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151 Adopted this 23rd day of July, 2001. ATTEST: /s/ Frankie F. Bonds Clerk to the Board CABARRUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BY: /s/ Arne L. Fennel Arne Fennel, Chair Color Scheme Selection - LARC Mr. Ron Shook with Leisure and Recreation Concepts (LARC) and Mr. Tim Demmitt, Architect with Overcash-Demmitt Architects, presented two possible schemes for colors and material finishes for the exterior and interior of the Expo Center. Concept A incorporated stronger highlights and accents, specifically a teal roof with the use of a neutral color and yellow and red accents. Concept B was a more subtle and muted color scheme, specifically a slate gray roof with the use of a neutral color and tan and gray accents. Mr. Dentmitt advised that there are no custom materials proposed for the facility. Mr. Shook also discussed a proposal for some sort of graphic and three- dimensional type of mural for the interior wall of the Expo Center lobby. This issue will be discussed at a future date. The Board will review the two color schemes and make a decision at the meeting on August 6. Potential Relocation of Exhibit Hall Building Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, introduced the possible relocation of the Exhibit Hall Building. He reported that additional soil borings had determined that the building could be moved on the site. Mr. Demmitt presented a site plan showing the relocation of the Exhibit Hall Building to a site closer to the main events center. This would place the building closer to the central parking area and make parking more convenient for persons visiting the Exhibit Hall. Also, Mr. Demmitt discussed the possibility of a covered connection between the two buildings at some time in the future. Finally, he reviewed the relationship of the re- located building to the Midway area. Mr~ Mark Chappuis, General Manager for the Exposition Park, discussed issues associated with the marketing of the Exposition Park, specifically the importance of convenient parking for the exhibit building and the connectivity of the main events center and the exhibit building. Mr. Marshall reported that the architects and engineers had estimated that the relocation of the Exhibit Hall Building would result in an additional design cost of approximately $60,000.00, as it would involve some re-design of the building. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Carruth, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board approved the relocation of the Exhibit Hall Building as presented, moving it approximately 90 degrees and placing it adjacent to the main arena building. Further, the Board approved the appropriate budget amendment in the amount of $60,000.00 to cover the increased design costs associated with the relocation of the exhibit building. Mr. Clifton reported that work continues on possible corporate sponsorships for the Expo Center. Also, staff is looking at possible names for the facility to determine what would work best in marketing the site. He distributed a memorandum from Mr. Chappuis listing names under consideration. Resolution O~posing State One-Half Cent Sales Tax Increase - Chairman Fennel Chairman Fennel presented the proposed Resolution he had drafted in opposition to a proposed one-half cent sales tax. UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution.