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February 17, 2003 Page 46 We would like to remain on the Commissioners agenda Monday night to briefly detail the City's support for keeping the Court facilities downtown, the reason for our concern over moving it elsewhere, and to respectfully offer the City's assistance in identifying downtown locations which could result in a site that meets our mutual goals. We are sincere in our efforts to work with the County to do what is best for our citizens. Sincerely, /s/ Brian W. Brian Hiatt City Manager Mr. Jim Greene, Assistant City Manager for the City of Concord, reiterated the City's desire to keep the Courthouse in downtown Concord, stating the facility is needed to sustain recent investments and continue the growth of the downtown area. With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Greene and Mr. Steve Osborne (Assistant Planning Director for the City of Concord) gave an overview of recent activities in downtown Concord, future planned developments and reasons to keep the Courthouse in downtown. Mr. Osborne reviewed the activities of the last 18 months in downtown Concord, including 16 new businesses and creation of 53 new jobs. He outlined the future planned developments, including the continuation of numerous renovations into office, retail and residential spaces as well as the completion of the design for a new police station at the corner of Cabarrus Avenue and Spring Street. Mr. Greene outlined a number of reasons to keep the Courthouse downtown, including the Courthouse brings over 1,300 visitors daily to downtown Concord, it is a ~destination" for downtown and it is symbolic to Concord's downtown. Finally, Mr. Greene stated the City's willingness to work with the County in finding a suitable location for the new facility. There was lengthy discussion regarding downtown Concord and the construction of a new Jail/Justice Center. Issues addressed during the discussion included the following: (1) Plans to build a jail/courts facility that will serve the citizens for 40 to 50 years; (2) Location of ~downtown" Concord in future years; and (3) Desirability of locating a new jail/court facility in downtown Concord. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board named Chairman Freeman and vice Chairman Suggs to the Architect Screening Committee. Other members of the Committee will include the Sheriff, Resident Superior Court Judge, Chief District Court Judge, Clerk of Court, District Attorney, County Manager and one or two County staff members designated by the County Manager. (D-2) Update - S~mmar~ of Short- and Long-Term Goals Mr. Day presented an update on the short and long-term goals established by the Board at its January work session. This report included strategies and status updates on discussions concerning the development of a countywide utility policy, a marketing plan for the Arena and Events Center and an updated feasibility study for a new convention center. Discussions continue with the Convention and visitor's Bureau concerning the use of the accumulated occupancy tax revenue and this issue will be further discussed at the work session planned on February 24. E. CONSENT AGENDA (E-l) Resolution Granting Count~, Purchasing Agent the Authority to Sell Surplus Personal Property (Caterpillar Landfill Compactor, A1-Jon Landfill Co~.~actor, Dodge Truck and International Roll-off Truck) UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 2003-04 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) ) RESOLUTION CABARRUS COUNTY )