A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to appropriate funds to help anson county build an agri‑civic center.
Whereas, Anson County ranks 22nd statewide in agriculturally based income; and
Whereas, preliminary plans have been drawn for the construction of an agri‑civic center to be located in the county seat of Wadesboro; and
Whereas, the new facility would have a 1,000‑capacity auditorium and 22,000 square feet for office space to house all of the County's agriculture agencies under one roof and provide adequate space for meetings and; and
Whereas, the agri‑civic center will be able to host district and regional conferences, both private and public, and will serve as a catalyst for economic development; and
Whereas, the agri‑civic center will cost approximately $10 million; and
Whereas, funding for the new facility includes a pledge of $2.5 million from Anson County and $2.5 million from pledges from local foundations, grants, and individuals; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to Anson County the sum of five million dollars ($5,000,000) for the 2012‑2013 fiscal year to help fund the County's Agri‑Civic Center.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2012.