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<br />Director Keating responded explaining the segments on SR 60 that needed to be done. He also <br />provided an update of the process in working with the Department of Transportation. He recommended <br />that the Board consider the Resolution, make any necessary changes, and approve same. <br /> <br />It bothered Administrator Baird that the County will have to give $37,862,000 million in <br />th <br />advance (plus another $30 million) for the segment of roadway from SR 66 to 87 Street. With the <br />project costing $67 million it would present a hardship and would take away from our capital program, he <br />stated. He felt the County might need to have a lobbyist help find other sources for road improvements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lowther agreed to lobby State Representatives especially for the fact that SR 60 <br />is our only evacuation route. Commissioner Bowden thought that would be the perfect argument to <br />present to officials in Tallahassee. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding problems that would be faced with evacuation on I-95 vs. SR 60, <br />increased traffic going west, commencement date for the project, expenditure of funds, and prioritizing of <br />projects. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis thought the big issue was the cost of construction, and believed <br />more could be done to save money if we do not have the State design parameters. <br /> <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Board by a <br />4-1 vote (Commissioner Bowden opposed) approved Resolution <br />2006-116 acknowledging terms of reimbursement for accelerated <br />construction of State Road 60. <br />AUGUST 22, 2006 49 <br /> <br />