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November 6, 2017 (Work Session) Page 3345 within the first year of their diagnosis, while 91 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and WHEREAS, approximately 1,350 deaths will occur in North Carolina in 2017; and WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer -related death across the world; and WHEREAS, there were an estimated 367,000 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed in 2015; and WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of Cabarrus County are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about the symptoms and risk factors of pancreatic cancer, and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners designates November 16, 2017 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Day" in Cabarrus County. ADOPTED this 6s" day of November 2017. /s/ Stephen M. Morris Stephen M. Morris, Chairman Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Cabarrus County Schools - Request Additional Funding for the New Elementary School in Harrisburg Tim Lowder, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Executive Director of Operations presented a request for additional funds for the new elementary school in Harrisburg due to new legislative mandated class size reductions and a utility extension required by the town of Harrisburg. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Lowder and Kelly Kluttz, Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) Chief Financial Officer, and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Kannapolis City Schools Request Fonds to Match Federal Grant Will Crabtree, Kannapolis City Schools (KCS) Director of Operations reported that KCS has been awarded a federal grant for McKnight Child Development Center, which requires matching funds. He stated that the grant in the amount of $255,000 would require matching funds of $85,000 and would be used to upgrade the HVAC system and provide needed restroom facilities. A brief discussion ensued. Active Living and Parks - Approval of FY18 Matching Incentive Grant Second Round Requests Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director reported $52,657 remains for the second phase of the Matching Incentive Grant Program that provides seed money for civic, community and school groups to construct and to improve or acquire recreational and park facilities in Cabarrus County. She stated the Active Living and Parks Commission has reviewed six matching incentive grant requests totaling $53,558. The Commission unanimously recommends awarding five community projects in full and the sixth request to receive $901 less than requested. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Strong responded to questions from the Board. Board of Commissioners - Resolution Amending the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule Mike Downs, County Manager advised a resolution is needed to amend the Board of Commissioners' 2017 Meeting Schedule in order to add the Cabarrus Summit 4th Quarterly Meeting to the calendar for December 13, 2017. County Manager - Amendment to the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager requested the removal of Chapter 20 "Cable Television" from the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. He stated that a few years ago legislation was passed that removed the responsibility of approving those franchises from cities and counties, and placing that authority with the state.