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October 5, 2009 (Work Session) Page 1640 area noting it would be separated from other commercial properties and have limited throughway access. However, he noted the south side of the Rocky River would be ideal for a greenway. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Poole and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Transfer of Conservation Easement - Concord Airport on the October 19, 2009 Agenda as a Consent item. Commerce - Weatherization Day Proclamation Kelly Sifford, Community Development Manager, presented a Weatherization Day Proclamation. She informed the Board that each year October 30t" is recognized as Weatherization Day and is typically placed on the Consent Agenda but this year the matter is requested to be placed on New Business so discussions may be televised. She advised the County is searching for clients and will seek 250 additional clients over the next three years. She also reported the County is receiving stimulus funding for this activity. Ms. Sifford responded to questions from the Board regarding benefits of Weatherization Day and allocation of funds. She stated the County is required to recognize Weatherization Day annually, but mainly the event is to create awareness of the importance of weatherizing homes for better energy efficiency. She discussed briefly some of the efforts utilized to promote the program. In regards to funding, she reported only having the first 10 percent currently in hand and noted after the submission and receipt of the next 40 percent, theoretically, the work can commence. In light of new regulations and the overwhelming demand for services, she advised precautionary steps will be taken to investigate the situation before stimulus funds are spent on homes. She advised the County is currently working with regular funding. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Poole, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place Weatherization Day Proclamation on the October 19, 2009 Agenda as a Recognitions and Presentations item. County Manager - New Governmental Office Complex - Update Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, informed the Board the County has been investigating the old fairgrounds site and have met with Concord city officials and architects. He stated the cumulative site costs associated with the old fairgrounds have reached over a million dollars. He presented and distributed a Preliminary Analysis of Potential Sites report and Site Master Plan from Yates-Chreitzberg-Hughes Architects which detailed anticipated additional site costs and locations for properties surveyed. Mr. Downs advised the County's expert investigated the proposed items and Yates- Chreitzberg-Hughes Architects stated most of the items were in the budget but an added few were of concern. He noted discussions arose pertaining to the appearance of the building in connection with the requirements of the small area plan. Mr. Downs reported the following specifics and site costs for the old fairgrounds: the property is approximately 12.5 acres; contains 3 building sites; the building in question is adjacent to Cabarrus Avenue and Union Cemetery Road; site improvements would include the entire 12.5 acres, including stormwater and building pads for two (2) other buildings for future development; all buildings are 25,000 square feet; the building orientation is perfect on the site; the additional stormwater cost is $225,000.00 for stormwater detention and the required best management practice measures; a $150,000.00 allowance for rock removal is included; $225,000.00 for soil to level the site; approximately $350,000.00 for road improvements for curb and guttering, stormwater, additional turn lanes and medians; $85,000.00 to move the utility pole on Union Cemetery Road and Cabarrus Avenue to a new location (the power from that point will be installed underground); $75,000.00 to add a domestic water and fire water pump onsite to provide the proper pressure; all site costs total around $1.1 million dollars which would create all three (3) building pads. Mr. Downs advised, however, if the third building pad and associated costs are eliminated there would be a cost savings of $250,000.00 bringing the total site cost to a range of $850,000.00 - $885,000.00. Mr. Downs noted other potential sites were researched that did not require as much improvements as the old fairgrounds site. He advised the County looked at a couple of locations at the Afton Ridge commercial/industrial park off of Kannapolis Highway and found the property already developed with existing infrastructures. As such, no additional site