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June 17, 2002 Page 383 4. Additional authority is granted to the manager to transfer amounts within and between funds for the sole purpose of funding salary and benefits adjustments consistent with the Cabarrus County Personnel Management Policy and the Cabarrus County Personnel Ordinance. 5. He may enter into and execute change orders or amendments to construction contracts in amounts up to $25,000 when the appropriate annual budget or capital project ordinance contains sufficient appropriated but unencumbered funds. 6. He may award and execute contracts which are not required'to be bid or which G.S. 143-131 allows to be let on informal bids so long as the annual budget or appropriate capital' project ordinance contains sufficient appropriated but unencumbered funds for such purposes. 7. He may execute contracts with outside agencies to properly document budgeted appropriations to such agencies where G.S. 15 A-248(b), 259, 449 and any similar statutes require such contracts. 8. He may reject formal bids when deemed appropriate and in the best interest of Cabarrus County pursuant to G.S. 143-129(a). Section VII. A. This ordinance and the budget documents shall be the basis for the financial plan for the County of Cabarrus for the 2002-03 Fiscal Year. The County Manager and the Budget Officer shall administer the Budget. The Finance Director shall establish and maintain all records, which .are in concurrence with this Budget and Budget Ordinance and the appropriate Statutes of the State of North Carolina. Adopted this the 17th day of June, 2002. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Robert M. Freeman, Chairman /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to the Board Vice Chairman Carruth stated for the record his support for the requested tax increase in the Harrisburg Fire District. ExI0o Center - Ec~uestrian Events At 9:25 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the meeting for comments concerning equestrian events at the Expo facility. Mr. Marvin Bost of Mt. Pleasant complimented the Board on the new Expo facilities. However, he stated horse stalls and livestock panels are needed in order to host agricultural events. He referenced a letter from Larry B. Wooten, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, concerning the horse industry in North Carolina. According to Mr. Wooten's letter, the economic impact of the state's horse industry is valued at more than $500 million annually. Further, he indicated it is estimated that the local economy in one North Carolina community benefits by an extra $1,000.00 for every night a horse is housed in its horse arena. Ms. Wendy Lambert presented information concerning other equestrian facilities in North Carolina and the potential for the new Expo to host regional events. However, she stated the County would have to have 'permanent stalls for horses, cattle and mules or no one would come to shows at the Expo. Mr. Ray Cloninger (Horse Show Manager, Barnmaster Barn Sales Representative and Chairman of the North Carolina Horse Council Facilities Committee) commented on the value of horses in Cabarrus County and the horse industry's economic impact through tourism in a community. He stressed the need for permanent horse stalls, stating that temporary stalls are costly, unsafe and often do not meet County codes. Further, Mr. Cloninger advised that the stall rent would be the .County's greatest income from a horse show at the Arena. Mr. James A. Rhinehart addressed the cost of the Expo and stated in his opinion the construction of horse stalls should have been one of the first issues considered when planning the facility. Further] Mr. Rhinehart objected to the serving of alcohol at the Expo facility.