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�JUL 1987 BOOK F q r Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that we are in receipt of a petition with signatures of 117 or 530 of the property owners. There are 222 parcels identified in the sub- division, and 45 lots are owned by out-of-town people. Chairman Scurlock understood that we have more than the majority needed to proceed with the petition paving project. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. James Elmore, 2414 2nd Court SE, stated that some of the people in the subdivision have a question about swales being included in the drainage part of the project, and Director Davis explained that swales are really small ditches that run alongside the road, which must be sodded or sown with grass and mowed regularly. Mr. Elmore noted that particular area is quite wet already, and Director Davis pointed out that there is good percolation up there, and felt that the improved drainage system will be of great benefit to the subdivision. Commissioner Bowman noted that the sizing of the swales is very important in order that they can be mowed properly. James Marshall, 234 24th Place SE, felt that while many of the owners would like to have the street paved, they simply do not have the money. Further, he believed that the ditches are going to fill up real fast and that the grass would not live. Mr. Marshall reported that Clifford Jones, 6805 Old Dixie Highway, does not understand why he is being assessed for 3 lots when they don't use the roads in Florida Ridge at all. They use Old Dixie Highway and never use 24th Place, which has a waft up there. Director Davis explained that the parcel in question is some unplatted land along the east end of 24th Place which fronts the road network that is being paved. Staff is of the opinion that if that parcel ever came in for plat approval, staff would = recommend that the subdivision be accessed through the internal 26