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Comm, Minutes--June 6, 1989 264 Mr. Shannon felt that the time to file a protest on a special assessment district would be before bids are opened. Mr. Solberg stated that he did not want to jeopardize the Sleepy Hollow project, but he felt there is a lack of communication between the County and townships on these type of projects. He stated that townships do not hear about these special assessments districts until they read about it in the newspaper. Mr. Shannon stated that the newspaper is the County's legal record. Robert Hoy felt the law would allow for a maintenance fund, but the property owners would need to know this up front. County Engineer Don Richards questioned the township's responsibility for road repairs before they have placed the road on their system. Steve Dewald, Engineer for the Sleepy Hollow project, stated that he will have an opportunity between now and the next County Commission meeting to discuss the bids with the property owners at Sleepy Hollow, and he will make it known to those people present that they are responsible for their own repairs should they become extensive. 11. ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, 52nd Ave. south Don Richards requested that the Commission review a construction and maintenance agreement signed in 1980 on a portion of 52nd Avenue South from University Drive to Interstate 29, and petition the State Highway Department to relieve the County of the responsibility of continuing to maintain that portion of road. He felt the County has fulfilled its responsibility and that it was never intended that the County maintain it for this length of time. Mr. Sondrall agreed that, at the time, the County Commission felt they would be maintaining this portion of road for 4-5 years. MOTION, passed Mr. Sondrall moved and Mrs. Toussaint seconded that the States Attorney draft a letter to the State Highway Department informing them that Cass County wi]] no longer maintain the portion of 52nd Avenue South from University Drive to Interstate 29, as recommended by the County Engineer. Motion carried. 12. FLOOD DAMAGES ON ROADS AND BRIDGES, Report from FEMA Don Richards reported that he has received a summary of flood damages from the Federal Emergency Hanagement Agency, and the County is eligible for reimbursement of $111,467. He estimated $69,000 worth of damage to County roads on the Federal Aid System that do not qualify for FEHA funding. He requested the County Commission to reimburse the County Highway fund from the Emergency Fund for this expense plus $29,780 which was spent on overtime for snow removal after January 1, 1989. MOTION, passed Hr. Shannon moved and Mr. Wieland seconded to allow for a transfer of funds in the amount of $98,780 from the County Emergency fund to the Highway Department fund for the emergency expenses that were incurred. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.