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JUN 4 1991 890 . B. PF4 GE 5O'S, Commissioner Bowman .asked for the figures on the MSTU and Director Davis reported the MSTU was implemented in 1983 or 184 and raised approximately $60,000 a year. The drainage study and aerial photogrammetry and some soil testing, which had to be done, cost about $90,000. We have paved about a mile and a quarter of 87th Street which was about $130,000, and currently there is about $100,000 in the fund for paving 101st Avenue from CR512 to 87th Street. Commissioner Bowman commented that this $15.00 per year assessment does not seem to be paying for the costs of paving. Commissioner Scurlock commented that while some residents who have called him have expressed a desire for the current lifestyle they have out in Vero Lake Estates, saying that is why they moved out there and they are happy, there have been just as many calls from residents who have the opposite view. We must also take into consideration the fact that Vero Lake Estates is potentially a dynamic area. It is an affordable housing area and the streets need to be paved and drainage needs to be addressed. We cannot make a decision based on comments from a few residents. Another point is that there is an owner who owns a whole bunch of lots and would be significantly affected by an increase in the assessment. Commissioner Wheeler questioned whether this is the proper forum for public input and would prefer to hear both sides. County Administrator Chandler agreed. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John Coppola, Vice President of the Vero Lake Estates Property Owners' Association, stated that his understanding is that the association is incorporated and represents the property owners, officers are elected and the association conducts meetings. The treasurer reported 75 paid memberships currently. Chairman Bird felt there seems to be enough interest and question to call for a public hearing or workshop before the budget. Mr. Coppola understood the budget meeting is scheduled in July when he will be out of town, which is why he is here today. Chairman Bird suggested Mr. Coppola make his presentation. Mr. Coppola related there are 300 homes, 5,208 lots, 4,022 acreage parcels and the assessments are on 3,066 tracts. Director Davis advised that some more lots are in Pine Lake Estates for a total of more than 5,000 platted lots, but some have unity of title with one home on two lots. Some are five acre 10 M I