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Home My WebLink About1997 06 23 Consent Item E COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM E REGULAR CONSENT X INFORMATIONAL June 23. 1997 Meeting ~v,fV".. MGR/1 - IDEPT Authorization REQUEST: City Manager requesting City Commission approval of the Oak Forest Wall Consultant Report. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to gain formal Commission approval of G. S. G.' s Draft Report on the Oak Forest Wall Assessment District establishing preliminary rate structure. CONSIDERATIONS: On April 28, 1997 the Commission authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with G.S.G. to develop the necessary documents for creation of the Oak Forest Assessment District. The initial draft report provides for the rate structure which needs Commission approval. You were provided with a copy of the report at the last budget workshop. If you need any additional copies please contact Margo, Jan or myself. FUNDING: No additional funding requested. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission review the draft report, provide any appropriate changes, and approval of the report subject to these amendments. IMPLEMENTATION: See Appendix B Page 1 ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A - Agenda Item approving contract Appendix B - Implementation Schedule Appendix C - Wall Committee Information Package COMMISSION ACTION: Page 2 ~ COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM G REGULAR X CONSENT INFORMATIONAL April 28. 1997 Meeting MAR,{W IDEPT. Authorization REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the joint venture firm of Governmental Services Group, Inc. (G.S.c.) and Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson (NG&N) to develop an Assessment District to construct a wall for the Oak Forest subdivision. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agenda Item is acquire Commission authority for the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the joint venture group ofG.S.C. and NG& N to perform the necessary studies and to develop all of the documents necessary to effectuate an Assessment District to finance the construction and perpetual maintenance of a beautification and buffer wall for the QakFerest subdivision. CONSIDERA nONS: The residents of Oak Forest subdivision desire to build an architectural quality wall to provide the subdivision protection from the Tuskawilla Road Widening Project and to enhance the beauty of the neighborhood. On July 22, 1996, the Commission decided that the residents would be required to pay the full cost of the construction and maintenance of the wall, and agreed to assist the residents in setting up an assessment district to finance it. On April 14, 1997, the City Commission authorized Commissioner McLeod and the City Manager to work with the homeowner's in developing a strategy for implementing the wall project. On April 14, 1997, the City Commission authorized the expenditure of $292,000 in 1% Infrastructure Transportation Sales Taxes to make improvements to the Tuskawilla Road Improvement Project necessary to accommodate the construction of the wall in the road right of way, and for Commissioner McLeod and the City Manager to request same of the County Page 1 Commission at its April 22, 1997 meeting. On April 22, 1997, the County Commission unanimously approved the development of an inte~ocal agreement to allocate $292,000 from the City's share of the 1% Local Option Infrastructure Transportation Sales Tax to make modifications to the Tuskawilla Road Widening Project to accommodate construction of the wall in the road right of way. CSG/NG&N CONTRACT FUNDING: The entire contract will cost $35,000 plus out of pocket expenses not to exceed $4,000. The project will be carried out in two phases. The City will only pay for the phases completed by the firm. If the mail ballot fails the project and contract will terminate at that point. The Phase I of the project, the $7,000 would be appropriated from the General Fund. Phase I consists of the activities necessary to get the project to a ballot. Contract Out of Pocket Ballot I21al Phase I $ 5,000 $1,000 $1,000 $ 7,000 Other Phases $30.000 $2.500 - $ 32 500 Total $35,000 $3,500 $1,000 $ 39,500 If the mail ballot is approved all costs for these services can be recovered from the Assessment District. If the ballot fails, the City would assume the $7,000 Phase I cost. PROJECT FUNDING: The total estimated cost of the entire project is estimated to be $738,000 with the 1 % Local Option Sales