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SEP 13 `V (� <br />BOOK 77 � F':(;F.964 <br />Commissioner Bird really felt that it would not have any big <br />budget impact as far as this budget year is concerned. <br />Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that Alternative 3 is 4/5 <br />million more in construction cost, and it will impact us because <br />that additional money would mean that much less for other <br />projects in the county. It is common knowledge that there is a <br />significant shortfall in the DOT budget; so, he did not <br />understand how they can say that 4/5 million more doesn't matter <br />in this project when they say they are unable to participate in <br />many other projects in the county. <br />Mr. Koolage asked if there isn't also the matter of the need <br />for a cloverleaf at the intersection where Alternative 3 would <br />"T" in to the Boulevard, and Chairma.n.Wheeler noted that if that <br />does occur, it won't be in this year's budget. He did not <br />believe any of that design has been done. The Chairman further <br />noted that they wanted to tie the permitting process of the <br />bridge going across the wetlands in with our permitting for the <br />third phase of our Boulevard, and we did not accept that because <br />we are trying to keep our project moving full steam ahead <br />regardless of what happens with the Bridge. While it is not set <br />in concrete, the momentum seems to be towards Alternative 3. <br />Mr. Koolage understood that if an extra lane is needed <br />because of the "T" intersection, it will be out of County funds, <br />but that will not be this year and maybe not next year. <br />Commissioner Scurlock believed before we make a final <br />decision, it should be considered that the Wabasso Bridge was <br />conveyed back to the County for maintenance, and the indication <br />is that it was not a state road. He believed Route 60 and our <br />existing drawbridge is now classified a state road, and if we <br />move to Alternate 3, he would hope it would not suddenly become a <br />county road and a county responsibility. <br />It was determined that no one else wished to be heard, and <br />the Chairman closed the public hearing on the Transportation <br />Fund. <br />18 <br />