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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1240cases also be considered. He said he had no knowledge about the sick leave stipulation until the memo was sent to him. Chairman Johnson said the board members would consult with each other regarding the matter and issue a determination. Commissioner Williams asked the impact on the county if the request were granted. County Manager Mashburn said he would have to review the files of the employees with similar circumstances. He also said that if the request were approved, a revision would have to be made to the personnel ordinance. OTIO by Chairman Johnson to take the request under advisement in order to afford each commissioner time to convey their thoughts individually to him and for a decision to be rendered at a later time. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. REQUEST FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AN INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF STATESVILLE PERTAINING TO IMPROVEMENTS AT THE STATESVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: Chairman Johnson read the inter -local agreement that is written as follows. This inter -local agreement entered into this the 7s' day of October 2003, by and between the City of Statesville, a North Carolina municipal corporation situated in Iredell County (hereinafter "The City"); and Iredell County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter "The County"): WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City owns and operates an airport in Iredell County, North Carolina known as the Statesville Municipal Airport (hereinafter "The Airport"); and WHEREAS, the City has embarked upon a project to improve and expand the Airport which shall include installation of an instrument landing system, expansion of the terminal area, ramp expansion, the extension of a runway with associated parallel taxing and safety area, the relocation of Airport Road, which runs adjacent of the Airport (hereinafter "The Project'), and possible relocation of Bethlehem Road; and WHEREAS, the expansion and improvement of the Airport will induce and stimulate economic development in the Statesville and Iredell County area; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the Project has been estimated at approximately $14,415,371; the remaining estimated cost is $12,882,200; and WHEREAS, as of the date of this agreement, $1,533,171 has been expended or obligated on the Project, with the use of State and Federal grants; and WHEREAS, the City has already committed $2,000,000 from its general fund to the Project; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates receiving certain grants and reimbursements from State and Federal grants which will help defray the costs of this Project; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates the need to finance approximately $5,000,000 of the costs of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project will not be feasible for the City unless the County agrees to share in the repayment of the amount financed; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the economic development of the City and County that the Project be undertaken and completed: and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. §160A-481, the City and the County are authorized to enter into this inter -local agreement. NOW, THEREFORE for and in consideration of these mutual covenants and promises, the parties do agree as follows: