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the well water in this area is of poor quality. Attached is a June 22, 1995 memorandum from. Glenn Schuessler regarding private well/water sample analysis. Comments regarding the South Gifford Landfill precontamination reports by Brown and Caldwell for the Indian River County Solid Waste Disposal District: The site is 115 acres, west of 43rd Avenue, between 41st Street and 37th Streets (directly south of the 45th Street water service project). Several of the ground water samples near the landfill were found to contain chlorinated volatile organic compounds, including vinylchloride in concentrations exceeding State of Florida and Federal Drinking Water Standards. Sampling of private water supply wells in the vicinity of the site by the Indian River County Public Health Unit (a unit of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) resulted in samples of two wells located north of the site showing concentrations of trichloroethylene (TCE) in excess of federal maximum contaminant levels (MCLS) and Florida Drinking Water Standards. Field analytical data indicates that the zone where chlorinated volatile organic compounds were detected appear to be associated primarily with the northern portion of the landfill. The presence of precursor compounds in the ground water suggest that a limited source of release may still exist within the northern portion of the landfill. On August 17,.1995 the State Department of Environmental Protection required two homes at 4115 and 4116 48th Avenue in Palm Gardens subdivision be_c_onnected to County water due to contaminated water wells. In the "same subdivision, which is located approximately 1,000 feet south of the project area, the Palm Gardens Children's home at 4796 42nd Street, a limited care facility for disabled children, was required to connect to County water and install protection on March 20, 1995. -A special water line was installed for same, utilizing a developer's agreement. The total estimated project cost is $472,865.26, less a non - assessed Master Plan water main of $135,950.00. The total estimated cost to be assessed is $336,915.26. The estimated cost per square foot is $0.0676229. This project is to be paid through the assessment of property owners along the proposed water line route. In the interim, financing will be through the use of impact fee funds. Engineering design services for this project have been completed by the Department of Utility Services staff. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Resolution III, which affirms the preliminary assessment on the subject project. Assessment Projects Manager James Chastain reviewed the memorandum and recommended approval of the proposed resolution. His presentation was enhanced by a plat map of the subject area; properties which would be assessed were shaded on the map. In response to Commissioner Adams' questions, Manager Chastain clarified the methods and criteria used in determining assessments. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. 44 December 19, 1995