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October 3, 2011 (Work Session) Page 626 8 r I. ID n I I I I I 1 0 Ml Pleasant High School Boilers Replacement Desch Start 10/03 11/15/11 I 12/1/11 114/12 Spnn 2012 Spdng 2012 Awairinq si ned contract Winecoff Elementary School Servers, Switches Wi , reless, Wrnq 1/2/12 3/12 2/13112 2/25112 Bever Hills Elementary Chiller & Controls Replacement 12/12 1 2/15/12 Mt Pleasant Middle School Chiller& Controls Replacement (surplusfunds from Item 17) TBD TBD 1 Pending CCS - Cabarrus County School's Request for Use of QSCB Contractor Sales Tax Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools Finance Director, requested contractor sales tax, currently refunded by the State to the County and reserved to pay debt service, be used to offset project cost overruns for the QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bonds) projects. A general discussion ensued on whether to use the sales tax refunds for debt service payments as is customarily done or to fund other QSCB projects on the priority list. Ms. Kluttz, Mike Downs, Interim County Manager and Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager responded to questions from the Board. Vice Chairman Poole advised that whatever decision is made, it should apply to both school systems. UPON siOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place " Cabarrus County School's Request for Use of QSCB Contractor Sales Tax" on the October 17, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. Rot - a-= - v Park - Union Street and Corban Avenue Brian King and Mark Hermans, Concord Rotary Club, presented an updated request to construct a small park at the corner of Union Street and Corban Avenue. Mr. King reviewed a slide show of similar parks around the region and the following overview as presented in the Agenda: Rotary Square Overview and Essential Elements • Rotary Square will be designed and constructed solely with private funds and in -kind donations raised by Concord Rotary Club. • Rotary Square will be designed by licensed architects and engineers to be attractive, safe, durable and low- maintenance. • The County will continue to own the Rotary Square property at the corner of South Union Street and Corban Avenue, but a restriction will be recorded limiting the property to use as Rotary Square. • Rotary Square will incorporate "dancing fountains" which will attract families to downtown. The fountains will be fully programmable and can be made to operate only when people are present if desired. Potable water will be used to ensure that the water is clean and safe. The County will not be responsible for the water charges. • WSACC has formally agreed by board action last month to maintain the pumps and water features of Rotary Square at no cost to the County. • The County will maintain Rotary Square once it is complete. The County will have no financial obligation for Rotary Square other than this minimal ongoing maintenance. • Rotary Square will be multi - functional, usable for example as: • A play area for children • A small amphitheatre or concert pavilion c A farmers' market • A craft show area • A place for press conferences, public announcements and celebrations • A public gathering space • Rotary Square will be designed to discourage loitering. • Rotary Square promotes the County's efforts to encourage tourism, local agriculture, small businesses and local spending. • Rotary Square is the perfect use for the property and adds a beautiful, engaging, family- friendly focal point to downtown at no cost to the County. • Rotary Square has the support of the City of Concord, the Concord Downtown Development Corp., St. James Lutheran Church, WSACC, the Piedmont Farmers' Market, major financial donors, and many downtown property owners and stakeholders. • Rotary Square will be a lasting legacy from the County, Concord Rotary Club and all those involved.