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February 4, 2008 (Work Session) Page 704 pulled "offline" while repairs can be made. The proposed location is of sufficient size to include a secure parking area to better protect the county's property from theft and/or vandalism. 5. Veterans Services - currently located on the second floor of the Governmental Center in a space that is shared with our Emergency Management Department. Emergency Management will be moving to the new Law Enforcement Building in August of this year. The remaining space is more than adequate for Veterans Services however it is not in the best location for those who use the service. A one story office building with reserved parking will provide a much more accessible and user friendly environment to their clients. The remaining space will allow for the relocation of our Communications and Outreach Department. Currently these employees and their equipment are located in various locations throughout the Governmental Center. Government Complex: Current Department Square Reason for Inclusion Feet Elections 8,000 Outgrown Facility/ADA issues EMS Administration 2,000 Located in Station #1/Overcrowded Rental Space/Unable to secure Transportation 9,000 vehicles Taxable Real Estate Property/ADA Parks 3,000 issues Accessibility for Clients/Free up Veterans 2,000 space for Public Info. SUBTOTAL 19,000 Future Cooperative Extension 11,000 Taxable Real Estate GRAND TOTAL 30,000 Mr. Downs, John D. Day, County Manager, and County Attorney Richard M. Koch responded to questions from the Board. The following issues were addressed: square footage of the new building; storm water runoff and drainage issues; the status of the corner lot; why the property has not sold; ongoing litigation; interest in selling the property; commercial attractiveness of the property; other property in the area for sale; response time on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ's); building/master plan options; the space needs study; etc. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) to complete a detailed "master plan" for a future government complex on the remaining 10+/- acres of county owned property on Cabarrus Avenue at the Old Fairgrounds on the February 18, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. Tax Administration - Approval of 2007 Delinquent Taxes Having Liens on Real Property & Advertisement Date Brent Weisner, Tax Administrator, reported as of January 31, 2008 the 2007 delinquent taxes with liens on real property is $5,680,210.20 and consists of 7,730 tax bills. He also presented an "Order to the Tax Administrator" authorizing the advertisement of tax liens on Sunday, March 30, 2008 in a newspaper having a general circulation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the item on the February 18, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item. - Budget Amendment ram Funds - 3361,80E Sandy Russell, DSS Deputy Director, presented a budget amendment for appropriation of additional Community Alternatives Program (CAP) funds totaling $361,806.00 and responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the budget amendment (Appropriation of Additional Community Alternatives Program Funds - $361,808.00) on the February 18, 2008 Agenda as a Consent item.