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FEB 2,,1994 BOOK 91 Face 820 -7 County Administrator Chandler pointed out that the categories to the right of the solid black line represent estimated operating expenses of the facilities after the initial capital outlay. He also recommended that the 5 -year program be adjusted to 5 years and 4 months to correlate with our fiscal year operating budget. County Administrator Chandler described the 5 -year proposal as a road map, with flexibility for changes in priorities. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Director Jim Davis detailed the proposed projects. Discussion ensued regarding bridges. Director Baird reported that there are 85 bridges under the Board's jurisdiction which are repaired and rebuilt using funds from our operating budget. We can eliminate that expense from our operating budget by using the Sales Tax funds. Under discussion regarding the bridge at CR -510 and the Big Bend, Director Davis advised that the School Board has plans to build an elementary school in that same area and that the extra traffic will affect that bridge. It was the consensus of the Board that the project at CR -510, which includes widening the bridge and straightening the curve in the roadway, be given higher priority. Commissioner Macht recommended coordinating that bridge project with the School Board's acquisition of property in that area. Peter Robinson, owner of property on 58th Avenue which the County is proposing to purchase for right-of-way, suggested the County contact property owners where right-of-way is needed for paving and allow a period of time for them to donate the land. If they donate the land, they should not be charged for paving and utilities if their property is used for agriculture and is not being developed. County Administrator Chandler agreed that the donated right- of-way can be a trade off for impact fees, because when land is donated for right-of-way, other fees and costs are avoided. Jim Granse, concerned citizen, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, addressed the subject of the expense of management of environmentally sensitive land purchased through LAAC and expressed concern about the operating expenses after acquisition of land. Commissioner Eggert assured him that Sales Tax money will be used only for capital expenses. She agreed that management costs are a real concern. Commissioner Macht noted that Mr. Granse's observation is that there will be operational costs, by nature. In order to encourage 6