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Parcels containing two or more acres were estimated to be benefited by a multiple unit of benefit equivalent to an estimated number of ultimate single family dwell- ing sites upon the following criteria: (a) One acre minimum for all dwelling sites, and (b) Number of sites in accordance with latest approved tentative map for any pending subdivision, or (c) Maximum number of sites, computed in accordance with Town's Slope Density Ordinance, or a reasonable approximation thereof. Certain parcels have been included and assessed zero due to the fact that these parcels have been included in previous assessment district proceedings for the acquisition of capacity rights and rights of service and use, or such rights have been purchased by cash payment. In addition, certain properties have connected to the Gardner Bullis School line and have paid capacity right charges to the City of Los Altos, or have connected to that line prior to the imposition of capacity rights charges by the City of Los Altos. The spread of the assessment, as outlined, was uniformly applied throughout the entire District. In my opinion, the amount of the assessment on each assessed parcel properly reflects the benefits to be derived by that parcel and is fair and equitable. The method of assessment is in accordance with acceptable practice and is reasonable, fair and just and the resulting assessments are sub- stantially less than, but in proportion to, the special benefits which the assessed ` properties will receive. All of the area of the District will, in my opinion, benefit from the acquisition of capacity rights and rights of service and use even though immediate service will not be received. Certain parts of this area are largely undeveloped and may not have need for immediate service. However, the benefit to be derived is the ensuring of the future right to a public sewer system when needed. There are presently many homes built in the area which will need sanitary sewage service some time in the future and the benefits to be derived by these properties will be the ensuring of capacity and use rights to be used by them at the time a connection is made to the sewers. Prospects for the growth of the area within the assessment district necessitate planning now against the time when population density and accumulating disposal problems require sanitary sewers for the area. racilities are presently under construction by the City of Palo Alto and are being built of a size and capacity to serve the area within the assessment district and provide for their future needs. To fail to provide for this at this time would result in either the unavailability of future service or, at the least, the dupli- cation of facilities, excessive cost and constitute bad planning for the future needs of the area. The topography of the assessment district is such that the en- tire area will naturally drain in the direction of the City of Palo Alto. In summary, it is my opinion, that the proper development of the lands within the proposed assessment district and the public convenience and welfare necessitates the acquisition of the capacity rights and rights of service and use contemplated in the project. The value and desirability of these lands will depend, to a great extent, on the acquisitions, as contemplated, for the future needs of the area. -5-