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Commission Minutes-February 5,2007 3171 6. RESOLUTION #2007-3, MIDA Bond application of Hospice of the Red River Valley Proiect Attorney James Stewart was present for the MIDA Bond hearing on the application of the Hospice of the Red River Valley Project in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition of an office building located at 1701 3Sth Street South in Fargo. Steve Slabik, Hospice Director of Finance, was also present. Mr. Pawluk questioned the number of bonds that may be issued per year and was concerned that since this request comes early in the year, the affect it may have on other projects. Mr. Stewart said the county may issue as many bonds as they want but only up to $10 million may be bank qualified per year. County Auditor Michael Montplaisir said the water resource districts may have bonds for approximately $200,000, otherwise he does not anticipate any significant requests. Mr. Vanyo asked about the intended use of the facility. Mr. Slabik said their organization has leased the office building the last four years with the option to buy. Over the last few years, Hospice has used additional space within the building and determined it to be more economical to purchase rather than lease. The chairman opened the public hearing and invited comments from the audience. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed. MOTION, passed Mr. Bennett moved and Mr. Vanyo seconded to adopt Resolution #2007 -3 Authorizing the Issuance of Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Hospice of the Red River Valley Project) under Chapter 40-57 N.D.C.C. and Authorizing the Preparation of Necessary Documents Therefore. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 7. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, License agreement for paging system and lease agreement for antenna approved Dave Rogness, Emergency Manager, was present. Cass County Emergency Management received a Homeland Security grant to replace the county-owned paging system that benefits rural fire and emergency service organizations. The enhancement will add 500 new pagers and three transmit sites along with necessary equipment. F-M Ambulance requested the county enter into a formal agreement that outlines ownership of the new equipment, the project scope, repair, maintenance and insurance requirements. The state's attorney reviewed the document and did not have any comments or concerns. Mr. Rogness also spoke about the no-cost lease with Cass County, Grandin Rural Fire and CHS, owner of the grain elevator in Grandin. The lease will allow the county to place a paging antenna and equipment on the elevator. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Pawluk seconded to authorize the chairman to sign a license agreement between Cass County Government and F-M Ambulance for the use and operation of a joint paging system; and to approve the lease agreement with Cass County, Grandin Rural Fire and CHS, owner of the grain elevator in Grandin, to place the paging system antenna and related equipment on the elevator. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.