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October 17, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 639 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2011 -13 Proclamation of Weatherization Day 2011 Whereas, October is National Energy Awareness Month, and October 30 is designated as National Weatherization Day; and Whereas, the County of Cabarrus has a long standing commitment to conserve its resources and to help low - income households through its Weatherization Assistance Program; and Whereas, the State of North Carolina has administered the Weatherization Assistance Program since its inception in 1976, providing a variety of state and federal resources through numerous community action agencies, housing authorities and departments of local government that serve people in every county in the state; and Whereas, it is important to recognize the importance of those programs that ensure that all residents, especially those living at or below the federal poverty level, have the opportunity to live in energy efficient, healthy, safe, and comfortable homes as provided for by the Weatherization Assistance Program; Now, Therefore, I, H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman of Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2011 as: "Weatherization Day" in the County of Cabarrus and I urge all citizens to join me in this observance. Adopted this the 17 day of October, 2011. /s/ H. Jay White, Sr. H. Jay White, Sr., Chairman Board of Commissioners (F -3) Finance - Extension of Audit Contract with Martin Starnes and Associates, CPA's for FY 2012 through FY 2016, with Additional One -Year Renewals Cabarrus County has worked with Martin Starnes and Associates for the past three years on the County's audit. We have built a great relationship and made significant improvements on the County's internal controls with the firm's guidance and assistance. The Finance department would like to extend the contract between Martin Starnes and Associates and Cabarrus County for a five -year period with two additional one -year options. The fee increases are reasonable and do not exceed 1.2 percent per year over the five -year period. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the contract between Cabarrus County and Martin Starnes and Associates, CPA's as set forth above; and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of Cabarrus County, subject to review or revisions by the County Attorney. (F -4) Finance - Budget Amendment - 911 Emergency Telephone System Special Revenue Fund The attached budget amendment enables funding for the following expenditures: 1. Reclassify budgeted expenses from Purchased Services. to Equipment Rental for the rental of the Positron Host - Remote system for a full year - $11,385.25 monthly rental. 2. Appropriate funds from the FY 2011 911 ETS Fund Balance for public safety needs pursuant to Section 9 of Session Law 2010 -158. New legislation now allows for primary PSAP's to use up to 50 percent of the Emergency Telephone System Fund Balance at June 30, 2010. This project was approved by the Board of Commissioners in FY 2011. Funds are now needed and will be used primarily for the purchase of radio and recording equipment for the upgrade of the 911 station. This project has a start date of November 7, 2011.