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I JUN 4 A991 Boor yI? ' Irl JE�LiY Director Pinto felt the routing of lines will change somewhat along with the sizing of lines and when they should be built. Director Pinto next addressed the possibility of limiting the consultant's responsibility, that if he does the master plan he would not be able to construct or design any of the construction that he proposes in the master plan. This would give him more independence and give us confidence that he is truly master planning based on need and not lining up another job for himself. Commissioner Eggert voiced her concern regarding affordable housing and the fact that we may be forced into either designating certain areas or setting up a demonstration area, and in this respect the master plan may be premature. Director Pinto noted we are not talking about any major zoning changes. Commissioner Eggert thought we could be; the details are unknown and that is the whole problem. She felt by the end of this year we might have a much better idea of where we might be going and what we might be suggesting than we do now, and be able to get an idea from the Commission what they are or are not willing to do. Director Pinto felt if the timing is less than a year we should start the selection process, choose the firm that you want to do the project, and then set the timing for it. Commissioner Scurlock felt master plans are not followed because each newly hired firm comes up with a new plan that differs from the master plan. Assistant County Attorney Terry O'Brien suggested the following condition be included in the agreement with a master planner: "In order to remove any potential conflict of interest or possible appearance of conflict of interest, the entity selected for this planning project shall be ineligible to bid or perform any work on subsequent projects recommended or required by the completed plan. Stated another way, it is the intention of the County to separate the maker of the project plan from engineers and contractors who actually do the project called for in the plan; therefore, the entity selected to do the design may not be the entity, or participate with any entity, in any engineering or construction done under the design plan. This prohibition shall exist until all work is completed under the design plan or a major update of the design plan is made by another entity." Commissioner Eggert suggested a five-year plan because most plans do not last more than five years. Administrator Chandler cautioned there are pros and cons to the type of approach suggested by Attorney O'Brien and it should be studied very closely. In terms of a master plan itself, he agreed we do not need another master plan created. He concurred with 18 M M r