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August 4, 2014 (Work Session) Page 2335 to assess the needs of the transit system and recommend strategies of operation and management that increase mobility options for passengers and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization and transportation services. Cabarrus County Division of Transportation has properly budgeted the required match for the planning process. The Division requests the adoption of the required resolution authorizing the County Manager to engage in a contract with the Department of Transportation to conduct the planning process. A discussion ensued. Items addressed included: how steering committee members will be chosen; public meetings will be held to receive input from the public; etc. James Linn, Mobility Specialist, was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Emergency Hydrants for Northeast Volunteer Fire Department Jonathan Marshall, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director, presented the following information relating to emergency hydrants for the Northeast Volunteer Fire Department. At the November 2013 work session and regular meeting, the Commissioners were presented a proposal for the installation of emergency fire hydrants in the Northeast Volunteer Fire District. The Board of Commissioners, by consensus, directed staff to pursue the planning and installation of two emergency hydrants at an estimated cost of $20,000.00 per hydrant. Discussion and planning for this project has continued including proposed design and installation changes from Northeast VFD that would reduce the per hydrant cost and permit additional installations as well as possible fire sprinkler service to the VFD building. The SOC consensus included a possible cost of $40,000.00 and this request is for a budget amendment to move those funds from contingency to a multi -year fund for the planning, engineering and construction of this project. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the Board agreed to two hydrants, however, the cost may have decreased since it was initially brought before the Board. He stated the VFD would prefer three fire hydrants. He asked for the Boards' approval of three fire hydrants if they could be purchased for the $40,000.00. Commissioner Morris expressed approval for the installation of three fire hydrants. He also inquired about issues regarding the right -of -way acquisition for the fencing. Mr. Marshall stated the Cities of Concord and Kannapolis removed the fencing requirement which reduced the cost of the project and the need to purchase additional right -of -way. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Union Street South Upset lid Process As an update on the Union Street South upset bid process, Jonathan Marshall, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director, reported no upset bids were received by the August 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m. deadline. He stated the $6,000.00 bid received from Rinker Commercial Properties, representing Bright Parsun LLC, is the high bid. He advised this will be on the August 18, 2014 Agenda for the Boards' consideration. If approved, he would request the County Manager and County Attorney be given authority to complete the transaction. Veterans Services - Request to Join as a Commemorative Partner for the Vietnam War Commemoration In commemoration of the 50 Anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War, Tim Tereska, Veterans Services Director, requested Cabarrus County become a Commemorative Partner and assist in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families. At the Boards' request, he agreed to complete the required paperwork and spearhead the related events. Discussion of Ordinance Regarding Carrying of Firearms at County Parks Due to changes in state ordinances, Commissioner Oesterreich requested the county revise its ordinance regarding the carrying of firearms at county parks. He advised this was tabled previously and never brought back before