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City attorney: public funds cannot be used on private roads; special assessment is lawful alternative
Summary
Sanford’s city attorney advised that public funds generally cannot be used to repair private roads and identified a special-assessment approach as the lawful option; staff will prepare a basic steps memo for affected neighborhoods on how to pursue a special assessment.
The city attorney briefed the commission on private roads and special assessments, stating the city cannot use public funds to address maintenance or repair of private roads irrespective of underground utilities. The attorney said many private roads are legally designated in master plans or dedicated to homeowners’ associations; that…
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