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563 o The County of Cabarrus is not in default in any of its debt service obligations. The attorney for the County of Cabarrus has rendered an opinion that the proposed Project is authorized by law and is a purpose for which public funds may be expended pursuant to the Constitution and laws of North Carolina. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the County of Cabarrus in filing an application with the North Carolina Local Government Commission for approval of the Project and the proposed financing contract and other actions not inconsistent with this resolution. This resolution is effective upon its adoption this 16th day of October, 1995. Building Specifications for the Rocky River Elementary School Project - Mr Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director A, Request to Enlarge Gymnasium B, Request to Modify Outdoor Athletic Fields Mr. Steve Little, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the following recommendations for the implementation of the school/park concept in the design of the Rocky River Elementary School. (1) (2) Enlarge the gymnasium and add restrooms to accommodate the outdoor as well as the indoor facilities. The additional construction cost was estimated at $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 with specification revisions estimated at $10,000.00 to $15,000.O0. Add three athletic fields to the two fields planned at the facility. The cost for the civil site plans and rough grading of the additional fields was estimated at $9,000.00 to $10,000.00. Mr. Gary Hahn, Chairman of the Cabarrus County Board of Education, expressed support of the proposed changes provided that the County funds the additional construction and design cost and the Schools can maintain the same time line for construction of the new school. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried, the Board approved the addition of a full size gymnasium as designed for Rocky River Elementary School at an estimated cost of $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 and agreed that the architect's fees would be their hourly contractual rate up to $10,000.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried, the Board approved the addition of three athletic fields at the Rocky River Elementary School for a total of five fields, including two soccer fields and three baseball/softball fields. Grading costs were estimated at $9,000.00 to $10,000.00 to put the additional fields in place. Water and Sewer District Meeting Chairman Barnhart recessed the meeting at 6:58 P.M. until the conclusion of the Water and Sewer District meeting. Chairman Barnhart reconvened the meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Reorganization of Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Mr. John Day, Budget Officer/Area Manager, presented the proposal to combine Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Emergency Management into the Emergency Services Department. The reorganization would include the following: (1) Replace the vacant position of-EMS Director with Emergency Services Director; (2) Create three new'EMS Shift Supervisor positions; and (3) Hire three new full- time paramedics. The annual cost for the additional positions was estimated at $90,000.00. In conclusion, Mr. Day stated the proposed changes were consistent with the recent MGT performance audit recommendation.