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March 16, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1295 Commissioner Privette voiced his intent to vote against the motion, noting school overcrowding and the additional tax burden placed on Cabarrus County citizens for school construction. Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, reported six firms have responded to a Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager-At-Risk for the New County Government Office building to be located on Cabarrus Avenue, said firms being BE&K Building Group, CM Black Construction Company, Inc., Edifice General Contractors, GW Liles Construction Company, Inc., Myers & Chapman, Inc. and Turner Construction Company. Mr. Downs asked the Board how they wished to proceed, noting the Board could direct staff to review the submittals and recommend two or three finalists to the Board. Commissioner Privette stated in light of the current economic crisis, he questioned the need to proceed with the construction of a new government building, noting the decrease in current revenues. In response to questions from Vice Chairman Mynatt, John Day, County Manager, stated the Board has policies in place to put aside any funds in excess of fifteen percent of the general fund balance into a Capital Reserve Account, and the construction of the new government building will be paid for using those funds. He added that now is a good time to take advantage of low construction costs, noting a school system in North Carolina saved several millions of dollars recently during the construction of a school project. Commissioner Carruth pointed out the Board is only approving an interview process and a brief discussion ensued. Chairman White noted the importance of moving forward with this process, stating the following: the construction will have no effect on tax payers; the County has been diligent in setting funds aside for this project; current government buildings are in need of repair and may eventually be an improper working environment for staff; the new construction will provide easy access for veterans to the Veteran's office using more accessible egress and ingress; etc. Commissioner Poole MOVED to direct staff to review the submittals and recommend three finalists to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Carruth seconded the motion. A short discussion ensued regarding departments that will occupy the new complex. Centennial The MOTION carried, with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioners Carruth and Poole voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against. (G-6) Commerce - Consent Agreement for the Roycroft Subdivision Project Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion at the request of Commissioner Privette. Susie Morris, Planning and Zoning Manager, presented the following information regarding the Roycroft Subdivision project: The Roycroft subdivision project was approved by the Cabarrus County Planning and Zoning Board on March 15, 2007. The preliminary plat was granted a one year extension on February 19, 2009 setting a new expiration date of March 15, 2010. This subdivision project is approved for 361 single family homes on +/- 262.42 acres and is located on Flowes Store Road. The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners previously approved a Consent Agreement for this subdivision development. The existing Consent Agreement is set to expire on March 15, 2009. The developer is seeking an extension of the existing agreement. The specifics of the agreement are as follows: The MOTION carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt and Commissioners Carruth and Poole voting for and Commissioner Privette voting against.