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The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Clifford Gross, owner of Lots 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13, Block C, Granada Gardens, did not believe there is a drainage problem. He described the area as covered with undergrowth which absorbs the rainwater, and asked if staff has witnessed the silt being carried to the river. Public Works Director Davis responded he is familiar with the drainage system which includes a swale on the east side of Madrid Avenue that discharges into a DOT outfall canal as well as water that drains from the U.S.1 drainage system, all of which ends up in the river. Mr. Gross argued that ten minutes after a heavy rain the water is dissipated into the ground on that particular block, and Mr. Davis agreed there is some percolation capability. Mr. Gross objected to the assessment because it will be a hardship and indicated his property is mortgaged and he cannot afford $40,000 in assessments. Robert C. Smith, owner of Lots 7 and 8, Block C, Granada Gardens, opposed the project and said he cannot afford it. He pointed out that a portion of Madrid Avenue will remain unpaved and the grader will still be needed for that. He also submitted a letter of opposition from Pat M. Higgins, owner of Lots 15 and 16, Block B, Granada Gardens Subdivision, which Chairman Eggert read into the record: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS February 27., 1992 Public Works Division 1840 25th Street CERTIFIED klAIL Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Board Members, My name is Pat M. Higgins, I reside in Muskego, WI. and own Lot 115 and 16, Block B, Granada Gardens Subdivision, Vero Beach, Florida. I tun sorry to inform you that 1 will. not be able to attend the Feb- ruary 25, 1992 public hearing. It is my understanding this meeting is to consider the adoption of an authorising resolution and an assessment roll for the: Paving and Drainages Imlirovements to 11th Street SW, 11th Place SW & Madrid Avenue in Granada Gardens Subdivision I have taken time to discuss this proposed project with other prop- erty owners affected by this project. I understand we are in complete agreement and are NOT in favor of this project. In light of this, I would ask the Board of County commis- sioners to PROVE what benefits myself and the other property owners will derive from this assessment. Again, I Apologize for not 1*ing able to attend your meeting. I would appreciate a copy of the minutes of this meeting and will abide by the outcome of this hearing. 23 o �� 00 K f A F E B 25 ��