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354 NEW BUSINESS County-Owned Properties at 80-86 Union Street, South Mr. Brian Weyeneth, Executive Director, Concord Downtown Redevelopment Corporation Mr. Brian Weyeneth, Executive Director of the Concord Downtown Redevelopment Corporation (CDRC), proposed that the Board consider a public/private partnership for the development of the buildings located at the corner of Union Street and Barbrick Avenue in downtown Concord. In response to a recent news article regarding space needs at the Department of Social Services, he further proposed that the second floor be used by Social Services staff with retail shops to be located on the first floor. Mr. Weyeneth urged the Board to favorably consider the development of the property, stating it would provide office space as well as an opportunity to improve the downtown business community. Commissioners Barnhart and Fennel arrived during Mr. Weyeneth's presentation and were present for the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Witherspoon clarified that the County is looking at various options for the possible relocation of the Recreation Department to allow the Social Services staff to use the remainder of that facility. He also discussed the poor condition of the buildings at the corner of Union and Barbrick and pointed out that the County is not utilizing the property at this time. Mr. Wttherspoon recommended that CDRC be given the opportunity to present a development proposal for the property. Chairman Carpenter and Commissioners Payne and Casper by consensus agreed for Mr. Weyeneth to put together a development proposal for the Board's consideration. Commissioners Barnhart and Fennel, having missed a portion of Mr. Weyeneth's presentation, stated the need to obtain more information regarding the property and the proposal by Mr. Weyeneth. However, there was general agreement that the County needs to do something with the property but needs further consideration of the process by which it is done. Report on Jail Food Service for Fiscal Year 1993 Sheriff Robert Canaday Sheriff Robert Canaday presented the Report on Jail Food Service for Fiscal Year 1993. Meals served totaled 122,233 with a total labor and food cost of $207,419.43 or an average cost of $1.70 per meal. He estimated a savings of $48,909.09 for the year as compared to food service contract costs by outside food vendors. Sheriff Canaday also reported that total daily jail fees and medical reimbursements from the State and Federal government amounted to $319,974.63 in additional revenues for Cabarrus County for Fiscal Year 1993. Chairman Carpenter commended law enforcement officers from Cabarrus County and the City of Concord for their cooperative efforts during the recent incidents of unrest following the death of Mr. Angelo Robinson. Designation of Voting Delegate to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference UPON MOTION of Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board designated Chairman Carpenter as voting delegate and Commissioner Barnhart as alternate voting delegate for Cabarrus County at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference to be held in Durham County on August 12-15, 1993. Appointment - Cabarrus-Rowan Park Commission UPON MOTION of Commissioner Fennel, seconded by Commissioner Payne and unanimously carried, the Board deferred the appointment to the Cabarrus-Rowan Park Commission until the next meeting. Recommendation on County Office Complex Access to 601 By-Pass and Parking Lot/Budget Amendment Mr. Witherspoon presented a proposal for the construction of a parking lot and a driveway exiting onto Highway 601 By-Pass at the County Office Complex.