Tax financing $292,000 and the assessments of the Assessment District financing $446,000. Road Improvements Wall Improvements Total Sales Taxes Assessments Total $292,000 $292,000 $446 000 $446,000 $292,000 446.000 $738,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission 1) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the joint venture firm of C.S.G. and NG&N to perform the necessary studies and develop the necessary documents to implement an Assessment District to finance the construction and perpetual maintenance of an architectural quality wall for the Oak Forest subdivision, 2) to authorize the expenditure of $7,000 to complete Phase I of the contract, 3) to authorize an additional $32,000 to complete the project if the mail ballot is successful, 4) authorize the City Manager to proceed immediately with Phase I. Page 2 option 2 Revised OAK FOREST SUBDIVISION BEAUTIFICATION AND BUFFER WALL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CRITICAL EVENTS SCHEDULE Event Date Notice to Proceed May 2, 1997 Data gathering May 5-12, 1997 City provides project cost information May 9, 1997 Property Appraiser provides tax roll information May 12, 1997. GSG creates database May 23, 1997 GSG/NG&N develop apportionment method June 9, 1997 GSG completes preliminary proforma rate calculations June 12, 1997 Draft Report to City for Comments (Report includes pUblic information brochure and form of ballot) June 16, 1997 City staff provides comments regarding draft report June 18, 1997 Final report to City June 20, 1997 City Commission provides direction June 23, 1997 Community Meeting July 7, 1997 Print, stuff and mail ballots July 14. 1997 July 24, 1997 July 25, 1997.. July 28, 1997 Ballots due from citizens Ballot data tabulated Report to City Commission regarding ballot results projecls\winter springs\ceS.dOc 6/4/97 ?~OM 904-224-7206 .J '3 - !) oj, - 9 7 0 6 : liP M P02 o A~-f:OREST WAll:'&.1atiAuTIflaATION '. L-~" \ _.,.- .... . -- , , ..2-=)""nD~-I~~i-~>' .,-- --' .u ~'-I4L\Jl\J Jl.. ~:~- :1. -', .... ., ,"J \ ~.. ...... +. I'! -'''''- ,..,.-. '-~=-~;r~~;-- ;7~'~~~2_:~;- ~':_.. -~~ -.~:~. .-) ,-,-- .,..... ...// \".1 --- ..::::'-__1 j' '... . ".: . ..' . ~.;:" . . ~ p', :.-;i:\.,;. ';,;,':- . ...... L 4 .. '~ tr INFORMATION PACKAGE Winter Springs, Florida " OAK JFORlhSl HOMlEOWNlhRS ASSOCiAliON Dear Oak Forest Homeowner: Through the years we have had some minor issues with which to deal. However, we now are faced with the most important issue to our community - the wall. As most of you know, Tuskawilla Road is to be widened to four lanes thereby necessitating removal of all the trees separating our subdivision from Tuskawilla Road. We are assured this is necessary for the following reasons: · Safety · Replacement of natural barrier (trees) · Protection from heavy traffic, unpleasant odors or sights · Maintenance of our property values · Creation of aesthetically pleasing connection to our community The City of Winter Springs and Seminole County have budgeted a substantial amount of dollars for the beautification for this area when Tuskawilla Road is finished. The completion of the wall will increase the marketability of our area and cause it to be more inviting to home buyers. It should harmonize our community with the rest of the area and, thereby, help create a showcase community for Seminole County. There will be an Oak Forest community meeting at Winter Springs High School at 7:30 pm on July 7th. Any questions you might have concerning this project will be answered at this meeting. It is, therefore, most important that everyone attend The ballots are scheduled to be mailed to the homeowners July 14th, and we have only ~ opportunity to approve the wall. I cannot begin to tell you how important it is for all homeowners to rally around and vote "YES" on this important issue. Sincerely, -, /_.;-~x .~~r',.'. .---0~-?'~ .--li :+-: .. l ) L0.!A-c7~ Thomas L. Petronio President Oak Forest Home Owners Association PUBLIC lNFORt'\t1A TlON QUESTlONS Q. Why are we doing this? A. To fund the cost of building and maintaining an architectural quality wall in response to the Tuskawilla Road widening project, to preserve and enhance our property values, to increase security and public safety, to reduce noise and glare from the road, to enhance the visual beauty of our neighborhood and to preserve the values, use and enjoyment of our homes and neighborhood. Q. When will the wall be built? A. According to the County, the Tuskawilla Road widening project is set for bid in April 1998, with construction to begin in