot for a South Campus
<br />capital expansion project which includes an Advanced Technology Center for
<br />Rowan - Cabarrus Community College for $16,000,000.
<br />Adopted this February 24, 2014.
<br />/s! Carl M. Short, Jr.
<br />Carl M. Short, Jr., Chair
<br />RCCC Board of Trustees
<br />Attest:
<br />/s/ Carol S. Spalding
<br />The following Capital Projects Requests from the Board's Retreat in
<br />January were reviewed.
<br />Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC President and CEO, presented information
<br />regarding the bond referendum request from RCCC, including a South Campus
<br />Expansion and Access Enhancements. Dr. Spalding stated advanced
<br />manufacturing is going to make a big comeback in this region and further
<br />advised the Advanced Technology Center will be instrumental in preparing
<br />workers for that workforce.
<br />Rowan- Cabarrus Community College
<br />Capital Projects Requests
<br />January 17, 2014
<br />Priority Campus
<br />Project Title Budget
<br />1 South
<br />Advanced Technology Center (Building 4000) $12,000,000
<br />Build a 60,000 square foot building with three levels for classrooms,
<br />computer rooms, labs, instructional and administrative offices, and the
<br />Central Engineering Plant for the Campus.
<br />Estimated construction cost of $200 per square foot (FY2013 values)
<br />2 South
<br />Additional Exit for South Campus (Connection to Stanly Works Road) $ 1,700,000
<br />RCCC believes a western access tying into the Stanley Works entrance road
<br />off of HWY 73 is a critical emergency ingress /egress exit and would be an
<br />efficient route and improve access to several properties in the area.
<br />This route would be approximately 3000 linear feet and require a 50 foot
<br />right of way. Purchase of 3.5 acres for a total cost of $350,000 and
<br />estimating to construct the 3000 linear feet of standard width two -lane
<br />roadway at $450 /LF would be $1,350,000 (FY 2013 values).
<br />3 South
<br />Additional Land for South Campus $ 2,000,000
<br />Currently South Campus is 23 acres and this limits the potential of
<br />growth and expansion of programs in Cabarrus County. Acquire
<br />approximately 10 - 20 acres of land contiguous to existing South Campus
<br />for construction of future buildings, parking, retention, etc. Estimated
<br />$100,000 cost per acre (average of assessed values in that area).
<br />Dr. Carol Spalding, RCCC President and CEO, presented information
<br />regarding the bond referendum request from RCCC, including a South Campus
<br />Expansion and Access Enhancements. Dr. Spalding stated advanced
<br />manufacturing is going to make a big comeback in this region and further
<br />advised the Advanced Technology Center will be instrumental in preparing
<br />workers for that workforce.
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