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June 4, 2007 (Work Session) Page 390 approximately $636,000 in additional property taxes; an estimated $3.6 million in ancillary taxes is anticipated based on 2005 numbers; and the County will receive approximately $7.9 million in additional taxes generated by the Embassy Suites. Vice Chairman Juba made a MOTION to place the Industrial Development Incentive Grant request for Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., on the June 18, 2007 agenda as a New Business item and scheduled a public hearing. Commissioner White seconded the motion. Mr. Cox and Ms. Wagster responded to a variety of questions from the ' Board and there was a general discussion on the following issues: transportation concerns, the resort's water conservation practices, the number of jobs the project will provide, occupancy rates, the effect the resort may have on the existing limited-service hotels, etc. Following the discussion, the MOTION unanimously carried. Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation - Annual Contrast Including Financial Support John Cox, President/CEO of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, presented the annual contract for the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). He reported a list of salaries was provided to the Board in February in anticipation of Commissioner Privette's annual request. He also reported there are no changes to the contract. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the contract with CEDC on the June 16, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Further the Board asked that an updated salary listing be provided. Solid Waste Franchise Contract Renewal Pam Dubois, Deputy County Manager, reported the current solid waste disposal contract expires on December 31, 2007; the new contract includes curbside recycling in the unincorporated areas of the County; and approval of ' the contract now will allow BFI Waste Services, LLC., time to prepare for the new recycling program. John Day, County Manager, informed Board members that the County is no longer in the business of disposing of municipal solid waste in its landfill; the County accepted proposals from private companies years ago for the disposal of solid waste; disposal had been proven to be cheaper when done through a franchise agreement; and the franchise insures everyone has waste pick up at their home, even those located in the unincorporated areas. Next, Linda Ashendorf, with BFI Waste Services, LLC, introduced herself along with Bob Formeck and Mike Hampton, also with BFI. Next, she reviewed pages 11 and 12 of the proposed Franchise Agreement; identified the disposal fee as $39.99 per ton; reported the agreement includes residential curbside recycling and a fuel recovery charge of 7.5 percent; and commented on the abuse of the citizen drop off facility. Rick Payne, Solid Waste Director, was asked to comment on the County's convenience centers. He identified a change in the ownership of the property resulted in the closure of one of the County's convenience center in Kannapolis. He said the addition of curbside recycling will offset the loss of convenience centers. Mr. Day pointed out the contract contains a charge for the disposal of the County's waste from the convenience centers. He reported the County had not been charged in the past and he would like for the contract to remain at "no charge". He also pointed out the contract could be placed on the July , agenda to allow BFI time to make the change. After discussion, the proposed charge was determined to be a clerical error. Ms. Ashendorf stated BFI is still willing to accept the waste for free. In response to a question about the fuel recovery fee from Commissioner Privette, Mr. Formeck stated he is willing to insert a clause into the contract to address a significant reduction in fuel costs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner White and unanimously carried, the Board voted to place the Franchise Agreement renewal contract on the July 23, 2007 Agenda as a New Business item. Resolution of Support for the Clean Water Act of 2007