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all employees essential. Hopefully they will work out a <br />legislative solution, but he felt we have a liberal President who <br />wants to raise taxes and spend more money. <br />Commissioner Eggert commented that the Republican leaders <br />should explain the Medicare and Medicaid changes more fully to <br />avoid having lots of people who are afraid. <br />Representative Weldon stated that Bill and Hillary proposed to <br />slow the rate of growth in 1993 and use the savings to pay for <br />health care. Republicans propose doing the same thing but they <br />propose using the savings to keep Medicare solvent. He believed <br />that their plan does not take any benefits away from seniors but <br />offers some other options. He felt the President has resorted to <br />scare tactics for political mileage and he believes that is very <br />wrong. <br />Chairman Adams expressed the Board's appreciation to <br />Representative Weldon. <br />WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROTECT - BRISTOL STREET, <br />SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SID - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL <br />PAY REQUEST - DRIVEWAYS. INC. <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of December 21, 1995: <br />DATE: DECEMBER 21, 1995 <br />TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATO <br />FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO <br />DIRECTOR OF UTILI ERVICES <br />.PREPARED TERRY H. DRUM jP <br />AND STAFFED G.I.S. COORDINA+rPOOR <br />BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES <br />SUBJECT: WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT <br />BRISTOL STREET, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION <br />WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 34 <br />CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AND FINAL PAY REQUEST <br />BACKGROUND <br />on September 21, 1993, the Board of County Commissioners approved <br />the award of the Labor Contract, Bid No. 4007, to Driveways, Inc. <br />(See attached minutes.) on December 12, 1995, the Board of County <br />Commissioners approved Work Authorization No. 34 to construct the <br />water line replacement project with Driveways, Inc., in the amount <br />of $5,341.75. The contractor has completed the project and has <br />submitted his request for final payment, which includes a decrease <br />of $236.25 as reflected on Change Order No. 1. (See attached.) <br />The labor cost decrease is due to the use of some grass seed, <br />reducing the amount.of sod for the subject area. <br />ANALYSIS <br />All Indian River County requirements have been met, and our testing <br />has been satisfactorily completed. The original labor contract <br />price was $5,341.75, and the final labor contract price is <br />$5,105.50. <br />CATION <br />The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the <br />Board.of County Commissioners approve the attached Change order No. <br />1 and final pay request of $5,105.50 to Driveways, Inc., -as payment <br />in full for services rendered. <br />JANUARY16 1996 <br />21 <br />BOOK 97 pvIA 111 <br />