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contractor is using to replace the good dirt. The photographs depict the condition of the road before and after this project was started. Mr. DePlessis reported that the paving and drainage project included well -engineered ditches and swales that enabled rain water to f low into 3 large culvert pipes and then into the canal. The drainage was excellent before the water line project was started, but now the ditches and swales are packed with dirt. A fire hydrant has been placed near the middle of a ditch, and when the contractor pours a concrete slab around the fire hydrant, Mr. DePlessis predicted that it will dam up the water. The residents are concerned that drainage problems will occur in the hurricane season. The pavement on this 2 -year-old road has been damaged by the contractor, and the driveways and aprons have not been returned to their original condition. Mrs. Puffer commented that she followed the contractor f s truck to find out where the driver took their fill dirt. The first time she followed him, he took it to Mike's Garage. On another occasion she followed him around Vero Beach for 1-1/2 hours, and he finally lost her by going the wrong way on Twin Pairs. It was obvious to her that he wanted to lose her so she would not know where he took their fill dirt. commissioner Macht reported that he.visi.ted the site, and he agreed that the contractor has been careless. He suggested that staff investigate the situation and report the findings to the Board. Utility services Director Terry Pinto explained that 35th Avenue is part of a major utilities project for which the contractor was required to post a large bond. Prior to construction, staff videotapes all affected areas to demonstrate the condition of the roads. Many times residents of the neighborhood have their own videotapes and photographs. Before the project is finalized, the contractor is required to restore the road to its original condition or better. Staff requires the contractor to properly maintain the streets during construction, but we cannot force him do the final repairs until the end of the project. This project will be finished in approximately six weeks. Mrs. Puffer explained that the residents were afraid the problems would not be corrected if they waited until the project was completed to register their complaints. Mr. DePlessis had a videotape of 35th Avenue with him, but the BCC decided that it would not be necessary for them to view it at this time. commissioner Tippin urged County staff to inspect all of these projects regularly because these problems seem to occur too often. 210 ArF BOOK 89 F,wJJ040* JUL 13 1993