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288 (4) forward concerning a recommendation for the selection of an architect. The County Manager and School Superintendent will work out a proposal concerning the establishment of an oversight committee. Mr. Clifton stated he and Dr. Winkler will develop an estimated timetable for consideration at the next Board meeting. Conceptual Desiqn of New Park on OrDhanaqe Road - Steve Little, Recreation Director, and Andrew Pack, Woolpert LLP Consultant Mr. Steve Little introduced the proposed conceptual design of the new park to be built on Orphanage Road as recommended by the North Cabarrus Park Steering Committee (representatives from Cabarrus County, City of Kannapolis and Church of God Children's Home). The Committee also recommended that the Park be named the "Orphanage Road Park". Mr. Little also reviewed the design process, including input from the general public. Finally, he reported the Kannapolis City Council had approved the concept plan but recommended that the restroom facilities be included in the first phase. Mr. Andrew Pack, Consultant with Woolpert LLP, presented the recommended concept plan for the new park. The concept plan provides for a mainly passive park but will include some athletic recreation areas. The estimate of probable construction costs totaled $2,787,740.00 and included the following phases: Phase I - Entrance Drive and Picnic Area; Phase II - Restroom and Picnic Area; Phase III - Picnic Areas/Informal Athletic Fields; Phase IV - Nature Trails/Pedestrian Bridges; Phase V - Parking Lot/Mountain Bike Trails; and Phase VI - Tennis Court Complex. Commissioner Casper reported that the Humane Society had inquired about the possibility of including an area to walk dogs within the park. UPON MOTION of Chairman Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the conceptual design plan for the North Cabarrus Park as presented and authorized staff to proceed with the bid process for the approved concept plan based on available funding. Further, the Board deferred action on the naming of the park until a later date. Cabarrus County Area BMX Track Proposal for Frank Liske Park - Steve Little, Recreation Director Mr. Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the proposal by Harrisburg Youth Association to construct a BMX Track (bicycle) at Frank Liske Park. The Association would be responsible for the construction, operation, supervision, maintenance and management of the facility. Much of the material and dirt for the BMX facility will be donated; however, the Association has asked that the County pay for the installation of electrical service to the facility at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 to $15,000.00. If approved by the Board, a formal use agreement will be prepared between the County and the Youth Association. There was brief discussion regarding the proposal, including the potential for similar requests from other organizations and restoration of the property if the track should close at some time in the future. UPON MOTION of Chairman Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Privette and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Cabarrus County Area BMX Track Proposal for Frank Liske Park subject to sign off by the State to the proposal. Information Technoloq7 Services - Authorization to Solicit Construction Bids for Modifications to Office Space Mr. David Harmon of DDB Architecture has developed a new floor plan for the Information Technology Services office space at an estimated construction costs of $153,000.00 plus other associated costs of approximately $41,000.00 (cabling, technical workbench, cubicles/workstations). The Board had discussed the issue of office space modifications during a budget work session earlier this year. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Casper with Commissioners Privette, Casper and Fennel and Chairman Barnhart voting for and Commissioner Carpenter voting against, the Board directed staff to solicit construction bids for modifications to the Information Technology Services office space at an estimated construction cost of $153,000.00.