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r BOOK fI Mr. Chastain thought it would likely raise the assessments. After doing a quick calculation, taking the total number of lots in the project and dividing it by the total cost, staff came up with a figure of $1,561 per lot. Marge Ertel, 89 Joy Haven Drive, had received an assessment notice and wished to know the boundaries of Phase I. She stated she is on a fixed income and felt she had no alternative but to sell out and leave the county. In response to her inquiry, Director Pinto advised the assessment would be due in about two years when the project is completed. Ms. Perone, Adams Street off Barber, asked when the lien would be placed and Attorney Vitunac explained that the lien (at the maximum amount) goes into effect when the resolution (presented for consideration today) is adopted. When the project is completed, property owners will be sent notice and given 90 days to pay, or it may be financed for 10 years with interest. Then, in response to Ms. Perone, Commissioner Bird explained the requirements of property being sold with a pending lien. It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Bird asked the status of contracts on the scrub lots, and Community Development Director Bob Keating advised that of the 153 lots, 85 are in the assessment area. Contracts have been sent to owners of all lots. Of the 85 in the assessment area, besides the AGC lots, 46 signed contracts have been received. Chief of Environmental Planning Roland DeBlois advised that of the 46 contracts, 33 had been sent assessment letters. There are still approximately 50 contracts to be received. Commissioner Bird then asked (since the Board is to make a decision today on the water project) if the Board also has to make a decision on how to pay the assessment on the scrub lots. County Attorney Vitunac pointed out that the Board was sitting as a board of equalization. He reminded them that the lots are presently owned by private parties. He explained that in -order for those (scrub) lots to be removed from the assessment roll, the Board would have to determine that they do not receive a special benefit. He suggested they separate the two issues today and just vote on the board of equalization factors. At a later date, when they meet to consider purchase of the scrub lots, they will have to decide who will pay the lien. August 27, 1996 20