Helmsville Road West Special Assessment
Summary
A homeowner on a private drive near Hwy. 74 wants the town to widen the tight, dangerous entrance — but because it's a private drive, she'd pay half of the $39,427 cost (about $2,000 a year for ten years) through a special assessment. Staff are waiting on her agreement before bringing anything back for a vote.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$39,427 total; the requesting homeowner would be assessed roughly half, about $2,000 per year for ten years on her tax bill.
The homeowner and a handful of residents on the private drive.
Some council members worried about setting a precedent for helping private drives with public money.
Mentions & discussions (3)
* Town Council - Jul 14, 2026
A dangerous private-drive entrance off Highway 74 gets resurfaced, striped, and given a stop sign. Cost is split 50/50 between the town and the requesting resident.
* Town Council - May 12, 2026
A private drive off Highway 74 serving the dealerships, a driving range, and homes behind will be widened and improved for about $40,000. State law lets the town charge the applicant half, and the applicant has agreed — the town fronts the money and recovers it over ten years.
* Town Council - Mar 24, 2026
A homeowner on a private drive near Hwy. 74 wants the town to widen the tight, dangerous entrance — but because it's a private drive, she'd pay half of the $39,427 cost (about $2,000 a year for ten years) through a special assessment. Staff are waiting on her agreement before bringing anything back for a vote.
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