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MAY 2 1984 BOOK 56 PACE 810 Commissioner Bird asked if we could change the grade but wait to give a salary increase at budget time. Commissioner Lyons did not feel you could change the grade without approving the salary increase at the same time. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried by a vote of 3-1, Commissioner Wodtke dissenting. J. Addition of a Fourth Lane along 16th Street from Old Dixie Highway to loth Avenue The Board reviewed the following memo dated 4/23/84: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: April 23, 1984 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright, County Administrator SUBJECT: Addition of 4th Lane Along 16th Street from Old Dixie Highway to 1.0th Avenue FROM: James W. Davis, P.E. REFERENCES: Public Works Director The FEC has estimated that the additional cost to provide a 4th lane along 16th Street from Old Dixie Highway to 10th Avenue will be $46,376 in addition to the approximate $20,000 change order cost. At this time, staff recommends proceeding with the change order preparation. The construction of the new Main Fire Station on Old Dixie and a new $1.7 million recreation complex in the area will justify the need for this additional lane. It appears that the cost of the box culverts constructed beneath 20th Avenue at 12th Street and 16th Street will cost substantially less than the bid cost and will offset the total cost of this addition. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the fourth lane is costing $20,000 more than estimated, and Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that when the first change order was discussed by the Board, it was indicated that we could add the fourth lane for an additional $20,000, which did not include the railroad crossing adjustments. It is now going to cost $46,000 plus the $20,000 construction costs from 22