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~, J TUESDAY JUNE 13, 1978 project, coupled with the overall objectives of the overall Thoroughfare Plan, my position remains, and is even stronger, that Mulberry Street Extension should be given first priority from a point of view of implementation. After discussions with Mr. Ripley, and in consideration of our findings from our study of the proposed extension of Commonwealth Boulevard in terms of cost, grade, alignment, etc., I have serious concerns as to the feasibility of the proposed alignment of this roadway in terms of cost as compared to its overall benefit to the community as compared to other needed street projects. I would reiterate a statement (I made to Council during the last meeting) that consideration should be given to an interim measure of improving traffic flow in the Chatham Road - Church Street area. This would involve the installation of a right-turn lane from Commonwealth Boulevard into Chatham Road and the widening of Bob Gregory to a width of 34 - 36 feet. Traffic moving to points east could be routed along Commonwealth Boulevard to Chatham Road, along Chatham Road to Bob Gregory Street and along Bob Gregory Street to Church Street (Route 58). Even though the alignment is not as smooth as the proposed extension of Commonwealth Boulevard, it does essentially parallel the proposed Commonwealth Boulevard Extension and intersects Church Street at a location where the grade of Church Street would be much more shallow. I do not believe the state would participate in this project; however, even if the City paid the entire cost, I would not expect the impact on the City to be excessive. This work could be done in stages with the first stage being the improvement of the Commonwealth Boulevard- Chatham Road Intersection, and the second stage involving the widening of Bob Gregory Street. As a matter of information, we have discussed on several occasions the fact that Martinsvi1le has a potential allocation of approximately $600,000 of State Highway construction money annually. I must point out, however, that for Martinsvil1e to be entitled to such funding, our projects have to be considered with all other Urban Projects within the state; therefore, these funds are not automatically allocated to Martinsvi1le or any other city. The various officials of the Department of Highways and Transportation have always worked very cooperatively with the City concerning the City's highway needs. I feel very fortunate that the Department is apparently willing to participate with the City in the Mulberry Street Project which would be undertaken on a cost basis of 90% State and 10% City funds. I hope that this information will be of benefit to the Council in reaching a decision concerning this very important matter. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it has been proposed that a section of Brown Street, from Ellsworth Street to College Street, be reconstructed and that said Brown Street be extended from College Street to West Church Street, at the intersection of said West Church Street with Market Street, with said reconstruction and