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AUG 211990 Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that the final assessment roll usually comes in lower than the estimated cost. In any event, it cannot exceed the estimated cost. Mr. Richardson understood that the average homeowner would be paying $3,000 to get water up to his house, and he felt that this would be putting a heavy burden on people in this subdivision. Commissioner Scurlock advised that a 5 -year payment plan is available at 12% interest for people who wish to go that route rather than taking a loan from a bank. Brenda Corum, 706 41st Avenue, asked if you can keep your - well for irrigation purposes, and Commissioner Scurlock advised that you can, but cautioned people to make sure when they hook up that their potable water supply is separated from the well water. Herman Cook, 636 41st Avenue, advised that he didn't go to the first meeting because he felt $1700 was a fair assessment, but he is now very concerned after receiving the letter saying that there would be an impact fee along with the assessment. Mr. McCain explained that at the time the petition was circulated, they were quoted that the assessment would be from $1,200-$3,000, and the letter also went on to say that this is tied into the charge for taking water from the water main to the meter box, which at the present time is $1,501.50. This charge is a combination of the impact fee, ureteral installation fee, and the $40 deposit for the water bills. This was set out in the letter of July 15, 1990. Commissioner Scurlock agreed that there is a lot of confusion over the total cost of the assessment and having water brought up to the house. He would like to have staff formulate a better letter to advise people of what the bottom line is going to be. Mr. McCain assured Commissioner Scurlock that the letter would be changed for future notices of assessments. BOOK 81 PAGE 232 20