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June 18, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1131 required to be bid or which G.S. 143 -131 allows to be let on informal bids so long as the annual budget or appropriate capital project ordinance contains sufficient appropriated but unencumbered funds for such purposes. 11. The County Manager may execute contracts with outside agencies to properly document budgeted appropriations to such agencies where G.S. 153 A- 248(b), 259, 449 and any similar statutes require such contracts. 12. The County Manager may reject formal bids when deemed appropriate and in the best interest of Cabarrus County pursuant to G.S. 143 - 129(a). 13. The County Manager may reduce revenue projections consistent with prevailing economic conditions, and also reduce expenditures correspondingly. C. Changes to Cabarrus County fees and charges as presented in budget workshops will be effective July 1, 2011 and incorporated into the appropriate fee schedules. Section III. This ordinance and the budget documents shall be the basis of the financial plan for the County of Cabarrus for the 2012 -2013 fiscal year. The County Manager and the Budget Officer shall administer the budget. The Finance Director shall establish and maintain all records, which are in concurrence with this budget and budget ordinance and the appropriate statutes of the State of North Carolina. Adopted this the 18 day of June, 2012. /s/ Elizabeth F. Poole Attest: /s/ Kay Honeycutt Kay Honeycutt, Clerk to the Board Elizabeth F. Poole, Chairman Budget Ordinance - General Fund, Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Fund, Landfill Fund, 911 Emergency Telephone Fund and Health Insurance Fund In response to a comment made during the budget public hearing, Commissioner White advised Cabarrus County is exempt from House Bill 438. In response to a request made earlier in the meeting from Commissioner White, Mike Downs, County Manager, addressed all aspects of the proposed consolidation of the Department of Aging (DOA), which is included in the County Manager's proposed budget for FY 13. He also responded to a variety of questions from the Board on how the proposed consolidation of the DOA into the Parks and Human Services Departments, will or will not affect the Senior Center. At the request of the Board, Ben Rose, Human Services Director, provided an overview of "service providers" as it relates to the HCCBG (Home and Community Care Block Grant) Funding Plan and Reorganization for FY 13 and responded to questions. Again, Mr. Downs addressed concerns raised during the budget public hearing regarding the Department of Aging staff, volunteerism, etc. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed his intent to vote against the budget. Chairman Poole also addressed concerns raised during the meeting regarding the proposed consolidation of the Department of Aging. She stressed the Senior Center is and will remain a Senior Center. Commissioner Measmer expressed disappointment with the 1.5 percent budget cut and stated his intent to vote against the budget. Commissioner White suggested adoption of the budget be postponed until Tuesday, June 26, 2012, to give Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioner Measmer time to come up with budget cuts. A lengthy discussion ensued.