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12.L2. APPROVAL FOR THE INDIAN RIVER DRIVE NORTH SIDEWALK FROM <br />NORTH CITYLIMITS OF SEBASTIAN TO ROSELAND ROAD, FEDERAL AID <br />PROJECT NUMBER: FM 409504-I -58-OI , INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />PROJECT NO. 0202 <br />Chairman Davis presented to the Deputy Clerk for inclusion in the Official Record, a <br />letter outlining Sebastian resident Jannet E. Perry's concerns on the proposed sidewalk. <br />Assistant Public Works Director Chris Mora used maps and displayed an aerial view of <br />the boundaries of the proposed sidewalk, to be constructed along the east side of Indian River <br />Drive, connected to the existing sidewalk at the north city limits of the City of Sebastian at <br />Capt'n Butcher's, and extended to Roseland Road subject area. He detailed the background <br />history and conditions of the project, divulging that the Project would receive 100% Federal <br />Funding, with the County contributing its staff for design and construction. After outlining two <br />alternatives for the Board, Director Mora presented staff's recommendation to approve <br />Alternative No. 1, the sidewalk plan, and to authorize staff to move forward with the bidding and <br />construction of the project. <br />Director Mora and County Engineer Chris Kafer responded to Commissioner Solari's <br />inquiry on why the boundaries of the project would not extend to U.S. 1. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve <br />staff's recommendation, Alternative No. 1. <br />Sherry Reichert, 13415 North Indian River Drive, supported the sidewalk, noting that it <br />would increase safety, beautify the road, and increase property values, but wanted staff to protect <br />the oak trees and to not put out signage. <br />16 <br />July 14, 2009 <br />