July 1998. The road widening project is scheduled to be completed in November 1999. The wall project will be completed in the final phase of improvements to Tuskawilla Road. Q. When do we start paying? A. The imposition of Assessments to fund the wall construction and maintenance of the wall will occur following the completion of construction. Based on an estimated construction completion date of November 1999. The first payment should appear in tax bill that would be received in the year 2000. Q. Can we payoff the assessments early? A. The capital component of the wall project can be paid off at the first billing. Additionally, it can be paid at any other time during the assessment period based on the pro-rata share of the assessment and financing costs. However, the assessment amount for maintenance and replacement costs will be imposed annually regardless of pre-payments. Q. What are my costs? A. There are three benefit components in the rate structure; beautification, noise reduction, and glare reduction. The costs are based on each parcel's geographic location to the wall. Each parcel of property within the Oak Forest wall subdivision will benefit equally based on the beautification component. Parcels within the geographic area located 600 feet from the wall will be assessed based upon the noise attenuation component. Only those parcels that directly abut the wall ill be assessed based upon the glare abatement component. , , Q. What are the benefits to me? A. Property owners will have varying degrees of the following benefits: · Beautification or aesthetics · Noise attenuation · Glare abatement · Preservation of property values · Better security, safety · Preservation of the use and enjoyment of our homes and neighborhoods. Q. Will all property owners pay the same? A. No. An assessment for any given parcel is calculated by multiplying the number of lots contained on the parcel by the aesthetic component factor, the noise attenuation component factor and glare abatement component factor to determine the number of equivalent benefit units. Q. What will the wall look like? A. The style of the wall has been chosen by the Oak Forest Wall Committee and is typical of other walls along Tuskawilla Road. An architectural illustration is provided on the cover page of the public information handout. Q. Has the City contributed to the cost? A. The County has agreed to allow the City to reallocate approximately $292,000 from the City's share of the 1% infrastructure Sales Tax to make modifications to the Tuskawilla Road widening project to accommodate the construction of the wall in the road right-of-way. Q. Why assessments rather than property taxes? A. Cities only have the legal authority to impose taxes city-wide and not within certain areas of the City. Q. Are there other assessment districts within the City? A. Yes. There is a lighting district within the City and numerous other assessment districts within Seminole County. Q. Who will decide if the district will be created') A. The City Commission retains the ultimate decision making authority. However, the Commission is seeking input through a non-binding ballot to be carried out within the Oak Forest subdivision with each lot possessing one vote. Q. What vote margin will the City Commission require? A. The City Commission has decided that a simple majority vote of the property owners voting will provide direction regarding the wall project. However, the Commission retains the final authority to accept or reject the ballot in the unlikely event it feels the ballot does not represent the voice of the people. For example; if some irregularity was discovered or a small fraction of the people vote, the Commission could choose to over-ride the vote. Q. Can the assessment be paid through my home mortgage? A. Yes. If you make monthly mortgage payments, it is likely that this amount will be escrowed by your mortgage holder much like property taxes and your monthly mortgage payment will include this assessment. Q. Can we deduct the assessment from taxes? A. This is a question for your tax advisor. However, generally a special assessment against your residence is not a valid income tax deduction. Q. If I move, do I have to pay it off? A. No. The assessment is imposed annually and is payable as part of your tax bill, each year between November 1 and March 3 1. Q. How long will the assessment be imposed? A. The capital component of the assessment will be imposed for 20 years. However, the assessment for maintenance and replacements will be imposed annually for the life