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May 21, 2018 (Regular Meeting) Page 3553 The FY19 budget process began in October 2017. Staff strategically analyzed current and scheduled programs, services and capital improvement projects. Although we continue to find innovative ways to do more with less, our population is now 206,872. If we do not provide service levels on pace with growth, it will lead to detrimental impacts on the effectiveness of County Government and, in turn, the stability of our community. We made difficult decisions to delay or eliminate many expansion requests from County departments and local agencies in favor of dedicating more funds to schools. Even so, we are not able to address the full scope of school capital needs, which are estimated to exceed $248,520,000 in the next three years for Cabarrus County Schools and Kannapolis City Schools. We will continue to work with our State legislators to keep current revenue sources intact and explore new funding sources to aid with school capital projects. This budget upholds the vision of the board. It's an investment in programs and services that work in our community and responsibly addresses our current vulnerabilities. It also continues our precedent of sound budgeting for which the County has received recognition for 20 consecutive years. In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners for their leadership throughout our county, region and state. Cabarrus County is recognized as a leader in many ways. It is because of your willingness to lead and support of our employees that Cabarrus County can use creativity and innovation to provide the very best public services. I also want to commend all County employees for another great year in which they worked hard to support the goals and objectives of the commissioners and provide support to the citizens of the county. I want to specifically thank Budget Manager Kristin Jones, Budget Analyst Lauren Tayara, Senior Deputy County Manager Pam Dubois, Finance Director Susan Fearrington, Deputy County Manager Jonathan Marshall, Area Manager of Operations Kyle Bilafer, Human Services Director Karen Calhoun and Human Resources Director Dundee Covington. They have all worked extra hard on this year's budget. Chairman Morris stated a copy of the proposed budget will be filed in the office of the clerk to the board and will be available for public inspection at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center during regular business hours. The FY 19 proposed budget will also be posted on the County website at https://.w .cabarruscounty.us/resources/current-budget. Budget workshop meetings will be held in the Multipurpose Room at the Governmental Center at 65 Church Street S in Concord on May 22 and May 24 at 4:00 p.m. A public hearing on the proposed budget is required and citizens are encouraged to attend and to present written or oral comments. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 18, 2018. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Vice Chairman Honeycutt and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled a public hearing on the proposed FY19 Cabarrus County budget for Monday, June 18, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard. Chairman Morris commented briefly on the growth of Cabarrus County and the challenges associated with it. (H) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-1) Appointments - Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Emily Zimmerman has moved out of state and resigned from her seat on the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority. The Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board of Directors has met and is nominating Steve Steinbacher to fill the unexpired term commencing May 21, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2020. A letter in that regard was included in the Agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board removed Emily Zimmerman from the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority roster and thanked her for her service.