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Fred T. Gallagher, owner of property on the north side of 10th Street, made the following presentation: July 27, 1992 Mr. James D. Chastain Manager of Assessment Projects Department of Utility Services 1840 25th Street" Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Re: Preliminary Assessment - Glendale Lakes Subdivision Water. -Service Project No. UW -92 -11 -DS Dear Dan:* I have just received your certified letter of July 21, 1992, in reference to the above. Both myself and my two neighbors were totally unaware that this project -*was planned, which I understand was the result of a Petition from the property owners in Glendale Lakes Subdivision. Neither myself nor my neighbors were given an 'opportunity to express our wishes one way or another concerning this project. I was shocked .at the estimated preliminary assessment to be levied against. my property in the amount of $11,749.26. I believe that the manner in which this assessment has been cal- culated is totally arbitrary, patently unfair and is actually confiscatory. •.There is no way in which this project could enhance the value of my property anywhere near this amount. Under no stretch of the imagination will the benefits come anywhere near this figure. As I stated to' you earlier, of, the four -acre parcel that I own, I am using approximately one-half of an acre for resi- dential purposes and the balance is` a fenced horse pasture. I note from the assessment formula that the parcel abutting mine immediately to the east, being approximately 17 acres, will be assessed only about $13,850.00, or on the basis of 2.36 acres, and that the" 18 -acre tract abutting that parcel to the east will only be assessed $10,700.00, or on the basis of a 1.83-acre*parcel. In comparison, my 4 -acre parcel is being taxed as a 2 -acre parcel, or one-half of'its size, which is completely unrealistic and patently unfair. Why wasn't this 150 -foot depth approach used? The County's method is using a depth qkv--at least- 225 -feet. By copy - of this letter to both the Director of Utilities and the County Attorney, I am requesting that my assessment be immediately reviewed and adjusted so as to conform with the other -assessments for this project. I will be happy'to meet with the parties involved in this project, but if an adjustment is not made and the matter is adopted as currently proposed by the County following their public hearing on August 18th, I will definitely challenge this assessment and seek a judicial review. To that end, I would appreciate being advised what administrative rights I have as a taxpayer, so that I can exhaust all administrative remedies that -are afforded. Your prompt attention to this matter is respectfully requested. Sincer y, 35 Fre T. Gallagher A � " 1992 bOOK r PA�k 04� 1