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January 2, 2024 (Work Session) Page 3.2 County Manager - Concord Library Exterior Alley Project Discussion Kelly Sifford, Assistant County Manager, presented a funding request in the amount of $80,000 in the FY25 budget with a projected request of $250,000 in the FY26 budget to redo the alley next to the Concord Library. The goal would be to provide a safe area for persons walking to and from the parking garage to the library. There was discussion throughout the presentation. During discussion, Ms. Sifford; Michael Miller, Design and Construction Manager; Chief Deputy Tessa Burchett; and Evan Lee, General Counsel, responded to questions from the Board. Rodney Harris, Deputy County Manager, provided additional comments. Should this item be funded in FY25, staff will bring proposals back to the Board for consideration. 4. Discussion Items - For Action 4.1 Active Living and Parks - Hartsell/Top Gun School Use Agreement Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Director, advised the process of developing an agreement and "leasing" the elementary school outdoor athletic facilities began a few years ago. Currently, Concord Parks and Recreation has assumed responsibilities for all indoor programming and maintenance of the elementary schools inside the city limits. In continuing to share the elementary schools with the local Volunteer Athletic Associations, the Agreement specifies the responsibilities of the Association and the County Schools or Cabarrus County. Chuck Taylor, Director of Facilities for Cabarrus County Schools, and the County attorney have reviewed and approved the agreement. The Hartsell/Top Gun Use Agreement for Rocky River Elementary School was provided for the board's consideration. 4.2 BOC - Appointments to Boards and Committees Chairman Morris reported information regarding appointments to boards and committees was provided in the agenda. He announced for the benefit of the public, that there are always vacancies, and encouraged people to get involved. He advised these appointment requests would be included in the Consent section of the January 16, 2024, regular meeting agenda. 4.3 County Manager - Appointment to Harrisburg Planning and Zoning Board for Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Kelly Sifford, Assistant County Manager, presented the Town of Harrisburg's request to appoint a new member to the Planning and Zoning Board. Cabarrus County was required to appoint an extraterritorial board member in the past, however, it has become very difficult to find volunteers in the required area. Harrisburg has amended the requirements to allow the member to come from the planning area rather than just the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Town requests permission allowing them to appoint the position. The clerk provided three applications currently on file for the board's consideration. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Sifford and Rich Koch, County Attorney, responded to questions from the board. 4.4 County Manager- Dedication of a Utility Easement on Ramdin Court Kelly Sifford, Assistant County Manager, reported Cabarrus County dedicated Ramdin Court as a public right of way. As part of that process, the City of Concord requires the dedication of permanent public utility easements along the right of way. The dedication will allow for property owners at the rear to access it and allow for public maintenance. The agreement for the proposed area of dedication was provided for the board's review. A brief discussion ensued. During discussion, Ms. Sifford responded to questions from the Board. 4.5 County Manager - Nuisance Ordinance Kelly Sifford, Assistant County Manager, and Evan Lee, General Counsel, presented a draft ordinance crafted by staff (as previously directed by the Board) to address illegal occupancy of homes, cars, vans or shelters of any type. A second component addresses salvage and trash. The ordinance may also apply to certain vacant properties that become an attractive nuisance. There has been an increase of complaints. Page 5