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Ms . Mary Meays San Joaquin County Public Health Service October 28 , 1992 Page 3 must realize, the Ruizes can only proceed to the extent that funds permit. Proceeding immediately with a full PAR would have one of three results: ( 1 ) a consultant would not proceed without proof of ability to pay (which the Ruizes could not do) ; (2 ) the PAR would be prepared and the Ruizes would make payment over an extended period time--no work would be undertaken until full payment was made, and further contamination could result in the interim; or ( 3 ) the Ruizes are forced to file bankruptcy if consultants sue for payment. for the County initi6ted enforcement action. None of these are acceptable alternatives. The Ruizes are aware of their obligation, and desire to proceed in a manner which is financially feasible. We are aware that proceeding with soil remediation prior to characterizing the horizontal and vertical extent of contamination is not preferred; however, the property owner is financially limited, and we believe this is the most propitious action for the environment. To change the focus of the work to be completed will require additional bidding, which is time consuming and labor intensive for prospective consultants . I fear that some, if not all, consultants may lose .intere.st if this project is put out for bid for the third time. if we cannot obtain bids, then no work will be completed, which would .be a far worse result. Therefore, we recommend proceeding with the development and production of a remedial action plan focusing on interim soil remediation. Said plan will be submitted to the County by December 21, 1992 , for approval. We seek your confirmation of this course of action. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely yours, LEAH S . GOLDBERG Attorney at Law LSG/tlw cc : Jim Brownell , Delta. Environmental Mrs . Stella Ruiz Laurie Catulla