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Vice Chairman Solari felt that supporting staff's recommendation would help the level of <br />service over the next few years. <br />Director Mora stressed that focusing on the aforementioned road projects, and not <br />purchasing right-of-way on projects that are not needed, would allow the County to meet the <br />level of service standard. <br />Ralph Evans, Stewart, Evans, Stewart and Emmons, Esquire, 3355 Ocean Drive, <br />representing two clients, felt there was an injustice to property owners, who at the end of 120 <br />days continued to negotiate with the County, and now feel they are being penalized because they <br />did not say "no" to the County. <br />Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal believed it was best for the County to differentiate <br />between the individuals who have been actively negotiating with the County, and those who <br />have been content to just wait. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the implementation of a policy and/or contract, the contract <br />terms grandfathering certain individuals, and cutting road projects due to the economic <br />downturn. <br />Management and Budget Director Jason Brown defined the need for modifying <br />Resolution 2008-139, saying that it keeps the process in place for road projects, but does not <br />provide the ability to make adjustments from 2004 planning, which means the County is still <br />buying right-of-way based on a design contract from 2004. He emphasized that if this continues, <br />the County will run out of money. <br />Commissioners Davis and Wheeler voiced concerns and wanted more time to find a <br />solution. <br />9M <br />May 4, 2010 <br />