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February 5, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3439 Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, requested the Board's approval for the budget amendment required to purchase the property currently being leased for Vietnam Veterans Park for the purchase price of $375,000. He stated the County Attorney has completed the transfer documents and has prepared for the closing with the Church of God Orphanage Board of Trustees. Mr. Marshall requested the Board suspend its Rules of Procedure in order for the closing to move forward. Mike Downs, County Manager, stated the funds are coming from the sale of the Park's office on Lake Concord Road with the remainder coming from the Commissioner's Contingency Fund. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Kiger and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. Commissioner Shue MOVED to approve the budget amendment to purchase property from the Church of God Orphanage for Vietnam Veterans Park in the amount of $375,000. Vice Chairman Honeycutt seconded the motion. A discussion ensued regarding language to be included in the motion. Commissioner Shue amended the MOTION to include approval of the purchase of the property, the associated transfer costs and the appropriate budget amendments. Vice Chairman Honeycutt amended. her second to the motion. Ms. Fearrington requested the Boards' approval to use funds from the Commissioner's Contingency Fund. The Board indicated their approval. The MOTION unanimously carried. County Manager - Purchase of Property for Rowan-Cabarrus Community Collage Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, stated Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) has approached staff citing their need for additional property. Mr. Marshall reported staff has negotiated to purchase an 8.87 acres parcel on Trinity Church Road. The current owner has agreed to finance the sale with a two percent annual interest rate. Therefore, a public hearing is required along with the Board's approval. A discussion ensued. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedure and scheduled a public hearing for the purchase of property for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for Monday, February 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard. Emergency Medical Services - Award of Surplus Ambulance to Concord High School Fire Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Academy Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assistant Director, introduced EMS Captain Jonathan Mauldin. Captain Mauldin presented a request to declare an EMS Ambulance (County Asset 8276) as surplus and award to the Concord High School Fire Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) for educational purposes. Emergency Medical Services - Award of Surplus Ambulance to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Captain Jonathan Mauldin, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), presented a request to declare an EMS Ambulance (County Asset 8277) as surplus property and award to the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Emergency Medical Services Educational Program for educational purposes. Emergency Medical Services - Sale of Surplus Ambulance to American Transmed Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Assistant Director, reported American Transmed has expressed interest in purchasing a surplus ambulance for use in transporting bariatric patients in Cabarrus County. TransMed has submitted an offer of $6,250. Mr. Lentz requested the Board's approval of the offer and to initiate the upset bid process in advance of the next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting.