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survey services based on the most favorable quote, in preparation for the special assessment project, as recommended by staff. The Department of Utility Services staff has completed design. We are now ready to begin the assessment process associated with this project (See attached EXHIBIT 1 -agenda item and minutes of the above referenced meeting, -EXHIBIT 2- Plat Map and EXHIBIT 3 -Estimated Project Cost). ANALYSIS There are 12 platted residential lots, which may benefit from this proposed water line on 28th Court SW. The petition has been signed by 10 of the 12 owners (83%). The lots are 0.53 acre. The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment project The 2 lots abutting 5th Street were provided water service in the Phase I Water Project, which was completed on January 12, 1993 and are not included (see attached EXHIBIT 2- Plat Map). Of the 17 subdivisions along 5th Street SW, between 27th and 43rd Avenues, the installation of County water service in Westwood Subdivision will leave just one subdivision in this area without County water. Indian River County s Comprehensive Plan states, "The County's water system shall be expanded to supply the potable water needs of the eastern half of the County during the period 1986- 2005.' (See attached EXHIBIT 5, page 4 of the Potable Water Sub -element, and page 22 of the Sanitary Sewer Sub -element). This project is to be paid through the assessment of property owners along the proposed water line route. In the interim, funding will be from the Assessment Fund No 473-000-169-389.00. 28th Court in Westwood Subdivision is a private street, with a provision in the certificate of the subdivisions plat dedication requinng a formal acceptance of the streets and/or easements, or any part thereof, by the County. Staff will prepare for execution a resolution of acceptance of the streets and/or easements, "for utility purposes only", on the consent agenda, prior to the public hearing and presentation of Resolution III, for this project. Attached are Resolutions I and II for the assessment project. The total estimated project cost and amount to be assessed; including engineering and administration is $49 261 00 The estimated assessment cost per square foot is $0.177794 (rounded) (See attached EXHIBIT 4 -Assessment Roll). RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached resolutions, which approve the preliminary assessment roll and establish thepublic hearing date. LIST OF EXHIBITS: Exhibit -1. BCC minutes June 13, 2000 Exhibit -2. Plat Map Exhibit -3. Estimated Project Cost Exhibit -4. Preliminary Assessment Roll Exhibit -5. Page 4 Potable Water Sub -element NOVEMBER 14, 2000 -115- BK1I6PG127