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October 3, 2011 (Work Session) Page 629 WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in which each of us has a critical role, and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of Cabarrus County information infrastructure and economy; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( www.us- cert.gov , the Multi -State Information Sharing and Analysis Center ( www.msisac.org ), the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, ( www.nascio.org ) ; and the National Cyber Security Alliance ( www.staysafeonline.org ) have declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and all citizens are encouraged to visit these sites to learn about cyber security and put that knowledge into practice in their homes, schools, workplaces, and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim October as CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH IN CABARRUS COUNTY Adopted this the 3rd day of October, 2011 /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Parks Department - Resolution of Support for a Carolina Thread Trail DOT - Tiger Grant Application Londa Strong, Parks Director, reported the Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) has identified a section of the adopted Cabarrus County Thread Trail Greenway Plan for a DOT (Dept. of Transportation) Tiger Grant application. The identified section has 18.8 miles in the Kannapolis, Concord, and Harrisburg jurisdictions and joins Charlotte /Mecklenburg to complete the 34 mile section of identified trail. This $17 million federal grant application will be completed by the CTT staff and contract vendors. There is a 20 percent local match for the jurisdictions receiving funding for the greenway development as follows: Kannapolis - $349,007.89; Concord - $2,472,940.99; and Harrisburg - $678,773.76. However, no funds are requested from the County. Lindsey Dunavent, Carolina Thread Trail and Stanly County Commissioner, advised the resolution of support will be submitted with an application for the Tiger funds. He stated the transportation grant consists of an eighty (80) percent grant and a twenty (20) percent local match. A resolution of support has already been approved by the cities of Concord, Kannapolis and Harrisburg, as well as, the Cabarrus Visitors Bureau. He also responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place "Parks Department - Resolution of Support for a Carolina Thread Trail DOT - Tiger Grant Application" on October 17, 2011 Agenda as a New Business item. Solid Waste - Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition_ Landfill / Household Hazardous Waste Facility - Revised Fee Schedule Kevin Grant, Sustainability Manager, reported the Solid Waste Department suggests the collection fees for used televisions and computer monitors be eliminated from the current fee schedule. The County currently charges $5.00 for each television up to 20" diagonal and computer monitors and $10.00 for larger televisions brought to the HHW Facility. However, there are no charges for these items in the County's new 3 -year contract with eCycleSecure, the used electronic recycling vendor. Mr. Grant also responded to questions from the Board. The proposed fee schedule is as follows: Cabarrus County Solid Waste Fee Schedule Effective: November 1, 2011 Construction and Demolition (C &D) Waste $31.00 per ton / minimum charge $25.00 flat rate per load 501 to 1,999 pounds $13.00 flat rate per load 1 to 500 pounds