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March 12, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3464 budgeted for legal and associated fees in connection with the Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBS). Finance - Resolution Relating to Installment Financing Contract Financings for Various School Projects - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, requested approval of a resolution enabling the County to enter into one or more short and/or long term installment financing contracts for a new elementary school, advanced technology center, 20 mobile units for Cabarrus County Schools, purchase of land for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and two HVAC replacement units for J.N. Fries Middle School and Mount Pleasant High School. She stated a public hearing is required. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Finance - Workers' Compensation Fund Budget Amendment Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, stated the Finance Department annually reviews revenues and expenditures of the Workers' Compensation Fund based on actual activity as well as any anticipated activity. Based on this analysis, staff recommends a budget amendment, which will appropriate the fund balance and cover the shortfalls. An increase is anticipated for FY2018 due to an audit, current claims paid and a projected increase in claims. Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, commented on the information reviewed to arrive at funds needed for budgeting. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Discussion of Construction Manager at Risk for the Courthouse Project Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, presented a request for a Construction Manager at Risk (CHAR) for the courthouse construction project. He described the potential value it would bring to the project in that the CMAR would oversee the work and be able to identify issues and resolve them early in the project. The CMAR would also screen potential tier subcontractors to assist the County in the selection process. A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer and Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Tom Nunn, Contract and Purchasing Analyst, was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Discussion of Mini Brooks Act Exemption Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, presented a proposal from Infrastructure and Asset Management to allow the Mini Brooks Act Exemption to be used for engineering Phase I and surveying services for projects under $50,000. Tom Nunn, Contract and Purchasing Analyst, was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - New Courthouse Project Design Contract Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, reported the County has worked with Silling Architects, Inc. on a programming contract for the initial stages of the design for the new courthouse building and courthouse renovations. He 'stated the programming and initial design contract will carry the project to the point where a delivery method oriented contract will be needed for the construction design and administration phases. He also responded to questions from the Board. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Offer for Purchase of Tax Foreclosure Property Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, reported the property at 337 Board Drive Southwest in Concord has received an offer to purchase. The bid was advertised starting the 10 -day bid process. He stated an upset bid was received, processed, advertised and has expired without any additional offers. He requested the Board accept the most recent bid from Gary Boger, Jr. for $1,200. Michael Miller, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, was also in attendance. Infrastructure and Asset Management - Rob Wallace Park Proposed Master Plan Update Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, reported Infrastructure and Asset Management and Active Living and Parks have provided an update on the proposed master plan for Rob Wallace Park. Additionally, the master plan update