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November 18, 2002 Page 488 of Education. Further, the Board agreed to advance fund the cost of the fee ($310,370.00) and authorized the appropriate budget amendment. The County will be reimbursed the cost of the architectural services at the time the Certificates of Participation are sold. Ms. Liz Poole, Vice Chair of the Board of Education, responded to questions regarding change orders for the three new schools that were recently completed. She stated there were a number of change orders for the middle schools but there was no problem with the Cox Mill Elementary School. Commissioner Privette expressed concern about a letter that was sent to parents by a teacher at Bethel Elementary School on the day before the election. He stated the letter contained false information alleging that a new Bethel Elementary would not be constructed as previously promised. A report concerning this matter will be requested from the County School Superintendent. Commissioner Fennel commented on the Board's support of education over a number of years. He addressed the current economy and cautioned the Board to consider the impact on County taxpayers in considering new school construction projects and to make sure that funds are available without increasing property taxes. (F-6) Establish Dates for Work Session in Januar~ UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board seu work sessions on January 6 and January 7, 2003. The meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. on each of those dates. Mr. Clifton advised that one of the main topics of discussion at the work session would be the financing of new school construction and the scheduling of debt for those projects. (F-7) Sale of Old Fairgrounds Property (One-Acre Parcel) Mr. Clifton reported that in May 2002 the Board had authorized the upset bid process on an offer of $1,775,000.00 by Cambridge Properties, Inc. to purchase 11.8 acres of County property (Old Fairgrounds Property). He stated the firm had not posted the required deposit nor signed off on the purchase agreement as required by the County. Further, Mr. Clifton reported that he had received a proposal last week from Commercial First Real Estate Investment and Development, Inc. to purchase a one-acre parcel at the intersection of Cabarrus Avenue and Union Cemetery Road at a cost of $350,000.00 an acre. He listed the following options for the Board: (1) Declare the Cambridge properties, Inc. proposed purchase of the 11.8 acres non-active; (2) Authorize the upset bid process for the offer on the one-acre parcel; or (3) Hold out for a bid on either the full 12 or 24 acres available. There was brief discussion regarding the benefits of selling the property in separate parcels and the potential impact that the sale of the one-acre parcel would have on the sale of the remaining property. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Suggs, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to proceed with the upset bid process on the offer by FFC, LLC, as submitted by Commercial First Real Estate Investment and Development, Inc., for the proposed purchase of approximately one acre of County property located at the intersection of Cabarrus Avenue and Union Cemetery Road, at a purchase price of $350,000.00, subject to upset bid. Further, the Board authorized the County Manager and County Attorney to proceed with the upset bid process with the highest offer to be brought to the Board at the end of the process. Mutual Access and Parking Agreement between Cabarrus County and D & B Properties, LLC Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Director of Planning and Zoning, presented the proposed Mutual Access and Parking Agreement for County-owned property at 2325 Lake Concord Road. The County-owned building is currently occupied by the Economic Development Corporation and the Parks and Recreation Department. There will be shared access and relocation of some parking spaces, including a net gain of four spaces for the County facility. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Suggs and unanimously carried, the Board approved the "Mutual Access and Parking