§ 742.107. City contribution toward special assessments for dirt roads.

(a)

The City may contribute up to one-third of the cost to pave "qualified" dirt roads in Duval County existing on or before May 3, 1989. The remaining two-thirds of the cost for paving the "qualified" dirt road will be made by special assessment of the benefiting property owners as provided in Chapter 742, Ordinance Code, and F.S. Ch. 170.

(b)

The Director, Public Works Department, shall determine whether a dirt road is "qualified" for city contribution based on an evaluation of the following criteria:

(i)

Whether the road is an existing passable roadway with an acceptable public right-of-way previously dedicated to the City by deed of dedication or record plat; and

(ii)

Whether the road has been in existence and serving at least two residences before May 3, 1989; and

(iii)

Whether 100 percent of the necessary right-of-way or easements for City maintenance and stormwater treatment and drainage facilities have been previously dedicated to the City by deed of dedication, easement or record plat; and

(iv)

Whether 66.677 percent of the abutting property owners agree to share two-thirds of the cost of construction with the City.

(c)

The City shall assess each benefiting property owner according to procedures set forth in Chapter 742, Ordinance Code, and F.S. Ch. 170.

(Ord. 2003-280-E, § 2)