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May 21, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1068 In May 2011, the County entered into an Agreement with the Cabarrus Literacy Council (CLC) to provide adult basic literacy services (ABS) administered by the Cabarrus County Public Library. As required by the Agreement, the CLC has updated its strategic plan; and at its March meeting, the CLC board voted unanimously to recommend the continuation of the administration of the ABS program through the Library. Likewise, the County must also vote annually on the continuation of the administration of the ABL program by the Library, no later than June 30 of each year. The CLC Board believes this arrangement has worked extremely well for all parties. The Library Director fully supports the partnership and is in favor of continuing. No county funds are requested. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the continuation of the administration of the Adult Basic Literacy program by the Library and associated contract for FY 12 -13. (F -11) Parks - Request from City of Concord to Study WW Flowe as an Option for a Future Dog Park Location Bob Dowless, City of Concord Parks and Recreation Director made a request referencing the potential development of a dog park at WW Flowe Park. They are in the process of researching sites for a potential dog park within their current park system. In accordance with the current WW Flowe Park Use Agreement, Cabarrus County developed the first phase of the park and Concord Parks and Recreation Department maintains and operates it. The County, being the owner, requires prior written approval for any additional recreational facility development at the park. At the January Park Commission meeting, the Commission voted to recommend approval to proceed and research developing a dog park on the site. However, they recommended additional information on specific operational components and location be received prior to approval. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board gave the City of Concord approval to investigate the potential development of a dog park at WW Flowe Park. Specific development and operational plans must be presented to the County prior to written approval. (F -12) Parks - Three Year Extension - Frank Liske Park Soccer Complex Agreement as a "Youth Only Complex" The Board of Commissioners voted September 17, 2007 to make the Frank Liske Park soccer complex a "Youth Only Complex" (18 years old and under) for five years to allow the turf to establish after the renovations of all 11 fields in FY 2006 -2007. The current agreement expires October 2012. On recommendation from the General Services Administration and approved by the Park Commission at the January 19, 2012 meeting, a 3 -year extension to the current "Youth Only Complex" for turf stabilization, is requested. All partners (Football Club Carolina Alliance, City of Concord, and the County) are in agreement with the recommendation. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board extended the Frank Liske Park Soccer Complex agreement another 3 years as a "Youth Only Complex" facility until 2015. (F -13) Planning and Development Services - HOME Program Administrator Selection Cabarrus County has participated in the Cabarrus /Iredell /Rowan HOME Consortium for many years. Each year an administrator is selected to provide an environmental review, work write ups, inspections, construction oversight and reporting services for the program. A Request for Qualifications was direct mailed to three parties and advertised on the Cabarrus County website. One response was received. It was from Hobbs Upchurch and Associates. They are the consultant currently providing the service. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the selection of Hobbs Upchurch