of the wall. Q. What happens if the wall is destroyed? A. It is envisioned that the City's general insurance policy will provide funds to replace the wall if it is destroyed by accident. The assessment district would be requested to pay the deductible if any. , Q. Where will the wall be built? A. The wall will be built in the west right-of-way line of Tuskawilla Road. Q. Who detennines the level of maintenance and future improvements? A. The City Commission has the ultimate responsibility. However, an advisory board composed of property owners within the Oak Forest subdivision will provide advise and assistance in the process. Q. Who owns the wall? A. Because the wall is in the right-of-way, the City owns the wall. Q. Who is the governing entity? A. The City Commission has the ultimate responsibility for the wall. However, an advisory board composed of the property owners within the Oak Forest subdivision will provide advice and assistance in the process. Q. How does the process flow? A. If the decision is made to build the wall, an ordinance will be developed to create the district and provide procedures for imposing the special assessment to fund the costs of construction and maintenance. A preliminary assessment roll of all the property owners will be developed along with each p~rcel's proposed assessment amount. Each property owner will have an opportunity to pre-pay the capital component of the wall construction. Mter construction is completed all property owners who pre-paid the capital cost will begin paying a maintenance and replacement cost only. All other property owners will begin paying a capital construction cost in addition to a maintenance and replacement cost. Q. Can the assessments be spent for any other purpose? A. No. By law, special assessments can only be used for the services or facilities for which they have been imposed. \\ Q. Where can we get more information? A. Contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 or the following Homeowner's Association members: Unit" 1"-Tom Petronio Unit "1"- Dick/Laurie Taylor Unit "2"- Don Kuhl Unit "3"- Jim Beiswenger Unit "4"- Nina Neal Unit "5"- Kelly Thompson Unit "6"- Jay Clay Unit "7"- AI Murro Unit "8"- Doug Atkins Floater - Jan Romano 695-8841 695-0831 695-1662 696-7253 696-9080 696-4519 696-7728 696-0400 696-1253 699-9810 COST ESTIMATES Effected Parcels Abutting the Wall Benefits Light/Glare Reduction Noise Reduction Beautification Within 600' of the Wall Noise Reduction Beautification More than 600' from the Wall Beautification Estimated Annual Cost Debt Service $40 to $45 Maintenance $20 to $25 Total $60 $70 Prepayment $570 to $580 Debt Service $34 to $39 Maintenance ill to $22 Total $51 $61 $500 to $510 Debt Service $30 to $35 Maintenance ill to $20 Total $45 $55 $455 to $465 . NOTICE COMMUNITY MEETING /' -' . SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AND THE OAK FOREST PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIA TION TO DISCUSS CREATION OF THE OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM JULY 7, 1997 7:30 P.M APPENDIX E · · .. .., .. BALLOT TO ASSIST IN DECISION MAKING- '" lit lit '" City of Winter Springs 1126 East S.R. 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 [uSequence_>>] Tax Parcel # <<Parcel>> "Owner>> ((Street>> ((city)) C:A PI PLE. Numerous residents within the Oak Forest Subdivision have requested that the Winter Springs City Commission install an architectural quality wall along Tuskawilla Road as a part of the County's UPComing widening project. A ballot has been sent to every landowner within the Oak Forest wall subdivision and will assist in gauging homeowner support. A special assessment to pay for the capital costs in installments over a 20 year period and annually fund landscape beautification and wall maintenance is proposed. The amount of the proposed assessments within the subdivision would be expected to vary as a result of each parcel's proximity to the proposed wall. The proposed special assessment on the above parcel would be based on <<units_text>> equivalent benefit unit(s) and is estimated to be ((Assessmentll annually. Such special assessment would be collected on the same bill as your property taxes. . (QUESTION] Shall the 'Ninter Springs City Commission create a special assessment program and assess each of the property owners of the Oak Forest Subdivision within the Tuskawilla Planned Unit Development (PUD) located in the corporate limits of the City of Winter Springs an annual non ad-valorem special assessment in an amount to be determined