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Board of Supervisors -2- ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS, SECURITIES AND GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR HILLSIDE GREENS The Subdivision improvements, in general, consist of a well , water distribution system, equipment installation at the Par Country Estates Well Site No. 2 , street lighting, and roadway improvements . The Subdivider, Daniel Schack, et al, arranged for construction to begin in 1986 . As the water system and other improvements were nearing completion in early 1988 , water quality tests on the Hillside Greens well indicated that excessive levels of nitrates were present . During 1988, the Subdivider submitted several incomplete proposals for water treatment systems; to correct the- nitrate problem. After approximately six months, it became apparent the Subdivider was either unable or unwilling to correct the water system deficiencies. In September of 1988, the Board of Supervisors authorized a demand to Developers . Insurance Company (DICO) , as Surety, for completion of the Subdivider' s obligations (B-88--1356) . Shortly thereafter, the Bank of America initiated foreclosure proceedings against the Subdivider. During 1989, DICO and Bank of America commissioned several studies and rehabilitative efforts, in an attempt to resolve the nitrate problem. These proved unsuccessful, and neither DICO nor Bank of America displayed a willingness to pursue the problem further. In April of 1990, County Counsel filed a lawsuit; but deferred service of the complaint to allow various Subdivision acquisition proposals (by new developers) to run their course . In late 1992 , a new development group (Par Green Partners) displayed a serious interest in acquiring the Subdivision and resolving the water quality problems . They submitted a formal well rehabilitation proposal for County review in March of 1993 . In early April, 1993 , County Counsel_ served its previously filed - rawsu�it '(against RICO, Bank of America, et al) , to meet statutory deadlines for service and protect the County' s legal interests. Par Green Partners formalized acquisition of the Hillside Greens Subdivision in late April of this year. Their contractor began rehabilitation work at the Hillside Greens well site in early May. The original Hillside Greens well was abandoned, after rehabilitation efforts failed, and a new well was drilled on the same lot . The new well meets State Title 22 water quality guidelines . All remaining Subdivision improvements have been completed. The Department of Public Works and Public Health Services - Environmental Health Division have determined that the work is complete .and ready for acceptance by the Board of Supervisors .