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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 with any revisions based on that public input. Accept an easement for utility purposes Attachments: Staff Report Assessment Area Map Water Assessment Area Map Sewer Resolution III with Water Assessment Roll - ExhibitA DRAFT Temporary Construction Easement Resolution to accept Utility Easement at Ruffner Lane Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke utilized a PowerPoint presentation and staff s memorandum dated April 20, 2021, to highlight the North Sebastian Water and Sewer Phase 2 Project (the Project) area that included 196 benefiting properties connecting to sewer and 161 parcels connecting to water, noting that some parcels had previously been served by County water. He discussed funding and costs, a detailed description of the Project, and broke down the estimated monthly cost to property owners. Director Burke spoke of the Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) for the purpose of doing improvements on private property. He also estimated the costs to be associated with delayed connections in the event a property owner waited to connect beyond the allowable 365 days. He delivered feedback from the April 5, 2021 Project Meeting for Property Owners, including inquiries about elevation challenges and prior property improvements, concern for Ruffner Lane, and anticipation/support for the Project. Support for the Project was also heard from the Board, with Vice Chairman O'Bryan confirming with Director Burke that there would be no cost passed on to the property owner for connecting to sewer as long as it was done within 365 days, which would be an approximate savings of $4,000 to the property owner. Director Burke discussed the timeline for the proposed project, noting that upon completion, homeowners would have 90 days to either pay off the Project interest free, or opt for the 10 -year amortized schedule with payments estimated to begin at the latter part of 2022. He made mention of staff s willingness to work with the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser to possibly add the Project fees to the homeowner's property taxes as a non -ad valorem assessment, which could spread .out the payments longer than the proposed 10 -year schedule. Chairman Flescher opened the public hearing. David Scaravaglione, 13925 Ruffner Lane, addressed the Board to suggest the County be responsible for maintaining Ruffner Lane after the construction was complete. County Attorney Dylan Reingold and Commissioner Adams responded about the option and process of dedicating a road to the County. Jean Catchpole, representing the Indian River Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of the Project. Indian River County Florida Page 12