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May 2, 2011 (Work Session) Page 411 APPAC - Recommendations - Tabled from January to May Related to a resolution establishing a proactive animal adoption community, Commissioner Carruth reported the resolution, as recommended by the APPAC (Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee) and set forth in the agenda, is not intended to resolve all the animal - related issues. He further reported the structure of the animal adoption program is not finalized and the funding issue is an entirely separate issue from the resolution. He also reviewed the proposed scope of an adoption coordinator position and noted that all area 501(c)3 rescue organizations will have access to select animals from the animal shelter for adoption as set forth in the proposed resolution. The APPAC will continue to determine the best way for the County and the private rescue community to address the homeless animal population and reduce euthanasia rates. He also said the Committee will develop a formal pet evaluation matrix to determine adoptability and care of the shelter animals, as also noted in the proposed resolution and create a revised shelter report to better inform the public about the animal population in the County. Commissioner Carruth responded to a variety of questions from the Board related to: next steps, funding needed for a coordinator, food and supplies for the animals, the process that will be used to select an animal rescue organization to manage the animal shelter, etc. Vice Chairman Poole urged to Board to move forward in adopting the resolution since it does not impact the budget. Chairman White noted that the APPAC has not developed criteria referenced in paragraph No. 2: "The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners will commence with the process to enter into a formal relationship with one or more rescue groups in the community to cutsource its public animal shelter operations, based on criteria determined by the APPAC." John Day, County Manager, expressed concern and recommended paragraph No. 2 be amended to read, "The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners will commence with the process to enter into a formal relationship with one or more rescue groups in an effort to reduce the instance of euthanasia at the Animal Shelter and increase the number of adoptions ". UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the modified resolution on the May 16, 2011 Agenda as a Consent item. RCCC - Request to Upfit Seventh Floor of the Sheriff's Administration Building for Classroom Space Dr. Carol Spalding, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) President, introduced Chip Short, Chairman, RCCC Board of Trustees, in attendance. John Day, County Manager, advised that the County's 5 -year plan does not include any funds for new construction projects. However, to relieve enrollment pressure at the College for a minimal cost, he suggested the top floor of the Sheriff's Administration building be upfited for classroom /training space for use by the Community College, the Sheriff's office and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He further advised funding for the upfit is available in the Justice Center Construction Fund, was generated by savings on the jail construction project and can only be used on those buildings or on debt service, since Certificates of Participation (COPS) were the financing mechanism. Mr. Day reported the Sheriff supports this concept. Dr. Spalding advised that enrollment has increased 52 percent over the last three (3) years and this space could be used for basic law enforcement training, thereby freeing up classrooms at the South Campus for other classes. She also addressed the College's future expansion plans, classroom locations in other areas of the county, etc. Mr. Short advised the RCCC Board of Trustees enthusiastically supports this concept. Dr. Spalding and Mr. Day also responded to questions from the Board related to: parking; security and access to the building; hours of operation; demolition of the old jail; number of law enforcement training classes offered annually; etc. Mr. Day advised that the County will initiate a request for qualifications from architects for programming and schematics, in accordance