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BOOK 97 Pnu 85 way into the District's canal. 4th Street is owned by the District and this particular case relates to all the other permits that have been necessary in getting clearance along other roads in the District. This one may .be preconceived as an arm -twisting deal, but the District thought that the clearing was part of the original permit deal. Commissioner Bird asked how long it would be before the expansion of 4th Street would necessitate clearing the ditch on the other side. Perhaps it would be better to clear it all at one time. Community Development Director Bob Keating advised that 4th Street was not in the long range plan of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Commissioner Bird wanted to maintain a cooperative relationship with the District, but he felt that the clearing could be done in conjunction with the road widening project and then allocate the cost properly. Director Pinto explained that the facilities have been constructed; we are ready to move the contractor out. The County could enter into an agreement whereby they commit to clearing the rights-of-way when the time comes. Mr. Carter advised that the District is meeting this Thursday to discuss this issue. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved Change Order #3B; denied approval of Change. Order #3A; directed staff to revisit the permit issue with IRFWCD and agree to do the clearing in the future in conjunction with the 4th Street expansion. Commissioner Tippin philosophically observed that these change orders involving additional costs of $300,000, or 5.5% of the initial contract, are being viewed as "a very acceptable" amount. Commissioner Tippin didn't consider that a "very acceptable" amount. He suggested that verbiage be changed in the future. He emphasized that he could remember back when any additional cost was not acceptable. CHANGE ORDER 3B IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD JANUARY 9, 1996 36