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�I admitted their employees use Willow Street, but they are also county taxpayers. His main point was that they feel there would be no value added to their farming operation from the paving of Willow Street and it was their positimi that they were going to be subject to double taxation. Diane McNey, 12580 N. 89th Street, expressed concern for speeding once it's paved. She was not in favor, could not afford to pay for it, just wanted the road maintained. Kathy (unclear), property owner on 91st Street, asked what the weight limit would be after the road is paved and who would regulate it. Director Davis advised that there would not be a weight limit; the State has a legal weight limit for trucks, and the Florida Highway Patrol controls overweight vehicles. Chris Stapleton, who works for a company which owns a non - producing citrus grove in the easternmost 80 acres between 85th and 87th Streets, questioned the conveyance of the road and whether that figure had been included in the budget. He also asked whether funds for right-of-way acquisition were included in the $800,000. He did not understand the difference between funds held in the capital improvement fund and funds which would be obtained through assessment. He felt that the assessment formula- was. too simplistic; he thought a more creative charge based on usage would be better. Mr. Stapleton pointed out that the original petition was from 30 people. Director Davis stated that SJRWMD will not be paid for right- of-way, which will be handled through an interlocal agreement. The dollars for right-of-way acquisition have been programmed because they were not successful in getting donations. Staff hopes the right-of-way will be sold for a sensible cost; if it isn't, condemnation or eminent domain would be a last resort. Director Davis also explained the capital improvement program and Comprehensive Plan in detail. Al Smith, 12555 83rd Street, thought it is very important to get it paved and urged that it be done. Alice Stone, 12280 83rd Street, favored paving and expressed a willingness to pay the assessment. Eva Stoneroad, 229 S. Bay Street, Fellsmere, asked about maintenance, and Director Davis explained. Jeanne Ann Laurie, 7950 130th Avenue (S. Willow Street), stated she was happy to have the road paved but was concerned about financing her $4,000+ assessment. 9 moo 96 [nF.. 4 September 12, 1995