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May 20, 2002 Page 350 · Direct that a link be added to the county's webpage that provides a link to safety tips and suggestions in keeping with each week's focus; and, · That organizations throughout our county take extra measures during the month of June to promote safety among their members and benefactors. Adopted this the 20tn day of May, 2002. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners OLD BUSINESS Expo Project Update Mr. Mark Chappuis, Expo General Manager, introduced Ms. Kim Schoen who has been hired as the Marketing Specialist for the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center at the Expo Park. Ms. Schoen expressed her excitement about the Expo Center and working to ensure the success of the facility. Mr. Chappuis reported that a number of events have been confirmed for the facility, including the Chamber Business Expo, a Christmas show, church services (each Sunday for six months), a cat show and a gun/knife/ collectibles show. Leases are pending on a number of other activities. Ms. Ann Sternal, Executive Director of the Cabarrus Convention and Visitor's Bureau, spoke in support of the Expo and the various types of events planned at the facility. She commented on the impact that the Expo will have on lodging and other 'businesses in the area and the prospects of bringing sports tourism to Cabarrus County. According to Ms. Sternal, the Expo will enhance Cabarrus County's appeal as a "leisure" destination. Mr. Mike Downs, Public Safety Services Director, gave an update on construction at the Expo. Work continues on the buildings and grass has been planted on approximately 25 acres, including the midway area. Bids will be received in early June for the widening of Old Airport Road at the Expo. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Fennel asked that Item 7 (Authorization for the County Attorney to Proceed with the Condemnation Process to Acquire Two Sight Easements on Old Airport Road) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Resolution Desi~nating Mike Downs as the County's Agent to the State and Federal Emergency Management Agency for All Matters Pertaining to Federal Disaster Assistance UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 2002-15 Designation of Applicant's Agent RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, N. C. that Mike Downs, Emergency Management Coordinator, is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of Cabarrus County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of North Carolina, this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 93rd Congress) or otherwise available from the President Disaster Relief Fund. That Cabarrus County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State and to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for all matters pertaining to such Federal disaster assistance the assurance and agreements printed on the reverse side hereof.