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Boa5 'Pw �- 20`0 <br />Director Davis explained that they wanted to do the project <br />this summer when there is less traffic since the nature of the work <br />will require a lot of traffic maintenance. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked if the widening on 66th Avenue would <br />include any sidewalks, and Director Davis responded there is <br />sidewalk on the east side south of CR -510 for about 1/4 mile. He <br />added that an ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency <br />Act) enhancement project for the north county area is coming up. <br />This sidewalk could be eliminated from this project and we could <br />wait for the enhancement project. Commissioner Eggert thought the <br />sidewalk should not be delayed if it means school children getting <br />safely to school. Director Davis reported there are very few <br />children living south of CR -510 on 66th Avenue. Most of the <br />children would come via CR -510 to the east, and they are looking at <br />that as an independent project. <br />Doyle Vernon, 2324 lst Place SW, urged that there be sidewalks <br />in the area of Pelican Island School and thought sidewalks on 86th <br />Lane should be considered. The County could be saving money by <br />having the students walk. <br />Director Davis declared that Mr. Vernon had been very helpful <br />in working on sidewalks. Staff believes it is safer for children <br />to use local roads whenever possible and stay off CR -510. He added <br />that the Whitfield Subdivision will have sidewalks as soon as CDBG <br />(Community Development Block Grant) funds are approved. <br />Commissioner Adams and Mr. Vernon exchanged ideas on where <br />sidewalks might best be placed keeping in mind rights-of-way, the <br />safety of the children, and saving taxpayers' money. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />motion carried unanimously. <br />42 <br />May 23, 1995 <br />