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August 3, 2009 (Work Session) Pa qe 1518 approximately 225,000 square feet in size will cost approximately $93.8 million and require a 2.4 cent property tax rate increase, based on a three percent growth rate. 3) Total replacement of the Courthouse (225,000 square feet) and construction of an underground parking deck will cost approximately $51.6 million and require a 2.83 cent property tax rate increase. This scenario also includes the demolition of the existing Sheriff's Department and jail. Ms. Dubois also reported the 2013 revaluation will allow the County to borrow approximately $60 million and to move the project up in the CIP, if desired; and approximately $1.5 million was budgeted for the demolition of the Sheriff's Department and jail. A general discussion ensued with the following issues addressed: moving probation/parole to the Sheriff's Administration Building; remaining funds from construction of the Sheriff's Administration building can be used to pay for the upfit; input from the Sheriff and Court officials is needed; the upfit would include as much flex space and soft walls as possible; the least expensive option buys time and space to avoid construction of a new courthouse for several years; concerns with splitting office staff between floors; etc. Board members expressed a desire to discuss the project again when all Commissioners are present. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Discussion of the Courthouse Project (Renovations, Expansion or Replacement) on the September 8, 2009 Agenda Work Session. Sheriff - Award Contract for E9-1-1 Routing Services to Intrado, Inc. Captain Phillip Patterson of the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department presented a request to award the contract for E9-1-1 Routing Services to Intrado, Inc. The following issues were addressed: the Sheriff's Department is requesting a change in service from AT&T to Intrado, Inc; Intrado, Inc. has newer technology, is expandable and costs less than AT&T's service; Intrado, Inc. is the database holder of the 911 addressing and the technology is expandable; the Sheriff's Department has submitted an application for a grant to help pay for a major part of the upfront cost of the infrastructure; this is a joint venture between Stanly, Union and Cabarrus Counties and will create a more viable system; etc. Captain Patterson responded to questions from the Board. The following issues were addressed: the expandability of the system; this system is more in line with current technology; this system will give more functionality and backup with Concord and Kannapolis; etc. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Award Contract for E9- 1-1 Routing Services to Intrado, Inc. on the August 17, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Finance - Close-out o£ $98 and for t Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported Cabarrus County is preparing to close out the construction fund for Schools and RCCC Building 3000. The budget amendment includes: (1) transfer of funds to cover prior approved projects, (2) new request of remaining funds totaling $148,961.67 to be designated for technology purchases for schools and (3) transfer $280,092.86 to the Capital Reserve fund for future RCCC projects per a request from Dr. Spalding. Eor every project funded with State Bond proceeds, the County puts up a dollar for every $1.4 dollars of state funds. Ms. Dubois also responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Close-out of $98 Million Dollar Bond Eund Projects for Cabarrus County Schools and Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) and Adoption of Related Budget Amendment on the August 17, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. - Discussion Related to Project Anolications for Potential of Debt via Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB'S) and Qualified School ~: ,.., n....Ac rnsnn, ai f.,,- (7a},a rr„a county and Kannapolis City Schools