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October 7, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1760 Chairman Poole expressed support for funding programs affected by the shutdown through the month of October. Discussion Items for Action at October 21, 2013 Meeting CCS - Funding Request for Central Cabarrus High School Artificial Turf Project Note: This item was moved to November as requested by Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools Finance Officer. Lynn Shue, Cabarrus County Schools Board of Education Chair, briefly addressed the Board regarding the request for artificial turf at Central Cabarrus High School. He advised the topic would be addressed at the Board's fall retreat on Thursday. KCS - Request for Balance of QSCB Funds and One -time Monies for Replacement Generator at Kannapolis Intermediate School Will Crabtree, Kannapolis City Schools, presented the following information relating to a request for QSCB Funds and one -time monies for a replacement generator at the Kannapolis Intermediate School: The Kannapolis Fire Department performed an inspection of the Kannapolis Intermediate School (KIS), noting a violation of code 1006.3, Illumination Emergency Power. "Illumination Emergency Power" is defined as the power supply for means of egress illumination normally provided by the electrical supply on the premises. In the event of a power failure, KIS does not meet the code for emergency back -up illumination. Until the problem is corrected, this facility is not allowed to house assemblies or host other functions after dusk. The projected generator replacement cost is $50,404.00. This item has been previously listed among their one -time funding requests. The QSCB funds will cover $12,266.70 of the cost with an additional $38,138.00 needed from the County's available fund balance. KCS returned $62,422.00 in one -time funds from their HVAC projects as of June 30, 2013. A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Crabtree responding to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Measmer, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on the item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Oesterreich, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: Date:10 /21/2013 Amount:$38,138.00 Dept. Head: Susan Fearrington, Asst. Finance Director Department:Finance Internal Transfer Within Department ❑ Transfer Between Departments /Funds 0 supplemental Request Purpose: To utilize the balance of QSCB funds along with $38,138 of fund balance to purchase an emergency generator for Kannapolis Intermediate School in order to allow for occupancy in the buildinq past dusk based on a Kannapolis Fire Department inspection. Account Number Account Name Approved Budget Inc Amount Dec Amount Revised Budget 36760000 -6902 Cont. from General Fd $0.00 $38,138.00 $38,138.00 36798402- 9821 -MEP Building /Renovations $1,711,819.37 $50,404.70 $1,762,224.07 36797402- 9821 -RR Building /Renovations $1,282,053.30 ($12,186.70) $1,294,240.00 36797407 -9821 -MEP Building /Renovations 1 $146,400.00 ($80.00) $146,480.00 00167230 -6901 Fund Balance Appropria $374,632.001 $38,138.001 $412,770.00 00197230- 9708 -QSCB Cont. to Capital Proj. $0.001 $38,138.001 $38,138.00 Discussion Items - No Action (Continued) BOC - Commissioner Discussion Item Commissioner Oesterreich reviewed the following information. He expressed opposition to incurring additional debt, advising the county needs to live within its means by prioritizing spending and constructing buildings for functional versus architectural value.