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443 Jail Inmate Health Services Mr. Clifton gave a brief overview of the jail inmate health services program discussed at the April Board meeting. The Sheriff has estimated the inmate health costs for FY 2000 to be $233,278.85, including the cost of jail health nurses as well as other medical services. Mr. Clifton listed the following three reasons for going to a private sector provider: (1) Cost containment within established service parameters; (2) Availability of staffing (and backup) specifically trained to handle inmate health services; and (3) Reduction/limitations on liabilities related to inmate health services. Dr. William F. Pilkington, Director of the Cabarrus Health Alliance, responded to questions regarding the Health Alliance's decision to discontinue providing inmate health services. He explained the difficulty over the past several years in recruiting jail health nurses and expressed concern regarding the issue of liability. Sheriff Robert Canaday again recommended the award of the inmate health services contract to Southern Health Partners at the bid price of $298,800.00 for FY 2001. This cost would include services by nursing staff and doctors as well as other medical supplies and services. Annual limits of liability for Southern would include a $70,000.00 cap for all inmates for inpatient treatment outside the jail and a $5,000.00 limit per inmate per commitment for in-jail treatment. Also, the company would assume liability for inmate care as relates to medical issues. The bid tabulation for the inmate health service proposals is included in the minutes of the April 17th meeting on Page 435. There was lengthy discussion by the Board regarding the following issues: the pros and cons of the privatization of inmate health services; the cost of the proposed contract with Southern Health Partners; the difficulty in recruiting and retaining jail health nurses; liability concerns associated with inmate health services; and the overall operation of the Health Alliance. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Casper with Commissioners Barnhart, Casper and Carpenter voting for and Chairman Fennel and Commissioner Privette voting against, the Board awarded the contract for Jail Inmate Health Services to Southern Health Partners, Inc. at an annual cost of $298,800.00 based on an average daily population of 142 inmates for the first year effective July 1, 2000. The low bidder, Eastern Health Care Group, Inc., failed to provide adequate audited financial statements for the most recent year as required by the Request for Proposals. Moss Farms Development Mr. Robert Burkett, President of J & B Management and Development, presented an overview of changes made to the proposed Moss Farms development since the March 15tn public hearing on the requested rezoning of approximately 446 acres in the Odell Community. The number of dwelling units was reduced to 1454 units to allow for additional open space and expanded recreational opportunities, including the development of a community center/clubhouse or "teen center." The reduction in dwelling units decreased the projected student count to 872. Mr. Burkett estimated the average build-out sale price of a home in the project at $207,766.00 with an estimated initial tax value of $89,172,500 for the general commercial areas and $302,091,247.00 for the residential area. The final build out of retail is anticipated in eleven years with the residential development to be completed in nine to ten years. Also, Mr. Burkett stated the name of the project had been changed to "The Village at Odell." In regards to the overcrowded road conditions, Mr. Burkett said the widening of Highway 73 is Number 6 on the priority list for the Cabarrus-South Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). However, the road project is not on the Transportation Improvement Program for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT). He proposed that the County begin acquiring the additional rights of way for widening Highway 73 and that the County, the City, the Chamber of Commerce and the MPO join together to help coordinate the road project with the State DOT. According to Mr. Burkett, this joint effort could move the Highway 73 project to the top of the priority list by the State DOT. Mr. Zach Moretz, Attorney representing J & B Management and Development, stated he had talked with Mr. Dennis Rash, DOT Board member, regarding the need to widen Highway 73. He stated Mr. Rash had indicated the