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+ COMMUJN1 EMS August 10, 2006 VIA FACSIMILE (772-7705143) and OVERNIGHT MAIL Mr. Michael C . Hotchkiss Indian River County Department of Utility Services 1840 25" Street Vero Beach , Florida 32960 Re : Bella Vista Isles Force Main Extension Requirements Dear Mr. Hotchkiss, CJM Construction of South Florida Inc. ("CJM") would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in resolving the "force main extension" requirements for the development project known as Bella Vista Isles. We truly appreciate your diligent effort in resolving this issue . We have reviewed the contents of your letter dated August 9, 2006 , and understand that this is a one time accommodation . It is our understanding that the Indian River County Utilities Department ("IRC") intends to undertake the construction of the "force main extension". Accordingly, in lieu of constructing the "force main extension" and inclusive of all extensions fees CJM will deliver a check in the sum of $ 16, 000 . 00 to IRC, as and for full payment and settlement of this issue. Additionally, you requested that our engineering consultant, Kimley-Horn & Associates Inc. (" KH") , provide construction observation services to IRC for construction of the "force main extension" and certification upon completion , at no cost to the municipality. Accordingly, we have communicated with KH and have provided them with a copy of your correspondence for review and consideration . CJM will facilitate delivery, to your office, of five (5) signed and sealed copies of the engineering plans for the "force main extension". Additionally, CJM has contracted with KH to provide construction observation services for the "force main extension" to be constructed by IRC . KH has agreed to provide the requested services provided your contractor gives adequate prior notice to KH of commencement, utility installation , and back-fill activities and such other prior notice and documentation as may be required by KH for certification of improvements. CJM will absorb the fees generated by KH for the construction observation services, inclusive of certification, provided IRC ' s contractor completes construction of the "force main extension" , in accordance with the plans provided , prior to completion of utility and infrastructure improvements at the Bella Vista Isles project. Again , we would like to thank you for you cooperation and assistance. e my Y David Ofstein Director of PI nning and Lan evelopment Cc: Eric Olson Melibe Tardaewether Attachment 1 9825 SW 18 ` STREET , SUITE 100 , BOCA BATON . FL 33428 PH . 561 -488-9509 FAx 561 -488 -2539 VV C/ W. CJMCOnNUN1T .Fs . COn