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July 1, 2024 (Work Session) Page <br />applications. The program will extend to households with children under the age <br />of five, 60 and older, as well as disabled citizens. As in year's past, the <br />department of social services plans to work together with the Communications <br />and Outreach department to assist with preparation of materials, messaging, and <br />distribution. <br />A brief discussion ensued. <br />4.2 Emergency Medical Services - Cannon Grant Funds <br />Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services Chief, provided an overview and <br />introduced Kara Clarke, Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief. Chief Clark <br />reported Cabarrus County responded to 1,133 pediatric patients over the last <br />year; 607 were transported. Taking care of these patients can be stressful and <br />present unique challenges as well as stress to our providers in pediatric <br />patient care. The County has received the Cannon Grant in the amount of <br />$30,108.00. Upon approval, the funds will be utilized for HandTevy equipment, <br />new Pediatric restraint systems, Pediatric Training equipment, and Pediatric <br />thermometer probes. A budget amendment will be required. <br />Chairman Morris expressed appreciation to the Cannon Foundation for their <br />support. <br />4.3 Emergency Medical Services - RACE CARS Grant Funds <br />Kara Clarke, Emergency Medical Services Deputy Chief, reported EMS plans <br />to use approximately $7,000 of the grant funds from the Randomized Cluster <br />Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest Systems (RACECARS) trail grant to purchase <br />challenge coins, CPR cards and items in preparation for fall festivals. <br />Jimmy Lentz, Emergency Medical Services Director, advised the fund <br />currently holds a balance of $22,125. <br />A short discussion ensued. Chief Clarke responded. <br />4.4 Facilities Design & Construction - Presentation of Guaranteed Maximum Price <br />(GMP) for Behavioral Health Building <br />Michael Miller, Design and Construction Director, presented the <br />Guaranteed Maximum Price for the behavioral healthcare building. He reviewed <br />the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 1 was an early procurement package for long <br />lead time items to ensure that the lead time did not negatively impact the <br />overall schedule. Now we will be receiving bids for GMP2, which is an early <br />site package to include areas of work such as site clearing, site work, erosion <br />control, building pad preparation, site utilities, footings and foundation, <br />concrete slab, and structural steel erection. <br />The GMP2 bid totals $6,767,785. A breakdown list of costs was provided to <br />the Board. <br />Jason Harris, Messer Construction, Senior Project Executive, provided <br />additional information regarding the lead time for materials. <br />Kevin Taylor and Amaya Labrador with Human Xperience attended by virtual <br />means. <br />A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Miller and Mr. Harris <br />responded to questions from the Board. <br />4.5 Facilities Design & Construction - Recommended Approval of Preferred <br />Alternates and Sole Source Purchases for the Cabarrus County Behavioral <br />Healthcare Facility <br />Michael Miller, Design and Construction Director, requested consideration <br />for preferred brand alternates for equipment to be used on the construction of <br />the behavioral health facility as per NCGS 133-3. A list of the alternates was <br />provided for the Board's review. <br />4.6 Finance - FY 2025 CIP Budget <br />Jim Howden, Finance Director, advised all Capital Projects and PayGo <br />projects within the County's Capital Project Fund, and the School's Capital <br />Project Fund are tracked and recorded. In that regard, Mr. Howden presented <br />budget amendments and project ordinances for each of the funds for the Board's <br />consideration. <br />4.7 Planning Department - North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) <br />Request for Updated Resolution <br />Page 7 <br />