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April 21, 2008 (Regular Meeting) Present Account No. Approved Budget 00162710-6396 $0.00 Fire Prevention Grant 00192710-9362 $9,008.00 Public Education TheBoard awarded the County's financial audit contract to Potter and Company, PA on March 20, 2006 for a three-year period. The proposed fee for 2008 was set at $32,500.00. Due to the Enron issue and the financial reporting environment, the Auditing Standards Board issued what will be eleven amendments to existing auditing standards to improve the quality and effectiveness of audits. See the attached memo from our auditors for details. These changes will require additional time, not only for the auditors but also for staff. The proposed new fee will be $36,000.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Chairperson and the Finance Director to execute the FY 2009 contract including the fee change for compliance with the new auditing standards, subject to the Board of Commissioners approval of the FY 2009 Budget. (F-8) Conoord Library - Budget Amendment (Appropriation of Additional NC Humanities Council Grant Funding - $1000.00) UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following budget amendment: BUDGET REVISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST Increase Decrease $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Page 791 Revised Budget $1,000.00 $5,008.00 DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY - CONCORD AMOUNT: $1,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: Appropriate a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council awarded to the Library for the purpose of sponsoring a "Let's Talk About It" book series. Funds will be used to cover the costs of program speakers. Present Account No. Approved Budget 00198290-9945 $12,000.00 Purchased Services 00168290-6330 $0.00 North Carolina Humanities Council Increase Decrease $1,000.00 $1,000.00 - Reading Program Revised Budget $13,000.00 $1,000.00 (F-9) Commerce Department - Revised Optional Relocation Plan One client is proposed to be temporarily relocated as part of the CDBG Scattered Site program. The existing home is beyond repair, so a new home will be constructed on her property. When a project such as this is carried out, the looal entity must have a Relocation Plan to accompany it. The Optional Relocation Plan offers minimal relocation assistance because the program is voluntary. The Plan is as follows: CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OPTIONAL COVERAGE RELOCATION PLAN CDBG HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM Organization and Administration The Cabarrus County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program (hereinafter called "County") will administer and coordinate all temporary relocation activities resulting from CDBG activities. Citizens displaced by CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program activities are eligible to receive relocation assistance. The proposed financial assistance is in a form permitted under implementing regulation at 49 CFR Part 24 and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. Definition of a "Displaced Person" A displaced individual is someone whose home, which is located within the CDBG Activity Area, is determined to be in a condition too dilapidated to be economically feasible to rehabilitate and will be demolished. This can also