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Community Redevelopment Agency July 8, 2011 Page 7 Mr. Jones said in the past the CRA Board outsourced the services for the Board and it was more expensive and less efficient. Mr. Martin stated that he recalculated the budget figures to balance the CRA budget by removing the $100,000 from Economic Opportunity Incentives and reducing the Professional Services line item from $84,000 to 34,807. In response to the Board's question regarding the use of the professional services line item, Mr. Martin stated he would like to conduct a study addressing the ditches along US Highway 17-92 corridor. He I said a significant investment has been done along the corridor and the State is planning to spend $1.4 million on beautification. He said the only thing left on the corridor from a public perspective is the huge ditches along the roadway for drainage. He said if the ditches could be relocated or the water placed underground it would improve the corridor. He said the ditches are an inhibitor to the aesthetics and the pedestrian friendless of the area. Mr. Martin suggested conducting a stormwater study related to creative solutions for the elimination of the ditches. Mr. Martin stated that the CRA professional services line item i i could be used to fund the study. A general discussion ensued regarding the professional services line item, the budget amendment process to transfer funds, rollover of funds to the next fiscal year's budget and the budget approval process. I Mr. Daigle made a motion to approve the proposed 2011/2012 CRA budget as presented. Mr. Ritchie seconded the motion. Mr. Ritchie said he is in support of the budget providing the flexibility needed by the Board; however, he is not in favor of paying impact fees. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eighth Item of Business: S.R. 436/U.S.17-92 Area Planning Study (CASS2030) Presentation Mr. Martin presented a PowerPoint presentation on the S.R. 436/U.S. 17-92 Area Planning Study ' (CASS2030) (a copy of the presentation is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Lipscomb stated that construction for the flyover is anticipated to begin in 2014 and it will take 18 to 24 months to complete i construction of the project. A general discussion ensued regarding the proposed Wal-Mart at the State ~ Road 436 and US 17-92 and development of a sports facility in the City.