The arts center

and city projects are separate projects, but are intended to complement

one another and save both governments tax dollars through joint agreements.

The buildings will share the Lower Fayetteville Road campus, a common

central greenspace, and will follow a common exterior architectural theme.

"I think

that overall it was nice to be able to come up with an agreement that

was acceptable to both the city and board members, and I think that everyone

in this county will benefit from this project," said board member

Allan Payton.

"I also

look forward to seeing our students performing there as we go forward

with construction of the Arts Center," he said. Payton added that

the Fine Arts Center is the last major project under the current Education

Local Option Sales Tax.