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1. Many of the homes are experiencing problems with their septic systems. 2. Three of the property owners have had to replace their septic systems, with costly, unattractive, elevated, mounded above -ground level systems. 3. The negative effect of such above -ground systems on their property values. Prior Assessment History Typical lot sizes are 0.21 acre and are "undersized" as defined in Indian River County's Comprehensive Plan. This subdivision received County water service in the Phase III Water Expansion Project. The final assessment for that project was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on August 10, 1994. Seventy-eight percent (78%) of the water assessments have been paid in full. (See schedule of parcels, lot sizes, and map, which displays the area to benefit from the assessment project, Attachment 3). Proposed Assessment On December 13, 1999, staff held an informational meeting with 39 property owners attending. The meeting included an overview of the project and an explanation of gravity versus low-pressure force main (grinder pump station) systems, advantages and disadvantages of each. The owners agreed with staff's proposal of a low-pressure force main, with each owner owning, maintaining and operating their own grinder pump station, with as estimated cost of S 4,100.00 installed. Another meeting was held on September 11, 2000 to consider 3 options, which include a Gravity System and to obtain input from the owners. An easement across property north of Westgate Colony to a county lift station, has now been offered which would make the Gravity Sewer system feasible. The proposed easement allows design and routing of the wastewater collection northerly, and east to an existing lift station, located northeast of the subdivision. The low pressure force main project design routed the system easterly along the north side of State Road 60 and north to the same existing lift station. There were 29 owners (including spouses) attending the September 11, 2000 meeting and 6 responded by telephone. 17 owners signed recommending a gravity sewer system. 4 owners signed preferring the low pressure force main option. Staff is now recommending and proposing installation of a gravity sewage collection system. Typical lot sizes are 0.2149 acre (9,360 average square feet), with a few homes on 1.5 to 2 lots and there are five residential parcels, which are greater than 0.50 acre (21,780 square feet approximate) in size. In an effort to soften or equalize these disproportionate size parcels, staff proposes a maximum assessment not greater than 18,720 square feet which is that of 2 typical 72 ft x 130 ft lots (0.43 acre). This will affect seven parcels. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project. The attached Resolution III will confirm and approve the preliminary assessment. The total estimated cost to be assessed is $ 542,400.00 The estimated cost per square foot is 0.701679 (rounded).(See estimated project cost -Attachments 4 & 5 & assessment roll). The actual assessed cost as with any such project will be determined based on actual competitive bid prices. This project is to be funded through the assessment of property owners along the proposed sewer line route. In the interim, financing will be through the Assessment Fund (473), account number 473-000-169-371.00. If needed, inter -fund borrowing will be available from the capacity fee fund 472. November 7, 2000 66 BK 115 PG 773