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April 20, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1344 Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, presented the following information regarding the selection of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR)for the new government complex: staff interviewed nine firms and narrowed the group to four finalists (Rodgers Builders, Inc.; Turner Construction Co., Inc.; C.M. Black Construction Co., Inc.; and G. W. Liles Construction Co., Inc.); on April 14, 2009, the Board interviewed the four candidates; staff is requesting the Board choose a firm to provide CMaR services for the new government complex; etc. Commissioner Privette stated he was impressed with all four firms and recommended C.M. Black Construction Company provide CMaR services, noting the company is local, employs Cabarrus County citizens and has done excellent work on projects. Vice Chairman Mynatt agreed with Commissioner Privette's comments, and added the County hopes to have "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) accreditation on the new building and C.M. Black has staff that is certified to accomplish this goal. Commissioner Carruth stated all four firms were well qualified, noting that Turner Construction has been a strong partner with the construction of the jail facility. He stated the following: these firms would likely hire local contractors; the County has the opportunity to help a local firm better compete on small projects; and the County should continue to work with all of the firms in the future. He then voiced his support for C.M. Black. Commissioner Poole voiced agreement with the previous comments and that she is impressed with Rodgers Builders, Inc. and Turner Construction Co., Inc. for the experience they have. She also stated it would benefit both Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools to hear a similar presentation regarding a CMaR and LEED certification. Further, she stated she was impressed with the online technology of the two larger firms. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board selected C.M. Black Construction Co., Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk services for the new governmental office building. (G-4) Communiaationa and Outreach - County Government Week Celebration Proclamation Aimee Hawkins, Communications and Outreach Manager, reported Cabarrus County will celebrate National County Government Week, May 3-9, 2009 with community festivals in Harrisburg, Midland, and Mount Pleasant. She stated these festivals will educate people about County services available to them. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following proclamation: Proclamation No. 2009-05 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties created National County Government Week in 1991 to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation's counties to meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the nation's 3,068 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County takes seriously its responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost- effective ways; and WHEREAS, the theme of National County Government Week is "Greening Our Future"; and WHEREAS, many county government initiatives and programs involve the protection of valuable and vulnerable environmental resources in communities; and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County is increasing its efforts toward environmental sustainability by providing an incubator farm and other measures to build a local food economy, by purchasing hybrid vehicles, by constructing LEED