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February 5, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3990 A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Lentz and Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, responded to questions from the Board. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board conditionally approved and initiated the upset bid process in accordance with NCGS 160A-266 for the sale of surplus ambulance, asset number 8278. Emergency Medical Services - Telestroke Project Justin Brines, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Specialty Services Supervisor, presented a contract proposal for the implementation of the Telestroke Project. The program would allow a neurologist to be brought into the ambulance through a secure video transmission and assist paramedics to conduct an assessment of a stroke patient on the way to the hospital. In turn, the patient would bypass the initial evaluation process at the hospital and begin treatment faster. Alan Thompson, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, commented further on the project and funding for the project. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Brines and Mr. Thompson responded to questions from the Board. Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assistant Director, was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Offer for Purchase of tax Foreclosure Property Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, reported foreclosure parcels not purchased through the auction at the Courthouse have been sold using an online surplus property web service. He stated an offer has been received from Donald Watson prior to advertisement on one such parcel located at 337 Broad Drive SW in Concord. The bid is much lower than fees due on the property. Mike Downs, County Manager, commented on the fees due. He stated in selling the property, it can be placed back on tax records and stop the accrual of fees that would ultimately be the responsibility of the County, i.e. maintenance and cleanup fees. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer and Richard Koch, County Attorney, responded to questions from the Board. Additionally, Mr. Koch advised, in order to accept the offer to purchase, it is required to go through the upset bid process. Michael Miller, Infrastructure and Asset Management Director, was also in attendance. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board approved to conditionally accept the initial bid from Donald Watson and commence the upset bid process. Planning and Development - Community Development Grant Request Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, requested the Board's approval to apply for the Weatherization, Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program (HARRP), Housing and Home Improvement )HHI) and any available Duke funds as part of the annual budget process. Further, Ms. Sifford recommended to not apply for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds this year due to efforts to move forward on the Prosperity Ridge Senior Rental Project. She also responded to questions from the Board. Tax Administration - Advertisement of 2017 Delinquent Taxes David Thrift, Interim Tax Administrator, reported North Carolina General Statute 105-369 requires counties to report the amount of unpaid taxes for the current year that are to be liens on the real property. He requested to set the advertisement date for March 25, 2018. He also responded to questions from the Board. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda