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September 3, 2024 (Work Session) Page 5.5 Information Technology Systems (ITS) - Storage Area Network Refresh Todd Shanley, Chief Information Officer, reported Cabarrus County's storage area network is refreshed every 3-4 years. The current lease has expired. Funds in the amount of $368,000 have been budgeted for a new 48-month lease. Mr. Shanley requested consideration for the County Manager to sign the new lease upon review by the Finance Director and County Attorney. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Shanley responded to questions from the Board. 5.6 Library - Library Board of Trustees By-laws Melanie Holles, Library Director, presented changes to the Library Board of Trustees by-laws for the Board's consideration. Changes included: Break • Article V: Board Member Ethical Standards • Article VIII: Meetings A brief discussion ensued. The Board took a break at 5:47 p.m.; the meeting resumed at 6:11 p.m. 5.12 County Manager - Property Switch with Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church Kelly Sifford, Assistant County Manager, advised County Staff has been working with Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church and the State of North Carolina on a property exchange plan to obtain a second access to Frank Liske Park. A second access will be necessary since there is a railway spur across the current park entrance. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Sifford; Rich Koch, County Attorney, and a representative from Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church responded to questions from the Board. 5.7 Legal - Animal Ordinance Rich Koch, County Attorney, advised the County has received several complaints concerning vicious dogs, leading us to convene a committee to look at changes to Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances concerning animals. The committee reviewed ordinances from other local jurisdictions in hopes of making changes that would streamline the procedures for the Sheriff's Department and Animal Control. It would also clarify the due process procedure that obtains if an animal is seized and the range of options available to the Sheriff. A lengthy discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Koch and Evan Lee, General Counsel, responded to questions by the board. 5.8 Planning Department - Community Development Budget Amendment Robert Anderson, Community Development Manager, advised the County recently received contracts for grants for the Community Development department. A budget amendment will be required to reflect the funding received through the grants. 5.9 Tax Administration-2014 Write -Off, Real and Personal Outstanding Taxes David Thrift, Tax Administrator, advised the Tax Collector uses every legal effort to collect all delinquent taxes. However, NC General Statute 105- 378 expresses a ten-year statute of limitations prevents the Tax Collector from using remedies to collect taxes remaining unpaid prior to tax year 2015. "USE OF REMEDIES BARRED" states that no county or municipality may maintain an action or procedure to enforce any remedy provided by law for the collection of taxes or the enforcement of any tax liens unless the action or procedure is instituted within ten years from the date the taxes became due. Mr. Thrift requested consideration from the Board to the write-off of outstanding real and personal taxes for 2014 totaling $114,300.60. A short discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Thrift responded to questions from the Board. 5.10 Transportation - FY26 5311 Community Transportation Grant Charles Ratliff, Transportation Manager, requested consideration to apply for the North Carolina 5311 Community Transportation Grant for Fiscal Year 2026. The grant offers predetermined amounts. The administrative portion will be Page 68