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Commissioner O'Bryan wanted statistics on any of the road projects which were at <br />60% design completion, and also wanted to establish personal accountability to track the <br />progression of a project to its completion. <br />Discussion continued as Commissioners expressed their desire to establish a <br />tracking mechanism, and to have staff develop a Department of Acquisitions to streamline the <br />right-of-way acquisition process. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing. <br />Penny Chandler, IRC Chamber of Commerce, questioned the validity of <br />removing funding from infrastructure improvements, such as was proposed on 26th Avenue. Ms. <br />Chandler requested that if changes were going to be made to infrastructure improvements within <br />the Enterprise Zone, that a report be provided to the Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee. <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Winds Subdivision, opposed approval of the proposed CIE, <br />fearing that it would cause an increase in gasoline taxes. He also suggested that the County <br />widen one, rather than two, lanes on 43rd Avenue. <br />Dian George, 27th Avenue, thanked Commissioner Wheeler and supported his <br />stance on obtaining right-of-way properties prior to building the roads. <br />Adriene Cuffe, 695 43rd Avenue, also agreed with Commissioner Wheeler, and <br />further expressed her desire for 43rd Avenue to be 3-laned, according to the original plan. <br />Ruth Stanbridge, 4835 66th Avenue, urged the Commissioners to honor the <br />commitments made to the landowners where right-of-way is needed, and to assign a realistic <br />figure for road acquisitions. <br />25 <br />November 18, 2008 <br />