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19 <br /> Section 8 o Conclusions and Recommendations <br /> be performed.However,it may not be appropriate to acquire permanent easements,if any are <br /> required,based on the preliminary status of the design. <br /> The cost to perform the preliminary design can be provided upon request,but can be assumed to be <br /> less than the$1,130,000 identified in Table 8-2 for full design and permitting. <br /> Alternative 4—Hold Project Indefinitely <br /> This alternative puts the entire project on hold until additional funding can be secured by the County. <br /> This alternative will result in the longest schedule,as no upfront design work will have been <br /> completed.This alternative can also put the project at greater risk for significant changes as <br /> development and roadway modifications could impact the proposed alignments,which could in turn <br /> increase the cost of the project. <br /> 8.3.2 Recommendation <br /> Based on the alternatives presented above,it is CDM Smith's recommendation that the County move <br /> forward with Alternative 2,which includes full design of the recommended improvements,but <br /> holding on the construction until additional funding can be secured.This alternative provides the <br /> following benefits: <br /> ■ Avoids the need for an immediate reallocation of funds compared to Alternative 1. <br /> ■ Allows the County to make use of the funds that are currently available for the project, <br /> compared to Alternative 4 and partially for Alternative 3. <br /> ■ Allows the County to acquire the necessary easements,if any are required,compared to <br /> Alternatives 3 and 4. Al <br /> ■ Allows the County to continue moving the project forward,compared to Alternative 4. <br /> Reduces the overall schedule compared to Alternatives 3 and 4. <br /> ■ Allows the County to move immediately into permitting,bidding,and construction once the <br /> available funds are secured,compared to Alternatives 3 and 4.Being able to quickly implement <br /> the infrastructure will be much more attractive to potential developers. <br /> 1 <br /> , <br /> s-s h ; <br />