according to the cost and benefit of the construction and annual maintenance of an architectural quality wall and associated landscaping for the purpose of providing pUblic safety, an aesthetically pleasing barrier along Tuskawilla Road, and landscape beautification to the residential landowners of the Oak Forest Subdivision? Yes D NoD (mark only one) I, of (print name) (print mailing address) do solemnly affirm that J am the owner of record of the above parcel or have been duly authorized by the owner(s) of record of the above parcel to cast this ballot I understand that this ballot represents an attempt to solicit extraordinary landowner input and is not binding upon the Winter Springs City Commission. Date: , 1997 By: (signature) ... This Ballot must be returned to the City or post marked on or before , 1997 ... E-1 OAK lFORlhST HOMlhOWNlhRS ASSOCIATION Dear Oak Forest Homeowner: Through the years we have had some minor issues with which to deal. However, we now are faced with the most important issue to our community - the wall. As most of you know, Tuskawilla Road is to be widened to four lanes thereby necessitating removal of all the trees separating our subdivision from Tuskawilla Road. We are assured this is necessary for the following reasons: · Safety · Replacement of natural barrier (trees) · Protection from heavy traffic, ~pleasant odors or sights · Maintenance of our property values · Creation of aesthetically pleasing connection to our community The City of Winter Springs and Seminole County have budgeted a substantial amount of dollars for the beautification for this area when Tuskawilla Road is finished. The completion of the wall will increase the marketability of our area and cause it to be more inviting to home buyers. It should harmonize our community with the rest of the area and, thereby, help create a showcase community for Seminole County. There will be an Oak Forest community meeting at Winter Springs High School at 7:30 pm on July 7th. Any questions you might have concerning this project wi)) be answered at this meeting. It is, therefore, most important that everyone attend The ballots are scheduled to be mailed to the homeowners July 14th, and we have only ~ opportunity to approve the wall. I cannot begin to tell you how important it is for all homeowners to rally around and vote "YES" on this important issue. Sincerely, -'.7 // -=-1" .'. ,-,,=--f . ._~ 'U.-L , ....-'~/"1 {...<... -?...-.....C? JlFl.. c ) \vtz;t;;;~ Thomas L. Petronio President Oak Forest Home Owners Association o AI(-Y--QREST " ( WAU<'&1a~u1liml\TION .?-_.~- <~'C:: /'~J '--..-"? .:_; ~~, '_:Ot~L:J lD--I .~ ~y7'\--:~-\/--<2/'\ .. \ Iml 'ro:'~' / ..... ,'_ --~ -..... ,r . I r- _ J/ ~_...':-. __~----1 ,_ - ~ .' ~r:::--:2 _ , I -'. /1 1 (r-. -::.-.; -::::r ' ~',--- ~-~ \Y.'~=-- -~-~.~ . ('""~, ~ \,,>, ,,..- --'. . , " ~ ' .. ~_ __. -_-;> L- ,~- ~~: ~<-)! ~--' --' '-./", " I - '-----./ ) " C~-...------y : I ! I I ., " ~----t /-'- _/" "- "-..;. 0' :','-. .," ~'. .. d ~-:;:{,,~'~~~,"f--i.. INFORMATION P ACKA6t: Winter Springs, Florida Q. What are the benefits to me? A. Property owners will have varying degrees of the following benefits: · Beautification or aesthetics · Noise attenuation · Glare abatement · Preservation of property values · Better security, safety · Preservation of the use and enjoyment of our homes and neighborhoods. Q. Will all property owners pay the same? A. No. An assessment for any given parcel is calculated by multiplying the number of lots contained on the parcel by the aesthetic component factor, the noise attenuation component factor and glare abatement component factor to determine the number of equivalent benefit units. Q. What will the wall look like? A. The style of the wall has been chosen by the Oak Forest Wall Committee and is typical of other walls along Tuskawilla Road. An architectural illustration is provided on the cover page of the public information handout. Q. Has the City contributed to the cost? A. The County has agreed to allow the City to reallocate approximately $292,000 from the City's share of the 1% infrastructure Sales Tax to make modifications to the Tuskawilla Road widening project to accommodate the construction of the wall in the road right-of-way. Q. Why assessments rather than property taxes? A. Cities only have the legal authority to impose taxes city-wide and not within certain areas of the City. Q. Are there other assessment districts within the City? A. Yes. There is a lighting district within the City and numerous other assessment districts within Seminole