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The City of Sebastian entered into an interlocal agreement with Indian River County providing for the transfer of the City of Sebastian's water and wastewater system on September 20, 1995. The agreement requires the County to extend water or wastewater transmission, distribution or collection facilities and improvements, and impose special assessments upon benefited parcels located within the incorporated area of the City. At their regular meeting of June 26, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-96-48 (copy attached), which among other things, states that the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of Sebastian that Indian River County proceed as soon as possible with the water expansion. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project. This project is to be paid through the assessment of property owners along the proposed water line route. Financing will be from the assessment fund (473). The Engineering design services and the assessment roll have been prepared by staff. The survey work was provided by Masteller, Moler and Reed, Inc. We are now ready to begin the assessment process associated with this project. The total estimated cost of the Phase II C project to be assessed is $1,256,465.84. The total estimated cost per square foot is $0.204577 (rounded). The estimated cost per square foot of Phase II -C, although slightly less is similar to Phase IIB ($0.208299). The Phase II -C project cost estimates have allowed for a higher ratio of improvements, concrete driveways, more stringent restoration specifications, and conservancy with the estimate. The assessed cost, as with any project, will be regulated by the degree of competition at the bidding of the project. On May 21, 1999, a letter was sent to the Interim City Manager, John Van Antwerp, City of Sebastian with a copy of an agenda item, a map of the Phase II -C (Phase I>) project area, and a summary assessment roll schedule. RECOAEWENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached Resolution III, and allow for project bidding. JDC/b Attachments Director Hubbs added that staffhas been trying to expedite this project because wells have been impacted negatively by the lack of rain. Vice Chairman Adams requested that in the future staff try to hold informational meetings in the impacted areas. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Tom Offerding, 662 Wallis Avenue, Sebastian, was concerned about the assessment being based on square footage because there were easements on all four sides ofhis property. JUNE 22, 1999 21 BOOK D FADE