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September 4, 2018 (Work Session) Page 3681 Infrastructure and Asset Management - Midland Library Project Update Emery Ortiz, Library Director, provided an update on the status of the Midland Library. She advised contact has been made with the furniture provider, job postings for staff will be opened soon, and books have been selected. Kyle Bilafer, Area Manager of Operations, provided a diagram of the design plan regarding data and electrical ports. He stated the plan has been submitted for the review process. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Bilafer, Ms. Ortiz and Mike Downs, County Manager, responded to questions from the Board. Discussion Items for Action at September 17, 2018 Meeting Cabarrus County Schools - Contingency Fund Request for Hickory Ridge Elementary School Project - $600,000 Susan Fearrington, Finance Director, presented a request from Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) for $600,000 from the Hickory Ridge Elementary School contingency funds for heavy rock removal. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Fearrington responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Central Area Plan Interlocal Agreement Modification Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported the Board of Commissioners and the Concord City Council entered into an Interlocal Agreement to manage growth in particular areas of the County. In that regard, two citizens have approached the City of Concord for approval to build a home on a vacant lot. The City of Concord has approved construction and requests approval from the Board of Commissioners. If approved, he stated a modification to the Interlocal Agreement will be needed. County Manager - Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Tower at the Cabanas Arena Jonathan Marshall, Deputy County Manager, reported PRS Tower Management Services and Sell Tower have submitted a proposal to construct and manage a wireless telecommunications tower behind the Cabarrus Arena. He advised prior tower proposals have not moved forward. Mr. Marshall stated the location of this tower would improve general service and improve wireless services in the Arena and adjacent buildings. He further advised staff requests approval to continue moving forward and to present a proposed final agreement at a future meeting. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Marshall responded to questions from the Board. County Manager - Reappropriation of Funds for Ongoing Projects, Grants and Commitments Kristin Jones, Budget and Performance Manager, presented a new list of projects that were budgeted in the prior fiscal year, but were not completed. Ms. Jones stated a reappropriation of funds, via fund balance, is needed to transition the projects to the new (current) fiscal year. Department of Human Services - FY19 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding Plan Revision Anthony Hodges, Adult and Aging Services Program Administrator, presented a request for a revision to the FY19 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding. He reported the HCCBG will receive an additional $63,424 before the county's match. He stated the HCCBG Advisory Committee met in July and voted to divide the additional funds among medical transportation, adult day health, delivery of meals through Meals on Wheels and housing and home repairs. Department of Human Services - Transportation FY19 ROAP Application Jessica Hillis, Department of Human Services, Operations and Training Supervisor, requested approval for the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Grant. She stated this grant provides funds for the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP), Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) and the Rural General Public Program (RGP). The grant total is $208,315; it does not require a public hearing.