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BOOK 94 PAGE 654 get tied in, along with the metering process which will require a plumber. He just bought his house and feels he is going to lose $60-70,000 because he does not want County water. Commissioner Bird explained that, if a lien is recorded, it is recorded against the property and at some point in the future would have to be satisfied from the proceeds of the sale of the property. Mr. Woodrow wanted to know who is getting the interest from the fees being paid over 8-10 years, and Commissioner Bird responded that the County is fronting the money to construct the project. Chairman Macht explained that the County must pay interest on the monies and only recovers that interest from the assessments. Attorney Vitunac stated that the County Attorney's office does take action to collect any liens which are overdue. The County would not like to foreclose on someone's property but would if the necessity arose due to bond covenants that require the County to take action to collect all unpaid debts. Commissioner Adams inquired whether lien collection actions would be brought before the Board for approval prior to being filed, and Attorney Vitunac responded that with the 10 -year payment plan, the County has never had to file a formal lien collection action. Mr. Woodrow continued that the assessment represents a lot of money to him; a lien would ruin his credit rating; his driveway will be torn up; and he is losing $50 in wages to come before the Board today. He makes $25,000 a year and the assessment is a lot of money for something he doesn't need or want. Director Pinto added that the original developer also had plans to develop a private water system and he believed that when three-quarters of the lots had been developed, the plan would have required putting in water and sewer. There also would have been connection fees to the private utility company. Ray Wollschlager, 106 Darden Court, Sebastian Highlands, advised he had rented a residence for 6 months prior to moving to Vero Beach Highlands and paid $800 month rent. At that location he had County water and was told not to drink it. He was not aware of the petition circulated by other residents but would have signed if asked. Mr. Wollschlager was also concerned that a number of out- of-town owners may not have had a chance to object. Commissioner Eggert stated that she had received a number of calls from out-of-town owners who were in favor of the project. Charles C. Heartsfield, director of project management, Atlantic Gulf Communities, advised that his company is seeking an adjustment on a parcel in Vero Beach Highlands. They are being assessed for 2 separate parcels when their property is actually MARCH 21, 1995