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005 The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a land transfer to the City of Sanford that had been added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. County Manager John Crumpton stated the City had an interest in the property located near the intersection of Horner Boulevard and Washington Avenue, adjoining the Martin Luther King Park. Mr. Crumpton recommended the County deed the 50 x 90 feet lot to the City of Sanford for the sum of $1.00 so the Martin Luther King Park can be expanded. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve a Warranty Deed to the City of Sanford, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the Board heard a presentation from Community Development Director Marshall Downey and UNC personnel Hannah Gill and Jessicalee White in reference to the Building Integrated Communities (BIC) — Latino Migration Project. Mr. Downey stated for the past year the Planning Department has been working with UNC -Chapel Hill on a grant received for participation in the BIC project. Key steps completed included the following: • BIC Committee created with community partners, residents and local agencies, • 300 surveys completed by local immigrants and U.S. born children, • 3 public hearings conducted in the Spring of 2015 seeking continued input from the Hispanic community, and • Data collected from the outreach process as the project moves to year two of the BIC process. BIC Committee members Santiago Giraldo, Rev. Erika Martinez -Flores and Bryon Ramirez shared with Commissioners how they have become involved with the program. The Board considered the purchase of new vehicles for Senior Services. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson asked the Board to approve the purchase of a new 2015 Ford Fusion in the amount of $17,801 from Capital Ford Wilmington, and a 2015 7 -passenger Dodge Caravan Mini Van in the amount of $20,845 from Ilderton Dodge, High Point. It was noted staff has been using a 1998 Mini Van that was operated by COLTS and a former Sheriff's Crown Victoria vehicle that have numerous mechanical repair needs. Funds for these purchases were approved in the current FY 2015-16 budget. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the purchase of the above two referenced vehicles for Senior Services. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of two new vehicles for the Department of Social Services (DSS). Social Services Director Brenda Potts asked the Board to approve the purchase of two 2016 Ford Fusion Sedans through State Contract with Capital Ford, Inc., Raleigh, in the amount of $17,801 M