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August 8, 2005 - Work Session / Recessed Meeting Page 285 Upfit for the Human Services Building and related budget amendment on the Consent Agenda for the regular August 15 meeting of the Board. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, responded to questions concerning recent security-related incidents that occurred at the Department. He stated the law enforcement presence at the facility would cut down on response time in the event of an emergency. There was brief discussion regarding a safety assessment of all County buildings, including the implementation of security measures, the requirement for employee identification badges and a safety education program for employees. Arrangements will be made for issuing identification badges to all Board members. HOME Consortiwn Cabarrus County entered into a HOME Consortium with the City of Concord and a number of other jurisdictions for the purpose of obtaining housing rehabilitation funds from HUD (Housing and Urban Development). A renewal resolution and contract to continue the program for the next five years is required. UPON MOTION of vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Chairman Carpenter and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Resolution and associated contract for participation in the HOME Consortium, and authorized execution of the contract subject to review by the County Attorney. The Resolution as adopted by the Board was as follows: Resolution No. 2005-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS TO ENTER INTO A JOINT COOPERATION AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE CABARRUS/IREDELL/ROWAN HOUSING CONSORTIUM WHEREAS, the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina has determined that the health and welfare of its jurisdiction may benefit from increasing the availability of safe, affordable and standard housing; and WHEREAS, the County of Cabarrus has determined that providing safe, affordable, and standard housing will benefit work force productivity and area economic developmenti and WHEREAS, a cooperative approach to providing housing in Cabarrus, lredell and Rowan counties will avoid duplication of effort and promote more effective delivery of housing services; and WHEREAS, a consortium of local governments may be entitled to receive funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that they would be unqualified to receive individually, and WHEREAS, Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act makes provisions whereby units of general local governments may enter into cooperation agreements and form consortia to undertake or assist in undertaking affordable housing pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnership Program; and WHEREAS, the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, along with the other units of general local governments, with the City of Concord as the lead entity, ~sire to form the Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan Housing Consortium to undertake or assist in undertaking affordable housing under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; and WHEREAS, Article 20 Statutes authorize units agreements with each other of of in Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General local government to enter into contracts or order to execute any undertaking; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cabarrus that: 1. The County of Cabarrus hereby Cabarrus/Iredell/Rowan Housing Board of Commissioners of the execute an agreement with the purpose local government in sustain this Consortium; and supports the continuation of the Consortium. The Chairman of the County of Cabarrus is authorized to other participating units of general Cabarrus/lredell/Rowan counties to