County. PUBLIC lNFORMA TlON QUESTIONS Q. Why are we doing this? A. To fund the cost of building and maintaining an architectural quality wall in response to the Tuskawilla Road widening project, to preserve and enhance our property values, to increase security and public safety, to reduce noise and glare from the road, to enhance the visual beauty of our neighborhood and to preserve the values, use and enjoyment of our homes and neighborhood. Q. When will the wall be built? A. According to the County, the Tuskawilla Road widening project is set for bid in April 1998, with construction to begin in July 1998. The road widening project is scheduled to be completed in November 1999. The wall project will be completed in the final phase of improvements to Tuskawilla Road. Q. When do we start paying? A. The imposition of Assessments to fund the wall construction and maintenance of the wall will occur following the completion of construction. Based on an estimated construction completion date of November 1999. The first payment should appear in tax bill that would be received in the year 2000. Q. Can we payoff the assessments early? A. The capital component of the wall project can be paid off at the first billing. Additionally, it can be paid at any other time during the assessment period based on the pro-rata share of the assessment and financing costs. However, the assessment amount for maintenance and replacement costs will be imposed annually regardless of pre-payments. Q. What are my costs? A. There are three benefit components in the rate structure; beautification, noise reduction, and glare reduction. The costs are based on each parcel's geographic location to the wall. Each parcel of property within the Oak Forest wall subdivision will benefit equally based on the beautification component. Parcels within the geographic area located 600 feet from the wall will be assessed based upon the noise attenuation component. Only those parcels that directly abut the wall ill be assessed based upon the glare abatement component. Q. Where will the wall be built? A. The wall will be built in the west right-of-way line of Tuskawilla Road. Q. Who determines the level of maintenance and future improvements? A. The City Commission has the ultimate responsibility. However, an advisory board composed of property owners within the Oak Forest subdivision will provide advise and assistance in the process. Q. Who owns the wall? A. Because the wall is in the right-of-way, the City owns the wall. Q. Who is the governing entity? A. The City Commission has the ultimate responsibility for the wall. However, an advisory board composed of the property owners within the Oak Forest subdivision will provide advice and assistance in the process. Q. How does the process flow? A. If the decision is made to build the wall, an ordinance will be developed to create the district and provide procedures for imposing the special assessment to fund the costs of construction and maintenance. A preliminary assessment roll of all the property owners will be developed along with each p~rcel' s proposed assessment amount. Each property owner will have an opportunity to pre-pay the capital component of the wall construction. After construction is completed all property owners who pre-paid the capital cost will begin paying a maintenance and replacement cost only. All other property owners will begin paying a capital construction cost in addition to a maintenance and replacement cost. Q. Can the assessments be spent for any other purpose? A. No. By law, special assessments can only be used for the services or facilities for which they have been imposed. Q. Who will decide if the district will be created? A. The City Commission retains the ultimate decision making authority. However, the Commission is seeking input through a non-binding ballot to be carried out within the Oak Forest subdivision with each lot possessing one vote. Q. What vote margin will the City Commission require? A. The City Commission has decided that a simple majority vote of the property owners voting will provide direction regarding the wall project. However, the Commission retains the final authority to accept or reject the ballot in the unlikely event it feels the ballot does not represent the voice of the people. For example; if some irregularity was discovered or a small fraction of the people vote, the Commission could choose to over-ride the vote. Q. Can the assessment be paid through my home mortgage? A. Yes. If you make monthly mortgage payments, it is likely that this amount will