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the amount of $ 8 , 000 . 00 for release of retainage for Work <br /> Order No . 1 , as recommended in the memorandum of <br /> March 29, 2011 . <br /> B. H. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN INTERMODAL PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL <br /> JOINT PAR TICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF <br /> TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AVIATIONBOULE VARD <br /> Commissioner O ' Bryan expressed concerns about proceeding with the Aviation <br /> Boulevard/261h Street project, which has been included in the Metropolitan Planning <br /> Organization ' s (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan . He suggested, since costs have <br /> escalated and there is not a compelling need to widen the Boulevard, removing the project from <br /> the priority list and diverting the funds to more urgent projects . Additionally, he pointed out that <br /> the proposed widening on the segment of roadway between 43 `d Avenue and US 1 lies within the <br /> City of Vero Beach (the City) ; thus the County does not need to widen it . <br /> Chairman Solari felt the City should be given a chance to spend their money on the <br /> project . <br /> Director Mora, responding to questions from Commissioner Davis , revealed that due to <br /> reduced traffic counts Countywide , staff does not, at this time, see a compelling need to widen <br /> Aviation Boulevard , <br /> Vice Chairman Wheeler envisioned an increase in west-bound traffic and was concerned <br /> about the narrow segment of Aviation Boulevard, from 43 `d Avenue to 58th Avenue ; thus , he was <br /> unsure whether the project should be removed from the Long Range Transportation Plan . <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O ' Bryan, <br /> SECONDED by Vice Chairman Wheeler, to direct staff to <br /> return with further analysis on costs, traffic concurrency, <br /> April 12 , 2011 8 <br />