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September 21, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1631 Vice Chairman Mynatt pointed out the CVB's hotel/motel taxes are being used to fund this project instead of property taxes. The MOTION unanimously carried. (G-2) Cabarrus Health Alliance - Request to Waive Permitting, Inspection and Demolition Fees Associated with Construction of the New Building for CHA Chairman White reported the Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) has asked the County to waive approximately $29,000.00 of permitting, inspection and demolition fees associated with construction of its new building. The request is a result of CHA waiving permitting fees for various County construction projects and inoculations/vaccinations given to the Sheriff's Department and/or EMS (Emergency Medical Services) in the past. Chairman White advised there were discussions pertaining to the allocation of all fees charged by CHA in the future and called for a motion. Vice Chairman Mynatt asked for a clarification on how fees are normally handled. In response, Chairman White explained fees are charged for all services provided by the County; and, unbeknownst to him, CHA has waived fees the agency would have normally collected from the County or from the school system over the past five years totaling approximately $16,000.00. Commissioner Carruth commented on whether additional funds are needed to combat the outbreak of the H1N1 in Cabarrus County. John Day, County Manager, noted there has not been a request regarding this issue and stated that it is his understanding that the Federal government will provide for the H1N1. He noted if there is a request, it will be brought before the Board for consideration. Mr. Day also pointed out that it is not just Cabarrus County's practice to charge fees to other governmental agencies, but other governmental agencies do as well. He gave several examples illustrating this point. Further, he said to the best of his knowledge, the County has never asked CHA to waive any fees, even though it has been CHA's practice to do so and that it would be more than fair to reimburse the agency. Chairman White expressed a desire to deny the request but to reimburse CHA for past expenses and fees waived for the County and school systems. UPON MOTION of Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board denied the request by the Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) to waive all inspection, permitting and demolition fees associated with the construction of CHA's new facility in Kannapolis. By the same vote, the Board agreed to reimburse CHA for past fees waived on behalf of the County and school systems, and adopted the following budget amendment: Date: 9/25/2009 Amount:S19, 695 Dept. Head: Pamela Dubois Department: Finance ^ Internal Transfer Within Department ^ Transfer Between Departments/Funds Q Supplemental Request e,mti,.Y~o ad and fees provided by CHA to the County. Account Number Account Name Approved Budget Increase Amount Decrease Amount Revised Budget 00195310-9705-VACC Public Health Authority 50.00 519,895.00 519,895.00 00191910-9660 Contingency 5609,999.00 $19,895.00 5589,699.00 (G-3) Commerce - Reservation of Capacity for the Wexford Pointe Apartments Kassie Watts, Senior Planner, presented the following information regarding a Consent Agreement for the Wexford Pointe Apartments: Solstice Partners, LLC, (106 Muir Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27513) is requesting a reservation of capacity for the Wexford Pointe Apartment project, which consists of 106 multi-family units on +/- 8.73 acres located off Davidson Highway in the City of Concord, North Carolina. School Capacity Review The Wexford Pointe Apartment multi-family project is expected to produce approximately 16 elementary students, 6 middle school students and 8 high schools students for a total of 30 students. The schools impacted by the project are Winecoff Elementary School, Northwest Cabarrus Middle School and Northwest Cabarrus High School.