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The Chairman announced that the public hearing was opened at the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on March 6 , 2001 , and was continued until this time . She then asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter . Clive Beckwith , 465 Lighthouse Avenue , asked about the disparity between the estimate of 14 ¢ per square foot bid for the last segment and the 24 ¢ per square foot estimate at this time . He understood that he is not being forced to hook up to the lines but questioned the benefit to property owners of such a project when Indian River County can afford to spend $ 50 , 000 , 000 on beachfront property owners and millions with the Dodgers . In response to a question by Commissioner Adams , Manager of Assessment Projects Dan Chastain stated that the preliminary estimate on Phase III - A was 19 ¢ per square foot , while the final cost came in at 16 ¢ per square foot . Director Hubbs also noted that inflation , energy prices , and increases in general are also factors to be considered . The bid on Phase I of the project was so low it adversely affected the contractor ' s business . Sebastian City Manager Terrence Moore , speaking as the City Manager, stated that the City had decided to incorporate a city- wide paving program to coincide with the water expansion . The City Council , in 1999 , began an education process for the community which included the City Engineer, the Public Works Department and the Building Department . The City is now carrying forward that education process with builders regarding the status of these projects . The Utilities Department has done a fine job in helping the community to understand the projects and a community newsletter has published numerous articles , including the options for connection to the new system . MARCH 20 , 2001 _ 4 _