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April 1, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1478 Department response performance and to assist with planning for future fire service delivery. The Fire Marshal's Office is requesting use of one time funds to purchase and install mobile computer terminal software and system components in the primary apparatus of the volunteer fire departments that do not currently have this capability. This will place the fire departments on the same system as the Sheriff's Office and EMS. It will achieve the data gathering recommendation from the fire study, will increase safety and can help reduce response times for our departments. Departments will be responsible for purchasing the computer and yearly maintenance of the system. The one -time cost is estimated at $87,100.00. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the project is on the one -time funding list and was discussed at the Boards' Retreat in February. A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. Langer and Todd Shanley, Information Technology Services (ITS) Manager, responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested fire departments acquire a computer in advance, as well as provide verification they are able to sustain the reoccurring expense of the maintenance agreement and data services required to utilize the software. Finance - Cannon Memorial Library Capital Projects Fund Transfer and Related Budget Amendment Susan Fearrington, Assistant Finance Director, presented the following information relating to the Cannon Memorial Library Capital Projects Fund transfer: Architect funds in the amount of $9,740.00 are currently carried in the General Fund. The funds will not be spent in the 2013 fiscal year. The enclosed budget amendment records the transfer of library architect funds to the Cannon Memorial Library Capital Projects Fund which is a multi -year fund. The $9,740.00 architect balance will remain in the Capital Projects Fund until the funds are needed for the Mt. Pleasant Library Expansion Project. Private funds were donated to the County for the design of the Mt. Pleasant Library Expansion Project in November of 2009 in the amount of $15,725.00. A design has been prepared and paid for and the balance of the donation is $9,740.00. An updated Capital Projects Ordinance is attached for approval to incorporate the transfer of funds. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised these are grant funds that can only be used for this purpose. A brief discussion ensued in which Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board. Finance - G.O. Bonding Refunding In regards to general obligation bonding refunding approved by the Board in March, Ann Wilson, Finance Director, presented information for consideration of paying additional cash to reduce the potential interest cost and debt payments. A discussion ensued. During discussion Ms. Wilson and Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Recess of Meeting The Board took a short break at 5:35 p.m. The meeting resumed at 5:47 p.m. General services - Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Landfill - Expansion Plans Kevin Grant, Sustainability Manager, presented information relating to the proposed two -acre expansion plans at the Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Landfill. He reviewed the following map, compared the two options and recommended the Board approve the expansion. He also responded to questions from the Board. Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, was also in attendance.