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19 $36,107.12, to close out the contract with RDR, Inc. for the Midland/Wallace Road Water Distribution Facilities.. The change order adjusted the final contract quantities to those actually used on the project. Update on Water and Sewer Projects Mr. Paul Watson, Engineer with HDR Engineering, reported that the process to obtain a permit to close the gates at Coddle Creek is continuing. The Board will be notified as soon as the permit is issued. Mr. Henry Waldroup, Utilities Director, reported that the Muddy Creek Project is on schedule. Efforts are being made to secure the additional $51,000.00 required to upsize the force main for the Howell Center sewer project from six inches to eight inches. At the request of Commissioner Carpenter, Mr. Waldroup will provide information to the Board regarding the cost to complete the sewer project in the Fishertown Community. Update on the Transportation/Transit Strategic Process Committee of 100 Martin Cramton, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission Director Mr, Mr. Martin Cramton, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission Director, gave a brief update on the work of the Transportation/Transit Committee of 100. This Committee, funded by the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the State of North Carolina, is charged with developing a long-term regional transportation plan. He requested a workshop during the next 30 to 45 days to discuss the common interests between Mecklenburg County and Cabarrus County and to explore how the two counties can work together to plan for the future of the area. Approval of Lease Agreement for Home Health Agency - Option to Renew Lease Agreement - Special Stipulations UPON MOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Lease Agreement with Suburban Gardens, Inc. to lease space for use by the Home Health Agency at the Branchview Plaza Shopping Center at a rental of $5,700.00 per month for a period of five years beginning May 1, 1994 and ending on April 30, 1999. The Board authorized the Chairman to execute the Lease Agreement, an "Option to Renew Agreement" to renew the lease at a cost of $7,082.25 per month for an additional period of sixty (60) months, and "Exhibit B, Special Stipulations" relative to the Lease. The Lease and associated documents are on file in the Office of the County Manager and included by reference as a part of the minutes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Parks and Recreation Department Facility Needs The Board reviewed the need to relocate the Parks and Recreation Department to provide the additional space for the Department of Social Services. The possibility of purchasing the Crescent Building at 56 Corban Avenue through a straight purchase or a lease/purchase arrangement was introduced as a possible solution to the County's space needs. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Payne with Commissioners Fennel, Payne and Carpenter and Chairman Barnhart voting for and Commissioner Casper voting against, the Board agreed to purchase the Crescent Building at 56 Corban Avenue at a cost of $135,000.00 and to allow the County Manager and staff to decide the best use of the space. Under the terms of the purchase arrangement, the County will allow the owner rent free use of approximately 784 square feet of storage for one year in the Crescent Building. Appointments Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee Commissioner Casper nominated Ms. Goldia Cruse and Mr. Thomas Reeves for appointment to the Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee for an initial term of one year ending December 21, 1994.