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Paul Neal, 2120 94th Drive, Vero Tropical Gardens Subdivision, came before the Board to request repair and maintenance to 26th Street, 94th Court and 94th Drive. He presented maps and photographs to the Commissioners showing the area involved and the condition of the roads. He stated that there are 8 homes with 25 residents who"need access to their homes now, not in 1993. He said that in 1988 when most of the homes were constructed the road gave access to the homes, but four years of progress and travel have brought the roads to a condition of impassability. When it is dry, the sand is loose and vehicles become bogged down. When it is wet, the water stands in the ruts and you either go slow and get stuck or go fast and flood out your vehicle. He stated that the residents of Vero Tropical Gardens requested help from the County two years ago and were denied. Two months ago they made another request in writing and were given the alternative of constructing and maintaining an unpaved road at a cost of $50,000, which they realize the County will not do when there is a paving project coming up. They were asking for a less costly solution just to allow access to their homes. He suggested the County could just bring in equipment, remove loose sand and add hard fill. He also said there is .6 mile to be repaired, not 5.22 miles as stated by Mr. Davis. While the occasion may not arise when the condition of the road could prevent fire trucks, ambulances and law enforcement from responding to the needs of the residents, the residents need this road to get to their jobs, to school and other functions. Mr. Neal stated that without some assistance the residents of Vero Tropical Gardens may just as well be marooned on a deserted island. He urged the Board to give them some assistance. Mark Cabillis, resident of Vero Tropical Gardens, came before the Board to request road repair at this time. He felt that the main issue is public safety and stated that the one and only access to the homes usually is not passable. He described the roads and stated that the drainage is,there but culverts need to be unplugged and the residents just need some assistance to get by until 1993. Richard Mazza, 9495 22nd Street, told the Board that when his wife was coming home from the grocery store her car flooded and she fell down trying to walk home. He said when there was a fire at his neighbor's house, he ran there, got some hoses and 5 -gallon buckets and put out the fire before the firemen arrived. Even then the fire department could bring in only one small fire truck. The other fire truck could not make it in. Mr. Mazza urged the Board to repair the main road that accesses the homes. 33 V''t) JUN 16 1992