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M M - M Joyce Broxton, 4205 57th Court, opposed the assessment because she and her husband have fallen on hard times and cannot afford it. Willie C. Reagan, 5685 41st Street, stated that he had spearheaded the petition effort and he felt that the paving was needed badly. Dupree Dawkins, 5636 42nd Street, stated that he is on disability and has two children. His medicine is expensive, and he cannot afford the paving assessment. Ruth Jefferson, 4236 57th Avenue, was in favor of the project and thought that now is a good time to do this because interest rates are low. Don Reagan, 5685 41st Street, pointed out that many of the property owners who oppose the paving project do not live there. The people who live there want the streets paved. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bird believed that if this is approved and the assessment made, the County can come up with a payment plan. He asked what the procedure would be if an assessment were not paid. Director Davis explained that the permitting process takes from 3 to 6 months before proceeding to construction. When the project is completed, the final assessment roll will be developed. In most cases the final assessment is less than the preliminary estimate. The final assessment cannot be higher than the preliminary assessment. When the bill is sent out, the Tax Collector allows a 90 -day grace period whereby no interest applies. If the assessment is not paid in 2 years, a lien is placed on the property. Commissioner Macht suggested that in situations involving elderly people or other hardship cases, the County should just leave the lien until the property is sold through the estate. Discussion ensued regarding 5- or 10 -year payback options. Director Davis explained that the assessments are used to replenish the fund so that more projects can be completed. If the County extends the payment plan to 10 years, the money will not be available for other projects during that time period. Commissioner Adams inquired whether the County allows people to make monthly payments rather than annual payments, and Director Davis responded that the Tax Collector has been flexible and accepts payments when they are brought in, and that some people do make monthly payments. 25 NOV 2 4 1992 BOOK F:., 6