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144 BUDGET REvISION/AMENDMENT REQUEST DEPARTMENT OF Finance AMOUNT: $ 1,400,000.00 TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT: Supplemental Request PURPOSE OF REQUEST: To allocate the FY 2002 contribution to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund (Parks) from the General Fund. BOC approval of the FY 2002 budget on 6/'18/2001. Present Account No. Approved Budget Increase 34061920-6902 $3,953,808.69 $1,400,000.00 Contribution from the General Fund 34091.920-9830-0205 $ 933,369.69 $ 86,250.00 W. W. Flowe Park 34091920-9830-0175 $1,018,465.00 $ 554,400.00 North Cabarrus Park 34091920-9830-0072 $ 957,220.00 $ 759,350.00 Stonewall Jackson Soccer Complex 'Decrease Revised Budqet $5,353,808.69 $1,019,619.69 $1,572,865.00 $1,716,570.00 INFOR~3%L PUBLIC COMMENTS Special Request by Steve Smith Regarding Boundar~ Investigation between Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties Chairman Fennel opened the meeting for Informal Public Co~ents at 6:52 p.m. Mr. Steven H. Smith, Cabarrus County resident of 12621 Plaza Road Extension, Charlotte, introduced presentations by County residents regarding the Mecklenburg - Cabarrus County line issue and concerns that their property may be moved from Cabarrus County to Mecklenburg County. He stated that residents had met with Vice Chairman Carruth, Jonathan Marshall (Cabarrus County Planning Services Director) and John Petoskey (Mecklenburg County Tax Administrator) at a neighborhood meeting, but felt it necessary to address their concerns publicly at a Board meeting. Ms. Debbie Rater (10223 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) discussed the impact that higher taxes and insurance rates in Mecklenburg County would have on single parent families in her community. She also expressed concerns about the safety of children attending Charlotte/Mecklenburg Schools and the busing that would add four hours to the school day for children in that area. Mr. Ron Rater (10223 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) addressed the issue of increased taxes if residents are relocated to Mecklenburg County. He stated the current 61.5 cents tax rate (Cabarrus County and Harrisburg Fire District) paid by residents would increase to $1.31 in Mecklenburg County. He estimated that 175 homes at an average value of $140,000.00 would be affected by the relocation. According to Mr. Rater, this would result in an annual loss of $175,000.00 in property and vehicle taxes to Cabarrus County and an annual gain of approximately $500,000.00 in taxes and fees for Charlotte/Mecklenburg. Ms. Sylvia Jefferies (9816 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) outlined concerns about increased homeowner and automobile insurance costs if she is relocated to Mecklenburg County. She stated the relocation would cost her family an additional $375.00 to $618.00 per year. Ms. Jefferies also expressed concerns that the new county line would split her street, forcing children on one side to attend Charlotte/Mecklenburg Schools with the others remaining in Cabarrus County Schools. Ms. Janet Overcash (10015 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) stated she had purchased her house seven and one-half years ago at a higher price in Cabarrus County due to the County's schools, environment, etc. She said that a change in the county line would force persons to sell their homes and relocate to get back into the same school system. Mr. Langston Gardner (10228 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) stated he was almost 16 years old and had been saving to purchase his first car. He stated that relocation to Mecklenburg County would increase both the taxes and insurance for his car. Also, Mr. Gardner said he does not want to attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and asked the Board to keep the residents in Cabarrus County. Mr. Kenneth Gatlin (10300 Rockwood Road, Charlotte) stated he chose to live in Cabarrus County due to its schools and lower taxes. He said the