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July 22, 2002 Page 414 program provides funding through the North Carolina Division of Community Assistance for the rehabilitation of homes and the construction of water and sewer lines in low and moderate income areas. At 7:08 p.m., Chairman Freeman opened the public hearing on the CDBG Concentrated Needs Program and asked if anyone had suggestions concerning the proposed program. The Public Hearing Notice was advertised in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE on July 11, 2002. There was no one present to address the Board, and Chairman Freeman closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. (F-4) Contracts for School Construction Pro~ects as Approved by the Cabarrus County Board of Education UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved the contracts by the Cabarrus County Board of Education for the construction of five instructional gyms and the design/build for the new school administrative facility. The contract for the construction of the five auxiliary gyms was with R. J. Fisher Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,180,850.00. The contract for the design/build of the Administration/Maintenance Facility on Old Airport Road was with SC Hondros, Inc. at a total cost of $4 million, including the following allowances as listed in a Memorandum dated July 17, 2002 from Joe Sides, Construction Manager for the Cabarrus County Schools: (1) Capital Recovery Fee - $11,500.00; (2) Water tap fee $3,500.00; (3) Fire line tap fee - $8,000.00; (4) Site work - $460,000.00; (5) ~rick - $250.00 per thousand; (6) Shelving - $9,000.00; (7) Carpet $15.00 per square yard; (8) Tile - $10.00 per square foot; (9) Data & Communications - $180,000.00; and (10) Contingency - $76,000.00. (F-5) Consideration of Resolution Authorizin~ Participation in th- Comprehensive Economic Development Strate~ (CEDS) and Designation of Voting Member and Ex-Officio Member to the CEDS Committee The Board received a letter from James Dougherty, Chief Planner with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, concerning Cabarrus County's participation in the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the counties in the 8tn Congressional District. A CEDS Committee will be established with members from the counties of A=nson, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Stanly and Union. The CEDS will allow the counties to pursue federal implementation grants to help address identified infrastructure deficiencies, etc. The ultimate goal is to attract more capital investment for the region to create more jobs and opportunities. An Economic Development Administration grant will provide funding for the CEDS. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution. Resolution No. 2002-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves to participate in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). It hereby authorizes the following appointments to the Committee: Commissioner Arne Fennel is appointed the official voting member. County Manager Frank Clifton is appointed as a non-voting ex-offico Member. Authorized in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, the 22nd day of July, 2002. /s/ Robert M. Freeman Chairman of County Commissioners ATTEST: SEAL' /s/ Frankie F. Bonds (F-6) Designation of County Representatives to a Study Group to Discuss the Future of the Harrisbur~ Fire and Rescue Department