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Street. He recalled that this project was moved to the fourth and fifth year of the five year Capital <br />Improvement Plan (CIP). The funds allocated in those years were to purchase right-of-way south <br />of 8th street. In accordance with Resolution 2008-139, staff had prepared the Notice to Owner for <br />the property owners south of 8th Street, but were held until the outcome of the November 18th <br />Board of County Commission Meeting when the CIP was amended. He voiced concern that if the <br />Notices are sent out, and the funds are not budgeted for the fourth and fifth year, the County would <br />have to borrow funds from another project to advance the right-of-way acquisition, which could <br />delay construction on other projects that were funded in the first three years. He reviewed three <br />Alternatives (see page 388 in the Backup), recommending Alternative No. 1 (to amend Resolution <br />No. 2008-139), and asked the Board for direction. <br />Assistant County Attorney Michael Zito reiterated the Motion from the November <br />18, 2008 Board of County Commission meeting, emphasizing right-of-way acquisitions as a <br />priority, and said that staff would look at competing projects. He requested the Board's direction. <br />There was a lengthy discussion among the Commissioners as they voiced their <br />preferences and concerns over the three Alternatives (see pages 387 and 388 of the Backup). They <br />also discussed the possibility of causing fear and anxiety to residents on 43rd Avenue when the <br />Notices are sent out. <br />Director Davis voiced concern over cash flow, relocating utilities, expiring permits, <br />and new requirements on environmental issues that could complicate obtaining additional permits, <br />if the projects do not stay on track. <br />Assistant Public Works Director Chris Mora informed the Board that the Notice to <br />Owners on 43rd Avenue, south of 8th Street, had already been sent to residents, and that staff is <br />within the 120 -day timeframe. He said that the appraisals have not been received; offers had not <br />been made; and that staff is in a holding pattern until negotiations can be conducted for those <br />34 <br />December 2, 2008 <br />