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' NOAH 2 4 1952 BOOK 88 PAGE 125 A new petition for a public improvement assessment for road paving and drainage improvements for the roads in Floral Park Subdivision and Ranch Estates Subdivision was received in June 1992, and supersedes the original petition. There are presently 21 homes in Floral Park and Ranch Estates Subdivisions. Owners of 15 homes have signed the petition making 70% of the property owners, who actually live in the benefited area, and 37% of the total square footage of the benefited area, in favor of having these roads paved. They are also requesting an extension of the payment schedule from 2 years to 5 years. Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the assessment roll, and confirming resolution with changes, if any, made after input at the November 24, 1992 Public Hearing. Revised confirming resolution and assessment roll will be forwarded to Chairman of the Board for signature. The Assessment Roll and assessment plat are on file with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioner's office. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney Robert Nall, came before the Board and reported that he met with the majority of the property owners on November 21, 1992. He thought the property owners were aware of the 5 -year payment option but he did not know if they were aware of a 10 -year payment option. It appears that the lower interest rate would save them about $100 interest. Even with the favorable interest rate, the financial impact is going to be hard on some of the people in the area, several of whom are laid off or on disability. Leonard A. Wilson, 4205 57th Court, 20 -year resident of Ranch Estates Subdivision, spoke in favor of the paving and pointed out that the owners who do not live in Floral Park already have paved streets and this is extra property to them. Godfrey Gipson, 4136 57th Court, 19 -year resident of Ranch Estates Subdivision, opposed the paving project. He felt that some of the residents cannot afford to pave the streets, and that water and sewer will be coming in soon which also will cost a great deal of money. Commissioner Eggert asked about the status of the water, and Director Davis responded that water is planned for 1993-94. The hearings will start next fall. County Engineer Roger Cain mentioned that when the water goes in later, it can be done without damaging the pavement, and he noted that Public Works will coordinate the paving project with the Utilities Department. Andrew Jefferson, 4236 57th Avenue, Floral Park, stated that he is in favor of the paving project and thought that it will upgrade his neighborhood. 24 M M