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establishing the proposed alignment both in 1981 and recently in 1989. Director Davis advised that the U.S. Coast Guard must issue a permit to construct a bridge over the Main Relief Canal. That permit application is complete except for a water quality certificate that must be issued by the Florida D.E.R. prior to the Coast Guard issuing its permit. Therefore, the Coast Guard permit is not obtainable until the D.E.R. #120 hearing is completed and the D.E.R. issues a final permit. Basically, the permitting for the project is moving forward; however, the County must secure the land for the project. Commissioner Wheeler inquired about the timeframe on the administrative #120 hearing, and Attorney Sechen advised that we have requested a date as soon as possible, either in late April or early May, and the other side has requested a date sometime in May. We have not heard from the hearing examiner as of this morning, but we have pointed out in our pleading the importance of this major capital improvement to the county and asked for an expedited hearing date. Director Davis advised that County staff and the consultants have proceeded with vigor to obtain the best approval from the various agencies, and we are of the opinion that all necessary permits for the project are readily obtainable. We basically feel that we have met all the requirements of the permitting agencies, and that the project is an implementable project. Right-of-way Acquisition Director Davis advised that the County staff has secured the services of appraisers to appraise the right-of-way and the mitigation area. The appraisers that have been used are qualified Florida D.O.T. appraisers and MAI certified appraisers. After the appraisal process was completed, County Right-of-way Agent Don Finney extended offers to all property owners within BOOK ( � MAR G 0 1990' 39