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r- J U L i a" 1993 <br />I <br />BOOK 89 F,�� -7 <br />GF104-3 <br />Director Pinto cautioned that many residents throughout this <br />project had driveways before this utility project was started and <br />will be assessed f or the cost of repairing their driveways when the <br />utility lines are installed. <br />commissioner Adams pointed out that this situation is <br />different, because the County made a decision to pave the road and <br />driveways on 35th Street, even though the residents asked for the <br />County to postpone the project. <br />Chairman Bird assured the residents that the County will <br />follow up on their complaints about the contractor's poor <br />workmanship. The County might be able to grant some relief on the <br />additional costs of replaci ng sod and aprons, but Chairman Bird was <br />opposed to passing those costs on to the other property owners. He <br />indicated to the residents that the Board would invite them to a <br />future Board meeting to discuss the matter further af ter those <br />costs have been identified. <br />Mrs. Puffer described the problem she encountered since this <br />lien was placed on her property. She needs a new roof, but she is <br />unable to get a home improvement loan until the lien is paid. <br />Administrator Chandler reported that the actual amount of the <br />lien is determined after the project is completed. If a resident <br />applies for a home equity loan while the project is pending, the <br />title company identifies the potential lien that will result from <br />the final assessment. <br />Attorney Vitunac advised that liens are the basis for funding <br />the project and are attached to the property upon adoption of the <br />third resolution. Home equity loans are subordinate to the <br />assessment liens. He advised that a resident could place money in <br />escrow and the County could then satisfy the lien. <br />Mrs. Puffer related that if she had the money to do that, she <br />could afford a new roof without taking out a home equity loan. <br />Commissioner Adams f elt that this is an undue hardship f or <br />these property owners. <br />Director Pinto stated that it did not make sense f or the <br />lender to take such a position. Home equity loans are subordinate <br />to County liens even when they are taken out prior to the <br />assessment. <br />Attorney Vitunac advised that the County has the power to <br />enter into a subordination agreement with the lender. <br />Commissioner Eggert suggested that staff research the policy <br />of the majority of the lenders in our community. <br />- A unidentified woman commented that the right hand of the <br />County does not seem to know what the left hand is doing. <br />23 <br />M - M W <br />