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The Board reviewed a Memorandum of January 3, 1996: TO: James Chandler County Administrator _ THROUGH: James W. Davis, P / Public Works J and Roger D. Cain, P.E. e._... County Engineer FROM: Michelle A. Genti0e, CJ.F-. Civil Engineer " l' SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Paving & Drainage Improvements to 8th Court South of 2nd Street to South Relief Canal In Indian River Heights Subdivision DATE: * January 3, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDMONS On December 19, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 95- 168 providing for certain paving and drainage improvements to 8th Court South of 2nd Street to South Relief Canal In Indian River Heights Subdivision. A petition was received from the property owners on this road. 8 property owners out of 10 property owners signed the petition making it 80% in favor of having this road paved. On December 19, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners adopted another Resolution 95-169 setting the date and time for a Public Hearing to discuss the advisability, cost and amount of the assessment against each property owner. This hearing is scheduled for January 16, 1996. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners move to approve the assessment roll, and confirming resolution with changes, if any, made after input at the January 16, 1996 Public Hearing. Revised confirming resolution and assessment roll Will be forwarded to Chairman of the Board for signature. The Assessment Roll and assessment plat are on Me with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioner's office. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Albert Mill of 155 8th Court was in favor of the paving but requested an adjustment in his assessment. His property is on the cul-de-sac and, while his neighbors' assessments are from $1500 to $1600, his assessment is $2534. Commissioner Bird explained that the County pays 25% of the cost of the project and Mr. Mill's neighbors' assessments would have to be increased to pick up the difference were Mr. Mill's assessment to be lowered. Mr. Mill then requested a plan to spread out the payments over a longer period of time, and Director Davis responded that the normal payback period is 2 years. Linda Brown of 825 2nd Street also requested a 2 year payment period, and Director Davis further explained that, after the project is completed in 4 to 5 months, a bill will be sent. If the property owner does not wish to make payment in 90 days, he can elect to pay in 2 annual installments. JANUARY 16, 1996 17 BOOK 9 7 F,Al,j E 10 7