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February 20, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 969 GENERAL: The Pfeiffer -North Stanly Water Association proposes to construct an eight -inch water line from an existing water main in the Village of Misenheimer along Glenmore Road and Old US Highway 80 for a distance of approximately 12,260 LF. A six - inch branch line will be extended along Wagoner Road in Cabarrus County for a distance of approximately 3000 LF. The Water Association is requesting a loan from the US Department of Agriculture to fund this construction. PURPOSE: Carolina Stalite Company and Vulcan Materials, Inc. operate industrial facilities in the southern Rowan County on 0ld US Highway 80. These two plants share a well that is used to provide domestic water to the plants. There have been ongoing problems due to the wells "drying up" and several wells have been drilled in the past at different locations in an effort to find domestic water. In addition, the Carolina Stalite Company needs industrial water for production of lightweight aggregate used in the construction industry. This water is currently being bought from the Salisbury -Rowan Utilities in Rockwell, NC, and brought by tanker truck to the site. This process is not cost effective and produces pollution by the consumption of diesel fuel used to transport the water. All residents along the path of the proposed water lines will have the opportunity to tie onto the proposed water line if they so desire. The area through which this waterline will cross is in an area known as the Carolina Slate belt. This area contains soils that fall in the Misenheimer and Kirksey soil classifications. These soils are shallow to bedrock and are generally unsuitable for septic tank drain fields. Providing safe drinking water to this area will improve the quality of life for the residents that receive water from this new water source. In addition, the wells in this area produce water that has high concentrations of sulfur, calcium, and iron. It will be an additional benefit for the residents to have water available that is free from these problem minerals. LOCATION The water line extension will begin at the tie -in to the existing water line at Glenmore Road at its intersection with Highway 52, in the northern town limits of the Village of Misenheimer. The water line will extend north along Glenmore Road into Cabarrus County. The water line will continue along Glenmore Road through Cabarrus County and into Rowan County. At this point the road name changes to Old US Highway 80 and becomes an unimproved dirt road. The water line will continue along Old US Highway 80 to a point approximately 250' south of the intersection with Old Beatty Ford Road. SUMMARY This project was conceived to provide domestic and industrial water to two existing industries in Rowan County. An additional benefit will be improvement in the quality of life of the residents along the way that tie onto this water line. The income generated by this water line extension will provide enough revenue to repay the loan required for construction of the lines. This project is both economically viable and a benefit to users that will receive water from these proposed water line extensions. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board approved acquisition of the public right -of- way. (F - 5) EMS - Approval of Ambulance Piggyback Purchase - $387,000.00 and Related Budget Amendment The purchase of three (3) new Type III ambulances by piggybacking a bid awarded to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles, Inc. by Rockingham County, N.C.,