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Mr. Blankinship then gave a quick update on the EECA advising that the public meetings are completed. An action memorandum, or a summary of all the comments and concerns is put together and submitted up through the chain of command for approval. That document is complete and is in the approval process right now. That approval authorizes them to proceed with the next phase of the project. Mr. Blankinship confirmed that the funding for the Community Action Plan and the signs are in the work plans for the second quarter which started this month. So, they have three months to put together the contract package to get that plan in place. They plan to do that within the three months, given that they get their approval from headquarters. He did not expect there would be a problem with that approval. In summary, he believed that within the next three months they should have at least a package together and someone to get started working on the County's signs and brochures. A draft should be available very soon afterwards. They have contractors already under contract and just issue a task order to them for this type work. They have examples that have been used elsewhere, so it should not be a time-consuming activity. Chairman Eggert asked if there was any way to fast track this process, and Mr. Blankinship replied they will proceed with the signs and brochures as soon as they get the approval from headquarters. It has to be done within this quarter, which is within the next two months. Chairman Eggert asked if the signs have to be ready in the next two months, and Mr. Blankinship advised that the contract has to be awarded in that time period. Then Chairman Eggert asked how long before the signs might be ready, another 3-6 months, and Mr. Blankinship replied it should not be that long. He did not have a schedule, but expected it would be 60-90 days at the most. Chairman Eggert stressed that the Board was especially concerned about safety here. Mr. Blankinship thought they were budgeted to do a very good job with the signs. The public awareness program will be coordinated through the County's Emergency Management office. He will make sure that there are the appropriate number and types of signs and brochures that will satisfy the County's needs. He stated that the entire intent is to make sure that the Board is happy with the job they are doing and that it addresses the needs. Commissioners Adams and Ginn inquired about the wording and goals of the signs, and Mr. Blankinship advised that the wording 77 January 21, 1997 MO. 1 'w