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Director Keating advised that the first section of the 44aning of SR -60 west of I-95 is scheduled to begin construction in February 2000 (3-1/2 mile segment) and the second segment construction will begin a couple of years later which will bring it out to CR512. There is a $22 billion funding deficit on the Florida State Intra -State Highway System. Commissioner Adams blamed that on mitigation. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Ginn commented that SR60 seemed safe now to her. A lot of improvements have been made, but it does need to be 4 -land. 13.E. COMMISSIONER STANBRIDGE - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING Commissioner Stanbridge reviewed her Memorandum of November 14, 1998: November 14, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: John Tippin, Chairman FROM: Ruth Stanbridge, Commissioner, District 2 SUBJECT Stormwater Management Planning On the December 8th agenda, I would like to add under my matters a very brief discussion about stormwater management. Even though, I am new to this Commission, I am not new to the need for stormwater management. As you recall, in the 1980s, when you were Planning and Zoning chairman and I was vice chairman, we spend many, many hours with staff discussing the problems of containing and cleaning up the county's stormwater systems. Limited staff and no money were our major problems, but we did place goals, objectives, and policies in the final 1990 plan and hoped for the best. Over the past ten years as Indian River County has grown, other things have taken priority over a county -wide stormwater management plan. Other things will continue to take priority, unless we take an active role in addressing the problems, developing a pro -active plan, and seeking out funding sources. I believe these sources are out there now and will be more available in the future. The expanded direction of P2000 monies and our local legislative delegation foresee accelerated programs initiated this year to restore and improve the water conditions, both the quality and quantity, in Florida. Florida's water management districts and our own St. Johns Water Management District are already working toward that goal. The Environmental Protection December 8, 1998 39 GOOK i0l FkGE P 12-10