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June 2, 2014 (Work Session) Page 2062 The request will be made to the Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education at their June 2, 2014 meeting. Ms. Kluttz responded to questions from the Board. David Burnett, Director of Construction, was also in attendance. Finance — Update of the Construction and Renovation Fund Budget and Related Project Ordinance for Public Safety Radio Replacements and Governmental Center Chiller Replacement Ann Wilson, Finance Director, stated, as part of the FY 2014 Budget, the General Fund will transfer $837,OOO.DO to the Construction and Renovation Fund for the purchase of Public Safety Radio Replacements ($672,000.00) and the Governmental Center Chiller ($165,000.00) replacement. She advised this agenda item records the projects in the Construction and Renovation through a budget amendment and revised project ordinance. In response to a question from the Board, Ms. Wilson stated these are two items that are in the FY 2015 General Fund budget that are proposed to be transferred to the Construction and Renovations fund to be spent from there and technically to be spent after the budget is approved. Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, explained funds, typically for any projects that are funded from the General Fund resources that are for Capital Projects type projects that take multiple months to complete, are moved to the Capital Project Fund. She advised some projects cross over fiscal years and it is most likely the radio fund will cross over. Finance — Update of the Construction and Renovation Fund Budget and Related Project Ordinance for RCCC Renovation Project Ann Wilson, Finance Director, advised it was brought to her attention that Rowan - Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) has a bid expiring July 2nd. RCCC is requesting the county quickly transfer the $1,500,000.00 the county will be contributing to the Cosmetology project. She reviewed the proposed budget amendment showing funds from over - budgeted items available to fund this project. She also responded to questions from the Board. A discussion ensued. Issues addressed included: accountability; programs being moved to the new Cosmetology facility in downtown Kannapolis; the new owner of the current Cosmetology Center facility has expressed interest in maintaining the school at that location; the proposed length of lease at the new location is for 20 years; cost comparison with other facilities that were considered; etc. Chairman Poole requested clarification on programs being moved to the new Cosmetology facility in downtown Kannapolis. lease. Commissioner Oesterreich requested a copy of the term sheet for the Finance — Update the Small Projects Capital Fund Budget and Related Project Ordinance for the Prime Farmland Project Ann Wilson, Finance Director, reviewed the following information relating to the Small Projects Capital Fund Budget and related Project Ordinance for the Prime Farmland Project. As part of the FY15 Capital Improvement Plan, $125,000.00 is allocated to the Prime Farmland Project. The $125,000.00 will be reallocated within the Small Projects Fund from Deferred Tax Collections into the Soil and Water Department to be used for the surveys, appraisals and purchase of land for conservation efforts. This agenda item records the reallocation of funds through a budget amendment and revised Small Projects Capital Project Ordinance. The total Small Projects Fund is not increased or decreased by this action. Human Services - Human Services T'ransvortation Maintenance Contract Ben Rose, Human Services Director, presented a request to award contracts for vehicle maintenance and wheelchair maintenance between Cabarrus County and Gmax Automotive and Grant Services LILC. He stated RFP's (Requests for Proposals) were advertised.