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Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 24-88 which would appropriate $72,750.00 from the local road and street fund to project R & S 8706, Edison widening from Crestwood to Hickory. He noted that additional monies are due to pay the City's share of the costs of construction. The City's share is 25% which includes the cost of storm sewers. Following discussion, Councilman Puzzello made a motion seconded by Councilman Duda that Bill No. 24-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No. 25-88 which would appropriate $100,257.54 from the local road and street fund to project R & S 8801, railroad crossing improvements. He stated that a new policy is in effect which requires the money to be up front. 90% of the project will be paid by Federal funds administered through the State with the City paying the remaining 10%. Mr. Leszczynski noted that most of the crossings will be rubberized. The crossings include: Conrail at 1600 South Twyckenham, Conrail at 1500 South Prairie, Conrail at 1400 South Olive, Conrail at Olive and Washington Streets, GTW at 500 South Ironwood Drive and 6 warnings devises between Ironwood and Miami. Councilman Niezgodski stated that the Ford Street Crossing in the sixth district is in terrible condition. Mr. Leszczynski also noted that all of the identified crossings are to be done this year. Following discussion, Councilman Duda made a motion seconded by Councilman Niezgodski that Bill No. 25-88 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Councilman Slavinskas inquired into the status of Meridian Drive within the Airport Industrial Park. Mr. Leszczynski stated that this is a public thoroughfare. Councilman Luecke questioned what the overall source of funding was with regard to the local road and street fund. He was advised that this is all funded from gasoline tax with the City receiving monthly distributions from the State. It was noted in response to a question from Councilman Zakrzewski that approximately $500, 000.00 would be left in the fund after tonight's meeting, all of which would be marked for the paving program. Councilman Puzzello voiced concern with regard to Country Club Drive and the fact that there are no stop signs erected. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the City could put stop signs in place since it is a T-intersection. Councilman Duda stated that she believed that signage on South Miami turning into Scottsdale Mall for turning only 2