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December 19, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 447 In October 2005, the Board approved in principle a proposal by Portrait Homes to sell improved property off pitts School Road to Cabarrus County at a price of $1.7 million for use as an elementary school site. Portrait Homes estimated the value of the land and improvements at $2,060,750.00 and requested the difference in value be credited towards school adequacy payments. The overall review of prices yielded a total project cost of $1,970,681.00, including land, improvements, development oversight fee and offsi te road improvements. Based on that amount, a Consent Agreement was proposed with Portrait Homes that included a $270,681.00 credit toward school adequacy payments. The total amount of the school adequacy would depend on the total number of units constructed within the project and Portrait Homes would be responsible for payment of any amount above $270,681.00. A Consent Agreement reflecting these figures was included as a part of the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved a Consent Agreement with Portrait Homes that was included in the Agenda, including a $270,681.00 credit towards school adequacy payments, subject to the review and signature by the County Attorney and County Manager. (G-16) Midland Communication Tower Site - Misenheimer Property At its November meeting, the Board authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to proceed with negotiations and execution of a contract with Donald E. Misenheimer for the purchase of one acre of land and associated rights-of-way at 391 Highway 24-27 East in Midland for a communications tower site. The title search identified an outstanding judgment of $2,015.00 that must be paid prior to the issuance of a clear deed for the property. Mr. Misenheimer asked the County to increase the purchase price by $1,000.00 to help him payoff the judgment. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved a revised contract in the amount of $51,000.00 for the purchase of a one-acre tract of land and associated rights-of-way at 391 Highway 24-27 East in Midland, NC, from Donald E. Misenheimer for a communications tower site. ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION (G-12) Cabarrus Arts Council - Authorization to Seek Sponsors for Rooms in the Historic Courthouse Cabarrus Arts Council, which is now located in the Historic Courthouse, is looking to create more programs for the theater and exhibit space. As a means to raise funds, the Council has requested permission to seek sponsorships for the various rooms, such as the theater and gallery space, from local corporations. The sponsorships could be for a period of one to five years with a small plaque or other form of sponsor recognition. The funds from the sponsorships would be used to help develop programs, such as a performing arts series in the theater. Commissioner Carpenter stated she had concerns with the Arts Council naming the rooms in the Historic Courthouse. Further, she commented on the operating expenses born by the County for a nonprofit. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Juba, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board moved to table Item G-12 until the January 2006 meeting, with Commissioner Carpenter to discuss her concerns with the Noelle Scott, Executive Director of the Cabarrus Arts Council. (H) NEW BUSINESS (H-l) FY 2007 Community Transportation Program Grant Request Hearing Public Randy Bass, Transportation Manager, presented a brief overview of the annual funding request to the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in funding the Cabarrus County Public Transportation Program. He reported the County is applying for $462,631.00 in Administrative funding, $348,710.00 in Capital funding and $135,097.00 in Advanced Technology. At 10:55 p.m., Chairman Carruth opened the public hearing on the FY 2007 Community Transportation Program Grant Funding Application. The Public Hearing Notice was published in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on December 9, 2005.