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April 4, 2011 (Work Session) Pag 372 by 75 percent, costing counties more than $200 million per year in revenues dedicated to public school construction needs; and WHEREAS, the budget proposal shifts responsibility to pay for replacement school buses ($56.9 million per year) to counties; and WHEREAS, the budget proposal also takes the unprecedented step of forcing counties to assume the workers' compensation costs for state -paid public school employees ($34.6 million per year) and community college employees ($1.7 million per year) and to fund school tort claims ($4.6 million per year); and WHEREAS, the budget proposal reflects an overall cost shift to counties of $345 million in 2011 -12 alone, requiring counties to raise property taxes to manage a loss of this magnitude; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners adamantly opposes the unfunded mandates and the loss of county revenues included in the Governor's budget proposal; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the General Assembly to let them know of our opposition to these unprecedented changes in county responsibility and the use of county revenues to balance the state budget. Adopted by the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners this 4 th day of April, 2011. CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Chairman White requested the resolutions and proclamations adopted at tonight's meeting be included in the April 18 Agenda. Recess of Meeting The Board took a short break at 5:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 5:22 p.m. APPAC - Recommendations - Tabled from January to April Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Commissioner Carruth reviewed the recommendations from the Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee (APPAC) relating to the reduction of animal euthanasia rates and the concept of transferring the public animal shelter responsibilities from the Animal Control Department of the Sheriff's Office to the Humane Society, utilizing an adoption coordinator position. He advised that the contract parameters with the Humane Society and pet evaluation matrix are to be developed by the APPAC. Commissioner Carruth also responded to questions from the Board related to next steps, funding, etc. APPAC member Mike Sims and Judy Sims, Cabarrus Humane Society Executive Director, were recognized as being in attendance. Ms. Sims addressed the Board and responded to a variety of questions. The draft resolution establishing a proactive adoption community was also discussed as well as the feral cat population. During the discussion, Ms. Sims advised the Board of the Humane Society's adoption criteria. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to place the resolution on the April 18 Agenda as a New Business item. Vice Chairman Poole seconded the motion. During discussion, Commissioner Carruth clarified that the financial portion of this item would be on the May work session agenda for further discussion. The MOTION unanimously carried. Closed Session - Threatened or Pending Litigation & Location or Expansion of