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November 5, 2012 (Work Session) Page 1279 Central Cabarrus High School were agreed upon to go on the November regular agenda for further discussion by consensus of the Board. Countv Manager - Selection of Architect for Helms Hall Replacement Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information related to the selection of an architect for Helms Hall replacement: The planning and design work for the replacement of Helms Hall at Camp Spencer was included in the 2012 -13 budget. The construction money for this project is included in the CIP and is scheduled for the 2013 -14 budget year. A Request for Qualifications was issued and we received 5 responses. A committee from the Manager's office, General Services and the Active Living and Parks Department selected 3 firms to make presentations to the committee. We are recommending that the team of Shook Kelley and Site Solutions be selected for this project. That recommendation is based on their understanding of the project needs, demonstrated experience with similar projects, and the project approach they presented. He also responded to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole advised funding for this project was included in the FY 2012 -2013 budget. County Manager - Usage Agreement with Rowan Cabarrus Community College Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, advised the Usage Agreement with Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) for the 7 th Floor of the Sheriff's Administration Building was drafted by Richard Koch, County Attorney, and sent to RCCC for comments in August. He stated at the time of agenda distribution, RCCC had acknowledged receipt of the Agreement but had not responded. Since that time, RCCC has responded they are fine with the Agreement as written. Richard Koch, County Attorney, advised the agreement is termed as a usage agreement rather than a lease due to the legal connotations that arise from a landlord /tenant relationship. He further advised their usage of this space is non - exclusive. Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board regarding usage of the space. Planning and Development (Soil and Water Conservation District) - Grant Proposal to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Dennis Testerman, Senior Resource Conservation Specialist, presented the following information related to a grant proposal to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: The Soil and Water Conservation District would like to reapply for a $250,000.00 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to continue ongoing restoration efforts associated with the Clarke Creek Heron Rookery Significant Natural Heritage Area. The grant application deadline is December 3, 2012. Requested funds are for the purchase of conservation easements and /or property to expand buffers on the Clarke Creek Wetland Complex, as well as continued development of a conservation field school. These funds would build on the restoration project underway on Cox Mill Elementary School campus. Possible matching fund sources include budgeted funds, deferred tax funds, additional proposed grants and donations. Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, stated, for clarification, the Board of Commissioners set up a fund for properties that have been in the Property Deferred Program. He stated when those properties are sold and leave the program they are required to pay three (3) years in back taxes. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised the current practice has been for those funds to go toward the Elma C. Lomax Farm. He stated those funds will be discussed during upcoming budget discussions regarding whether funding will go to the Farm or to Soil and Water projects. Planning and Development (Soil and Water Conservation District) - Grant Application to North Carolina Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund