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M M the work as they wanted to make sure the residents and media knew why they were here and what they were doing. That process culminated in the draft Engineering Cost Analysis document, in late 1995. Mr. Bridgers specified that public meetings were held on February 26 and 27, 1996, and public input was solicited from both counties. The public was advised what was found, what they knew, what they did not know, and their recommendations were discussed. At that time, the alternative deemed to be most prudent was basically local community awareness. Increased community awareness is still being proposed in the form of informational brochures to be made available to county offices, such as the building permit department, so that if a landowner comes in for a permit he would be advised that the area was used in the 19401's for military training, that ordnance was used, and that if they find anything that looked like ordnance, they should not touch it and call 9-1-1 immediately. In addition, they proposed that public information signs, perhaps like an historical monument or marker, be placed. They will be coordinating with the County for the wording on the signs. Then the signs will be fabricated and made available to the County for placement or the ALOE could take that responsibility. They will work with Mr. Wright's office to determine that. Chairman Eggert asked the status of the signs, and Mr. Bridgers advised they were working through contractual matters to get the signs prepared and printed. Mr. Bridgers added that the signs would also be made available to dive shops in the area so recreational divers would also be informed. Mr. Bridgers reported that in addition to the ordnance items, that the ACOE has been promising for years to come back and take care of the horned scullies and in 1996 they were authorized funding for that project. Plans and specifications for the job were developed and in late September a contract was awarded to Cas Colosimo of Pittsburgh, PA. The original delivery order was for the removal of 110 horned scullies and his original contract at that time was for $225,000. Now, additional horned scullies are to be removed and they will be working to issue another delivery order using FY 1997 funds. As a result of the area and the available information, they were advised by the Huntsville Ordnance Center that they really needed to have some on- site explosive expertise to advise and to assist the contractor to make sure he did not get into something that would be potentially dangerous. Thus the Navy EOD detachment from Mayport agreed to support the project. They 75 January 21, 1997 BOOK DO FAGE