be escrowed by your mortgage holder much like property taxes and your monthly mortgage payment will include this assessment. Q. Can we deduct the assessment from taxes? A. This is a question for your tax advisor. However, generally a special assessment against your residence is not a valid income tax deduction. Q. If I move, do I have to pay it off? A. No. The assessment is imposed annually and is payable as part of your tax bill, each year between November I and March 31. Q. How long will the assessment be imposed? A. The capital component of the assessment will be imposed for 20 years. However, the assessment for maintenance and replacements will be imposed annually for the life of the wall. Q. What happens if the wall is destroyed? A. It is envisioned that the City's general insurance policy will provide funds to replace the wall if it is destroyed by accident. The assessment district would be requested to pay the deductible if any. , - . NOTICE COMMUNITY MEETING /' ./ ~. .;' . SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AND THE OAK FOREST PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCLA TION TO DISCUSS CREATION OF THE OAK FOREST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION ASSESSMENT DISTRICT WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM JULY 7, 1997 7:30 P.M , ~ APPENDIX E * * · .. .. BALLOT TO ASSIST IN DECISION MAKING. .. '" 'It '" City of Winter Springs 1126 East S.R. 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 [<<Sequence_>>] Tf.Jx Parcel # <<Parcel>> <<Owner>> ((Street>> ((city)) 5J11'Y) PLt: Numerous residents within the Oak Forest Subdivision have requested that the Winter Springs City Commission install an architectural quality wall along Tuskawilla Road as a part of the County's upcoming widening project. A ballot has been sent to every landowner within the Oak Forest wall subdivision and will assist in gauging homeowner support. A special assessment to pay for the capital costs in installments over a 20 year periOd and annually fund landscape beautification and wall maintenance is proposed. The amount of the proposed assessments within the sUbdivision would be expecled to vary as a result of each parcel's proximity to the proposed wall. The proposed special assessment on the above parcel would be based 0'" <<tlAits_texb equivalent benefit unit(s) and is estimated to be ((Assessment>> annually. Such special assessment would be collected on the same bill as your property taxes. . [QUESTION] Shall the Winter Springs City Commission create a special assessment program and assess each of the property owners of the Oak Forest Subdivision within the Tuskawilla Planned Unit Development (PUD) located in the corporate limits of the City of Winter Springs an annual non ad-valorem special assessment in an amount to be determined according to the cost and benefit of the construction and annual maintenance of an architectural quality wall and associated landscaping for the purpose of providing public safety, an aesthetically pleasing barrier along Tuskawilla Road, and landscape beautification to the residential landowners of the Oak Forest Subdivision? Yes D NoD (mark only one) I, of (print name) (print mailing address) do solemnly affirm that I am the owner of record of the above parcel or have been duly authorized by the owner(s) of record of the above parcel to cast this ballot. I understand that this ballot represents an attempt to solicit extraordinary landowner input and is not binding upon the Winter Springs City Commission. Date: , 1997 By: (signature) ... This Ballot must be returned to the City or post marked on or before . 1997." E-1 COST ESTIMATES Effected Parcels Abutting the Wall Benefits Light/Glare Reduction Noise Reduction Beautification Within 600' of the Wall Noise Reduction Beautification More than 600' from the Wall Beautification Estimated Annual Cost Debt Service $40 to $45 Maintenance $20 to $25 Total $60 $70 Prepayment $570 to $580 Debt Service $34 to $39 Maintenance ill to $22 Total $51 $61 $500 to $510 Debt Service $30 to $35 Maintenance $15 to $20 Total $45 $55 $455 to $465 Q. Where can we get more information? A. Contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 or the following Homeowner's Association members: Unit" 1"-Tom Petronio Unit" 1" - Dick/Laurie Taylor Unit "2"- Don Kuhl Unit "3"- Jim Beiswenger Unit "4"- Nina Neal Unit "5"- Kelly Thompson Unit "6"- Jay Clay Unit "7"- AI Murro Unit "8"- Doug Atkins Floater - Jan Romano 695-8841 695-0831 695-1662 696-7253 696-9080 696-4519 696- 7728 696-0400 696-1253 699-9810