HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_2199 (2)The following budget sheet and time line were then distributed.
Iredell County Agricultural Extension Center
Proposed Design/ Construction Budget - 23,000 SF
Based on a pre-engineered building (The sq. footage represents what the county already has i.e.,
26,000 sq. ft. minus the 3,000 sq. ft. in use by ECOM.)
$2,100,000 Budget
100,000 Water & Sewer Construction
195,500 Furnishing ($8.50 /SF)
$1,804,500
- 108,270 6% Design/Eng. Fee
Design Reimbursable Expenses
$1,692,230 Net Available for Basic Construction or $73.57/SF ($91.30 for'Total Project)
Schedule: New Ag. Center & Renovation of Existing to ROD & Administrative Courts
1. Award design contract - new Ag. Center
July 13, 1999
2. Prepare design and construction documents/bids
December 1999
3. Begin construction
January 2000
4. Complete construction - new Ag. Center
November 2000
(Move into new Agricultural Center)
December 2000
5. Begin renovation - existing Ag Center to courts /ROD
January 2001
6. Complete renovation of existing building
July 2001
(Move Register of Deeds into lower floor and administrative
courts (two, plus offices) into upper floor of existing Ag Bldg.)
5:00 P.M. AGENDA BRIEFING
REZONING REQUESTS: Planning Supervisor Allison explained the rezoning requests.
He said Vulcan Materials had sent a letter on July 9, 1999 asking for a rezoning withdrawal.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the board was compelled by law to grant the withdrawal
request. Allison said he had talked to Attorney Pope about the case. He and Pope both feel the
company has a right to withdraw. In addition, the zoning ordinance has stipulations explaining the
withdrawal process. Allison said the planning staff was comfortable with the withdrawal.
REQUEST FROM N.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE FRANK
MITCHELL FOR AN OFFICIAL RESPONSE REGARDING A SEWER COMMITMENT
FOR THE PROPOSED NEW PRISON TO BE LOCATED IN WESTERN NORTH
CAROLINA: The county manager advised that Rep. Frank Mitchell needed to know if the county
was interested in having the new prison facility. If so, a $400,000 sewer commitment needed to be
made.
Chairman Haire said the prison would be an $80 million facility with 250-300jobs. Haire
said that two property owners (Statesville Auto Auction and J.C. Faw) had expressed a willingness
to contribute $200,000 to the sewer extension. This information was given to her by Rep. Mitchell.
Commissioner Fortner voiced concern about placing such a large prison (nearly 1000
inmates) in the community.
Commissioner Johnson expressed a willingness to assist with the sewer project, if the new
prison facility generated tax revenue for the county.
REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE CLEAN NC 2000
INITIATIVE: The county manager explained that Governor Hunt had requested adoption of the
resolution. Mashburn said the resolution requested that the county identify a county -wide