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(Clerk's Note: Subsequent to staff's recommendation of September 10, 2007 to not approve the request because of the unavailability of funds, staff learned that funding had become available for this project). ON MOTION by Vice Chair Bowden, SECONDED by Chairman Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved Work Order No. 4 -RR in the amount of $98,652.80. Mr. Phil Carpenter, President of the Rockridge Homeowners Association, wanted to know when construction of the pump station might begin. He felt that the project needed to be done, to prevent the potential re -flooding of the community's homes. Director Davis explained that, because of the grant funding, the project must be completed by the end of March 2008. He discussed the steps he was taking to accomplish this, and divulged that he is trying to obtain a time extension, additional funding, and some relaxed technical requirements from FEMA. Commissioner O'Bryan wanted confirmation from Administrator Baird that the $3.8 million shortfall has not yet been allocated. He wanted to know if the money would need to be secured before the project could begin. Administrator Baird noted that most of the County's stormwater projects are funded through Federal or State grants, and the County did not have any means, at present, for funding the Rockridge Project. Vice Chair Bowden affirmed the need for this project. She had talked to the County's lobbyist and understood that they would also be talking with Administrator Baird. She felt that pressure needed to be put on the lobbyists. September 18, 2007 40