In most circumstances, all properties (whether “For” or “Against” during the petition improvement process) are assessed equitably for the cost of providing the improvement. In the case of water and/or sewer line extension projects, only the property owners agreeing to participation will be assessed. In such circumstances, the non-participating parcels are denied connection eligibility to the resulting water/sewer service lines. With water service line projects, installation of fire flow & fire hydrants are mandatory. In such situations, all parcels share in the expense of the fire flow system; while water service costs participation remain optional. The governing ordinance will include a listing of the participating properties and the respective improvement for which the property will be assessed. Once the ordinance is adopted by the BCC, participation in the cost share becomes mandatory as per the directives of the ordinance. Ordinances are posted online at http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/msbu/msbudistrict2.asp. |