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update to the five-year CIP, as well as supporting data and analysis of the Capital Improvement <br />Elements (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the proposed Ordinance. <br />Vice Chairman Davis remarked on the frequency of motor vehicle/pedestrian accidents <br />lately, and wanted to set aside funding for improvements to sidewalks and roads that may have <br />design flaws with the potential to affect public safety. <br />Management and Budget Director Jason Brown disclosed that the County sets aside <br />$500,000 for right-of-way improvements, and discussion ensued about possible funding sources <br />for setting aside $500,000 to mitigate the aforementioned safety hazards. <br />Vice Chairman Davis asked whether funding for a proposed sewer project was put into <br />the CIP. <br />Administrator Baird replied that the feasibility study has been done; however, there are <br />no final dollar amounts to put into the CIP as yet. He advised that as funds become available for <br />the sewer project, amendments can be made to the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Commissioner Flescher wanted to see whether the Florida Department of Transportation <br />(FDOT) funding that has been allocated for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 can be adjusted in order to <br />"fast track" the sidewalk improvements at Vero Lake Estates. <br />Commissioner Zorc asked about the strategy that staff uses to select the sites for new fire <br />stations. <br />Administrator Baird, with input from Director King, discussed the intricacies of placing <br />fire stations in the most beneficial service locations. It was noted that staff is currently <br />considering the best location for a future station near Vero Lake Estates. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />November 19, 2013 14 <br />144 PG 603 <br />