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Commission Minutes-July 17, 2000 2155 Mr. Syverson was also concerned that the property has one access on County Road 20 and may require an additional access on the township road which is adjacent to the property. He questioned where the funds would come from to pay for any road improvements. He suggested the county reimburse the township for additional costs incurred and said he feels it is unfair to place a tax burden on townships in situations like this one. Mr. Mike Hofer from Global Electric MotorCars said their company is expanding quickly and wants to keep their facility in the Fargo area. The company would be willing to help the townships with additional costs that may be incurred. Mrs. Quick is sympathetic to the issues of the townships and proposes a three or four-year exemption as a compromise. Mr. Wieland said the issue of the $474 could be easily solved since the company is willing to help with costs and the road issue is the township's responsibility since it is a township road. Mr. Syverson said he hopes that anything above the average cost of maintaining the roads be addressed. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Koenig seconded to approve property tax exemption for Global Electric MotorCars, LLC of 3601 7th Avenue NW, Fargo, North Dakota, according to the five-year exemption schedule in the Cass County Commission Policy Manual, Tax Incentive Policy, Section 34.00. On roll call vote, motion carried with three members voting "Aye", Mrs. Quick and Mrs. Schneider voting "No". 10. FLOOD BUYOUTS, Opportunity for additional funding for buyout of flood prone property County Engineer Keith Berndt as well as FEMA and North Dakota State Water Commission officials were present to discuss the opportunity for additional funding for buyouts of flood-prone and repetitive loss properties in Cass County. Mr. Berndt said earlier this year the Commission approved a contract with the State Water Commission to develop a strategy for non-structural flood mitigation efforts including additional buyouts. Mr. Jeff Klein from the North Dakota State Water Commission asked the Commission to consider spending funds for flood damaged homes. He said their agency is looking at home owners willing to sell and possibly move their structures. The structures involved are considered high priority and they are looking at homes with a history of repeated flooding. He is asking the Commission to consider approving a sponsorship for Flood Damaged Housing Acquisition Project with an estimated budget as follows: $219,600 $ 36,600 $ 36.600 $292,800 75% 12%% 12%% Project Total FEMA State Water Commission Cass Cou nty Mr. Klein said his agency will prepare an agreement with the specifics for the Commission to review at their next meeting.