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P00lS �� FAGE �I� had to be done, the cutting would be done all the way back to a joint, to avoid extra joints in the driveway. "Duke" Oster, Utilities engineer, explained there are different methods which can be used for going under driveways, but that decision is left to the contractor with the understanding that he must have the County's approval because one method is not allowed. Mr. Oster stressed that the main consideration regarding the size of distribution lines is fire protection. If the County was not concerned with fire protection, we could use smaller lines; however, the system is designed to deliver fire flow throughout the County. He also advised that people should understand that they are not being assessed on linearfeet of the cost for each specific street but for linear feet of the entire project based on total square footage. Therefore, the size of the main in front of your property does not affect your assessment as a whole, you are getting the same benefit as everyone else as far as water availability --for consumption and for fire flow. John Colegrave, 715 13th Avenue, was in favor of the water but felt it would behoove the Commission to study the distribution of the 1979 Farmers Home Administration funds. Bill Barnhouse, 706 13th Avenue, stated that he has been trying to get water in his neighborhood for 10 or 12 years but would like to see an investigation of the FHA funds. Mr. Barnhouse also inquired when the decision would be made. Chairman Tippin stated that the Board would make the decision to proceed today and then the bids will be received. Faith Fried, 966 34th Avenue SW in Grovenor Estates, agreed it will be good -for Grovenor Estates to have its own water, -sewage and roads but has a personal problem in that she is allergic to the chemicals in city water. She inquired whether she would have any assurance that she would be allowed to keep her well or, should the well go dry, dig another one for personal health reasons. Director Pinto replied that this assessment does not mandate connection to the water system. The cost of the lines are assessed, but connection is at your option: If your well goes dry, the permitting of wells is handled by the Health Department. There are provisions for connection to water and for connection to wastewater to plead hardship because of a health problem. Kevin Hawkins, 4604 Bethel Creek Drive, stated that he has approximately 130 lots in Oslo Park and is in favor of the water line; however, he is objecting to the cost of the project. His assessment in Phase III came to $.115 a square foot and now the proposed Phase V assessment has jumped up 28% to $.1525. The Phase OCTOBER 4, 1994 22