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August 8, 2005 - Work Session / Recessed Meeting Page 284 Mark White gave a powerpoint presentation on APFO, including an explanation of what an APFO is, its objectives, factors for evaluating public facilities, coordination with service providers, timing and grandfathering issues. He described the APFO as an overall planning tool that should be coordinated with other planning services. Mr. White addressed the following items during his presentation: (1) Establishment of level of service standards; (2) Timing and sequencing of development; (3) Coordinating facility capacity with development standards; (4) Flexibility to allow the County to work with the developer for timing and sequencing development so it does not exceed level of service standards; (5) Gestation period for public facilities; (6) Impact on growth patterns; and (7) Reservation of capacity. Further, Mr. White outlined the following policy issues to be addressed during preparation of the revised APFO: (1) Public facilities to be included in the APFO, i.e., schools, roads, fire, police protection, law enforcement, etc.; (2) Area(s) of county in which the APFO applies; (3) Types of development to which the APFO applies; (4) Level of service standards defined for each public facility; (5) Methodology for computing the amount of capacity; (6) Point in approval process to start testing adequacy; and (7) Method for reserving capacity. Commissioner Juba asked how long it would take to develop the APFO, specifically as it relates to schools. Mr. White reported it would take approximately three months to complete the APFO. However, he stated he would make the schools issue a priority and get it back as soon as possible. There was discussion regarding the timing of the work on the APFO, the approval of the contract and the signing of the contract by Mr. Day. Several Board members stated they were under the impression the Board would have a draft of the APFO to review by August. They expressed concern about the delay, specifically in regards to the pending litigation and the Consent Agreements for developments approved by Concord that have been postponed until the new APFO methodology is in place. Mr. Day stated the Board has the option to address adequacy as long as the developers voluntarily agree to issues related to phasing or reserving capacity. There was a general discussion current school capacity and phasing the with school capacity availability. on school capacity, including the build-out of developments to coincide Mr. Lentz reviewed the current formula in determining school adequacy and discussed current student population versus existing seats plus the two- year capacity. He pointed out the 14,000 approved lots were not going to be built tomorrow and stated a timing and phasing sequence could be used to give a more realistic picture of how build-out would occur. Chairman Carpenter concerning the APFO, facilities, etc., to Mr. asked Board Members to submit questions or comments including options for phasing, schools, other Lentz by the end of the week. Human Services Building - Security Upfit Mike Downs, Deputy County Manager, reported that a safety assessment had been made of the Human Services Center with the assistance of the Sheriff's Department and the Kannapolis Police Department. He stated a full- time deputy was recommended along with building modifications that included the construction of a security station in the main lobby, redesign of the DSS lobby and client entrance with electronically secured doors, security cameras in public areas, and installation of panic buttons. Mr. Downs estimated the building modifications to cost approximately $25,500.00 and the cost of one law enforcement officer to be $60,000.00 including benefits, etc. He stated it was proposed that one of the 18 deputies hired for the Jail be used at this time. He explained that putting the deputy into this year's budget as an increase in expenses would allow the Department of Social Services to apply for State and Federal funds for reimbursement of the officer's salary. Also, the Health Alliance has pledged $15,000.00 towards the salary of the law enforcement officer and Daymark Recovery/Mental Health has been asked to share in the expense. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to place the request for a Security