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January 23, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 475 tourism jobs. Ms. Sternal pointed out The Dale Trail, which was launched in 2005, is the first motorsports heritage trail in the nation. Mr. Aldrich listed the County's strengths, including Concord Mills as the State's #1 visitor attraction, NASCAR's growing popularity, the growing number of motorsports attractions, youth sports destinations, etc. He reviewed the work being done to address challenges that have been identified, including filling in the valleys between races, encouraging visitor activity outside the cluster at 1-85 Exit 49, etc. Ms. pit Pass incentive Barrineau reviewed eVE's marketing program. She commented on the Cabarrus program, group tours, enhancement of County facilities, grant program, print ad campaign and other marketing programs. The Board received the CVE update as information. (G-4) Ch3 Annual Fund Drive Report Aimee Hawkins, Public Information Officer, presented the 2006 Annual Fund Drive Report for Ch3 (Cabarrus Helping Hearts & Hands) as submitted by Kay Honeycutt, Chair of the 2006 Fund Drive. Funds totaling $52,235.00 were collected during the annual campaign and will be distributed to ten local non-profit agencies selected by County employees. In addition, employees participated in other Ch3 community service activities and projects, including walks or various collection efforts such as school supplies, coats, and canned goods. In conclusion, Ms. Hawkins expressed appreciation to all who participated in the "People Helping People" campaign. Board members expressed their personal appreciation to County employees and applauded their community service efforts. commissioner Privette thanked County employees for their volunteer service as "bell ringers" for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. (G-5) Consent Agreement for Hampden Village Subdivision Project Kassie Goodson, Planner, presented the proposed Consent Agreement for the Hampden village subdivision. The subdivision was approved by the City of Concord on December 15 and consists of 193 single-family residential units on 47 acres located on Roberta Road. Ms. Goodson highlighted the following provisions of the Consent Agreement: Timing and Phasing of Project - Calendar Year 2006 - No more than 64 lots platted; Calendar year 2007 - No more than 67 lots platted; Calendar Year 2008 - No more than 62 lots platted. No certificate of Occupancy will be issued for any lot until 2007 with the following phasing of Certificates of Occupancy: Calendar year 2007, no more than 7Si Calendar year 2008, no more than 75; Calendar year 2009, no more than 43. Payment of $4,034.00 per lot payable upon building permitting. There was lengthy discussion by the Board regarding the proposed project and school adequacy. Issues addressed included the schools that students from the subdivision will attend, the calculation of available school seats on a county-wide basis, the density of the proposed subdivision, the current inventory of 13,000 approved lots and the vesting of the subdivision under the current adequate public facilities requirements. UPON MOTION of Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board moved to table the Consent Agreement for the Hampden village Development until the meeting on February 20, 2006. (G-6) Lease for Additional Space at the Human Services Center Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, presented the proposal to lease an additional 2,800 square feet in the shopping center that houses the Human Services Center. He stated the space could be leased at $6.00 per square foot. Plans are to move some Social Services offices into the area. There was brief discussion regarding the location of the Human Services Center and the possibility of establishing satellite locations in the County to meet human service needs.