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570 Proposed Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plan for FY's 2001-03 - Jim Cook, Social Services. Director Mr. Jim Cook, Social Services Director, gave a brief overview of the proposed Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plan for FY's 2001-03. He stated the proposed Plan seeks the electing status for Cabarrus County. Also, he recognized Mr. James Polk, Family Services Program Administrator, who worked with the Planning Committee to draft the proposed Plan. The Board expressed its appreciation to the members of the Planning Committee for the excellent work that they did in preparing the proposed Plan. Members included Jim Amendum, Bob Shinn, Charles Phillips, Sue Casper, Chuck Hill, Tim Beam, Betty Jean Prewitt, Mark Whitley, David Hollars, Jeff Barnhart, Robert Mathis, Tasha Crespo, Talanya Weaks and Louise Mack. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed Cabarrus County Work First Block Grant Plan for FY's 2001-03 as submitted and authorized the Chairman to sign the certification to be sent to the North Carolina Division of Social Services. Further, the Board reaffirmed its request that Senator Hartsell pursue authorization in the upcoming session of the General Assembly for an extension of the Work Over Welfare demonstration program for two years beyond the current expiration date of June 30, 2001, and for a modification of the program so that it will be consistent with the major policy features of the County's Work First Block Grant Plan for this period. The Board paid special recognition to Mr. James Polk for his outstanding work with the Department of Social Services. Highway 49 Exposition Facilit~ - Development of Phase I and Related Budget Amendment Chairman Fennel reported the Fair Board has passed a resolution to transfer the current fairgrounds property to the County with a lease back through the 2001 Fair. He stated the Fair Executive Committee is expected to meet this week to give final approval to this action. Plans are to hold the 2002 Fair at the new site on Highway 49. Mr. Clifton presented the proposal to move forward with the development of Phase I of the County Exposition Center property on Highway 49. Phase I is estimated at $12 to $15 million and will include the arena complex, special exhibit/attraction facilities, fairgrounds open area (carnival) and parking area. Also, Mr. Clifton reviewed funding issues, including the sale of the existing fairgrounds property and County property. There was discussion regarding the proposed project, including benefits to the County and the possibility of deferring action until the three new Board members take office. Commissioner Barnhart concurred the project has a lot of positives for the County, but stated he could not support it at this time. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Vice Chairman Carpenter with Commissioners Privette and Carpenter and Chairman Fennel voting for and Commissioner Barnhart voting against, the Board approved the following action as recommended by the County Manager relative to proceeding with the development of Phase I of the Highway 49 Exposition Facility. Further, the Board expressed appreciation to the Chairman and Vice Chairman for their excellent work on this project. (1) Authorized the County Manager to enter into an agreement with Leisure and Recreation Concepts (I~%RC) for an amount not to exceed $320,000.00 ($300,000.00 contract plus estimated $20,000.00 reimbursable expenses). The Scope of Work will include Architectural Schematics and Art Direction and Creative Control. (2) Authorized the County Manager to enter into an agreement with Overcash- Demmitt Architect for an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 ($512,000.00 contract plus estimated $13,000.00 reimbursable expense). The Scope of Work will include such services as civil engineering and landscape architecture, architectural design development and construction documents, structural engineering, etc. Reimbursable expenses will be billed at direct cost, rather than 1.15 times the company's direct cost. (3) Authorized a budget amendment of $845,000.00 for the contracts with LARC and Overcash-Demmitt Architect.