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July 20, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1511 John Day, County Manager, explained that the Kannapolis City Council has voted to have staff and its bond council identify alternatives to TIF Financing to help fund the Cabarrus Health Alliance and additional projects up to approximately $30 million. He stated this will not have a negative effect on the County's bond capacity. No action was required on this matter. - LunchPlus Club Nutrition Program - Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion at the request of Commissioner Privette. Mike Murphy, Director of Aging, presented information related to a request for a bid award and contract approval for catering services to be provided for the LunchPlus Club Nutrition Program. The bid tabulation is as follows: RTI~ TAR[IT,ATTON Net Bid "Alternate" Net Bid Vendor Per Meal Per Meal Notes Harvest Catering LLC $5.50 No Bid No Bid Bond/Deposit Included Punchy's Diner $9.50 $9.65 Bid Deposit - 5°s "Alternate" Net Bid Per Meal cost includes trie use of envlronmencaiiy- friendly disposable products for serving meals. Commissioner Privette reported on a recent conversation with Mr. Conrad, owner of Varsity Bar-b-que and current contract provider, concerning why Mr. Conrad did not submit a bid for catering services. Commissioner Privette reported Mr. Conrad said he did not need to submit a bid since the current contract had a renewal option. Further, he reviewed a report received from the Department of Aging that reviews the number of meals provided through the LunchPlus Club Nutrition Program and asked Mr. Murphy why the contract was rebid. Mr. Murphy explained that the report only shows that the number of meals ordered were accurate, and made no mention of the quality or quantity of food received. Mr. Murphy went on to describe the numerous problems that occurred with the services provided by Varsity Barbeque, noting that food received from the restaurant sometimes does not meet temperature or quantity requirements. He said Varsity Bar-b-que was invited to submit a bid and responded to numerous questions from the Board. Commissioner Carruth MOVED to approve the contract between Cabarrus County and Punchy's Diner - Richard Jordan and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of Cabarrus County, subject to review or revision by the County Attorney, and adopt related budget amendment. Vice Chairman Mynatt seconded the motion. Commissioner Privette stated that this restaurant provides good quality food. The motion carried with Chairman White, Vice Chairman Mynatt, and Commissioners Carruth and Poole voting for, with Commissioner Privette voting against. The budget amendment is as follows: Date: 6/25/2009 Amount:$12,750 Dept. Head: Michael Murphy Department:Aging ^ Internal Transfer Within Department ^ TYansfer Between Departments/Funds ~ Supplemental Request Purpose: Request for additional nutrition funding FY 2010 for LunchPlus Club participants (5 locations throughout Cabarrus County). Additional funding required due to increase in meal cost associated with food costs and use of recyclable paper products as outlined in bid package ~... a,.,.a ..~•oro~ /nn rFv ni rt .Account Number Account Name Approved Budget Zno Yease Amount DecYease Amount Revised Budget 00195750-9335 Food $300,000 512,750 5312,750 00191910-9109 Salary Adjustment $150,000 512,750 $137,250 (H) APPOINTMENTS (H-1) Appointments - Cabarrus County Tourism Authority