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. . BOCK 9 PtCE ~E WHEREAS, Southern Railway System has assessed a fee of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each of the crossings for a total of One Hundred ($100. 00) Dollars, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF LEE COUNTY to approve this agreement as outlined and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. . Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Director, reported that officials of the Department of Transportation, indicated that under present policies they could not rough in the roads in the Industrial Park unless and until an industry were situate near the end of Rhyne Drive. The officials, however, indicated that it would be possible for the Department of Transportation and the County to enter into an agreement whereby the Department of Transportation would rough in the streets under an arrangement whereby the County would re-imburse the Department of Transporation for the expenses unless an industrial building of sufficient costs were located within certain geographical limits. After discussion, Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen moved that Mr. Buchanan be authorized to negotiate with the Department of Transportation on behalf of the County for such a pay back agreement and to submit such agreement as he might negotiate to the Board for its approval. Commissioner Jack D. Funderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Director, reported to the Board that he should have a report on the availability of Eva Clayton funds on or about November 15, 1980. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Director, presented for consideration by the Board, several renderings of proposed signs to be erected at the entrance to the County Industrial Park. Mr. James B. Godwin and Mr. Charles Fairley, of the firm of James B. Godwin & Associates, appeared before the Board and reviewed their proposal to render professional services to the County as consultants and planners with regard to the Community Development and grants programs. Following discussion and review, Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the firm of James B. Godwin and Associates be employed as consultants and the Chairman be authorized to execute a contract with said firm in keeping with the proposal presented to the Board. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Director, appeared before the Board and reported that Williams & Works, Engineers, had completed the plans for the water, wastewater, and street improvements and were ready to advertise for bids. The Board authorized the advertisement with the bids to be received by Monday, November 10, 1980, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Director, reported on the bids he had obtained from realtors for appraising twelve parcels of land near Oakwood Drive. The low bids were Clyde Burge at $950. 00, and Albert C. Adcock at $985. 00. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the employment of Albert C. Adcock and Clyde Burge be authorized for the project. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. The budget for the completion of the Horton Park renovation was pre- sented to the Board as an amendment to the Parks and Recreation Commission's budget. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen moved the adoption of the following: