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FEB 22 1984 BBOK 56 PACE 259 Director Davis continued that he would now like to present staff's thoughts and get some direction before drafting the final change order. He reported that he has talked to the contractor, who has given a verbal indication that these costs are accurate. Item 1 - Change order from Limerock to Coquina Mr. Davis reported that he would like to delete the limerock specification and substitute coquina rock as it is much more easily available in our area than limerock which has to be transported from other areas. The DOT presently is using coquina on some county projects, and this would result in a deduction of $67,315.91. Item 2 - 20th Avenue North Extension Mr. Davis stated thjat he does feel we need to extend the bike path to SR 60 and there does need to be some widening work where the intersection occurs. Engineer Darrell McQueen informed the Board that initially the plan had called for an end in the construction at 19th Street, but some discussion was held in regard to extending, widening and resurfacing up to the intersection of 20th Avenue, which would move the bike crossing up to the point of a controlled intersection. He believed this should have been extended to 19th Place even in the beginning. Chairman.Scurlock brought up the dangerous crossing situation where St. -Helen's Catholic Church is located at the intersection of 20th Avenue and SR 60, and Mr. McQueen stated that he would like to have a four-way stop sign placed there immediately. Later on, it will be a through street, but this will let everyone get used to it first. He pointed out that the best solution to this problem inter- section would have been the twin pairs project, which was abandoned. Director Davis commented that although the DOT has some substantial funds budgeted for this intersection, they have 50 1