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There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Mohr asked when the Specific Plan is expected to be completed. Ms. Acosta hoped it would be complete by December 1997. Ms. Mohr was concerned about the timing of the construction and the possibility that the road would not be built before Spring of 1998. There are many things beyond our control. For instance, if Mr. Hahner had not raised his questions, this agreement might have been in place back in April and the road would have been done by now. Mr. Tarver indicated that there is a statement in the preannexation or development agreement that says improvements shall be paid prorata as determined by the City Engineer. In addition, there is a provision that Signature will advance funds for such construction if necessary to accelerate the timetable for construction. He remembers the discussion about the Vineyard Corridor and the "S" curve and the need to get that road straightened as soon as possible, not three years from now. He also recalled discussion about whether or not to proceed with development and occupation of the housing units until that was done. It was said that the road would be completed so let's no worry about that now. Three years later, we are talking about putting it off another year and that is not acceptable. The roadway needs to be straightened now and the prior agreement requires Ruby Hill to straighten the "S " curve and the City Engineer will determine the prorata shares. There is nothing that calls for the City to approve a reimbursement agreement prior to the construction. Signature is now saying it will not proceed until it gets a reimbursement agreement. If that is the case, let's approve these agreements. He agreed there are still unknown issues regarding the Specific Plan and it will take a while to resolve. Those numbers can be changed and the reimbursement agreements amended based on that information. We need to get this road built! He is not interested in lights or arrows saying slow down and be careful. He wants the road built as soon as possible. He agreed with the staff recommendations. It was moved by Mr. Tarvet to approve the Reimbursement Agreements with Signature Properties for the Vineyard Avenue "S" curve realignment, "S" curve water extension, "S" curve sewer extension and the Ruby Hill Fire Station. The motion died for lack of a second. Ms. Mohr indicated her concern about delaying this until the Specific Plan is finished is the fact that it could be two years before the road was complete. If delaying construction could be a driving force to get the Specific Plan completed in six to eight months, she might consider that, but she was not sure the Planning Department workloads would accommodate that unless every other project were put on hold. Also, because this is such a highly charged issue, she believes it will take extra time. She believes it is too late to start construction now, on the other hand she does not want to see it delayed two years. 08/13/96 -10-