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Chairman Bird asked what our obligation is for somebody living along a dirt road in Vero Lakes Estates that is barely accessible, and Director Davis advised that the road would be evaluated under our point system, and if it did not qualify for maintenance, the parties have the right to come before the Board and ask for that road to be paved. We have followed that policy since 1981. We don't know the reason why certain roads were on the list to be graded before the 1981 policy was set, but we do know about the ones since 1982 that have been added to the grading route. Commissioner Scurlock felt we have a responsibility to Vero Lake Estates especially since that is one of the few areas left for affordable housing. He could support a grading route in that area and would like to see it squared off. He has received more calls from people in this area than any other area, and felt a grader route in that area would go a long way in explaining to those residents where their tax monies are being spent. Director Davis explained that Alternative #3 calls for $2.2 million to improve 42.5 miles of roads. That amount is just to improve roadway conditions, clear right-of-way (including Landfill fees), install drainage facilities, etc., so that grading can commence. Administrator Chandler believed that it should be done on an assessment basis rather than have the general taxpayers pay for it, which is why the proposed cost is figured at $10 per lineal foot. Chairman Bird felt it would be very difficult to access this project since some of these areas are on the other side of 1-95. He didn't feel that Alternative #3 adequately addresses Vero Lake Estates. Director Davis didn't feel we should maintain everything in Vero Lake Estates. In some of the more extreme portions we should take those roads as they come in and use our point system. 39 ROOK PAIIA.8 r